Remember those gold old days when you would craft bunches of red and pink valentines at home with your mom from construction paper and then tote them to school, bursting with excitement to see what pretty cards you'd receive in your Valentine's Day mailbox?
Wear a tutu? We know what you're thinking: You're not five anymore. But we're not so much talking about prancing around in toe shoes and a frilly pink dress as we are dressing down the uber feminine frock with something more tailored and even boyish.
Avril Lavigne has come a long way since her bratty "Sk8er Boy" days. The striped skull ties, baggy jeans, and skater shoes are now no more, instead replaced by lustrous, shiny strands, thick black eyeliner that's tough but feminine, and loads of shiny pink lip gloss.
Got a friend or family member who's truly unique and quirky? Then tell them they're "one in a million" by crafting this simple - and pun-laden - "One in a Million" greeting card.
When it comes to Valentine's Day, undoubtedly the Hallmark Holiday extraordinaire of the year, pink and red-hued cards are in plentiful stock at all major retailers. But rather than buy a mass-produced card, why not show a bit more love for your, well, love, by making your own card?
We like to think that anytime is a good time for cupcakes. So if you're down with the wintertime blues and need something warm and toasty - not to mention addictively sweet - to cheer you up, check out this cake decorating video.
These roses look professional and super hard to do, but they're actually quite simple if you follow this cake decorating video step by step. Press play to learn how to make a delicate rose out of fondant.
Want to look like a Victoria's Secret Angel? Then honey, you've arrived at the right place. Take a gander at this makeup tutorial to learn how to create an ethereal Victoria's Secret spring makeup look with gauzy, iridescent eyes and rosy pink lips.
Let all the other girls dress up as the Disney princesses this year; while we love Belle and Cinderella, how cool would it be to go as super cute Princess Peach from the "Mario Brothers" video game?
Not all witches are green, warty, and cackle like hyena. Make it known that witches can be sexy and awfully seductive by creating this glamorous rock'n'roll inspired witch look for Halloween. Rather than acid green skin and brown warts you'll find perky pink cheeks, light gray eyes emphasized with false lashes, and coral red lips.
Make your own environmentally friendly dye at home, out of strawberries! You'll also need some vinegar, salt and old nylon stockings. Mash up your strawberries, strain them in the nylon and then boil your strawberry puree with salt, vinegar and your fabric.
Sookie Stackhouse from "True Blood" is a pretty low maintenance girl. The lady works in a bar, so she's got to think about practicality as much as beauty when she's styling her hair and makeup.
Greek virgin goddess Athena presided over warfare, wisdom, the hunt, and crafts. Beautiful, powerful, and strong, she embodies equality and justice (Athens was even named after her!).
Think you still need to purchase all your games at the store? If you have two differently colored duct tapes, then you can actually craft your own chessboard or checkerboard easily.
Replicate the incandescent, floaty colors of a forest fairy by watching this makeup tutorial for getting an eye look composed of translucent pastel greens, pale pinks, and lilac purples.
Model your face after your favorite fizzy drink by watching this makeup tutorial for getting an entire makeup look inspired by MUG root beer. The delicious drink's carbonated goodness and rich browns, golds, and reds will translate into effervescent eyes, perky cheeks, and cute pink lips.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe - Delicious Chinese Food with Fresh Fruit Juice Sauce: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup fresh tangerine (or orange) juice sliced ginger 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons ketchup 10 dried red chili Coating: 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup regular bread cumbs 1 teaspoon salt Preparation: Combine all ingredients for sauce, bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes Mix 1 chicken breast with one egg. Coat thoroughly in bread crumb mixture Fry in 350 degree oil un...
How to make warm, fresh homemade bread
The ‘Mango’ is a favorite fruit for most of us, undoubtedly. However, choosing the right mango is of utmost importance, if one wants to savor its taste to the best! This video shows how to check for the freshness and choose the right mango. Always pick up a mango which is reddish or pinkish all way round. It may have a patch of sunset yellow but certainly not green. It should feel soft when gently pressed. Most importantly, it should smell sweet like candy, especially at the base of the stem ...
The creative Suzy Banyon describes in detail the process of applying a leopard print manicure in this easy to follow step by step video. She details the process vividly, from applying fake nails and filing them into shape, to what type of base to use and how to go about creating the leopard print pattern with the use of a fine point Sharpie pen. This video is great for those of you looking for new and different ways to apply unique nail art at home!
Need to cut back on the sodium? Limiting your daily salt intake can help prevent major diseases. Here's how to cut the sodium out from your diet.
Don't get stuck at Burning Man in uncomfortable shoes, without sacrificing style. Learn how to make a pair of fuzzy, pink platforms that aren't going to tire out feet. This video fashion design tutorial shows how to make a comfy pair of platform sneakers.
Watch as Sarah from Pink of Perfection demonstrates how to carry your yoga mat in style with this easy to make, budget friendly bag.
A perfect Bloody Mary on a Sunday morning could be the best thing that ever happened to the human race. It's tangy, it's sweet, it's spicy...and there's alcohol. Need I say more? Flavor chemist Neil C. Da Costa's latest project is to investigate the taste sensations created by Bloody Mary ingredients and create tips for making the best Bloody Mary humanly possible.
The Cheshire Cat isn't like other famous cartoon cats: he's brilliantly purple and hot pink, ever smiling and entirely unnatural. However, he makes for a perfect Halloween costume, with his bright, neon appearance and mysterious nature.
Make a fresh water pearl necklace with earrings
You've probably heard of pineapple upside-down cakes before and may have even made some. But what about pineapple upside-down cupcakes? These little tasty zingers are easy to make and will be a hit at your next get together!
If you need to make something that the whole family should love, try out this beef stiry fry. Not only does it contain some pretty tasty beef, but fresh veggies that can be collected from a garden. It's not too difficult to make and doesnt require that many different tools. So check out the tutorial, be safe, and good luck!
In this tutorial, learn how to make fresh and delicious Tahini with Dede. This is not tahini sauce, but actual thick and delicious Tahini paste that can be used in a ton of recipes. This dish couldn't be easier - it is essentially only two ingredients: sesame seeds and vegetable oil. Dede will walk you through the entire process and help you on your way. Enjoy!
In this clip, Chef Beau MacMillan (with some help from Chef Anne Burrell) teaches you how to make absolutely amazing crepes that are smothered in fresh, homemade bechamel sauce. These savory, creamy crepes make a delicious dinner or even breakfast and you will enjoy seeing the yummy smiles on the faces of everyone you serve them to. Enjoy!
Honeys are a delicious way of adding herbal nuritionment to our diets. They can be made from almost any herb with a high volatile oil content. Mountain Rose Herb shows you the steps required to make delicious herbal honey with this video recipe. Lavender honey is delicious, and incredibly simple to make, and all it takes is some fresh herbs. See how to make it with dried and fresh herbs.
Chef, Rachel Allen lets us in on her recipe for roasted haddock with lemon basil potato salad. Haddock is a very popular food fish, sold fresh, smoked, frozen, dried, or to a small extent canned. Haddock, along with cod and plaice, is one of the most popular fish used in British fish and chips. Fresh haddock has a fine white flesh and can be cooked in the same ways as cod.
Here are a few easy tips and techniques for making green beans. Green beans are a healthy and fulfilling vegetable. Prepare fresh green beans by removing the stems with your fingers. You can boil the beans for 5-8 minutes. You want to keep the crunchy so that they still have texture.
Kevin Rose, founder of Digg.com and Revision3.com brings us a great recipe for homemade ginger tea. He uses fresh ginger root to make this tonic. Ginger is great for easing stomach aches or seasickness. Add chunks of ginger for a rich flavored tea.
Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a perfect margarita. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need Patron silver tequila, Citronge orange liqueur, fresh sour mix (lemon juice and simple syrup), lime, mango, pineapple, and ginger. Enjoy your fresh perfect margarita cocktail.
Watch this instructional cooking video to prepare a Fench bread and mozzarella cheese hors d'oeuvre. You need some fresh eggs, French bread, bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, Italian grating cheese, pepper, and fresh mozzarella. This is a great holiday appetizer that is easy to prepare and popular with everyone.
The best hamburgers come from fresh meat. A good hamburger needs a little bit of fat. You need at least 10 or 15 percent of fat. It's important to grind at least twice—to mix the fat and meat evenly. The difference between going to a good butcher and the supermarket is that you get fresh beef—not the boxed pre-butchered meat.
Jennifer Murphy shares her technique for making pom-pom bunnies. Materials needed are yarn, waxed thread scissors, feltfelt glue (such as Beacon's), hemostat, tiny black beads, pink embroidery floss, needle, heavy thread, chenille stem, paper cupcake liners
When Google finally gave us a dark theme for YouTube, it was a bit disappointing. They didn't use a pure black background, reducing some of the battery savings you'd get with an OLED panel. But with the help of another app, we can fix this, and not only get a real dark mode, but other colors as well.
If you love sitting poolside with a slice of watermelon, then I've got a real treat for you. Picture yourself cooling off with a slice of juicy watermelon topped with fresh ingredients like soft cheeses, herbs, and fresh summer fruits. Watermelon pizza is a wondrous thing—a creative take on the classic watermelon salad, only pizza-fied!
