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How To: Update a website with an FTP client (à la FileZilla)

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to update a website with an FTP client (v† la FileZilla). Download FileZilla client from www.filezilla-project.org. Find your server IP address from your web host, which will be found in the hosting control center. In the video, it is GoDaddy.com. Open your filezilla client and put in the IP address of your web host and your username and password for your hosting account. Then click ‚Äòquickconnect‚Äô. This will connect you to ...

How To: Make a folded paper ostrich with origami

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make a folded paper ostrich with origami. For this project, you need a square sheet of paper. First you fold it diagonally across to form a triangle and cut it off in two. Then take one piece, fold it in half to form a smaller triangle, open and fold down along the centerline from the top of the triangle. Open it up and again fold along the centerline from the base of the triangle. Now fold from one of the corners up to the intersecti...

How To: Draw a super basic spider web

This how to video shows you how to create a basic spider web. This will be helpful if you do not know how to create the basis for a basic web. You will need a crayon and a piece of paper. First draw a large plus sign in the middle of the paper. Next, make two intersecting diagonal lines. You have formed the basis of the web. Next, Draw a curved line crossing in between each line. Start this at the center. After you go around the lines once, draw another line above the previous. Keep on doing ...

How To: Make a decorative mini magnet board

In this tutorial, Bonnie shows you how to make a super fun new craft project for use in your home or dorm room. For this video, Bonnie makes a super cute little bulletin board with a twist. This board is magnetic! No need for push pins, now you can simply display messages and important papers with magnets and avoid all the holes.

How To: Make your own duct tape dress form

In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to make your own duct tape dress form. This video is from www.thunderlily.com. The materials you will need for this project are an old t-shirt, duct tape, strips of fabric to put around your neck and arms and a pair of gloves. Wear the old t-shirt and stand upright. Tape around the chest and waist to keep your shape as shown in the video. Add extra fabric around the neck. Then tape all over the t-shirt and cover the entire t-shirt. Then remov...

How To: Make Easter bunny cupcakes

This Family Fun video shows how to make very cute Easter Bunny cupcakes. This is a great project to do with kids. You will need some cupcakes, white frosting, shredded coconut, pink decorating sugar, pink jellybeans, small round blue dot candies, marshmallows, and pink and black decorating gel.

How To: Use clear stamps & make a card

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to use clear stamps & make a card. You will need acrylic stamps for this project. The products used in the video are from papertrayink.com. The stamps are clear and have a sticky back with which you can attach them to an acrylic base to make the stamp block. Then ink the stamp and stamp it on the paper. Since, it is clear, you can ass and align it properly on the paper. The other cool thing about acrylic stamps is that you can take more ...

How To: Make reversible placemats

Placemats are an important piece when it comes to setting the table. Not only can it add a certain sense of style to the table, but it can help keep your table top nice and clean! Usually placemats have only one particluar side where it is going to be used the most. In this video tutorial, you'll find out how to make reversible placemats so you have another option to choose from. Enjoy!

How To: Prepare & lay pavers in a multi-level adjoining area

The Gardening Guru demonstrates how to prepare and lay pavers in a multi-level adjoining area. First, get a garden stake use it to measure the evenness of the terrain and to set the height. Put the leveling tool on top of the pavers to even out the dirt. Then, lift out the rails. Once the rails are removed, you can then set the pavers directly on the dirt. If you prepare your area correctly, you will save a lot of time when you execute the actual project. This technique is useful when dealing...

How To: Make an origami paper hat with your kids

Looking for a fun activity for your kids birthday party? In this tutorial, learn how to origami a paper hat with your kids. The benefit of using these hats is two fold! Not only do they make great party favors, they also provide an arts and crafts project to keep the kids entertained for a while.

How To: Dance hip hop style

So, you want to be a hip hop dancer? Well, you need two things according to this expert: swagger and confidence. It's important to project these two qualities when hip hop dancing. Find out what else is takes to dance hip hop style with guidance from these two pros: Bliss & Zetta are professional hip-hop dancers and choreographers. Learn more dance moves from these two by searching WonderHowTo! You're only practice time away from ruling the dance floor.

How To: Make a wall clock out of spoons & a kitchen strainer

Why use a regular wall clock when you can have an awesome clock make out of spoons that you make yourself? Let your character show through or make a cheeky gift with this clock. You will have to buy a basic boring wall clock. Use the battery of the clock and attach it to a great metal strainer as the mount. Then use cut out a picture for the front ant but the hands back on. Glue some spoons on the back to complete the look, add a mount and your ready to enjoy telling time in a whole new way. ...

How To: Edit in storyboard mode in Corel VideoStudio

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to edit in storyboard mode in Corel Video Studio. The storyboard mode is an alternative view for the time line. To switch to storyboard mode, click on the film strip icon above the time line. Storyboard arranges your project by element. To add a new element or transition in storyboard mode, click on the Edit tab and select the element or transition that you want by dragging it to the storyboard. This video will benefit those viewers who use Corel Vide...

How To: Set up Netflix on your PS3

In this video Dynamite Jack from Hugegamer shows you how to get the most out of your Playstation 3 by setting it up to instantly stream movies and video from Netflix. Start by ordering your free Netflix streaming disc, from Netflix, once you receive the disk load it into your PS3 and start your system. You will also receive an activation code so that you can go online to register your PS3 with your Netflix account. Once your PS3 is booted go to the "video" section on your PS3 and bring up the...

How To: Square up a quilt block

This video demonstrates how to square up a quilt block. Once you have your quilt blocks made up you have to square them so that they are all even sided and the same size. Take your most uneven sided square and lay it down. Place a square ruler over it. Line the ruler with the sides. Once you've measured the square determine how much should be cut from each side. Use a rotary cutter to cut each side down so it is even. Then lay the square ruler over the square again to measure your success. Re...

How To: Photoshop car rims onto a car

JdudeTutorials shows how to Photoshop the rims of a photo of a car, either for previewing different options for your vehicle or just for fun. Open the photo of the car (preferably shot from the side) in Adobe Photoshop. Open the desired rim photo. On the rim, use the lasso or magnetic lasso tool to select the rim from the background. Then copy the selected area and paste it into the car photo. Select the layer with the rim, select "free transform" and resize the image to fit the car's rim siz...

How To: Easily get autotune in Garageband

User tomreviewer shows us how to get autotune in GarageBand. Open GarageBand and create a new project. Make sure the Key is set to C. Delete the default track by clicking on Track, then Delete Track. Start a new track by clicking on Track, then New Track. Select Real Instrument Track when prompted and click Create. In the sidebar that opens click on Vocals, then Male Basic. Any of the Vocals, however, can be used. Press the Record button and record your voice. Click on the Scissors icon in th...

How To: Wax your car or truck

This video demonstrates how to wax your car or truck. Make sure that your vehicle is clean in advance. For this project, you will need the following: McGuire's Cleaner Wax, applicator pad, and towels.

How To: Make a recycled hybrid board book

Creativity Prompt demonstrates how to make a hybrid board book. First, select printed paper of your choosing. Cut off the excess paper with a cutting blade and crease the paper for the spine. Fold and burnish the paper. Apply a generous glue stick layer to a recycled board book and adhere the paper to it. Burnish the paper with a brayer to strengthen the adhesion. Let the glue dry and trim off the excess paper. Cut the rest of the paper for the board book pages. Cut out photos and titles for ...

How To: Make web browser bookmarks with Visual Basic 2008

This video is about making a bookmark for your web browser in Visual Basic 2008.The videos begins with a simple web browser which consists of simple web components, a textbox and a go button. Pull the sides of the browser to stretch it and put in a listbox. Enlarge the listbox and use two buttons below the listbox. Enter the text for the buttons as "Enter current page" and "clear". Now go to selection explorer, double click "my project" and go to settings. Add a new setting called "Bookmarks"...

How To: Do a cotton ball snowman kid's project

Shelley Lovett from ChildCare shows us how to make a cotton ball snowman. This is a great activity for developing fine motor skills. The snowman comes in a several variations, there is a snowman that has circles on its tummy so that children would have to try and place the cotton balls inside the circles. There is a snowman that comes in black and white so that the children could decorate the snowman's scarf, mittens and hat. Now on the plain tummy snowman, you'd just apply glue all over the ...

How To: Make rootwork oil for spells

This video demonstrates how to make rootwork oils for spell craft. This will take an investment of time to get the most out of this. You must have a preservative in your oil for this project. Here, you will need to use either jojoba oil or vitamin E oil. These will not have to be used as the base, but they will need to be present for preservation.

How To: Import media from DVDs in Corel VideoStudio

This video shows the method to import digital media in Corel VideoStudio. Click on the 'Capture' tab once the program is open. There are four options available. Click on 'Import Digital Media'. Now a dialog box opens asking you for the location of the place where you would be importing files. Keep the disk with the file in your drive. Click on 'Import'. You are now asked the file you want to import. Select the file and click 'Import'. The import can take time depending on its size. After the ...

How To: Make a spooky paperboard lantern for Halloween

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a Halloween lanterns. Users will need to visit this website: jennadeangeles/] and download the Halloween template. The materials required for this project are: download template, vellum, poster, rubber stamps, metal ruler, glue and orange card stock. Begin by cutting out the lantern with the openings as well. Now stamp the vellum with some black acrylic paint. Finish by closing the lantern with glue. This video i...

How To: Make a neat paper hat

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a paper hat easily with only one piece of paper. First, take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Once you've done this, fold two triangles on both sides of the paper. Now, flip the bottom flap up. Next, flip over the hat and flip the back flap of the hat up. Now, pick up the hate and open up both sides of the hat! You can now decorate your hat and draw on it as you wish. This is a great project for kids to do with parents or with other children!

How To: Create a striped cane in 5 minutes

Fimo expert Corinne Bradd and Emma Ward with The Crafts Channel and magazine Craft Beautiful demonstrate how to create a striped cane in 5 minutes. To create the stripes, cut out rectangles of black and white clay and stack them in alternating colors. Then, roll out a cane in a nice, bright color so that it matches the length of the stacked clay rectangle. Then, cut the rectangle into slices. Then, press the rectangle stripes onto the bright cane so that it completely wraps the cane. Squeeze ...

How To: Import media from a hard drive in Corel Video Studio

This video tutorial from toptenreviews presents how to import media from a hard drive into Corel Video Studio library.First you need to start the application.From top menu click on Capture tab. Normally you would select one of the four options to capture media: Capture video, DV quick scan, Import digital media, Import from mobile device.These options are below the library. But in this case you will need to click on the folder icon above the library.This action will bring up a dialogue box wh...

How To: Use Excel databases for home improvement calculations

New to Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 236th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create a database for keeping carpentry measurements as well as how to use a COUNTIF function formula for calculating how many lumber pieces you'll need to cut for your home improvement project.

How To: Make ribbon & pew bows

In this two-part tutorial, learn how to create cute pew bows out of ribbon. Perfect to accent a craft project such as a scrapbook or to fasten on a headband, learn how to make these bows easily with these step by step instructions in this two-part video tutorial. Do it yourself and make these adorable bows for any occassion.

How To: Make homemade egg drop soup

This video explains how to make homemade egg drop soup. What you will need for this project is a pot, noodles, water, an egg and a bowl. First, you'll want to heat up and boil your water in the pot. Next, add your noodles. The noodles and flavor you will use will be Choice Ramen. Before you add the noodles, crunch up the noodle in the package. When the noodles are half way done, limp and softening, add the flavor to the pot and mix. Next, drop in the egg and simply break the yolk of the egg. ...

How To: Make a 4x4 mini double accordion album

Maria from [www.stamininspirations.blogspot.com stampininspirations.blogspot.com] shows us how to make a 4x4 mini double accordion picture album. You will need a 4 x 9 in. piece of designer paper, a 4 x 9 in. piece of card stock, a 3.5 x 8.5 piece of designer paper, two 3.5 x 12 in pieces of card stock and two 4 x 4 in pieces of chipboard as well as some smaller pieces of designer paper and card stock and some ribbon. Rubber cement, a scorer and some double sided tape are also needed. Maria s...

How To: Make a Wiccan "God's Eye" or "Evil Eye"

In this video and boy and a woman are showing you the steps to create a "God's Eye" or "Evil Eye". The materials that you will need are 2 sticks, yarn of your selected colors, and scissors. First, you take 2 sticks and use the yarn to knot around the middle wrapping diagonally to form a "t" shape. Then you take another piece of yarn, hold the end in the middle, and start wrapping around each stick going over one and under the next. Continue this pattern until you are done or unless you decide...

How To: Build a LEGO computer monitor

This video describes how to make a model or representative figure of a computer monitor using LEGO blocks. The process only requires six distinct types of LEGO blocks. One of each of the six types of LEGO blocks is used in the construction of a LEGO computer monitor. The author names, describes, and visually displays each different LEGO block necessary for completing this project. The author begins to construct the LEGO computer monitor out of the aforementioned LEGO types. The author shows t...

How To: Bend acrylics (like Plexiglas) with a hot air gun

Have you ever wanted to bend a small piece of acrylic? Well now you can with the help of a traditional hot air gun and this informative video. Make sure to wear safety glasses and gloves before trying this project. Clamp the acrylic to a work table, and proceed to turn the gun on and heat up the piece of acrylic, using a steady back-and-forth sweeping motion. As it heats up, you can use your fingers to gently bend the acrylic upward. Leave it at 90 degrees to cool down for a couple minutes, a...

How To: Make earrings with gemstones, freswater pearls & wire

Marianna takes us through the process of creating a beautiful set of earrings! For this project you will need two sterling silver head pins, four fresh water pearls, some gemstones of your choice, two sterling silver ear wires, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and a cutter. Take your head pin and string your beads and gemstones on the head pin. Next using the flat nose plier, bend the end of the head pin to create a 90 degree angle. Then make a simple loop where the ear wires will be plac...

How To: Make flubber polymer using glue and liquid starch

This video shows us a fun science project to do with our kids; it teaches us how to make flubber out of glue and cornstarch. In one container pour a small amount of liquid starch. You can find this in most laundry aisles in the store. Next in another container, pour in an equal amount of white school glue. Mix the two together by pouring the liquid starch into the glue. If the mix is real sticky, add more starch and if it is real runny, add more glue. To color your flubber you can dab it over...