You know what all the girls are going to be wearing when they start school again this September? Nothing, or a boring, single-hued nail polish if they're up for it. So why not stand out in the sea of griege nails by creating your own fun little nail designs?
In this video, we learn how to create a web logo with Photoshop Elements. First, go into Photoshop and select the text tool to enter in your logo words. Now, put your picture logo underneath it and change the font and size that you want for your text. Change the colors as you prefer, then place the logo in the background of your image and create a new layer. Place the icon behind the text so that the text is what stands out the most. Now, use FTP to place this logo up onto your website and sa...
Our little sister nearly burst our eardrum when she squeled in glee at seeing cute as a button baby penguins tap dance and jive in the movie "Happy Feet." Baby penguins, being rather spherical in shape and super fuzzy, often become a little girl's favorite animal, and it's easy to see why.
In this tutorial we learn how to simulate a shotgun kickback effect. Start off by purchasing a harness from a department store. Next, take the harness and strap it onto the actor. After this, have the actor put his shirt on and then cut a hole in the back for the hook in the back of the harness. Now, have the actor bend slightly forward, then pull in the actor quickly. Next, have another actor kick or hit something where the other actor would be standing. Combine both of these clips together ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform parkour precision jumps. Commonly, precision jumping involves jumping from a rail or ledge onto another rail or ledge. To execute this maneuver, users need to stand with their weight on the balls of their feet and stare precisely at the landing spot. As you jump, you fully lock out your knees and hips, so that you are fully extended and open to jump. When in midair, tuck in your arms and legs and land on the rear balls of your feet. This vi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to learn the "Fight Song" for cheerleading. Start off by trotting with your right leg first, then clapping for an 8-count. On 1 you will hit a high touch done. On two, you will make a t and on three you will look to the left. On four you will make a high beam, then on five you will step out, and on 6 you will do a high kick. For counts 7 and 8, you will stand ready. The rest of the turns involve spinning for eight counts, then you will yell "go big blue". When y...
Sometimes those pale neutrals and cookie cutter cat eyes get a little boring. Spice up your makeup routine and really stand out whether you're shopping with your gal pals or hitting up a frat party by adding more color to your face.
Most think of garlic bread and something simple, something quick, something standard, but for really good garlic bread, you have to defy the standards. Garlic bread is a great companion to any Italian dish, but what if you want to make it stand out on its own?
Mark Wallace shows us how to use a wide lens for portrait photography. A longer lens minimizes distortion in your picture and it maximizes what type of view you can see, so you can see more of the thing you are taking a picture of and less of the background. These lenses help keep the picture clean and uncluttered. You can see the difference between a wide and short angle lens by taking pictures with them and looking at the differences between them. There is also a zoom available, which makes...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to lift a dropped motorcycle. Begin by turning off the motorcycle engine. Make sure that you don't have any health issues including a bad back or knee. Check the motorcycle to see if there are any leaking fluids. Make sure the bike is on an incline or decline. Pull down the shift lever to put it in gear and pull the side stand down. Now put your body against the motorcycle seat. Use your hands to grip the motorcycle ad legs to lift it up. This video w...
This clip offers an overview of a Pilates exercise routine that puts vectors of force through the hip joints and pelvis. With pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For complete instructi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a total body stretching routine with just a towel. Start off by gripping the towel shoulder width apart and pull your arms apart while tensing your body and hold this for around 20-30 seconds, the try again. For the next exercise, bring the towel behind your head and face your hand behind you and pull the hand with your right and left while maintaining a 90 degree angle with the hand that's above you. The last exercise take the towel and stand on one leg. ...
In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to decoratively wrap a wooden staff in rope. First make the clove hitch at one end of the wooden staff, and tighten it firmly. Pass the rope around the staff and take the working end of the rope above the standing end, take another turn and pass it under itself. Push the knot to the end of the staff and tighten firmly. Next step is making a spiral hitch. Take the other end of the rope to the other end of the staff, put a half clove ...
All of us have pictures that look perfect...except for one drunken cousin on the side mooning the camera or a wee squirrel photobombing your vacation picture. When something stands between you and picture perfection, erase it!
Whether you're doing it for decoration or just for fun, tying certain knots can be a difficult task for any person. It's a difficult hobby that most people could not stand to perform since it requires time and patience. Well if you're looking for help, this tutorial might be of some assistance. In the video, you'll find out how to take 450 nylon paracord and transform it into a lambda knot. Once complete it should look like a clover. So good luck and enjoy!
Applying lipstick for the stage is different than applying lipstick for everyday. On stage you are going to want to make sure your lipstick matches anyone else in your performance so that you look uniform, and also choose a "loud" color so your audience can see your lips. In this tutorial, you will learn how to apply lip liner, lipstick and fix any mistakes you might make. This look is perfect for a performance because you want people to be able to see your facial features from far away.
Warhammer 40,000 and other collectible-miniature-based table-top games have created a generation of people who love painting and playing with tiny figures. If you are into the game or any of it's ilk you've probably had an idea for a piece that you would like to create from scratch. This video from Storm the Castle shows in great detail how to make your own miniature figures out of rubber that should stand up to anything you've bought from Games Workshop. Model on!
An animated GIF is a great idea for a banner to advertise your website or services. In this tutorial, you will see just how easy it is to make one of these moving objects using Photoshop CS or Adobe ImageReady. Animations draw the eye to your logo much more than an image that is standing still, so if you are looking to get noticed - this is the way to go.
Is there anything worse than a leaky toilet? One minute you're flushing the tank and the next you're standing in a pool of water and ruining all your nice towels. In this tutorial, Tool Dude Tony walks you step by step through the process of replacing all the parts in a toilet tank including the fill assembly and flush valve. By following this video, you will be able to avoid a midnight call to the plumber and fix the pot yourself. Don't ruin your tile - or worse, the apartment under yours, w...
In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to do hip pushups. This one is for advanced body builders and not for beginners. You can use push up stands or use towel to cushion your fists while doing hip push ups. This is not to be done with palms open. Keep your elbows on your sides and you will be pushing from your hips. Stretch your body with the weight on the fists and toes. Keep your torso straight, abs flexed tight, then go down slow and come up slow. The body should be straight. D...
This video shows you how to use flacs inside of iTunes. FLACS are higher quality audio files than your average mp3.FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. It is designed for people who want to hear their music in a great high quality. For Mac users, download fluke. If you have iTunes up already, select open applications and open with. Select fluke and import it into iTunes. Once it has finished doing its thing, your music will open and you can play it. Essentially the system is tricking it...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform the DDT wrestling move. Begin by setting up the move with a toe kick, forcing the opponent to bend over. While standing, wrap your arm around the opponent's neck. Users may choose to give a signal before they execute the move by slapping the opponent's back. When you go down, do not keep the grip on the opponent. As you go down, loosen your arm so that the opponent can pop their head out and prevent any real injury. This video will benefit ...
Changing guitar strings is a skill every guitar player should master. This instructional video demonstrates how to change the guitar strings on your acoustic guitar. It's helpful to use a guitar stand throughout the process, but improvised equipment is easy to employ as well.
Cindy Mastry explains how yoga exercises can help with the union between mother and child for a woman who is pregnant. The word yoga translates to "union." The first exercise demonstrated is the Hindi Squat. While working strength and balance, the woman holds herself in the perfect position for giving birth. The next exercise Cindy calls "Cat Circling." The woman stands on her hands and knees and rotates her body in a circular motion, anchored my her limbs. This is supposed to put the baby in...
This video tutorial is going to show you how to make ginger tea from fresh ginger. It tastes much better than the packaged ginger. It is very good for colds and stomach. Wash the ginger properly, remove all the skin and cut the ginger into thin individual slices. Ginger being very fibrous, it is difficult for the hot water to penetrate. So, the thinner the pieces the better. Now take the ginger slices, put them in a cup and pour in the required quantity of hot water. Let it stand for about fi...
This is a great instructional video on how to build an 8000 lumen CFL and makeshift rain shield. First you need build a PVC frame. For that you will need 3-3/4 'T'S, 4-12" 3/4 pipes,2-2 1/2 " pipes and 4-3/4 caps. You will also need 1-1 " 'T'. 2- 1" 1" pipes and 1-1"-3/4" reducer. Hold the job in a mechanical vice and cut the material into required sizes and make the snap fittings. Then friction fit the rest of the components into this stand. Then lastly you have to make the light box. That i...
To begin making a molten chocolate cake, a stick of butter and ten ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips are added to a double boiler. Meanwhile in a stand mixer, four whole eggs plus one yolk are whisked together with one cup of sugar until it triples in volume. As this mixes, the insides of eight ramekins are lightly buttered and sugared to ensure the cakes do not stick. Now turn off the mixer and return to the double boiler where the chocolate should be melted into a smooth consistency. Add...
This video tutorial is going to show you how to make miniature ghost animals. For this you will need some animal figures, cheese puff and some fabric stiffener. Take the cheese puff, put it over the animal figure and measure how much you need. Cut off the cheese puff and put it over the animal; covering it fully. Then, take the fabric stiffener, apply it over the cheese puff and put it over the animal. Wrap it up nicely and let it stand for sometime to dry. But, don’t put it under the animal....
Three movements on the bosu ball will challenge your balance and stability. They will also build strength in your lower body. First, warm up. Then, do a simple back squat on the bosu ball. Stand on the bosu ball with our feet in front of you, extend your arms, and squat. Do eight to ten repetitions. Then, do a one legged squat. Place one foot in the middle of the ball and extend the other leg back. Squat down and up. Do ten to twelve repetitions. The final exercise is a lateral one legged squ...
In this video from FiveSprockets we learn how to light an interior space while filming on a budget. For this you need two Chinese lanterns which he found for $2.95 each. You need 2 light bulbs which he found for $3.95 each. Make sure you get extra ones. Then get a couple of pan lights. They are day light and mood light. They were $7 and $5. You also need a multi colored gel pack which is $6.00. He uses C-stands to hold the lights up but he suggests coming up with other ways if you don't have ...
In this video GamingGuy118 shows how to do the Shi No Numa Hell Hound Zombie Glitch on Call of Duty 5. This glitch will make it a breeze to kill the hell hounds as what it does is jam you and your buddy in the doorway so you can both just stand there and kill any hell hounds that come in your way. This glitch was founded by Troll200 who is also in the video helping to be the second man jammed in the doorway. So if you're having troubles with the hell hounds or are just looking to mess around ...
Jason Bill teaches us how to cook and peel hard boiled eggs. The music for this video plays in both ears, however the audio for Jim's voice only plays in the right ear. He first teaches us that soft boiled or raw eggs do not spin well. Hard boiled eggs instead spin and eventually stand up. Do not place the eggs into boiling water but rather put the eggs in and then boil the water. He then peels the ends and blows into the egg in order to peel it.
Getting a professional looking mohawk can be done quicker and cheaper than you probably thought. All that is needed is Neutrogena, Aqua Net, a comb, and a blow dryer. Use the comb to gather and pull the front section of your hair straight up and hold in that position with the comb. With your other hand apply the hair spray and then the hair dryer repeatedly until the hair stands on its own. Do the same thing with the next sections of hair until all the hair is spiked. Then give the whole moha...
This video shows you how to safely use an extension ladder. To put the ladder up put the bottom against the wall and walk it hand by hand until the top is against the ladder. Then grab the bottom and pull it out. To make sure the ladder is at the correct angle and stand with your toes against the base of the ladder and stretch your arms out straight. You should be able to grasp a rod. If you can't reach it you should readjust it. Avoid over reaching to the sides.
Mix butter, chocolate chips, marshmallows, vanilla and nuts (if desired) in the large mixing bowl. Bring the milk and sugar to a rolling boil in the heavy pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to prepare for a golf tournament by improving your chipping game. For a high shot, put the ball up in the stance with an open club face. Address the ball with the hands a little bit behind the ball. Through the shot, let the club continue to go while your hands are behind the ball. For a mid-range shot, take a middle stance with a lot less wrist hinge where you are almost right on top of it. For a low shot, place the ball back in your stand with your h...
Remove the husks from the ears of corn, as well as pulling off the excess strings. Using a sharp knife, slice the kernels off the cob by cutting a bit off the end of the cob so you can stand it upright. Then slide your knife down the cob on each side to remove the kernels. Add the corn and water to a large pot or frying pan with high sides. Cook the corn over medium heat until there is no water left and the corn has softened. Add the butter and salt and gently fry the corn for 2-3 minutes to ...
Simon Plant of ProPhotoInsights.com shows how to use Photoshop to blend colors in images. He uses a photo of his son standing in front of Stonehenge to take us through each layer of the photo to alter the levels of hues, saturation, and opacity. The key to blending colors is a matter of playing with different hues and saturation levels in Photoshop to get the subject in the foreground to match the background. Follow Plant's thorough tutorial to find out how to get professional looking photos ...
Transforming your school uniform to express your individuality can be done very easily with a creative mind. One thing you can do to dress up a pair of pants and a plain tee is to wear different scarfs and belts. Feel free to mix and match. You can even try them with a cute vest or a jacket. Another way that you can mix things up is to change your shoes; you can get a variety of interesting colors or patterns. Also, changing your totes to something cute and different can make you stand out.
Save the trees! Have a few extra wire hangers hanging around? Make your own retro Christmas tree for your next holiday season out of old hangers, wiring, and shiny tinsel. With help from ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself, your new Christmas tree will be done in no time, standing tall and eco-proud!
