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News : The Snoot-less Snoot

I was shooting last Friday and for a particular shot I wanted a special on a product; I wanted it focused, but soft.  Unfortunately we had run out of flags to cut it so my Key Grip came up with a great DIY solution: cut a hole in black wrap, put it on a stand a few feet away f ...more

How To : Make a classic chicken pot pie with Nigella Lawson

Make some Chicken Pot Pie to warm your heart! Melt butter, add flour, and use a bit of chicken stock concentrate. Gives it a savory taste. Then whisk milk. This is the base. The chicken, ham, and peas should be mixed together in the base. Put it in your pie crust. Make a layer ...more

How To : Prepare leeks for soups

Leek's are related to the onion family. They are sweet like onions when they are cooked, but unlike onions make your eyes water when you cut them, they have long straight white stalks with tough green leaves. Select white fresh stalks with bright looking green leaves, and avoi ...more

How To : Cut an oval style wedding veil

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cut an oval style wedding veil. The oval cut veils are exactly like the standard cut, except the sides are straight and the corners are curved. Only begin cutting 72 inches from the bridal illusion. Do not cut the veil any less than ...more

How To : Grow pineapples using the fruit crown

In this video Jack in the Net shows how to grow your own pineapple using just the crown. Find a nice firm, strong pineapple with no brown leaves. With a very sharp knife, cut straight through about an inch down from the crown. Then trim the flesh all the way around, leaving on ...more

How To : Make a recycled hybrid board book

Creativity Prompt demonstrates how to make a hybrid board book. First, select printed paper of your choosing. Cut off the excess paper with a cutting blade and crease the paper for the spine. Fold and burnish the paper. Apply a generous glue stick layer to a recycled board boo ...more

How To : Remove carpet to install concrete floors

Bob Harris of decorative concrete institute explains how you can remove your tiled or carpeted flooring for a concrete substitute. He suggests when your removing carpeting that it can be very heavy and advises you to hire someone who can lift and carry it out, or rent a dumpst ...more

How To : Make a lucky scarf

Chantelle Fashion demonstrates how to make a lucky scrap scarf. First, cut out a four inch by four inch square template. Gather all of your fabric scraps and put them in a bag. Close your eyes, think thoughts of luck and pick out a color. Use the template to cut the scrap fabr ...more

How To : Cut felt with the Big Shot

First cut out card stock using the Big Shot Dye. This card stock is great as a template to make sure you are getting the most out of your felt. Cut out pieces of your felt around your card stock template trying to get as close as you can to the border of the card stock. Next t ...more

How To : Make an easy paper flower

In this video you learn how to make paper flowers with paper, craft glue, crayons, and scissors. First you cut paper into strips and then fold them in half long ways before cutting them into petal shapes. You then color the tips of the petals with the crayons. Next you fold th ...more

How To : Prepare cheese and onion stuffed hamburgers

Betty's Kitchen offers recipe for Cheese and Onion Stuffed Hamburgers You'll need 1 pound of ground beef, cut into quarters, and pressed into two separate circular patties. Season the patties to taste and take some Deluxe American Cheese slices, cut into four. Place a square o ...more

How To : Make a heart shaped window card

The template for this heart-shaped window card can be found at [www.stampininspirations.blogspot.com stampininspirations.blogspot.com]. You will need the template and cardstock and the other usual materials needed to make a card. You can re-size the template to about 5 1/2 inc ...more

How To : Make an owl Halloween card using Cricut Storybook

Learn how to make an owl Halloween card using the Cricut Storybook cartridge: Mary explains how to make a 5 x 5 inch square Halloween card in a few simple steps. On page 34 of the Cricut Storybook manual you'll find the owl. Cut the owl at 3 inches out of the darker brown by h ...more

How To : Cook with baby artichokes

This video gives a brief description of how to prepare and cook baby artichokes. Baby artichokes vary in size based on the season, may being the best month to get them. To avoid getting a bitter flavor from your artichokes be sure to remove the skin, this is best accomplishes ...more

How To : Make a stylish bird motif in minutes

Corynne from The Crafts Channel teaches how to make a stylish bird motif in minutes. You'll need: Colored/printed papers, scissors and glue. Get a colored paper. Draw a whatever bird image You like at the back. Cut with scissors. Get another colored paper of different color an ...more

How To : Make an onion relish

This is a very interesting instructional video on how to make an onion relish. This is a very good food. Take white or red onion. Now peel off the outer layers of the onion. Now cut the onion into small pieces. You can cut the onion with a straight knife to get uniform sized p ...more

How To : Bake a pineapple slice cake

Heat the broiler and arrange the rack so it's about 6 inches from the heat. Peel the pineapple, cut it into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, and use a paring knife to cut out the core. Butter a small baking sheet lightly. Pat the pineapple slices dry and arrange them on the bak ...more

How To : Make oversized/giant photo corners

This video shows Joanne McKenzie working at her table talking about making her oversized/giant photo corners for her paper cutting projects. Using an assortment of different sized and colored punches, she explains how to use the punches, saying the smaller one is the better on ...more

How To : Carve a watermelon centerpiece

Handling a 15 pound watermelon is no easy task. This video offers a demonstration on how to create a beautiful centerpiece for your table using basic strategies and handling techniques on your watermelon. Peel the outer green layer of skin off the watermelon to expose the pal ...more

How To : Identify cuts of pork chops

A pork chop is just a pork chop, right? Well, actually not. In fact, there are three different cuts of chops; the rib chop, the loin chop, and the sirloin chop. Each of the three cuts comes from the pork loin, which is the tender strip of meat that runs from the shoulder butt ...more

How To : Cut out shapes using chocolate transfers

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Melt candy coating or melt and temper real chocolate. 2. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate over the transfer sheet, with texture side up. 3. Allow to "just" set and cut with cookie cutters or geometrical shapes using a pizza cutter. 4. When hardened, bre ...more

How To : Make sporcamusi

This recipe for sporcamusi (phyllo pastry with lemon custard) comes courtesy of chef Pasquale Martinelli of Bellavitae restaurant.Layer phyllo dough in 2 stacks of 6 sheets, brushing between each sheet with melted butter. Cut each stack in half lengthwise and each strip into t ...more

How To : Make Your Own Layered Tulle Dress with Gianny L.

This video shows how to make a layered tulle dress, step by step, from the initial cuts of fabric to sewing the final stitch. Have fun making this design your own after you've watched this video and learned how to make a layered tulle dress. Video: .

How To : Style a sleek A-line bob haircut

Are you obsessed with bobs now after watching bombshell actress Olivia Wilde donning one (albiet it was a wig) in the futuristic action film "Tron"? If you're serious about taking the plunge into short hairhood, then check out this video for your introduction to cutting and st ...more

News : Painstakingly Crafted 3D Paper Art

Korean artist Cheong-ah Hwang creates three-dimensional paper art by layering pieces of cut paper upon pieces, decoupage-style. The paper bird is fantastic, as well as her Obi Wan Kenobi & more. Scroll down for process photos. Process:

How To : Make a Cheap & Easy Prop Skull

Skulls. What spooky Halloween décor or staging of Hamlet is complete without a skull or two popping up? For ghoulish special effect and/or setting a dramatic scene, skulls are absolutely integral. Well, with some artistry, hardware supplies, and a good dose of patience, you ca ...more

How To : Decorate ceramics with a torch

Try using a blowtorch to dry the outer portion of a ceramic pot. While the clay is still on the pottery wheel, cut light marks into the outer wall of the pot. Dry the outermost layer of wet clay with a blowtorch. When you continue to stretch and form the wet clay on the wheel, ...more

How To : Throw a double walled vase

Follow this example to throw a double walled ceramic vase. This is a decorative motif in ceramics, and a tricky process to complete. After the pice dries a little, make sure to cut some holes in the top layer of clay, to prevent an explosion in the kiln. As shown, you can also ...more

How To : Make a homemade personal sized pizza

The whole family loves pizza! Why not allow them to make and put their favorite toppings. Watch this how to video and learn how to make your own homemade pizzas that the whole family will enjoy. Shopping List: -All Purpose flour - at least 5 cups worth -1 Jar basic pasta sauc ...more

News : So You Just Bought Photoshop. Now What?

Photoshop. It’s like a mountain to climb. You can chug up to the top, working hard, never letting up, or you can just go part way up and scoot around the side of the mountain and still get to the other side. Not everyone needs to be a Photoshop guru, or ninja pixel punisher. T ...more

How To : Make Baked Mashed Potatoes with Hubert Keller

Ingredients 4 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon white vinegar 2-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 6 ounces onions, peeled, ends cut flat 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cut into ...more

How To : Steam cook broccoli

Steamed broccoli is an easy vegetable to prepare. Thoroughly wash the broccoli. Cut off the florets. You will be able to see where to cut as they are attached to little stems. Take the florets are break apart so you have smaller pieces. You will need a pan or skillet, which h ...more

News : Handmade Living Paper Dolls

Inspired by Jules Verne sea demons, Bea Szenfeld's “Sur la Plage” collection includes 12 pieces handcrafted with cardboard. The idea of unconventional material constraints is a classic art school "test", as well as a typical (and somewhat tired) formula for competitive design ...more

How To : Make an Italian margherita pizza

Everybody's favorite food is pizza. But not everybody knows how to actually make a pizza, which is practically a sin. And this "margherita" style pizza is a great one to learn, full of Italian simplicity— red tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and green basil— all the colors of ...more

How To : Make a robot birthday cake

In order to make a Robot Cake, you will need the following: a 13 x 9” cake. Remove the top layer of the cake, by cutting it off evenly. Next cut off a 3” strip from the top and the bottom of the cake. Cut away 1/3 of one of the strips. Place your cakes on your serving pla ...more

How To : Make cardstock roses

In order to make Cardstock roses, you will need the following: cardstock, stencils, scissors or cutting utensil, a cutting mat, color glimmer, a hole puncher, and acrylic paint. Trace and cut out hearts from stencils. You will need 3 ‚Äì 1‚Äù hearts, 4 ‚Äì 1.25‚Äù hearts, 5 ‚ ...more

How To : Make a superior tuna sandwich

In this video Steve Ricci shows us how to make a superior tuna sandwich. It uses vegetables in the nicoise style. Put some oil in a hot frying pan. When the oil is hot, sear the tuna in the hot oil. It takes just under a minute and a half on each side. Put two anchovies, some ...more

How To : Make paper flowers with Stampin' Up!

Dawn Griffith demonstrate simple and easy way of making paper flowers using card stock paper and wall paper. First take pink card stock and using XL fancy flower cutter punch 8 flowers. You can take card stock or any designer wall paper which is a thin paper when compared to c ...more

How To : Make an overall jumper for your doll

This video shows you how to make an overall or jump suit for your doll. It is suitable for both boy and girl dolls. Take some material, plain or patterned. You need two buttons or studs for decoration. Make a square of material about 13cm by 13cm. It does not have to be precis ...more

How To : Dice an Onion Properly & Without Tears

Michael Andrew, from Meals Americana, gives us some interesting tips on dicing an onion without tears. When working with raw onion, always remember to breathe through your mouth. This will cut back on the tears. And always use a sharp knife. Use a hand sharpener to sharpen th ...more

How To : Make and decorate a dazzling day birthday cake

This video is a demonstration on how to make a festive and colorful birthday cake. The frosting on the cake is made of rolled fondant, which comes in bright colors already made. Roll the fondant about 1/8" thick. The cake should have a thin layer of buttercream frosting on it. ...more

How To : Make Cajun-style smothered potatoes

Beryl Stokes shows how to make ‘Smothered Potatoes’ in this video. She begins by peeling the skin of 8 medium white potatoes. Next, she cuts a potato in half and thinly slices it. The same is done for the remaining potatoes. The potato slices are soaked in water to prevent the ...more

How To : Make a lightsaber image using final cut express

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a light saber or similar image in the Final Cut Express program. First, go to the effects tab and go to video generators and select color solid. Drag this to the viewer. Go to the control tab and select the blue color. Now drag ...more

How To : Make your own greeting card

This video demonstrates how to make your own Greeting Cards at home. You will need the following: water color paint in bottles with sponge tip applicators and spray, ruler, adhesive, solid color paper stocks, patterned paper, a rubber stamp, stamp cleaning products, a bone fol ...more

How To : Do a handprint Christmas project with your kids

In this Family video tutorial you will learn how to do a handprint Christmas project with your kids. Paint your kid’s hand with a thick layer of white paint, place it over green construction paper, press it and gently lift it. If the child doesn’t like painting of the hand, yo ...more

How To : Make paper roses

This video shows how to make paper roses. Start with several die cut flowers, preferably with six petals. Take one and slit it so that you can fold one of the petals over the other one and glue them so that they are overlapping. Take another die cut flower and cut one petal co ...more

How To : Craft a duct tape tote bag

Anyone can go to the store and buy a bag, but how many people are going to have a handmade duct tape bag? Show your creativity and style by choosing a wacky color and show up with this whimsical tote bag. You’ll have plenty of room to carry all your essentials in this stylish ...more

How To : Make paper tissue flowers

Decorating using tissue paper is an inexpensive and it is much prettier than streamers. To make tissue paper flower, all that you need is tissue paper of your color. Have two shades of color for contrast to make it more attractive. Cut the tissue paper into half. Take eight sh ...more

How To : Arrange a dozen red roses for Valentine's Day

Making a rose arrangement is not difficult, but there is some skill to it. In this video tutorial from Fresh Flower Ideas, learn the tips and tricks of creating an arrangement with a dozen red roses for Valentine's Day. In this tutorial, a dozen red Freedom roses are used, but ...more

How To : Make a cake decorating fondant/gumpaste bow

1. Use a piece of gum-paste, fondant, or candy clay about the size of a tennis ball 2. I first will roll about 1/2 of the dough through my pasta machine to a medium thickness (#4) or roll your fondant to approx 1/4 in. thickness 3. You could also use a pizza cutter or knife to ...more

How To : Make an Italian pot roast

In this video you can learn how to make an Italian pot roast. Put 1 cup of water into crock pot or large cook pot and add Italian seasoning. Slice the baby carrots in thirds or the regular carrots into thin (1/8 inch) slices. Slice the squash and zucchini into thick (1/4 inch) ...more

How To : Create a Christmas ornament in Illustrator

To create a Christmas ornament in Illustrator is very simple if you follow the steps below. Before starting the process one should ensure that all project files used in the tutorial is available. First by holding the shift key draw an oval, then go to gradient and create a new ...more

How To : Properly cut an onion

Things you’ll need: Sharp kitchen knife Cutting board Onion Step 1 Leave the root side of the onion intact. Step 1 Leave the root side of the onion intact. Slice off the other end of the onion. Step 2 Remove the papery skin as well as the first layer of the onion. Cut the onio ...more

How To : Make sushi like a master

This video is about making sushi. Ingredients: rice, sushi vinegar, filling, nori and bamboo mat. After cooking the rice, add vinegar for flavor. Cool rice. Cut nori skin in half. Place the nori, smooth side down, on a bamboo sushi mat, leaving a gap of 5 mm from the lower e ...more

How To : Make a meatloaf for dinner

Prepare the meat loaf. In a mixing bowl, place the ground beef, chopped onion, crushed crackers, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, using hands or a spoon. Form into loaf and place in a greased 8" baking pan. Prepare the p ...more

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