In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a daffodil for St. David's Day. Start off by drawing a circle to measure out where all of the different petals are going to go, then draw a circle in the middle you know where the middle will go. Next, start to draw out the petals onto the circle. After this, draw the middle of the daffodil with the seeds that are in the middle. After this, draw the lines that are in the middle of the leaves. You might want to use a real flower for a reference picture on...
Want to play "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a castle on a sunny day. Start off by drawing the base of the castle, so you know where it will stand. Then, draw in the pillars and the top of the castle going up. After this, draw the body of the castle where the main entrance is. Now, start adding more details to the building, adding in the windows and doors, as well as the points on the top and stairways. Then, color the entire castle gray and add in bricks. Shade the doors, windows, and other areas ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a flower headband for Valentine's Day. To make this, you will need: rubber band, elastic band, and ribbon. First, take your ribbon and fold it in half, then make one side a little bit longer than the other. Now, make a flower with the ribbon so it lies on the very top of the headband. After this, use your elastic to tie it around the base of the flower so it stays in place. Now, tie your rubber band to the bottom of the headbands and make a knot with the...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make chocolate hearts for Valentine's Day. You will need 1.5-2 lbs of chocolate and a mold with heart shapes in it and sucker inserts. You will also need sticks to insert into the chocolate. First, melt your chocolate in a large bowl with a spout. After this, pour the melted chocolate into the molds and then scrape excess chocolate back into the bowl. Next, insert the sticks into the molds and then place them in the fridge to let them sit overnight to get har...
In this tutorial, learn how to make a beautiful traditional Irish themed gift basket for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Give this gift baskets to guests at your St. Patty's party or save one for that special Irish friend. You can make a game out of it and the winner will receive the basket, or even auction it off! Enjoy this fun and great looking gift at your next Irish get together.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a tasty snack out of gelatin and pudding that looks and tastes like.. snot. This recipe is perfect for Halloween, kids parties or April Fools Day jokes.
This video from "Whitney sews on a budget" shows how to make a Valentine's Day purse or gift bag using a bandana. Begin by folding the bandana in half on the diagonal with the right sides together. Cut it into the shape you would like your bag to be. Pin the pieces together and sew along three sides and turn right side out. Clip out notches from each side so that there will be openings on each side of the casing that you are about to make. Fold the top down about an inch and iron, then fold d...
As Sarah Martin testifies to, breastfeeding can be difficult. Despite receiving lots of advice, after five unsuccessful days she decided she would not be able to breastfeed her son. Dr. Su Laurent suggests giving it two weeks before giving up on breastfeeding while making it clear that there is nothing wrong with bottle feeding. The breast bottle is introduced as a great alternative to mothers who want to breastfeed but cannot get the baby to latch. This bottle makes the baby work to get the ...
Make an origami rose for your love on Valentine's Day. This easy to follow video shows you how with romantic piano music to calm you while doing it! Start with a piece of red paper then make the initial guide line folds. You then start by folding in the corners then making more guide folds. Then the edges get folded in as you slowly start to see the flower develop. Then, you make a fold in the center and start to work your way around as the flower takes shape. A twist starts at the center the...
In this video, Eric Rochow from Real World Green gives us a simple green tip to make doing your laundry more environmentally friendly. The tip is: Don't wash your clothes! Well, actually, don't wash them until they are actually dirty. If you're wearing clothes and they're still clean, you don't need to automatically throw them in the laundry bin. It's something to think about. Also, if you wash your clothes too often, it wears out your clothes. So, next time you're wearing some clothes just t...
scottious brings you this acoustic guitar video lesson, which teaches you how to play the song "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes. Before you get started, you will need a capo to play the song the way he demonstrates it. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to play the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song, and the strum pattern he uses to play it. The host is left handed, so if you're a lefty guitari...
This video will show its viewers how to get nice seductive eyes for the Valentine Day. The video will show step by step, the use of different colors and different brushes in addition to the brand and line of makeup to be used, including the use of colors on different parts of the eye lids. The video also explains the effects of colors and brushes on your eyes. For example some brushes give you more of a smoky or concentrated look. It also shows how to highlight your eyes with the use of other...
Kandee Johnson explains how to quickly style your hair for the perfect Valentine's Day look. -Begin by straightening your hair, then tease with a round brush.
Getting no respect at the grill? This week to help Celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend we're showing you how to make your own Chef Hat and Apron out of some old bed sheets.
Watch this cooking tutorial to learn how to make fried rice. for best results, use day-old leftover rice and stir fry all your liquid ingredients first before adding in rice to ensure that your fried rice won't be soggy.
Whisper sweet nothings to your amor by crafting this simple and quick origami message card, which features a heart seal. It's a delightful way to package a loving, amorous sentiment and can also hold tiny trinkets of your affection.
Which frozen burgers are the best to serve for Dad? In this episode of Freezer Burns you will get the lowdown on all the brands of frozen patties. There's nothing tastier than a fresh burger, but frozen ones are often more convenient and last longer. In this video, compare three of the most popular brands so that you can make the tastiest, juiciest and healthiest choice for your papa. All three burgers are put through the Dad Test so you can be sure you pick the right one.
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is, despite what its name may imply, not a spooky holiday. The Mexican celebration takes place two days after Halloween, on November 2nd, and involves visiting the graves of your loved ones and communing with them through "shared" food.
Paint your nails with hearts for Valentine's Day. This easy to follow video shows how to get a great Valentine's Day look with just five simple steps:
Learn how to play "Final Day" by Tokio Hotel, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
This is my entry for the play it forward ukulele video contest: http://ukulelereview.com Play Phil Collin's "Another Day in Paradise" on the ukulele with this free video lesson, which demonstrates both the song's chords and the proper picking pattern. For more information, and to get started playing Phil Collins' "Another Day in Paradise" on your own ukulele, watch this video guide.
The trick to getting a 100% on this level is to not lose more than a single block of health while doing it. Since there are no enemies in this level, it all comes down to making sure you don't fall!
Is it your pet parakeet's birthday? Here are some tips and techniques on how to make a hand stamped birthday card using Stampin' Up!'s Pun Fun stamp set. You can make up your own puns, or alter this card to suit other pets and other holidays. Make greeting cards for all occasions with stamps and unique hole punches.
This video arts and crafts tutorial will show you how to make an absolutely adorable valentine with a surprise in the middle. This paper design project is super cute and easy, and your Valentine will love their cute suspension card.
Say it with cupcakes! Chef Alison McLoughlin of The Culinary Institute of America has a great suggestion: create a beautiful "bouquet" of floral cupcakes for any festive celebration. Watch this tutorial to get useful ideas on how to bake and decorate your own cupcake creations.
Are you lucky enough to be attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City? If so, then you have to make major preparations before you actually head off to the parade route.
This video demonstrates how to paint Mother’s and Father’s Day mugs. This is a ceramic painting project. For this project, you will need the following supplies: 2 mugs, a Marabu ceramic kit, a paintbrush, a soft pencil, tissue, masking tape, a marabu porcelain paint pen, a jar of water, paper, scissors, tracing paper, and a sheet of paper with the lettering that you want to use on the cup. On your PC, use any decorative font that you like.
Handmade gifts are always appreciated. Hand painting ties can be wonderful, creative work, especially if it is for Dad on Father’s Day. You’ll make a keepsake he’ll treasure forever.
This summer, come into Chick-Fil-A dressed as a cow and get your entire meal for free! The Southern chicken chain is celebrating poultry and steering clear of red meat for a national campaign.
Doves are peaceful symbols of the spiritual rebirth that Easter centers itself on, and are springtime animals that herald the coming of a new season. Celebrate these cute springtime birds by crafting an origami dove.
In this tutorial, Sandra Lee shows us how to make a centerpiece cake. First, place lemon frosting onto a vanilla round cake and then place another place vanilla cake on top of it. Now, grab your vanilla frosting and pour it on top of the cake, smoothing on the top. Now, grab a butter knife and apply more frosting to the sides of the cake very carefully so you don't brush the cake plate. Once finished, you can decorate some cupcakes with different icings and sprinkles. You can then place the c...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a four leaf clover pendant. Start off with contact paper and place it on a smooth flat surface, such as a large plate. Trace a four leaf clover shape onto the paper using a pencil or pen. Fill the entire shape in with glue. Once it dries, you can color the pendant with a green marker. Finally, you can peel off the contact paper. The four leaf clover shape will come right off with it. Viewing this video will show you the fastest and easiest way ...
Aaron Gallagher from Free and Easy Guitar discusses how to write a romantic song for your special sweetheart. He encourages you to use his melody and chorus and add your own special lyrics to personalize your song. He shows you variations on guitar chords and how to either finger pick the song or strum it. A little creativity on your part and Arron's songwriting skills will have you singing your own song in less than ten minutes. Your special someone will feel even more special after your uni...
Searching for a Valentine's Day gift? Great. That means you have someone to share V-Day with this coming Monday. And you want to get the best gift to show your love. But c'mon—no matter what you get, it's probably enough to woo your lover over, even if it's as simple as a battery and magnet.
If you're a Mac user, it's fair to assume that you may be a little skeptical when it comes to Microsoft products. Microsoft knows this, of course. Which is why the company has decided to offer Mac users a free, one-month trial of the latest version of their popular Office productivity suite, Microsoft Office for Mac 2011. They're betting you'll like it so much you'll buy it. And, if you're already a Office for Mac 2008 user, they may be right! Think you're tough enough to resist Steve Ballmer...
Boss's Day is on October 16th, and this year it falls on a Saturday— what better of a day to celebrate Boss's Day? More than likely, you won't be working in the office this weekend, and if you are, you probably don't feel like celebrating and thanking your boss for being so kind and fair. So, forget the cake and ice cream and instead, take the chance to develop a good relationship with your boss, because hating or kissing up to your boss just isn't the way to go.
This coming Friday, November 11th, 2011 is Veterans Day and everybody's celebrating! But only veterans and active military personnel can get the great deals being offered at restaurants and retail outlets across the country. If you need help locating some of those deals, below are all of the nationwide and local deals found across the Web. If you know of any more, share the spots in the comments below!
Want to learn how to play Green Day on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Good Riddance" by Green Day on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Green Day plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Good Riddance" by Green Day.
This tutorial demonstrates how to play the left hand accordion part for Lou Reed's "Perfect Day". The video breaks down the keys individually for you to better understand.
