In this Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to create a dollar sign button in Photoshop. Open Photoshop and select the ellipse tool and make a around shape. Now open the layer select the layer tool. Now open the gradient editor and make a gradient as shown in the video. Now change the gradient angle to around 124 degrees. Now tweak your colors a little bit as shown in the video. Now make an other layer with low opacity as shown in the video. Now you have two inter leaving layers and c...
Hair bows are adorable for all ages, and in this simple, easy tutorial, our hostess gives us first the materials we will need to construct our own. A piece of cardboard, a sewing needle and thread, a rubber band, and of course the little fabric pieces referred to as "spikes," to complete the creation. From there, we are taught that the cardboard is our stabilizer, through which the needle will go, and that we will then be constructing the fabric into shapes upon that needle, layering the fabr...
Mastering Adobe Photoshop is quiet challenging and artists can find the transition from brush and canvas frustrating. Learning how to transition your artistic skills to the electronic arena can really offer a vast array of opportunities. Follow our artist as he takes us through the steps of creating a mountain landscape using the common tools in Photoshop. You will be amazed as our expert Photoshop artist creates an attractive mountain landscape in less than ten minutes, taking the viewer thr...
MotionTraining gives an overview for using Microsoft Excel for beginners in this video. This video gives a rundown and overview of the basics of this spreadsheet program: from typing in the columns and rows, adding dollar signs to data, and how to make basic calculations. MotionTraining will show how to make text stand out with bold and italics, adding colors to your data, and how to make a grid appear during the printing process. Creating various charts of the data in the spreadsheet is also...
Getting the perfect, dramatic look before stepping of the house can be a chore and a mind boggling task with all the facial makeup that is out there. Let your eyes pop with a smoky eye and give yourself kissable lips with the dramatic red and black colors to complete the perfect vampire look. This look is perfect for parties or just to turn heads as you walk down the street! She takes you through an easy to follow, step by step guide to achieving this unique, fun look that's sure to wow anyon...
Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube in no time flat with these easy algorithms to fix those puzzling problems. Whether you have a color that just needs to move a few spots or the proper placement is just a few places off, you can follow these step by step turns of the cube done slowly enough to follow along. The algorithm is even displayed on the bottom of the screen for people savvy in Rubik's Cube terminology. He explains several issues and scenarios that most people encounter when trying to solv...
Everyone wants trendy custom looking destroyed jeans and this video teaches us the best, and most practical way to destroy them yourself at home, avoiding the often huge markups stores can apply to these sorts of items. Taking the jeans that you intend to alter, you take a simple razor to the area you wish to rip, and lightly, in a sort of tapping motion, slash at it until you expose a whitish color in the material. Go all the way through if you wish to expose skin, but be careful where you d...
This video shows how to make simple 2D shapes into 3D. The video starts out making three different 2D shapes, and copy and pasting them into the Xera 3D program. The shapes can then be moved so that they are on top of one another, and different colors. When finished one of the 3D shapes looks as though the other two are inside of this shape, yet all of the shapes are 3D. This is very interesting, and would be very useful for many people. One example is someone making a PowerPoint presentation...
How to draw a face in MS Paint. The video is obviously made by a professional, it shows a sped up replay of a man using MS Paint to draw a very well done face. He starts with the basic outlines, then moves into coloration and shading. Notice all of the shading is done in unison and correlates with a particular direction that remains the same with all shading properties. Also take note of the fact, that the colors and lines are blending together, that the detail isn't as sharp as a high resolu...
For women who have short legs or who are pear shaped, Anna Saccone provides some tips on how to make those legs appear longer. For example, nude shoes which are the same color as your legs will make your legs appear longer, and avoid wearing shoes that have straps at the ankles. If you are short or have short legs, it is beneficial to wear high heels or platforms if you prefer them. Hot pants are discouraged and when possible, wear shorts that have a turned up hem. For any girls who would lik...
This is the video that explains the making of Filipino kwek-kwek or simply the boiled chicken eggs. It is a very easy made snake and tasty also. The main ingredients used in kwek-kwek are iodized salt, corn starch, black pepper, the red color chili, boiled egg, flour and oil. First take a mixing bowl. In that bowl take some corn starch and oil and mix it well and put the boiled eggs onto it. Take another bowl in it take the flour put some salt and the red powder is put onto it. Mix it well us...
Fry the tofu until the color turns golden brown, then set aside (slice the tofu into small squares).
A strong and genuine relationship is something that should be cherished at all times. Learn how to make a wave friendship bracelet to give to your best friend as a gift. Wave friendship bracelets are not only simple to make, but they are absolutely beautiful to look at. Before you begin making your bracelet, be sure to choose the colors of yarn you would like to use in advance. Also, you'll want to follow the video's instructions completely to ensure that it turns out right. This friendship b...
Monster.co.uk, a job site, and Color Me Beautiful bring you these tips to dress for a job interview. An important part of landing a job is how you present your self in an interview, so after you practice some interview questions and get your resume ready, you need to start thinking about what to wear.
This Adobe Photoshop tutorial teaches you how to perform a multicolor text effect for use of logos and graphics. In this example, the graphic artist types each number in 2012 on separate layers. Then he turns down the opacity and overlaps the numbers. He takes the first number on its own layer and creates a red to pink gradient. Then he pastes the layer style on the rest of the numbers and changes the gradient colors so they are all different.
Girl With No Name presents a video on how to easily peel, seed, and eat a pomegranate. Pomegranates are a very tasty and healthy fruit, full of beneficial antioxidants. However, peeling them can be a very difficult task, and can turn many people off to eating the fruit itself. This video explains the secret to peeling a pomegranate without staining your clothes or getting the juice everywhere. By following the video's instructions, you'll be able to eat a pomegranate without worrying about wh...
This recipe shows how to make Pinoy cheese sticks. You will need spring roll pastry wrappers, cooking oil, and cheddar cheese. Place a wrapper on a plate and add a rectangular piece of cheese diagonally closer to one end of the wrapper. Fold the ends in, then fold and roll up the cheese stick like an egg roll. Seal the end with a little oil. Assemble all the cheese rolls the same way, then deep fry in hot oil until they are golden brown in color, which takes about four minutes. Remove them an...
Sam Graci tells you how to maintain your PH balance by eating healthier. He talks about maintaining alkaline balance by eating vegetables and eliminating processed foods as much as possible. You should include two healthy snacks a day like carrots or any vegetables. Vegetables and foods with color are very important in maintaining your alkaline balance and PH level. Frozen bananas, kiwis, and strawberries are great for desserts. You can blend them together in a blender and freeze them for later.
Choose ribbon in an appropriate color, texture and width. Are you trying to match the ribbon color to a particular gift wrap? Will the ribbon width give you the size bow you want? How will you be using the bow?
When watching this video, you will realize why Lamb's Ear, or stachys byzantin, may be a perfect choice of plant to set in front of your other plants. With a sea green color and low profile, it will set the rest of the garden off beautifully. Place it along borders of the garden or even along your driveway. Lamb's Ear is a hardy, drought resistant plant that is easy to care for and will do well in sunny areas. It does shoot up and grow a large flower later in the season. This would be your op...
Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium heat and add Thai green curry paste, stir regularly to prevent the paste from burning. When the curry paste is dissolved and the color changes, go to the next step.
Paul Ryan of the DIY Network shows how to make concrete countertops for the kitchen. Concrete is now available in a wide range of colors and textures. First build forms out of 3/4-inch melamine (a waterproof smooth material for easy casting), according to the blueprints. Use caulk to fill the seams and create a rounded corner to the concrete. Clean the form with rubbing alcohol. Mix the concrete according to the instructions, then fill the form with the concrete. Rub a power sander on the edg...
This how-to video is about how to simulate your own space vacation.
This video takes you through the details of creating a website using Nvu without paying any amount of money to anyone. This program will take you through the basic steps in creating and setting your own website. You will learn how to format a page, give the page the color and background you prefer, placement of cells, insert the needed icons and setting instructions and links to the needed cell. All you have to do is follow these easy steps and get started with your own website.
In this video one learns to make a quake live button in Photoshop which is useful for anyone who owns Photoshop and creates websites. The video is easy to follow and show a step by step method for creating a quake live button by creating multiple layers, using the free sizing tool, switching the through layers, increasing stroke size and using the creation tools. Interestingly enough the video shows how to alter colors and blend layers to give a clear and crisp presentation. Overall this vide...
This is a great tutorial about how to apply fairy style makeup. The green color used is called Sea Dragon and the white is NYX white pencil Milk. First apply the white pencil on the side next to your eye making swirls and designs with it and also lining the bottom and top lash lines. Now using Frost Pigment by MAC apply it all over the swirls you just created. Then take Sea Dragon and apply it all above the white that you added. Fill in the spaces in between the swirls with the Sea Dragon. Al...
MJ shows how to do a "sexy smoky sultry eye" through steps and techniques on how to apply different layers of makeup. This video is helpful for anyone looking for new and fresh ways to apply makeup in a creative manner. The steps in this video are thorough and clearly demonstrated. Besides advice on the makeup techniques, MJ also gives tips on color choice and other things. If you pay attention and follow MJ's steps you will have "sexy smoky smoldering" eyes and maybe even a new video channel...
This tutorial is about how to properly wear leggings. They come in all kinds of colors and some even have lace at the bottom. You can wear them as an accessory instead of in place of pants. You're using them to dress up your outfits. Tunics are a great clothing item to wear them with. It's important to wear them with a longer top because they aren't pants. If you have a dress that is a little too short leggings are a perfect way to feel more comfortable. As a winter tip, you can also wear the...
Watermelon end of summer nails! All the things you need for this super easy design. apply your base coat first for nails. Apply neon pink base color it is not very watermelon like but it is so summary. Make a French tip with a green nail polish. It divides the pink and green with a thin white line. It is best to use a thin art brush. It make the seeds with black art polish and enjoy the last days of summer time hope you liked this design to you.
This video will teach you how to make a white board at half the cost and a better quality than you can buy and it will last a lot longer. You start with an 8x10 piece of Plexiglass with only surface scratches and spray paint. Try not to touch the side that you're going to paint. Remove only one side of the Plexiglass protecting plastic. Sand any sharp areas and paint in a well-vented area or outside. Paint lightly with the color of your choice and let it dry before adding a second coat. You c...
This video is about the concept of "foofing" when shooting flash photography. For this, you need a camera with a flash that can be directionally adjusted. The process involves simply pointing the flash at either a wall or the ceiling, to avoid having the light from the flash strike the subject directly. This can create several different lighting and shadowing effects, giving photos a less "harsh" look, and also giving them a more "professional" look. The color of the wall or ceiling used will...
Wow the next party you go to with the "Color Monte" card trick! Step 1: Stack the cards in your hand
Headline: Make an astrojax Description: Here you can make an astrojax which is a cross between juggling and a yo-yo.
To make a beautiful black tip French manicure with blue flowers, follow these steps and watch the video.
Melvin from QZPStudios takes you on a quick tutorial in which he creates an embedded text effect in Photoshop. This could be a useful trick for website designers who want to create banners containing text which have a shadow effect.
Patty Moreno shows us how to test your pond's PH, and see if the conditions are right for fish. • First get a freshwater PH test kit.
Patti Moreno shows us how to freeze herbs you've cut fresh from your garden.
Start with a totally bare eyelid to create the base for the winged eye. It's important to go for a gel eyeliner. This allows you more precision than liquid eyeliners. Pull the skin taut at the outer eye, look down & using a flat brush, apply liner into lash line itself on top eyelid, in between root of lashes. Taking the line from the inner corner of the eye, put color in lash line all the way to outer corner of eye. Close eye; pull lid towards ear so skin is taut. Repeat base step; this time...
CHOW Video Intern, Lauren Stenmoe, shows the quick and tasty way to make your own fake blood for special occasions, such as Halloween. Don't settle for the pricey, disgusting fake blood! Instead, make your own and avoid the nasty taste and costly price.
The vinca, or periwinkle, is a hearty flower that adds a lot to any garden. It comes in a variety of colors, and grows in the sun as well as the shade. But they're so hearty that you have to watch them, or they'll start springing up where they're not supposed to. In this video, Dave Epstein from Growing Wisdom walks you through using periwinkles in your garden.
