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How To: Make a simple homemade journal from index cards, dental floss and a cereal box

Traditional bookbinding can be a complicated job requiring specific tools and crafts. But when you're making a personalized homemade journal or diary at home, anything goes. This video will show you the basics of making a simple, small book using easy methods with materials you likely have around the house, like index cards (for the folios), a cereal box (book cover), paper, duct tape, scissors, dental floss (binding), glue, Sharpie marker, and an awl or sewing needle.

How To: Perform a master reset on a BlackBerry Curve

Alright BlackBerry users, it's time to wipe all that information before you sell, or pass on your BB to someone else. This simple how-to video will let you wipe it all, simply and easily. If you desire you can also choose to leave in your sim card and wipe the contents of that as well. The tutorial hose will guide you you step by step on how to remove your personal information from your Blackberry 8350i Curve. This instructional video is a simple but very detailed tutorial that instructs you ...

How To: Make simple fondant butterflies for you baking creations

This how-to video teaches a very simple method of making sugar paste (fondant)butterflies for your cake decorating needs. You'll want some food coloring, some shortening, and a flat surface. Watch the video, follow the steps and get ready to spread your wings! Come on, who doesn't like butterflies? Everyone loves them, even if they get a bad rap for causing natural disasters on the other side of the world. Buterflies. Cakes. They go together like socks and shoes, but they're pretty and can ea...

How To: Balance chemical equations using a simple method

In this video, we learn how to balance chemical equations using a simple method. Start out by writing your two chemicals next to each other. After this, you will need to write out how much of each atom each of the chemicals has. Now you will have a better idea of how you need to balance out each of the different equations. Make a chart of all the elements that are involved, then you can solve it. Use simple addition to add together the atoms of each and then write out the correct answer in th...

How To: Draw Billy from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

In this video, we learn how to draw Billy from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. Start out by drawing the egg shaped head with a pencil. From here, sketch on the body by using a block shape then draw the shoes as simple half circles. The arms and hands will be hanging to the sides. Now, draw on the huge nose in the middle of the circle. Attach the mouth to this and draw it all the way up near the eyes, which are simple dots. The brows are simple slashes. After this, add in the minor detai...

How To: Create a simple Christmas card using Cricut

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a simple Christmas card using Cricut. First, you will need to take your card stock and fold it in half to create your basic card, pushing hard on the crease. After this, place a green holiday print on top of the front of the card and adhere it down. Next, cut out a bell shape outline, then cut out a piece of white paper in the same shape. Apply the white paper down first, then place the bell frame over the top of it. Push down a stamp sentiment on the ...

How To: Make simple special effects for movies

In this tutorial, we learn how to make simple special effects for movies. First, you will need to set up a ladder that's tall enough to make the rail look like it's falling down naturally. Make sure the rain is hitting all around the person or you have sealed off an area. Make sure you also have the right attire to wear the clothing you have. Moving some pinto beans back and forth in a PVC pipe sounds just like rain, so record that. You can spray a garden hose up in the air and it will give a...

How To: Knot pearl beads

This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to knot pearl beads from Brenda. Pearl knotting is making a simple knot between each pearl on a strand. They not only give a professional look, they also keep the pearls in place and prevent them from rubbing against each other. After you have strung the clamp to the end of the string, tie a double over head knot and string your first pearl. Make a simple knot on the string behind the pearl. Grab the string with a t...

How To: Apply simple camera-ready makeup

Every time an actor or actress goes in for an audition for a film role, no matter if it's an indie film, school film or Hollywood blockbuster, most auditions use digital video cameras to record them for future reference. You want to make sure your makeup is just perfect for the camera. Not too much and not too little. The point is just to accentuate the face. Watch this two-parter to learn how to apply suitable make-up for these auditions.

How To: Disassemble the Xbox 360 with simple tools

If you want to mod your XBox 360 at all, you're going to have to learn how to take your precious baby apart. This video will show you how to do so quickly and easily using only two simple tools: a flathead screwdriver and a Torx T-10 screwdriver. Now you can add a bigger hard drive, flash you disc drive and install new firmware that allows you to play burned copies of games, or cut a big friggin X-shaped hole in the side of the case. You can learn how to do all of that on our site by the way.

How To: Fold a simple, traditional origami paper goldfish

Forget Goldfish Crackers and the actual living, swimming ones. They both, one day, will disappear. The crackers will only last as long as your hunger, and the living goldfish will eventually die (or also last as long as your hunger— or your cat's hunger). But there's one goldfish that can survive the test of time— an origami paper gold fish.

How To: Make incredibly simple chocolate truffles

Eric demonstrates how to make simple chocolate truffles from his home kitchen. The ingredients you need to make these truffles are: chocolate pieces (whichever sweetness you desire) heavy cream, butter, some type of flavoring (a liquor or an extract), and also a topping to roll the truffle in when it is done (powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa powder, etc.). You begin the process by putting your chocolate pieces in a bowl with the butter. Then you heat up the heavy cream to boiling. Pour the boiling...

How To: Magnify to edit text on an iPhone

In this Electronics video tutorial you are going to learn how to magnify to edit text on an iPhone. This video is a part of a series of tips on iPhone finger tips. This is very simple and easy to do and takes practically no time to complete. If you wish to add something to a list or change an email, go to the springboard and click on the ‘mail’ icon. Then scroll and find the text you want to edit. Now simply touch and hold your finger on the text. This will bring up the magnifying glass. Now ...

How To: Hang heavy art on lath and plaster walls

This Home and Garden video tutorial shows how to hang heavy art on lath and plaster walls. This is really very easy and simple to do. Heavy objects of art will need big size nails for hanging. Hammering big size nails on lath and plaster wall is not possible. The nails just go in after a little distance. Then what do you do? There’s a really very simple and easy method of hanging heavy art objects on lath and plaster walls. You just need to screw in. Take a screw, hold it perpendicular to the...

How To: Draw an adorable fairy in an easy way

This video demonstrates how to draw a fairy quickly and easily. We are taken through a simple step by step process that begins with the simple drawing of several geometric shapes. Using these shapes as a guide we are shown how you can quickly flesh out the distinct shape of a fairy by rounding off edges and adding small details here and there. We are also shown how drawing the hands should not be a daunting task as you are given a simple example to follow. There are several examples of minute...

How To: Wear a boyfriend-style cardigan

Anna Saccone, from The Style Diet, teaches you how to wear a boyfriend cardigan. Since the boyfriend cardigan is loose and big, you should wear them in a casual or slouchy style. You can also pair a boyfriend cardigan with boyfriend jeans that fit loose too for the full effect. Also, rolling the jeans or wearing ripped worn jeans will add to the full effect. You can wear a simple plain white tank top under the cardigan for simplicity and for a relaxed look. You can also accessorize with brace...

How To: Use simple stop animation in Adobe Flash CS3

Second part in a series of YouTube videos illustrating just how easy it is to use Adobe Flash CS3 to create simple animations. In a few simple steps, you'll learn to use keyframes to make figures come to life, and state changes to help add the illusion of motion to objects through the picture plane. Add layers, publish to the web, move mountains, it's all at your fingertips and easy as pie after watching this short, informative, and easy to understand video. Keep your eyes peeled - if you wou...

How To: Draw Walt Disney's Peter Pan

This video turns teaches how to draw Peter Pan with ease. In less than 2.5 minutes he is drawn. Not only is he drawn be he is also colored. The drawing starts with a simple outline of the head and body. Color is then added to the hair, face, and clothing. Then some simple shading is done in the correct areas, such as the hair, eyes and shirt. It is so easy one could easily draw it by hand or on the computer using a paint-like program. The complete drawing is very recognizable and also very si...

How To: Make a simple emat loaf

This video is about how to make meatloaf easily. Video begins with a whimsical introduction with the chef performing a song by Meatloaf. This demonstration shows how meatloaf can be made by using simple and unusual ingredients such as ground beef and Cheerios. Who knew Cheerios could be made in meatloaf? Seasonings such as BBQ sauce, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and even a splash of red wine was used. All these items were mixed together, placed in a loaf pan, and baked ...

How To: Make buttercup squash

Randy, from The Simple Chef, demonstrates the simple method of how to cook buttercup squash. Randy is looking for something particularly simple to make, as he has promised dinner to a special girl, however it is obvious that he has recently been injured in an accident. He begins by quartering the squash, and hollowing it. He suggests scoring the remaining inside to allow the ingredients to get deeper into the squash. This technique of cooking squash can be used for any of the hard shelled win...

How To: Make a square origami paper box

This instructor teaches you how to make a square origami paper box or container with simple instructions. The video gives you beginning skills in the Japanese art of paper folding. The folds demonstrated are well demonstrated and simple to perform. Also offered are tips to make the creasing of your hand folding more precise with ease. In less than three minutes you can learn to make a useful container to hold all your odds and ends by using a simple sheet of paper. Make a set for yourself or ...

How To: Make simple tri-fold cards

Learn how to make simple tri-fold cards with these instructions. What you will need: -5 1/2" by 11" cardstock paper -Scorer -Scissors and paper cutter -Pencil and Ruler What to do: -Score the cardstock to 3" by 7 1/4" -Using the 3 3/4" flap, from the corner measure 2 1/2" and mark with a pencil. -Repeat on the horizontal side of the cardstock. -Cut the corners using the marks as your guide. -Round the pointed end with your scissors. -Fold the card at the score line. -Embellish your card as de...

How To: Use the Simple Trinomial factoring method

In this video, you will learn how to factor a simple trinomial. You will learn how to recognize a simple trinomial, and how to completely factor the trinomial. Also, it shows you how to factor square variables. The last example in the video explains how to factor out a negative first term. You can't just drop the negative and forget it is there. The instructor teaches you how to remove this negative, then reminds you not to forget to put the negative into your final answer.

How To: Solve single-step equation by multiplication

This video will show you the simple mathematical concept of solving a single-step equation using multiplication. This is very useful for equations in which you need to solve for a variable and the variable is a part of a fraction. The example provided in the video shows a very fast and simple way to solve these types of problems. By multiplying your fraction by the denominator of the fraction, you will cancel out the fraction and multiply the other side by the same number. By following these ...

How To: Mix a pumpkin pie martini

Planning a big fall party? This simple pumpkin pie martini is the perfect choice and a big crowd pleaser. This short instructional video takes you step by step on teaching you how to make this wonderful martini. It tells you all the ingredients and materials needed and shows you the simple steps it takes to make it. It will only take a short couple of minutes before you create this simple but delicious pumpkin pie martini that will have your guests asking for more.

How To: Calculate simple interest

Learn how to calculate simple interest with step-by-step instructions using the formula I=prt. Simply defined, interest equals principle times rate times time. The video shows various examples of calculating this formula by plugging different variables into the equation. Although, these calculations can seem hard to follow, the way they are presented is straightforward and simple to understand. The video also explains converting percentages to decimals, which is the cornerstone of applying th...