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Take a look at some vectored hearts… it's fully vectored. Older versions of Illustrator should be able to handle this project just fine. Watch this Illustrator video tutorial to learn this heart-shape design. A vector heart is great for Valentine's Day. No source files are nee ...more

This video will show you how to build a pole in Minecraft. Poles are a great design element that you can sue when creating a number of different structures. You can make entrances, light posts, whatever you can imagine once you've watched this Minecraft video.

Ingleton Pottery demonstrates how to pierce carve a clay pottery bowl. First, form your bowl on a potter's wheel. Then take a blade to the undried clay bowl and score your design into the bowl using the piercing technique. Gently press out the design so that the clay is remove ...more

The great thing about a double lattice stitch is that it looks a hell of a lot more complicated than it actually is. With small, lace-like holes and intricate designs, it's great for lightweight scarves and also fuzzy table runners. The crochet lesson is suitable for crochet ...more

In this video tutorial from Matt Overwine of the Instructional Design Group at Northern Kentucky University, you'll find instructions on how to use the FileZilla FTP, or file transfer protocol, client to upload to the web. FileZilla is available for both Mac OS X and Windows X ...more

Want to learn how to paint your nails flawlessly? Watch this manicure instructional video to create this chinese style look. May Paris gives helpful nail polish tips on creating this beautiful design. Be creative! Have some fun & learn how to give yourself a pretty manicure. C ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do fairy princess face paint. To do this, make sure you have paint brushes, sponges, a spray bottle, and different colors of paints. To begin, take your sponge and apply a base to your entire face. Next, draw the outline for the design you wan ...more

Make a luxury brass case for an MP3 player. When a design is made, draw it on a section paper. Stick the paper on a brass plate with glue, and cut the brass plate along the line on the paper with a jigsaw.

This origami hexaflexagon is an action model paper design. Learn how to fold it by watching this video. Then, turn it till your fingers hurt.

The Microsoft Office Access 2007 relational database manager enables information workers to quickly track and report information with ease thanks to its interactive design capabilities that do not require deep database knowledge. In this Microsoft Access video tutorial, you'll ...more

This how-to video shows how to make an owl spinner card out of paper. Learn how to make a designer art card with a spinning owl design.

Most people have tons of gadgets laying around the house these days, and they all need to be charged. Let the Wood Whisperer take you through the process of building a gadget station for all your favorite electronics. From laptops to cell phones, this gadget station will hold ...more

Here at the nesting labs, we take on all kinds of esthetic experiments. This week we morph a old lamp into a brand new lace lamp shade. Using vintage and recycled materials we create a lovely, new accessory for the home. Then we take a trip on over to the New York nest of the ...more

Want to create netted necklaces, earrings, purse decorations or any other netted designs. This video demonstrates and explains how to create a netted bead. However, the basic procedures which are learnt in this video may be extended while creating the above mentioned items. ...more

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

Want a knitting project that looks really impressive and complex but is actually much simpler than it appears? Then this hexagonal illusion cube blanket, made with an array of variously colored hexagons. The blanket is made of 100% wool, so it's perfect for covering up and the ...more

Learning how to make a piece of jewelry can be a daunting task, but this straight forward tutorial gives you all the skills needed to perfect the craft of making friendship bracelet. Starting with just a few simple pieces of string, one can make this very simple DIY project. A ...more

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use the XML schema tools, which enable you to create, visualize, and edit XML schema in NetBeans 6.0. With these tools, you can visualize relationships between schema elements and use queries to find usages. You will also learn how you ...more

Part of the fun of games like StarCraft II is being able to design and mod your own maps. This tutorial shows you how to use the map editor included in the game to create a small map of your own.

Sue at Paper Source demonstrates how to decorate a switch plate. Everyone has scrap paper and probably some ugly light switch covers too. Transform a plain cover and add a little bit of flair to your home. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to decorate a l ...more

Learn how to make gifts by burning designs onto small wooden objects or other things like cork and dried gourd. This method is cheap and easy.

Demonstrator and crafter Gianny L shows you how to make a pair of sandals out of a tire. This is a great DIY recycling project. You'll need a pair of sandals to make a template, a tire, ribbon, thread, a needle, and something to cut with. Watch this video fashion design tutor ...more

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a disappearing 9 patch quilt block. Start with a simple 9 patch. You can use dark and light fabrics. Put the darker fabrics in place so you make an x shape. Sew these patches together. Now, fold it in half and then line up the r ...more

In this ASP.Net video tutorial, Chris Pels will show how to use nested master pages to create individual master pages that represent different standard content layouts for a web site. First, see how several major commercial web sites use a standard set of content layouts. Next ...more

Instead of buying stickers for you fingernails— make them! This video will show you a method of making your very own fingernail sticker creations using nail polish and a plastic bag. You basically slop the nail polish on the plastic bag, into a small design of your choice, and ...more

Cookies need to get dressed up for Halloween too! While plain sugar cookies are just fine and delicious, it's always fun to add extra spooky embellishments to your cookies to turn them into memorable Halloween treats for a party. Watch this tutorial to learn how to add extra ...more

In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the Symbol tool when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and ...more

Get rid of all your preppy shirts by morphing them into something spectacular. This is chic simplicity. A smart and casual princess cut button-up shirt that will never go out of style. See how to turn a preppy shirt into a cute princess top in this video from GiannyL. This DI ...more

The Microsoft Office Access 2007 relational database manager enables information workers to quickly track and report information with ease thanks to its interactive design capabilities that do not require deep database knowledge. In this Microsoft Access video tutorial, you'll ...more

Any old box can provide the template for making a gift box. Trace the pattern out onto the desired material, and then cut it out. Watch this video paper design tutorial and learn how to hand make a fancy gift box.

Are you looking to add to the Native American inspired decor in your home? This video crafting tutorial shows how to make a dream catcher style mirror. While this mirror is not a particularly authentic dream catcher, it's reminiscent of the American Indian traditional emblem. ...more

In this episode of Southwest Yard and Garden Curtis Smith shows you how to turn a steep slope into a usable garden. By building walls along the slope using serpentine designs he shows you how to obtain a compromise of both strength and artistic design. Starting with a good con ...more

Adobe After Affects is a great piece of software that allows you to make movie quality videos with great design and beautiful picture. If you want to know how to construct three dimensional objects, take a few minutes and watch this video! It takes you through simple, easy-to- ...more

Watch this video to learn how to use Terrafirma to make a map of your Terraria world. If you've got designs for a constructions project but not a location, or you really need a certain resource, having a map will really come in handy.

This has got to be one of the most interesting braids you will ever see. This 'zig zag' braid is actually very quick and easy to do and looks like it took hours. People will be amazed at the design and wonder how you did it. If you are looking to add a quick bit of bohemian ch ...more

Celebrate Easter in style with a collection of fabulous and funky pop-up designs! These stunning makes are simple to create and bound to delight all ages, from overexcited kids to visiting grandparents. Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark just how easy it is, and adds a few cleve ...more

Making your own fashion accessories, like jewelry, is easy! See how to make some basic accessories, specifically… a bobby pin. See how to make a basic beaded bobby pin. This is a quick and easy accessory that you can make to show off your personalty! Hollistergirl1O1 has been ...more

This video wardrobe and costume design tutorial shows how to paint realistic tiger colors and stripes onto a fur suit head. You'll need an airbrush, paint, and the ready made blank fursuit head. Watch this instructional video and get painting. Come Halloween, you'll be happy t ...more

One of American Apparel's most famous articles of clothing for women is their Le Sac dress, which is no ordinary dress. It's simplistic look mocks it ingenious design, which can be shaped, formed, mutated, tie, and tucked in at least TWELVE different ways to create a different ...more

This video gives instructions on how to make a stencil from a manila folder and a number of additional supplies. Supplies required aside from the manila folder include an X-acto knife, a pencil, an eraser, and a cutting board, the cutting board and manila folder are recommende ...more

Starting from a blank document, this tutorial shows you how to design a car tire using the Blender 3-D modeling program. It details mimicking the exact texture of the treads you'd find on a commercial tire, as well as a few useful animation techniques. Part 1 of 2 - How to Mod ...more

In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the regular Brush tool when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the prog ...more

Find your RC cars dull? Want them to look even better than you could dream with a nice shocking effect that will have your friends in amazement? Well you can with this guide on painting lightning effect on your RC Car 1) First take the shell of your car, and draw guidelines f ...more

Learn how to use the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Smudge tool for artistic effect. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more in ...more

Watch this video to learn how to make a pineapple balloon. This tutorial uses one 160 balloon and a 260 balloon to make this design. This balloon is based off the octahedron.

Whether you're new to Adobe Photoshop or a seasoned graphic design professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to automatically correct ...more

Want to create the look of expensive Hollister designer jeans? Fancy department stores, specialty jean stores and boutiques sell them for outrageous prices. Now you can create them at home with simple supplies, a little practice, careful observation and some "elbow grease". Th ...more