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How To: Make an awesome birds nest Easter hat for a boy

Why should women get all the pretty hats at Easter time? You can make a fun and seasonal Easter hat for a boy quite easily! This video shows you how to take a plain hat and turn it into a birds nest hat. You will need: a hat (a plastic party fedora will work just fine), a wide strip of ribbon for the brim, a pair of scissors, some raffia, artificial leaves, a stuffed or toy bird and some craft glue.

How To: Kill boredom with weird and random websites

This is a video tutorial in the Computers & Programming category where you are going to learn how to kill boredom with weird and random websites. This video lists 11 such websites and explains what each one does. The 1st one is Zigzagphilosophy. This site allows you to make a lot of zig zag lines on the screen by moving your mouse. #2 omglasergunspewpewpew. On this site you use the mouse to control a squirrel on the screen and use the left click to shoot a laser. The #3 site is allemande and ...

How To: Draw manga/anime clothes and folds

In this video we learn how to draw manga/anime clothes and folds. Start out by drawing the collar of the clothing up and around the neck. As you draw down, make sure you add in a bump for the elbows in a long sleeve shirt. Then, draw in the cuffs for the shirt and add in lines on them. Draw down from the elbow bump, creating two bumps near the wrist to show a baggy sweater. Make sure to add in the small details like zippers and strings on the top. Finish off the sides, leaving a gap between t...

How To: Make your own chocolate truffles

In this tutorial, we learn how to make your own chocolate truffles. Start with 1.5 c of creme fraiche, which is a thick and heavy cream. Cook this in a saucepan, stirring constantly until it's melted into a liquid. Place the top on the pan while measuring out chocolate. Now, add your creme fraiche to the chocolate, then mix with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted. Cool this by leaving it in the room overnight. Then, roll the chocolate into small balls and place on a baking tra...

How To: Make butter

In this tutorial, we learn how to make butter. First, you will need some cream in a carton left out in the room for around 12 hours. After this, pour the cream out into a glass jar and put the lid on tightly. Now you will shake the jar nice and slowly. You want about 1 shake every second. Continue to do this for about 2-3 minutes. At first, you will notice the glass is covered with cream, but every time you shake the bottle, the butter fat will start to stick together into clumps. Continue to...

How To: Earn the "Kill Bill" and "Supreme Sacrifice" achievements in L4D 1&2 Xbox 360

At the very end of Left 4 Dead 2's new DLC "The Sacrifice" there are two achievements that you can receive in the game, Kill Bill and Supreme Sacrifice. Although it's easy to get Supreme Sacrifice, in order to get both at the same time you have to play as Bill when you go to turn on the generator. Not quite getting it? Check out this video for a quick tutorial on how to get both of the achievements!

How To: Make smart contact sheets with Photoshop

In this photography tutorial, you learn how to create a contact sheet using Photoshop for your digital photography prints. In order to create this contact sheet, you can open Photoshop, go to File, find the subfolder called "Automate" and then choose to create a contact sheet. If your version of Photoshop does not appear to have this setting, your version of Photoshop should have come with a secondary disk which has this feature. You can also find the file from Adobe if you do not have the go...

How To: Make a hedgehog plushie

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a hedgehog plushy. First, choose a fabric to use, then cut out the shape of it. Once you have done this, cut it out again and pin the two pieces of fabric together. After this, use a sewing machine to sew all of the sides together, leaving a hole in the bottom. Now, turn the hedgehog inside out and then iron him flat. Place some stuffy cotton into the plushy until it is as full as you would like it. Then, sew the hole together so none of the stuffing can...

How To: Do triceps presses for big arms

In this video, we learn how to do triceps presses for big arms. If you want big arms, you need to work on triceps more than biceps. You will take a barbell and leave your elbows motionless. You will lay down and push up with the barbell, holding it with a narrow grip. Make sure the elbows are in the same place as the hands. Another variation of this is to push the elbows forward 45 degrees so the bar comes down to the chin. Make sure your elbow stay in and your hands are narrow. If the elbows...

How To: Align text to the left, center or right in the WordPress post editor

In this clip, learn how to perform basic text alignment when formatting a new entry in the WordPress post editor. Every version of WordPress brings with it new features, new functions and new ways of doing things. Fortunately, the very same technology that allows an open-source blog publishing application like WordPress to exist in the first place also makes it easy for its users to share information about the abovesaid things through videos like this one. Take a look.

How To: Make an adorable 3D origami hermit crab for beginners

Were hermit crabs named after hermits or hermits named after hermit crabs? Either way, we know that hermit crabs are major homebodies. Like, to the point that they almost NEVER leave their homes to come out unless they're visiting another shell...their future shell, that is, when they get too big to fit their former shell.

How To: Draw an anime ninja cat

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an anime ninja cat. Start off by drawing a circle at the top of the page, followed by two cat eyes, one going into the left side of the face. Next, draw a cat ear on the side of the face on both sides, then remove the head line from one ear. Next, draw in a small circular body with a round bottom. Next to this, draw the arm and legs to the ninja cat. Make pants and shoes on the cat, as well as a belt. To finish this drawing, erase any lines that can be r...

How To: Make different kinds of pickles

In this video, we learn how to make different kids of pickles with Lauren and John Orren. First, start with roasted beets and remove the skin, then cut them into equal sizes. Now, toast 1/2 tsp fennel seed, 1 tbsp mustard seed, 1 tbsp black peppercorn, and 4 allspice berries over medium heat. Then, add in 2 cup white wine vinegar and 2 c water and with: 1 bay leaf, 4 sprigs thyme, 3 garlic cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 tsp Aleppo chile, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 tbsp turbinado sugar. Last, add in 2 ...

How To: Do the hammerlock flip move in salsa

In this tutorial, we learn how to do the hammerlock flip move in salsa. Start in open position, then do a cross bar lead into an outside half turn. You will end up with your hands crossed, then let the left hand go and swing the ladies hand so it flicks and locks again. When doing these flicks, you have to cross the hands over and get ready for the next move. If your partner has hand resistance, pick the hand up on the other side. Do all these combinations in sets of seven, while keeping your...

How To: Make rolled fondant for cake decorating

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make fondant. The ingredients required for the fondant are: 1 tablespoon & 2 tsp of unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup of cold water, 1/2 cup of glucose, 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil shortening, 1 tablespoon of glycerin coloring and 1 tsp of extract. Begin by mixing the gelatin and water, and leave the mixture for 2-5 minutes until it thickens. Then place the mixture on the top of a double boiler and stir until it dissolves. Now add glucose to the mix. N...

How To: Easily make your home energy efficient with plastic

If you're trying to save some cash, as well as help the environment, there are many things that you can do around your home that will help. One thing you can do is use plastic. There are many different uses for plastic and it comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They are most commonly used in caulks and sealants and can help prevent any cold or warm air from leaving the home, saving you money and energy. If you're interested in finding out what else you can do, check out this tutorial abov...

How To: Make Lego figures fly using stop-motion animation

Stop-motion animation is somewhat out of favor in the digital age, but there will always be a demand for its timeless look. This video will teach you one important technique for making stop-motion animation out of Legos: how to make them fly. Or at least appear to by flying in your movie. It features detailed instructions on what to do in your digital photo editing software on each frame to erase the support structures you've used to elevate your Lego minifigures, leaving you with seamless im...

How To: Do natural makeup with glittery lashes

Natural makeup looks good during the day, at your business meeting (so you look gorgeous rather than tacky), at the gym (if you're one of those gals who refuse to leave the house without makeup), and at the club (if you switch up your nude lipcolor for a more vibrant one, like coral or blue red).

How To: Solve a 6x6x6 V-Cube 6 puzzle

Watch this four-part tutorial to learn how to solve a 6x6x6 V-Cube 6. This is a rather advanced cube, so it's recommended that you already know how to solve both a 4x4 and 5x5 cube first. If not, you might end up getting just a little bit lost. This detailed instructional video tutorial will leave you eager to get started on your own cube!

How To: Make a delicious marinade for cooking flank steak

In this video,we learn how to make marinade that is perfect for flank steak. You will need: 1/2 c soy sauce, 1/4 c brown sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, pepper, 1 minced shallot, 1 minced garlic clove and sesame oil. To make this, mix all ingredients into bowl and keep mixing until they are well combined When finished, put your flank steak into a large plastic baggie. Now, pour your marinade over the steak and seal the bag, then let sit overnight. This will create a delicious ...

How To: Walk down the runway like a model with Posh Teens

This how-to video shows you how to walk like a fashion model with Posh Teens. This is important if you want to be successful in a fashion show. Make sure you have your chin up, chest out, shoulders back, stomach in, and butt out. Start out in a model stance with the dominant foot in front. When you start walking, keep your body in the position mentioned above. Keep your head up and walk in a straight line. When you get to the end, step to the right, left, and then walk back. This video shows ...

How To: Exercise with a physio ball for thinner thighs

This video is teaching a great exercise for thinner thighs and flatter abs for bikini season. The name of the exercise is called ball slaps. You will need and big ball about fifty-five centimeters wide. Lay flat on your back with your arms stretched above your head. With your feet grab the ball in the center of its mass and squeeze. You should feel tension on the inside of your thighs. Continue to hold the squeeze in your legs throughout the exercise. Now bring your legs up to the ceiling wit...

How To: Make your own vegetable stock for soup, stew or chili

In this video, we learn how to make vegetable stock. To do this: you need 1 onion, 3 carrots, 4 celery ribs, parsley, 3 c vegetable stalks, 3 garlic cloves, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp thyme, 6 peppercorns and 10-12 cups of water. First, chop your vegetables up into large chunks and place them and the other ingredients into a large pot and cover. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 45-60 minutes. When finished, let this cool for around 15 minutes. Strain the liquid into a large bowl and either use im...

How To: Tape a hockey stick like the pros

Before beginning to tape your hockey stick, take your desired cloth grip tape and score it in half with a knife making sure to not cut through the cardboard core. The purpose of this is to make thinner strips of tape. To begin the taping process, start at the top of the stick and go down the stick in a diagonal for about six inches. Then, back at the top of the stick, wrap with white (shin guard) tape around and around to make a knob. Now, we focus attention on the blade end. Run a thin strip...