In this video, we learn how to make & decorate an American flag cake. To make the cake, you will need a cake pan that is in the shape of the flag. After you bake the cake and it has cooled off, then mix up red and blue frosting to go with the white. Use a pipe with frosting in it to start to pipe the different colors for the stripes onto the cake. Leave a small square where you can put the stars. Then, use a star pipe to place on the stars to the upper corner of the flag, then let it set and ...
In this video Nicko teaches us how to roast a chicken for Christmas dinner. You will need: 1 large whole chicken, 2 lemons, seasons, paprika, chicken spice, chicken spice, cayenne pepper, bbq seasoning, salt, and pepper. The optional vegetables you can use are: baby potatoes and red onions. First, place your chicken on a roast rack and cover it with the seasoning and the lemon juice. After this, cut your potatoes up and place them around the chicken with onions. Now, roast the chicken in the ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the cartoon vampire character Alucard. Start out by drawing the outline of the face, along with the hat and the collar as well. Then, draw in a cross in the teeth, with just the upper teeth and fang showing. Then, draw in all the details of the face, along with the hat details. After this, color in the skin and then the rest of the clothing around the face and on the body. Color in the background as well, with black and reds to create an eerie glow with ...
In this video, Mark Donovan teaches us how to wire a light with a 3 way switch. Before starting, make sure the power is turned off from the main circuit panel first, and you test to make sure it's off. You will have two switches for the same light fixture. For a 15 amp circuit, you can use 14-2 and 14-3 wire. These wires will have a black, white, and red wire. The 14-2 wire just has a lack and white wire with a copper ground. The power coming into the base should have all the wires that conne...
In this video, we learn how to make an arugula, fennel & pomegranate salad. To make the dressing, you will squeeze a lemon and a lime. Then, add in finely chopped red onion and olive oil. Then, add in one pomegranate seed and the juice to the bowl and continue to mix together. After this, you will clean and wash your lettuce, then chop up some apples and fennel. Place the salad in a large bowl, then add in in the apples and fennel and toss. After this, pour on your dressing and then eat. Enjo...
In this video, we learn how to draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Photoshop. First, draw a circle on the page and then draw the eyes onto him. After this, draw on his ears and then his hair around his head. After this, draw in the rest of his body and his feet. From here, use a darker paint brush to create the final outline of the character. Draw in the lines around Sonic to make him appear more realistic. Then, color him a dark blue color with red on his shoes. When finished, save this drawing and y...
In this tutorial, we learn how to solder for cheap. Start out by forming the wire to get it ready to solder. The trick here is to create some tension between the two ends, do this by going back and forth hitting the wires. Now, grab a torch and start to flex the wire while holding it in front of the open flame. After this, grab some of the flux you keep in a bottle and apply it to the piece. Continue to apply heat to the wire until it turns cherry red, then apply the solder with the connectio...
In this tutorial, we learn how to decorate a designer Christmas tree easily. You don't have to go out to the store and buy a bunch of expensive props for your tree, you can decorate it easily with things around your house! You can make the tree as simple or extravagant as you want! You can pick pinecones from outside and stick those in the tree so they are all around. Then, you can place only red bulbs in the tree next to the pinecones. Decorate this with some white lights and you've got a go...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a colorful paper turkey. For this, you will need: colored paper in red, orange, yellow, white, black, purple, and brown, a bag, scissors, and glue. Now, take the orange, purple, and yellow papers and cut out two teardrop shapes of each. Then glue them to the top of a brown paper bag. Then, cut out eyes using the black and white papers. Glue these onto the top of the bag to make the eyes, then use the brown to cut out the sides of the turkey, and glue on....
In this tutorial, we learn how to clear and cover up acne scars. First, you want to treat the pimple with your favorite kind of toner and cleanser. Make sure you don't squeeze your pimples, which will cause your skin to become red and broken out even more. After this, you need to apply a cream to your face that will moisturize your skin and not clog up your pores. To help cover up your acne scars, apply makeup that doesn't clog your pores as well. Make sure to remove your makeup at the end of...
In this video, we learn how to create a marbleized water look with icing. This is a colorful and eye catching way to put icing on a cake to make a memorable piece! First, spoon your icing into a small bowl and then make a rice cereal treat and shape it into a circle. To start to decorate this, you will pipe on green icing to the sides and front of the ball to make it look like a fish. Then, pipe some of the icing onto a flat surface with red confectioner's sugar. Once this is covered and hard...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make jerk chicken. First, take some green onions and chop them up into small pieces, then place them into a food processor. After this, grab some fresh parsley and cilantro and place those into the food processor as well. After this, add in some hot red peppers to the food processor as well, as many as you would like. Add in some salt and pepper and any other seasonings that you would like, as well as olive oil. When finished, you will rub this on the chicken...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make fake blood with household items. You will need: 5 ml flour, red food coloring, 20 ml syrup, and blue food coloring. You will also need a container, spoon, and mixing sticks. First, place the flour in, followed by the syrup and the food coloring. Mix this all together with the mixing sticks until it's well combined. If it's not to the color or consistency that you would like, then you can add more color or ingredients until it's how you like it. After thi...
This video will show you how to draw a Ferrari sports car using MS Paint or a sheet of paper, a pencil and some colors. Just follow these instructions from the video. First you will need to draw the sketch of the car, the wheels and the mirrors. Now use a brush or a marker over the sketch of the car and then erase the pencil sketch. Color the wheels and the windshield with the black marker and the car with a powerful red color. Now complete the drawing by making all of the details like in the...
In this tutorial, we learn to know the differences in quinoa. Quinoa is a complete protein that's very mineral rich. There is a tan and red variety, both are delicious. This is an ancient South American grain that is gluten free for the wheat intolerant. When prepping this, you will first need to rinse it off thoroughly. Cooked quinoa can be mixed with toasted sunflower seeds, lemon juice, sea salt, and olive oil for a great taste that is full with nutrients. It's a great replacement for rice...
Arrabiata sauce, of Roman origin, is a tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and red chili. It's tangy and spicy all at once, which means you can whip the sauce up and toss it onto any type of pasta for a taste explosion.
On Halloween lots of revelers go all out with their costumes, donning full body makeup to look like Neytiri from "Avatar" come to life or slipping on a bladed glove like Freddy Krueger.
If you're a girl planning to dress up as any evil or dark character, like a spiderella, witch, Goth chick, vampiress, or dominatrix, then you should check out this makeup tutorial for a deliciously pretty Halloween makeup look that suits all evil chick costumes.
Want to go as a comic book character this Halloween? Then forget about the cheesy spandex pants and ridiculous headpieces. Dress up as a comic book character literally ripped off the pages by creating this comic book look inspired by artist Roy Lichtenstein's "Crying Girl."
This mummy-shaped cupcake will be a ka-razy big hit on your Halloween buffet table. Flat, noodle-like layers of icing create a bandaged mummy effect, while an assortment of blue and red candies mimic the mummy's creepy eyes and mouth.
Geishas were high class courtesans who mixed business with pleasure - or, rather, whose business was pleasure. And seduction was an art to them, down to the very makeup they wore.
Fall is now in full swing, which means that the vibrant, colorchanging leaves on all the trees in your neighborhood are taking center stage in the fall scenery. In lush hues of orange, red, sienna, and emerald green, leaves are the most colorful and multidimensional seasonal treats.
Emma Watson put it best when she said in a recent "Teen Vogue" interview that there's nothing interesting about looking perfect. And it's true: A few undone hairs here, a stained red lip instead of a perfectly painted on one, and mixing fashion styles when you dress help add interest to your look and show off your personality.
In this video we learn how to make a paper rose from newspaper. First, fold a red piece of paper into a small triangle. After this, fold it into quarters on both the right and left side. After this, you will have a slight flower shape. Take a pair of scissors and cut diagonally across from this, then open it up. Then, wrap the flower around a pen to create realistic petals. When finished, make more of these to create a bouquet of flowers. Use different colors and different types of papers to ...
In this video we learn how to use an electric tester to test wires. You will first need to purchase a voltage tester that runs on double a batteries. When you press it the end will turn green and you are ready to use it. Test it out by pushing it into a plug you know works and see if it turns red and starts to beep. If you own a home or are renovating this can help you out a lot if you don't have switches around. You can place the tester on a wire to find out if it's on and then become safer ...
In this video we learn how to create Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts makeup. First, color the face white with paint and then apply blue eyeshadow to both of the eyes going up and over the eyebrows. Paint in black where the blue stops to create a new brow at the top of the head. Then, draw on a red hear to your lips and apply glitter over it. After this, apply false lashes to the top of the eyes and on the bottom. Then, apply eyeliners and blush to the cheekbones. When finished, go out a...
Vampires are obviously going to be the costume du jour this Halloween (as it has been every Halloween since "Twilight" ensnared the imaginations and burgeoning sexuality of preteen girls everywhere), so why not get in with the in crowd and dress like one?
In this video we learn how to whiten teeth in Photoshop like a professional. Start off by opening up Photoshop and zooming in on the teeth in your photo. Start out by selecting a hollow brush and then paint the selection onto the teeth. Paint around them carefully and make sure you don't touch the gums in the middle and on the top of the teeth. Once you have selected the entire area of the teeth you will see them all covered in red. Then, go to "select" and "inverse", then press the button fo...
In this video we learn how to make a soft shell crab dish. First, start making the sauce with white wine, honey, peppercorns, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Let this reduce and then start another skillet with chopped onions, red peppers, green peppers, and olive oil. Add in some chopped celery and then add these to some cooked cubed potatoes. Then, add in some mayonnaise along with some cooked bacon and pepper. Sprinkle in some salt and horseradish then mix all of this up and place in the frid...
Fox hunting has become illegal is some parts of the world, but there are still places where fox hunting is an acceptable activity, where people ride on horseback, following foxhounds and other scent dogs on their hunt for foxes, most likely a red foxes.
Blind Mag is a, well, blind singer from the movie "Repo! The Genetic Opera," who is given her sight back in exchange for singing for the GeneCo Genetic Opera. Portrayed by classically trained Sarah Brightman in the movie, she has a beautiful voice and a gorgeous face but deathly white eyes.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply injury makeup with Emmy winner Brad Look. First, clean the area with water, then use glue and powder to apply the surface of the injury. After this, use more makeup to cover up the piece on the skin and blend the edges into the skin so they mix in completely. In the middle, add in some reds, purples, and blacks to create a realistic looking injury. Make sure there are textures and highlights on the would to make it look more real. Make the injury radiat...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make cucumber kimchi. To make this, you will need: 20 cucumbers 3 inches in length, 1 c sea salt, 10 c water, 2 c garlic chives, 1 c green onions. For the sauce, you will need: 1 c red pepper powder, 6 tbsp fish sauce, 6 tbsp water, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp minced garlic, and 2 tsp minced ginger. Once the cucumbers are cut, place them into boiling salt water and let sit for 15 minutes. After this, combine all the sauce ingredients and then mix the cucumbers up wi...
In this video, we learn how to make hearty sausage meatballs. First, grab your ground meat and then add one small red onion chopped up. Next, add in 2 tbsp chopped sage, and some breadcrumbs. Mix this together with your hands to incorporate everything together, then add in 1 beaten egg and continue to mix with your hands. Let this sit in the fridge for 10 minutes, then take it out and form balls out of the meat. Cook these in a large skillet filled with oil. Make sure to cook on all sides, th...
We seldom see Kim Kardashian on camera - whether it's formally at a red carpet event or just being captured by the paparazzi while shopping - without a full face of makeup and perfect ringlets in her locks.
Can you believe that "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria used to be called ugly by her peers in high school? Those mean girls must be getting their just desserts now.
After spending nearly half her life in show business, Miley Cyrus knows a thing or two about what type of makeup - and what colors - look good on her. If you follow her red carpet appearances you'll notice she usually goes with similar eye looks. Specifically, a very smokey cat eye and nude lips. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?
How awesome would it feel to be a sexy undead ruler of a vast vampire kingdom? Only Sophie-Anne LeClerq, played by Evan Rachel Wood, would know, though she seems pretty happy in her position. The teenage vampire queen of "True Blood" is one sexy diva, wearing very retro makeup and hair.
The ombre fashion trend began a few seasons ago on all the biggest fashion runways, from Alexander Wang to Michael Kors. And the fun, colorful trend is still going strong. Ombre simply describes the fading of one color to another, from high saturation to (usually) white or another lighter color.
Balloons come in various shapes and sizes and if used properly, can be combined to create complex shapes that mimic real life objects. Choosing the correct color of balloons also adds to the realism in the completed object.
