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How To: Tie two half-hitches knots as a Boy Scout

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the scout for higher adventure outings. Earning badges and receiving recognition can be very satisfying to boys. However, keep in mind that the badge is only a representation of a valuable set of skills that a scout has learned and demonstrated. The skills, wisdom, and experience gained through the activities of the scouting program are of much more value than ...

How To: Perform the "one and a half mount" yo-yo trick

Everybody had a yo-yo at one point in their life; some when they were just little children, some when they were bored teenagers, some when they found the kid inside of them they never knew of, and even some when they felt retirement was just not very fun. It just goes to show that the yo-yo is not going anywhere anytime soon. Who could ever believe that a toy consisting of two equal disks made of plastic, maybe even wood or metal, with an axle and string could be so damn pleasing, so much dar...

How To: Make a pop-up book

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a pop-up book. First, take a piece of paper and fold it in half. From here, take another piece of paper that is the same size and fold it in half. Then, cut small slits in the middle where you folded it. Then, fold these slits into the middle and pop them out from it. Then, fold the paper again and it will be a stand for the middle. Add glue to the middle and then place what you want to pop up onto this. Let it dry and then fold it down. Then, glue the m...

How To: Make a pop-up concertina money card

In this video, we learn how to make a pop-up concertina money card. To start, you will first need to take a piece of paper and measure your money on the inside of the paper. Then, cut this out in a strip and cold your money in half lengthwise. After this, measure the depth out from the center using a ruler. Then, fold the paper in half and on the sides where you marked. Then, you will cut three holes in the middle of the paper and these will hold the money in. Stick the bill in the middle of ...

How To: Make a simple paper airplane that flies far

In this video, we learn how to make a simple paper airplane that flies far. First, fold the paper in half and make sure it's perfectly even. From here, unfold the paper and fold the edges into where the crease is. After this, do the same on the other side and make it perfectly even. Then, fold the side over to the middle again and do the same on the other side. Next, make sure the creases are solid and then fold it in half. Now, to make the wings you will fold one side down, putting the tip d...

How To: Make a half/quarter easel card

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a half/quarter easel card. First, grab several pieces of colors of card stock that you like. After this, fold the main one up into a square. After you have folded this, fold the edges into the middle and push the creases down. From here, you will glue the bottoms of the other pieces and glue them onto each other so they are backgrounds. After this, you will create a border around the front main picture. When finished, fold this up and then you will have ...

How To: Make a pom pom curtain

Children like to have fun things in their rooms. A pompom curtain is perfect for a little girl to have and pretend it is the entrance to her castle. A young boy might like a plain colored pompom curtain to pretend it is the entrance to the dungeon where he keeps his monsters!

How To: Do a spiderweb hairstyle on your American Girl

In this video, Sarah teaches us how to do a spider web hairstyle on your American Girl. You can do this with any doll, even if they have short hair. To start, you will pull the hair from the front of the head back and then clip it in the middle. Next, take the sides of the hair and do the same process. Repeat this on the other side of the hair, doing the same process. Next, you will split the hair in half from each clip and then meet it up with the half of another piece. Continue to do this a...

How To: Do reverse French braids on your American Girl doll

In this video, we learn how to do a reverse French braid on your American Girl doll. First, part the hair in half and put one half to the side. Then, take a piece of the front on one section and split it into three. From here, you will go under the hair instead of over like a regular braid. Then, start to pick up pieces from the sides on the left and right. Put it underneath the whole braid and then go under with it to the other side. Continue to do this until you reach all the way down the h...

How To: Recycle an old can to make a candle votive

This is a video tutorial in the Home & Garden category where you are going to learn how to recycle an old can to make a candle votive. Take an old can and cut it vertically along the side without cutting off the edges. Now cut along the top and bottom edges starting at the vertical cut and going outwards on each side. Cut up to about half of the circumference of the can. Now pull out the cut halves and you have the basic stand for the votive candle. Now you got to straighten out the jagged ed...

How To: Make French toast with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

In this tutorial, we learn how to make cinnamon toast crunch French toast. Start out by beating up a couple off eggs, adding in some half and half and water. Then, add in some cinnamon and sugar to the egg mixture. Now, dip your bread into the egg wash, then toss it in some crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch. When you are finished with this, you will grill the bread on a hot skillet that has been greased. When it is golden brown on both sides, serve this with syrup and whipped cream and share with...

How To: Cook shrimp with alfredo sauce and pasta

In this video, we learn how to cook shrimp with alfredo sauce and pasta. First, clean and devein your shrimp. Shred up some parmesan cheese, them smash a few cloves of garlic. Cook your pasta with some oil in a large pot. Then, add in garlic and butter in another pan. Saute the garlic, then add in the shrimp and cook until they are pink. Add in some half and half to this until it covers the shrimp. Then, add in your shredded cheese and mix together. Let this simmer until the pasta is done. Th...

How To: Do basic folds to make a paper football

In this video we learn how to do basic folds to make a paper football. First, fold a piece of paper in half and then fold each half in towards the center crease. Next, choose one and turn it over to make a triangle. Then, flip this triangle up and make another triangle. Continue to fold new triangles until you reach the end of the strip. Once you reach the top, you will have excess paper left over. Fold this down and then tuck the flap into the triangle so you are left with a triangle. Flick ...

How To: Make a silk bow

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a bow. First, take some fabric, it should be double the size that you want the bow. Now, fold this up in half horizontally, then fold it in half vertically. After this, sew the ends together on the bottom of the fabric. Turn this inside out, then bring it to the middle and turn around. Bend this in the middle, then bring the sides up. Shape this until you see the bow form, then sew along the middle to hold it down. When finished, you can use this however...

How To: Make a paper snowflake from scratch

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a paper snowflake from scratch. First, take a CD and trace around it on a piece of paper so you have a perfect circle shape. After this, take your scissors and cut out the circle. Next, take the circle and fold it in half, then fold it from the right to the left in half again. Then, take it and flip it so the "v" is pointing towards you, then take it from the right to the left and fold it again. After this, face the point away from you, then use your pen...

How To: Make mini album pockets

This is a video tutorial in the Arts & Crafts category where you are going to learn how to make mini album pockets. Take a 6 x 6 piece of card stock and cut it at 3 1/2. Now score it at the halfway mark and fold it backwards. Next score it at 1/2 from both longitudinal edges. Then you cut out along the 1/2 score line on one half of the card. Take a 2 1/2 " circle punch and punch a circle out of scrap paper. With this draw a semi-circle on the wider half of the card and watch the video for fur...

How To: Make Life Savers treats

In this video, we learn how to make Life Savers treats. First, use the curly label punch and punch it out of a white paper. Next, fold this in half and then use your stamp-a-ma-Jig on card stock with a love and flower stamp. Use a black and pink marker to fill in the colors of the stamp. Next, stamp this on the piece that was folded in half, then punch out a heart and use sticky strip to adhere the individual life saver to the middle of the sentiment. Once finished, apply the heart and you ar...

How To: Play "Half the World Away" by Oasis on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Half the World Away" by Oasis on acoustic guitar. Start with a C, then CF, then move your middle finger to the fourth string. After this, you will repeat this and your intro will be finished. Now, verse one will start with C again, then F, then C, CB, A minor, D7, then back to CF. This will finish up verse one, then start the chorus in A minor, then C, and B7. Continue going back to A minor, then CF, D7 suspended, and G. Once you have the chorus, you can c...

How To: Apply half dead zombie makeup for Halloween

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply half dead zombie makeup for Halloween. First, clean off your skin completely and then dry it. Next, apply glue to the skin while using a sponge, then apply toilet paper on the forehead skin and layer it with glue. Next, apply more glue to the skin and then make a hole in the toilet paper. Following this, apply foundation on top of it, then set with powder. Next, apply red, blue, black, and purple eyeshadow to make a bruised look on the face. After this,...

How To: Add netting to flower pin

In this video, we learn how to add netting a flower pin. Once you have already out your flower together, put a pin in the back so you can clip it to your clothing. Now, purchase netting from a craft store and cut out a small rectangle. Now, fold this piece up in half and then in half once more. Now, make a triangle at the bottom and open up the flower. Find a place to put the netting in, then apply hot glue inside and use a craft pencil to push the netting into the glue. Do this a couple more...

How To: Make a magic paper ninja star

This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to make a magic paper ninja star. For this you will need 8 sheets of square paper, all of the same size. Fold one sheet in half, open it up and fold both corners of one edge inwards along the centerline. Now fold the whole sheet in half inwards. Then fold the lower part in a triangular pattern, make a crease and open up the sheet. Fold the lower part inwards from the center and collapse the sheet over the fold. Do t...

How To: Craft a colorful paper banner with your kids

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a colorful paper banner. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. The materials required for this project are: construction paper, yarn, scissors and a hole puncher. Begin by folding the construction in half. Then fold it in half on again. Now cut pattern on the side edge of the paper and repeat this process for additional paper. Open the paper to reveal the symmetrical cut out pattern. This video will benefit those viewers who are inter...

How To: Make a paper football for distance

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a paper football for distance. First, take a piece of copy paper and fold it in half on both sides, then fold in half again, making a crease. Next, fold the bottom of the paper down into a triangle shape. Continue to fold this down, making a right and then left triangle until you reach the bottom of the paper. When finished, you will have a small strip of paper left on the bottom. Tuck this piece into the pocket that you created with the triangle pouches...

How To: Make a bow out of a Starburst wrapper

In this video, we learn how to make a bow out of a Starburst wrapper. Now, place clear tape of the wrapper and fold down the edges. Now, fold the wrapper in half and then in half once more. Make it so you have an accordion design with three different peaks on the wrapper. Now, cut a small strip of tape out of the piece of tape and wrap it around the middle of the bow. After you do this, flare out the edges to make it look more like it has a bow shape. Now, take a bobby pin to the bottom of th...

How To: Fold an origami ninja star

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you are going to learn how to fold an origami ninja star. Take a normal paper. Fold it diagonally from one corner and cut off the extra portion to make a square. Fold it in half and cut into 2 rectangles. Fold each piece in half along the length. Fold both ends of each piece in opposite directions to make a triangle. Now fold the ends again to make a bigger triangle at both ends of each piece of paper. Each sheet will form a 'Z' shape. Now place one sheet ...

How To: Make a legit paper airplane

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fold a paper airplane. Begin by folding the paper vertically in half. Then open the fold and fold the 2 top corners to the center crease to form a triangle. Now fold the top point down so the it tucks underneath the fold to form a envelope shape. Then fold the 2 top corners to the center crease to form a triangle once again. Now fold it vertically in half and fold the wings down so that they are aligned with the bottom of the plane. This video will...

How To: Draw a scary vampire face

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a vampire. Begin by using the paint bucket tool to fill the entire background in black. Then start drawing the vampire in transparent blue. Sketch the outlines of the face and draw curves for the guidelines of eyes, nose and mouth. Now erase half of the face and fill it in black. The other half of the face is filled with tints of blue and purple airbrush. Finish by adding the details with opaque shades of blue, purple and white pencil lines. T...

How To: Fix American Girl Doll Nicki's hair

You will need to begin by brushing her hair out, in order to remove all of the knots and tangles. Brush it gently. Don't pull it too much. Section the hair. Pin half of her hair up. Then, brush out the lower section. Then, twist curl her hair. Take a small section of her hair and twist it in a one direction. This will make spiral curls. Next, remove half of the hair that it pinned up. Pin the remaining hair. Then, twist curl this section, as you did the lower section. Once you've worked your ...

How To: Tie scarves over a dozen different ways

In this video, we learn how to tie scarves. The first way is to wear a scarf with tassels that is wrapped once around the neck with it's sides hanging down in front of you. With a skinny scarf, you can tie it around your head to make a headband or fold it in half and wrap it around a pony tail. If you have a rectangular scarf, you can tie it in a loop around your neck, or make a loose knot on your chest in front of you. If you want a polished look, tie a bow in front with the scarf. A square ...

How To: Fold a circular teabag paper

This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category which will show you how to fold a circular teabag paper. This is a simple process and doesn't take much time to do. First fold the circular paper in half to get a semi-circle and then fold it in half again in to a quarter. Unfold the last fold and fold one quarter back to the halfway mark. Then turn the paper over and fold the bigger side of the paper along the fold line exactly matching the edge as shown in the video. Now you get a little ...

How To: Draw a fun bunny doodle

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a fun bunny doodle. To begin, draw an upside down triangle with two straight lines coming out of the top middle. Next, draw a half circle over the eyes, then draw two large bunny ears on top of the half circle. Then, connect the curls on the end of the ear to the bottom of the head. Now, do an additional line to make the inside of the ear. After this, draw another circle around the bottom of the face, then draw a line with two humps at the bottom of the ...

How To: Easily make a ribbon rose

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a ribbon rose. Users will need approximately 60 cm of 16 mm of satin ribbon. Begin by folding your ribbon in half and then pinch fold the end. Now fold the front half sideways and pinch it in place. Then turn it over and fold the ribbon to the opposite side. Keep folding until there is only about 1 inch of ribbon left. Users should end up with a pile of little folds. Pinch the two ends together and let go of the pile. As you pinch the ends tog...