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How To: Make a fabric gift bag for any occasion

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a fabric gift bag for any occasion. First, you will need to grab any type of fabric with any design that you want the bag to be in. Next, you will fold in the edges of the fabric so it has a hemmed look, then sew them down. After you do this, sew the two sides of the bag together, then sew the bottom. Next, grab a piece of ribbon that you don't want and wrap it around the bag. Top it off with a felt flower and sew a button into the middle of it. Glue thi...

How To: Format charts in MS Word 2007

In order to format graphs and charts using Microsoft Word 2007, click on Chart Tools. The tabs at the top of the screen provides you with your options. You can change the type of chart or graph by clicking on Change Chart Type. If there is a particular type of chart that you would like to use again and again, then you can save it as a template via the Save As a Template icon. You can edit the data in your chart of graph by clicking on Edit Data. You can modify the chart layout by clicking on ...

How To: Fold a ring out of a one dollar bill

In this video, we learn how to fold a ring out of a one dollar bill. First, fold the white edges in at the top and the bottom. Next, fold it in half and then spin it around 180 degrees. Next, fold it in half again, then take the white edge on the right side and fold it down until you can see the 1. now, make a backwards "L" shape and fold it back down, then curl it up. Now fold the L underneath and curl the extra part underneath the 1. Now, place this on your hand and you can wear it as a ring!

How To: Make January thank you notes with Stampin' Up!

In this video, we learn how to make January thank you notes with Stampin' Up. First, you want to choose what you want your notes to say. You can use a small card stock that is 3" x 3". Then, use a border hole punch and apply it on in different colors you prefer. After this, you will want to stamp on a message that says thank you in black on the front of the card. Next, you can lay a heart punch out on top of the card to give it more personality. You can also place the heart on first and let t...

How To: Style a cute and curly retro hairstyle

In this tutorial, we learn how to style a cute and curly retro hairstyle. Start off by sectioning your hair off and starting on the underneath area of your side. Now, take your hair into sections and curl them into curlers. While these are sitting, take the top back portion of your hair and curl the hair, then place them into curlers as well. Continue to do this for all of the sections in your hair, pinning with bobby pins to keep them secure. Allow these to sit in your hair for around an hou...

How To: Draw penguins

Shoo Rayner teaches us how to draw penguins in this tutorial. Start off by drawing a boxed shape for the body, then draw the head and beak onto the top. After this draw on the windows as well as the belly and the feet of the penguin. Use a light pencil while you are doing this, since it's just the outline. After this, draw the inner body of the penguin, then start adding further details. Use a darker pen or pencil to draw over the outline and create the entire penguin. You can draw from the s...

How To: Walkthrough Limbo for the Xbox 360

If you're looking t0 purchase a new arcade game from the Xbox Live Arcade lineup, Limbo should be on top of your list. This puzzle platform game is a 2D side-scroller that puts you against dangerous environments, numerous hidden traps, and a huge giant spider. You play a nameless boy who is in searching for his missin sister. The game offers graphics unseen by any other game and some pretty interesting and tough puzzles that need to be solved.

How To: Craft a very easy origami gift box for beginners

Don't get us wrong: We adore gift boxes, as they let us both conceal a gift and make the gift look more appealing by wrapping up the box in pretty wrapping paper and smacking a bow on top, but there's one big gripe we have about them. They either come in Small, Medium, or Large. So if your gift doesn't exactly fit one of those predesignated sizes, then the box is either too small in areas or too large, which is a pain.

How To: Drywall your attic & loft with Fermacell

In this tutorial, we learn how to drywall your attic & loft with Fermacell. First, you need to consider the nature of your build and how much you will need to drywall. It is recommended that you install a film to ensure air tightness. You can place this down with a staple gun and tape it down as well. Large holes should be properly sealed as well, to enforce building regulations. Once you do this, you can add the boards on top of what has already been installed. Insulation will be now place o...

How To: Draw Stewie Griffin from Family Guy with a pencil

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Stewie Griffin from Family Guy with a pencil. Start off by drawing the ears, then the football shaped head around the ears. next, draw the arms with the shirt on it, and make the hands. Also, draw a rocket with Stewie holding it. Keep drawing downwards, making the arms around the rocket and the body with pants and a bib on top. Draw in the details of the face, giving the character large eyes and a triangle shaped nose. Give the character narrow eyebrows ...

How To: Draw Ironman

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Ironman. Start off by drawing the feet to Ironman, making sure to pay close attention to the detail that is on the outside suit. Make sure to include bolts and screws to make the picture more lifelike. Use shading on the outside of the sides to make it darker and more realistic. Continue working your way up on Ironman until you reach the torso and the rest of the upper body. Then, draw the head onto the top followed by the large mechanical arm and the he...

How To: Tie the Basket Weave decorative knot

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie the Basket Weave decorative knot. First, hook your string to a hook, then tie a loop that is wide. After this, bring the strings to the top and make a heart shape. Now, twist the two loops on the side and twist them around each other. Now, bring the right string through the right loop and up through the left. Do this for the left string except using the opposite loops. When you are finished, pull on this tightly and release the string from the hook. Make ...

How To: Play the trumpet for beginners

In this tutorial, we learn how to play the trumpet for beginners. You need to put your lips together very tight and get a higher sounding buzz. It will take practice to get the buzzing of your lips. Practice this with just your mouth, then use a mouthpiece to practice with. Next, you need to try different breathing exercises by taking a big breath in and let it come down low. Don't fill the top of your lungs, fill down low in your body where your diaphragm is. Also, make sure you have good po...

How To: Do a parkour palm spin

In this video, we learn how to do a parkour palm spin. Start off running and when you reach the table, place your left hand under and your right hand on top. Push your hands down and twist your body when you run to the table. To practice, jump on the table pushing down with your hands and spinning around the table. After you do this and are successful in going around the table, try doing this running first. After you practice this enough times, you will get the hang of it. Make sure to be car...

How To: Draw female heads with Otis College of Art & Design

Kathryn Hagen teaches us how to draw female heads in this tutorial. Start with an oval and dissect it horizontally and vertically. Draw in the hairline, as well as the eyes, nose, and mouth. You can measure out where everything should go by using the lines as a reference point. Add details into the eye, then continue on to add more details to the nose, showing the nostrils. Draw more details on the mouth, then define the center of the lip and shape. Draw on the ears, and add a line where the ...

How To: Make a Solomon Bar decorative knot

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Solomon bar decorative knot. You will start by grabbing the ring at the end of the string, then tie it to an opposite ring. Fold the left side of the string to the right and bring the right over to the left. Pull the left into the loop to create a knot. Now, you will have two string that are more up and two that are more down. Next, tie the top strings into a knot, then bring the right knot behind the bottom two, and thread the left knot into the right...

How To: Tape your hockey stick properly

In this tutorial, we learn how to properly tape a hockey stick. Start at the base of the stick and start to tape down the blade. Try not to have too much tape overlap. Keep taping until you reach the end of the blade, taping over the toe if you prefer. If you have a rounded toe, you will have to use scissors to cut the tape, then fold it tightly at the end so no tape is hanging loose. Now, flatten the tape out with something hard and flat. To finish, store this in a cool and dry place and enj...

How To: Create "viva la diva" lip art

In this tutorial, we learn how to create "viva la diva" lip art. First, prime your lips and blend it out with clean fingers. Next, take your favorite type of lipstick and then use lip liner on the edges. Blot the lipstick on the back of your hand, then apply the lipstick again. Next, grab rhinestones and apply them on your lips using a q-tip and Duo glue. When you are done with this, apply a clear lip gloss to the top of your lips. This will give you a glam look with beautiful rhinestones on ...

How To: Make a mini Big Shot Box with Stampin' Up!

This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to make a mini Big Shot Box with Stampin' Up! For this you got to use the Bigz Die Box #2. Cut a Whisper white card stock at 6" x 11", place it on the die box and run it through the machine to get the box template. Cut off one edge of the template along the score line with scissors. This will be the top part of the open box. Now fold the bottom part of the box along the score line. Take a strip of cottage wall desig...

How To: Make a Cajun smoked turkey & pork roast

In this tutorial, we learn how to cook Cajun smoked turkey and pork roast. To begin, clean both of your pieces of meat and trim off excess fat from the turkey. Next make a marinade of: chicken broth, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 stick sweet butter, 1/2 lemon juice, and 1 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce. Now, inject the turkey and pork roast with this marinade all over the different parts. When finished, brush the marinade on top and place in your grill. Grill the meat...

How To: Make a duct tape iPod holder

Alex shows us how to make a duct tape iPod holder in this tutorial. This will prevent damage and is also waterproof! You will first wrap four piece of duct tape around your iPod with the non-sticky side first. Stick one piece on top of each other so it covers the iPod completely. Don't make it to tight. Next, use the sticky side to tape the last two pieces onto the other pieces of tape. When finished, you will have a unique iPod holder that protects your iPod and is a cheap alternative to cos...

How To: Draw big pouty lips

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw lips. Begin by drawing a horizontal line for the mouth and draw a Mickey Mouse shape in between the line. Then sketch the upper lip with the 2 smaller circles on top and draw the lower lip with the large circle as guidelines. Now users may draw the rest of the face. Then darken and define the upper and lower lips. Now lightly sketch some lines on the lips to show depth. Then darken and shade the lips. This video will benefit those viewers who ...

How To: Get a Navy sailor's pin-up retro hairstyle

In this tutorial, we learn how to get a Navy sailor's pin-up hairstyle. To start, curl your entire head of hair with both tight and loose curls. After this, clip your bangs back on the top of your head, and place a white sailor's hat behind the clip with bobby pins. To do the makeup look, apply foundation that is the color of your skin, then apply a blush to your cheekbones. After this, apply a bright pink lipstick, or red lipstick. After this, fill in your eyebrows and then apply fake eyelas...

How To: Make an awesome Philly Cheese steak sandwich

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Philly Cheese steak sandwich. Get a good piece of meat, black pepper, salt, onions, sugar, olive oil, havarti cheese, pepper, and onion to make this dish. Start off by caramelizing your onions in a sautŽ pan by adding a little bit of sugar to them while they cook. After this, sautŽ your peppers with salt. When finished, season your meat with salt and pepper, then cook it until it's thoroughly cooked. After this, open up a roll and cut your meat into th...

How To: Use the online discussion site Voice Thread

This video tutorial is in the Computers & Programming category which will show you how to use the online discussion site Voice Thread. Voice thread enables you to create an online discussion with your students. In this video you will learn how to open an account, how to open a thread and how to post a comment on it. Go to the site. On the right hand top corner you will find a coffee cup. If you click on that, it will ask you for a username, password and email for opening an account. After you...

How To: Do the "Out of Beverly Hills" glitch in THAW

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the "Out of Beverly Hills" glitch on the video game, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. Users will need to have the low gravity option turned on. There are several ways to do this glitch. Begin by going on top of a roof with a ramp. Then launch off the ramp and then jump off that roof to end up out of the map. Users are also able to super jump and ride an invisible board in this glitch. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy playing this v...

How To: Perform plyometric fitness exercises

In this tutorial, we learn how to perform polymetric fitness exercises. Before you begin doing these exercises, make sure you are conditioned properly and have stretched out thoroughly. First, you want to jump up and down controlling your movement and not bouncing around a lot. Next, practice jumping onto a step without having to stop at the top or the bottom. Your next exercise is to jump on this step again, except doing a lunge this time at 90 degree angle, and not stopping at all. Now, on ...

How To: Make a twist turn style card

In this video, we learn how to make a twist turn style card. The card will open with a neat pop out image on the front of the card! First, get an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of card stock and then score it 2 and 3/4 inches from the left edge and 4 inches over from the left edge. Then, turn the card the other way and find the center, then score from the right end to the very first score line. Then flip the card over and score the rest of the center line up to the first line. Now, make a score line fro...

How To: Draw Aladdin and Jasmine from the movie Aladdin

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Aladdin and Jasmine. Start by drawing Jasmine, draw her hair on first, then start working on her face and head. Add on her earrings, eyebrows, and mouth. Make sure to pay attention to details and use a picture as a reference to what they should look like. Fill in Jasmine with the colors she wears in the movie, and then start to work on Aladdin. Draw in his hair to start, then make sure to draw on his hat on the very top of his head. Draw his face, giving...

How To: Make windows full screen on a Mac

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make windows full screen on a Mac computer. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Users will need to download the application, Right Zoom. The link to download this application is: Right Zoom. Once downloaded and installed, double-click on the application to operate it. Now whenever users click on the + on the top of a window to maximize the screen, the window will enlarge to full screen. This video will benefit those viewers who use a Mac...

How To: Create a flattering A-line bubble skirt

Don't worry, while this episode of "Whitney Sews" does indeed teach you how to create a bubble skirt, we're not talking about the haute couture kinds featured on Alexander McQueen's last runway show (God rest his soul) and on other catwalks, ballooned out like a pure sphere and making even the skinniest size 00 models look like they're packing some in the back.

How To: Create cute underwear from old t-shirts

You've probably seen old t-shirts being turned into dresses, miniskirts, and if you're a fan of Gianny L, even two-piece bikinis, but you've probably never even thought about it transforming them into underwear. It may seem a bit odd at first, but making these intimate pieces from t-shirts means you can customize the pattern as well as the type of cut (cheeky, granny top, or thong?).

How To: Make Agedashi tofu at home

Agedashi tofu is a delicious Japanese vegetarian dish that definitely overcomes tofu's reputation in many Western minds as flavorless goo. This detailed video teaches you how to make the tofu itself and a delicious oil-based sauce to go over the top of it. After you try this dish, you'll never have another mean word to say about tofu!

How To: Make grilled polenta with wild mushrooms at home

In this video, Chef Steve Ricci shows how to prepare a recipe called grilled polenta with wild mushrooms the easy way. The ingredients for the recipe are polenta, vegetable stock, butter, mascarpone cheese, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, mushrooms and olive oil. The polenta is added to boiling vegetable stock. To this is added butter, mascarpone and parmesan. The mixture is allowed to thicken and then refrigerated. Saute the mushrooms in a pan with some olive oil till its cooked. The set polenta...

How To: Measure your longboard clearance

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to measure the long-board clearance to determine the correct trucks to use. Users will need a measuring tape. The board clearance is a term used to describe the width of the deck, over top of the trucks. There will be 4 holes that make up the bracket. Users will be measuring the distance in between those holes. Measure both the front and tail of the board. The 3 types of trucks to decide from are: S6 truck, S8 truck and S10 truck. This video will bene...