In this tutorial, we learn how to make a chocolate cake from scratch. You will need: sugar, cooking chocolate, white flour, black coffee, butter, orange juice, orange peel, eggs, and baking powder to make this cake. First, melt the chocolate into the coffee in a pot over low heat. Then, beat the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add in the eggs while whipping one by one. Then, stir in the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. After this, sift the flour and baking soda inside it and whip well...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw super-simple trees. Start out with a pencil and piece of white paper. Draw a straight line for the trunk of the tree. After this, draw the branches coming off of the tree in diagonal lines. From here, draw smaller lines coming off of those to make more branches. Draw in a smaller tree next to the larger one and you will have created a very simple tree! You can add more detail to this by drawing on leaves and grass at the base, but this is the most simple...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply red eyeshadow with glitter eyeliner for a party. Start by applying a red shadow all over the eye, out into the outer corner of your eyes. Next, add a black color to the outer edge of the eye and blend in with the red in the crease of the eye so there are no hard edges. From here, apply a pink and white shadow underneath the eyebrow to create a highlight. Next, you will take a glitter eyeliner and apply it to your upper lash line, then take a small brush...
In this video, we learn how to draw anime eyes in MS Paint. First, draw the round circle for the head and draw a line in the middle for reference of where the eyes will go. To draw large eyes, draw two round circles and then a small pupil at the top. Color the pupils in black and color the rest any color you'd like. For female eyes, make the pupils much larger and add in eyelashes on the eyelids. Shade in underneath the lids and add white to show they are glossy. These are both great looks fo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a dog in MS Paint. You will do this by using Paint and your mouse, not using a tablet or a pen on the PC. Start out by drawing the outline of the dog in the middle of the page. Next, fill in the nose, mouth, and eyes with black. Then, color the tongue and draw on the ridges of the teeth in the mouth. From here, you will spray paint the color of the dog onto the edges. Spray brown around the edges, then add in white, tan, black, and other colors to make t...
In this video we learn how to make a zipper purse or mini fanny pack for your belt. First, fold a bandanna in half and cut out a rectangle. Then, cut a rectangle out for the belt loop too. Next, take one of the bigger rectangles and cut it about 1.5 inches from the top. Then, sew these two pieces together using a needle and thread with white thread. After this, pin down the zipper to the back and sew up the sides. Then take the other piece and stitch it to the front side of your other rectang...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make sweet oatmeal cookies. Start with 1/2 c soft margarine in a large bowl. Then, add in 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 c white sugar, and blend with a spoon until all mixed together nicely. Now, add in 1 egg and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix this together with the same spoon, then add in 1.5 c quick oats, 3/4 c flour, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Add in 1/2 c raisins, then combine together. Mix all of this together, then when you are finished you...
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...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make fortune cookies from scratch. You will need: 2 large egg whites, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp pure almond extract, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 8 tbsp flour, 1.5 tsp corn starch, 1/4 tsp salt, 8 tbsp sugar, and 3 tsp water. First, write out your fortunes on small pieces of paper. After this, heat the oven to 300 degrees and grease two baking sheets. From here, combine all of your dry and wet ingredients, then combine them both together. Spoon the batter ont...
In this video we learn how to draw the iris of an eye. First, draw the outline of the eye and then draw the first layer of crosshatch on the eye. This is just diagonal lines overlapping each other. For the next step get out your 3B or 2B pencil and go over the first layer that you just made matching the tones of your reference image. Then, add in the darkness for the pencil making it completely black. Leave a square on the upper corner of the eye that is white to create a glare. Then, add in ...
You think Christmas is the only holiday that lets you get creative with your cooking and baking? Think again. Take a gander at this cake decorating video to learn how to make a delicious chocolate mud cake that resembles dirt swarming with worms (really gummi worms). A freaky white edible hand reaches over the cake to terrify those who get near.
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 video, we learn how to make a prosthetic Glasgow smile like the joker. First, smooth the material onto the face and around the lips. Follow the shape of the lips for the sides of the mouth to make it look larger. Use a Q-tip to push on the prosthetic onto the face. Once this is attached, you can add in the color to the lips to make it look more realistic. Makeup will need to be added to the entire face. White should be on the face, black should be around the eyes. Go for a cracked and...
In this video, we learn how to make the best paper snowflakes. First, take a dark blue and white piece of paper and fold it up into a square, then fold into a triangle. Next, grab a pair of scissors and start to cut along all of the sides of the paper. You may have to do this a couple of times to get the shape right, it will be helpful to use a diagram to show you where to place the scissors. When you are finished, open up the piece of paper to see your snowflake! String this with other snowf...
This video tutorial is in the Sports category which will show you how to properly throw a football. First ensure the football is the correct size for the thrower's hand. You can't throw without a proper grip. To get a proper grip the middle finger should be on and parallel to the white stripe on the football. The 4th and 5th fingers should be on the laces. The index finger must be separated from the middle finger and be parallel to the seam. While throwing, the thumb should be pointing downwa...
In this video, we learn how to draw Rukia. Start out by drawing a circle with a triangle shape at the bottom. Then, draw reference lines in the face to measure where the features of the face are going to be. After this, start to draw in the details of the face. Draw the eyes, mouth, nose, eyebrows, and any other details you need. Make sure the eyes match the original character and leave white for the pupils to show. Draw in the hair to finish up the drawing, making sure to draw the eyebrows a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Kim Kardashian-inspired cat eye makeup look. Start by using a nude color eyeshadow on the eyes and tape to create an edge on the outer corner of the eye. After you do this, apply a white shadow underneath the eyebrows to create a highlight. Now, take a gray eyeshadow and apply it to the entire eye up until you reach the crease. Blend this out to the corner of the eye. Then, take a thick black eyeliner and apply it to the upper eye, creating a cat eye...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Dialga. Using a pencil on a white piece of paper, use a light touch to create the outline of Dialga. After this, draw in the small details on the inside of the body. Use shading and lines to make it look just like the real character. Continue to draw down the entire body until you reach the feet. Make sure to draw the spikes on the side and add in the proper lines to make it look like the real character. Add in more details if you would like, then save t...
In this video, we learn how to draw a cherry fairy. First, sketch the entire picture before you start to draw in any detail. After this, draw in darker lines where you want the features of the body to go, then start to add in features of the face. Next, add in color to the face and to the outfit of the fairy. Make sure you give her hair and bangs that are surrounding her face as well. Once you have the color completed, create a white light coming from the bottom of the fairy and going up into...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Raichu from PokŽmon. Start off with a pencil on a piece of white paper, then start to draw the face of the character. Add in the outline of the facial features, then all in the details of them as well. Next, draw the ears of the character on, then start to draw the rest of the body. Make sure to add on the feet and the arms of the character as well. Make sure to draw on details that are needed, then draw on the tail coming from the back. To finish, add i...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make the perfect crab fried rice. First, you will need a cup and half of cold cooked basmati rice, meat from 2 crabs, 2 large eggs, spring onions (cut into strips), crushed garlic, 2 tbsp yellow bean sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Now, combine 1/4 c water with bean sauce, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Mix together until well combined and dissolved, then scramble the eggs in a hot frying pan with butter. Set these aside, then fry ...
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...
In this video, we learn how to make a tutu for Halloween. First, take your pink fabric and lay it out flat. Next, use your scissors to cut down a folded edge on the top of the fabric. Now you will have two pieces. Next you will roll the fabric down until you reach the end, then you will cut strips out of the fabric. Now, take your elastic piece and tie the strips of fabric onto it. You can use any colors you would like to make this. You can use pinks, oranges, blacks, whites, and any other co...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use fill flash to get blue skies. If you take a picture of someone in front of a blue sky, they will most likely have shadows on their face, making the sky look good and them look bad. If you change your flash, the sky will look pure white and the person will look good. To change this, put a flash onto the camera, then use the exposure compensation to -1. Then, adjust your flash exposure to 2 2/3 and take the picture of the subject again. Now, you will have a...
In this video, we learn how to cook stir fried prawns with curry powder and eggs. You will need: fresh prawns peeled and deveined, ginger, garlic, black pepper paste, curry powder, white sugar, spring onions, onions, red chilies, two fresh eggs, roasted chili paste, chili paste oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. First, crack two eggs in a bowl, then add in the soy sauce, curry powder, sugar, oyster sauce, milk, and red chili paste. Beat this together, then heat up a wok on medium heat and add ...
Let all the other girls dress up as slutty bunnies and slutty gangsters this Halloween. Instead of going with the expected route of minimal clothing and streetwalker makeup, why not try donning something truly spooky this year?
We don't think we're overexaggerating when we say that "Gossip Girl" singlehandedly started a massive hairband trend. Or, rather, that Miss Blair Waldorf started this fashion accessory love. For the greater portion of us, though, who haven't worn headbands since we were forced to do so for picture day in 4th grade, slipping one on seems incongruent and childish.
In this video, we learn how to get a bronze smoky eye inspired by Ashley Tisdale. First, prime your eyes and then apply a dark gold color to the eyelid. After this, apply a brown color to the crease of your eye and blend it outward with the gold. Next, apply a white color underneath your eyebrow as a highlight. Grab a black eyeliner next and apply it in a thin line on the upper lash line. Now, dip the pencil brush into black eyeliner and smudge it out onto your upper lash line. To finish, app...
First select the rectangle tool and draw the bar. Now you have to open up the layer style and choose gradient overlay. Now you need to edit the colors as showing in the video and then go to drop shadow option, you have to change the opacity of it to 20%, distance to 2 and click ok. Now type "Apple style" in new layer as showing in the video, set the size of text to 72pt. Now open layer style for the text and choose color overlay and set its color to dark grey, go to drop shadow and choose nor...
In this 3-part video, Chris White shows you how you can take an old pair of boxer briefs, make a pattern for new boxer briefs, and then create an entirely new one. You'll need some tools, and materials, including elastic, sewing machine with zigzag, serger, stretch fabric, pattern paper, scissors, thread, pins, rulers, and a pencil. Save some dough and make your own underwear that actually fits properly!
Michael Jackson might be the single most recognizable singer in history. Whether pre or post-Vitiligo, you still know him and have some reaction the second you see a picture oh him. The same applies to this cool Xbox 360 Avatar, which this video will show you exactly how to create.
Kanye West might be the most popular and most hated rapper in America right now. It's funny how those two go along right? Whether you like him or want to make fun oh him, making an XBox 360 Avatar in his likeness is a good place to start. This video will show you exactly how to make a pretty good one. Now make him say funny, self-obsessed Kanye quotes!
In order to create a Jennifer Lopez inspired makeup look, you will need the following: a base for your eyes, blush, a bronzer, Maybelline quad eye shadow, false eyelashes, liquid liner, and a moisturizer.
In this video, we learn how to make a jingle bell card using Cricut Storybook. you will need the Cricut Storybook cartridge and Cuttlebug Music Notes folder to do this card. First, you will take a cut out of the word "jingle" that has a bell attached to the bottom of it. You can find this in your Cricut crafting books. Next, apply a checkered green paper over a forest green card stock. Next, grab a holiday embossed white paper and apply a ribbon to it, then glue this onto the checkered paper....
In this video, we learn how to get a vintage glam makeup look. First, apply a base to the eye, then apply a white shimmery shadow to the entire eye. After this, apply a brown shadow on the outer part of the eye to the crease of the eye. Blend this upwards, then apply a vanilla colored eyeshadow underneath the eyebrow and blend. Next, take an eyeliner pencil and smudge it into the lashes on the upper lash line, winging it at the outer end. When finished, smudge the color out to the edge of the...
In this video, we learn how to convert an image into a sketch in Photoshop. First, open up Photoshop and open the picture you want to convert. Now, click the layer and unlock the background. After this, go to "image", "adjustments", and remove all the saturation from the photo so it's black and white. Then, duplicate this and invert it by going back to the adjustments section. Now, go on the top of the layers tab and select "color dodge" from the drop down menu. Now, go to "filter", "other", ...
In this video, we learn how to transform into a witch doctor for Halloween. Start by using a white foundation all over the face, avoiding the eye and eyebrow areas. After this, apply bronzer to the cheekbones. Next, apply a black or dark brown color on the entire eyes, smudging it on the edges. Next, apply brown lipstick on the lips and mark lines with black paint on it. When done with this, start to draw a tribal design on the chi, then underneath the nose. Define the cheekbones further with...
In this video, we learn how to steal Twilight's Nikki Reed New Moon makeup look. Start out with concealer underneath the eyes, then foundation over the entire face. Make sure it's a pale color to reduce the color of cheeks and regular skin. After this, apply a white shimmer color over the entire eyelid up to the eyebrow bone. Next, apply this color underneath the waterline, followed by a brown underneath the outer edge. Take a dark brown and brush it into the crease line, blending lightly wit...
The Queen of Hearts would simply fawn over this pair of "Alice and Wonderland" inspired earrings, especially since a pair of red heart pendants is the focus. Pretty and uber feminine without being over the top, you can flaunt these earrings at any occasion, from school to a midafternoon tea party with the Hatter.
Not that we have anything against painting on an aubergine nail polish for a night out on the town, but why not get a little inventive next time you do your nails by creating unique designs? Become a nail Picasso by checking out this nail tutorial for creating nautical-inspired nails featuring ocean waves, jumping fish, and pretty rhinestone air bubbles.
