| How to Make a Vase out of a Plastic Bottle Posted: 23 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST Decorative vases for your flowers can be expensive and fragile. Fortunately, making your own vases is easy! For one option. all you need are a pair of scissors and an empty plastic bottle. Cut the top off the bottle and make strips around the border. Then fold those strips into a decorative design. For another option, decorate the vase with paint and stickers. This is a great activity for kids. Making a vase out of used plastic bottles is a fun and environmentally-friendly activity that allows you to decorate your home with bouquets of beautiful flowers. [Edit]Folding the Bottle into a Design - Cut the top off any size plastic bottle just below where it curves inward. Most plastic bottles curve inward about a third of the way up, making a triangle for the cap to go on top of. Find where the bottle starts curving and place the tip of a utility knife just below that. Then cut around the bottle in a straight line until you come back to the starting point and the top of the bottle detaches.[1]
- Try to keep the cut as level as possible, but don't worry if you curve a little bit. You can even out the line in the next step.
- If you need a smaller vase, you can also cut the bottle at the lower point.
- Be very careful cutting the bottle. Keep your fingers away from the blade and always cut away from your body.
- Even out the top of the cut with scissors. Make the top of the cut as even as possible. Use scissors and smooth out any uneven spots by snipping them off. Work around the bottle perimeter until the edge is even.[2]
- The edges don't have to be perfectly even. Just avoid any large bulges or curves that are out of line with the rest of the border.
- Cut strips down and apart around the bottle. Take scissors and cut a straight line down from the top of the bottle. Then move the scissors from that line and make an identical cut. Continue working in that same pattern until the whole bottle perimeter is divided into plastic strips.[3]
- Make sure the bottoms of these strips are even with each other, or the folds won't be even later on.
- Fold the strips outward to open the bottle up. Work around the bottle perimeter and fold each strip out. Then turn the bottle upside down and press it down on a table or similar flat surface. Hold it down for a minute so the strips flatten.[4]
- When you're done, the strips should be nearly flat as they extend from the bottle.
- Loop a strip over the strip next to it. Pick any strip around the bottle. Grab it by the tip and fold it to the right, over the strip immediately next to it. Aim to insert the strip into the space on the right side of the adjacent strip.[5]
- You can start going to the left as well, but once you pick a direction you have to stick with it to work around the whole bottle.
- Tuck that strip underneath the next strip. Continue folding the plastic until you reach the strip next to the one you folded it over. Fold it underneath this strip so it rests in place.[6]
- The strip may not stay put immediately. Tuck it in tightly so it stays secure. As you work around the bottle, you'll get used to the correct motion to make the strips stay in place.
- Depending on how far you cut the bottle down, each strip may cover 3 strips instead of 2. This is okay. Tuck the plastic under the third strip as well.
- Work in that same pattern around the whole bottle. Repeat the same motion of folding each strip over the one directly next to it and under the one next to that. Continue until all the strips around the bottle perimeter are folded and tucked.[7]
- Make sure no strips pop out while you're working. Go back and tuck them back in if any come loose.
- Check that the folds are all even with each other. Make sure the folds are all roughly the same length and shape. If any are loose or out of shape, pull them out and tuck them back in so they're consistent with the rest of the folds.
- Fill the bottle with water and flowers. With your vase complete, you can now fill it up. Pour water in about halfway up the bottle. Then insert the flowers and pick a nice, visible location to show off your handiwork.[8]
- If you have a large bouquet, then place a few rocks at the bottom of the bottle so it doesn't tip over.
- If you have many flowers, then continue this project with multiple bottles to create a nice flower display.
[Edit]Decorating the Bottle - Cut the top of the bottle off. Find the spot near the top of the bottle where it starts to curve inward. Take a utility knife and pierce the plastic with the knife tip. Cut around the bottle until the top detaches.[9]
- Be very careful when cutting the bottle. Keep your fingers away from the blade.
- If you don't have a utility knife, you could also use scissors. Press one tip through the plastic. Then snip around the bottle to cut off the top.
- Draw a design along the edge of the bottle with a marker. Pick a pattern that you'd like for the top of your vase. An easy choice is a series of semicircular lines for a rounded top. Take a permanent marker and draw a semicircle that touches the top edge of the bottle, about the size of a quarter. Repeat this shape along the whole edge until you work all the way around.[10]
- You can make other designs too, but be careful about making them complicated. Remember, you still have to cut the design out.
- If you don't want a design along the top of the vase and prefer it to be straight, then skip this step.
- Trim along the line to make the design on the bottle. Take scissors and cut out the shapes. Trim along the lines you drew to cut the design into the top of the bottle.[11]
- Check that the bottle edges are smooth when you're done. Round out any uneven spots with more trimming if you have to.
- Paint the bottle a color of your choosing. The best paints for painting on plastic are acrylic or spray paint. Choose one of these types and pick a color for your vase. If you want, you can also use multiple colors on the vase. Alternatively, leave some sections clear and paint in others for a nice effect. You have lots of options for painting your vase.[12]
- If you spray paint, make sure to do it in an open area and cover anything that could get paint on it.
- The bottle may need 2 coats of paint. Apply the first coat and let it dry. If you can still see the plastic through the paint, then add another coat.
- Place rhinestones or stickers around the bottle for extra decoration. If you want more decoration, these are great options. Apply hot glue to rhinestones and stick them around the bottle. You can also use decorative stickers for a simpler approach.[13]
- This is a great activity for kids. Give them a pack of stickers and let them decorate the vase however they want. Since it's plastic, you don't have to worry about them breaking it.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Folding the Bottle into a Design - Plastic bottle
- Scissors
- Utility knife
[Edit]Decorating the Bottle - Plastic bottle
- Scissors
- Utility knife
- Permanent marker
- Acrylic or spray paint
- Hot glue
- Rhinestones
- Stickers
- If you don't care about the design, you could also just cut off the top of the plastic bottle and use it as a vase without cutting it into strips and folding them. This saves most of the work.
- You don't need flowers to make your vase look decorative. Try filling it with colored marbles instead for a different style.
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| How to Create a Microsoft Team Posted: 23 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST If the company or organization you work with has asked you to think of cloud-based ways to keep your co-workers connected, you might think of Microsoft Teams. To set up a Team, you have to have administrative privileges with your Microsoft 365 account. This wikiHow article will teach you how to create a Microsoft Team. [Edit]Creating a Microsoft Team on Your Computer - Open Microsoft Teams. You'll find this application in your Start menu or in the Applications folder in Finder.
- Click . It's next to an icon of a group of people in the vertical menu on the left side of the application window.
- Click . It's at the bottom of the panel that appears when you click Teams.
- Click . You'll see this in the top right corner of your screen next to a search bar.
- Click . This is usually the first option in the menu.
- If you already have a Microsoft 365 group, like from that SharePoint presentation, click Create from… instead. You have to have admin privileges in that group to be able to make a Team from it.
- Set the Team's privacy level by clicking or . If you want to limit content and the conversation to select people, choose Private; however, if you want anyone from the community or organization to be able to join, choose Public.
- You can only see the Org-wide option if you're a global admin on the Microsoft 365 account, and choosing this will automatically invite all employees of the organization to the Team.
- Enter a name and description for the Team. You'll want to explain the purpose of the Microsoft Team since that's what most people will see.
- Click . The Team will be created and you'll be able to manage it from the Teams tab.[1]
- You can invite Team members immediately after adding the group when you're prompted, or you can go to Teams > three-dot menu icon > Add member.[2]
[Edit]Creating a Microsoft Team using the Mobile App - Open Microsoft Teams. You'll find this app icon that looks like two purple profile icons on a white background on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- The Android and iOS apps work identically.
- Tap the tab. This is in the lower part of your screen.
- Tap . This three-dot menu icon is in the top right corner of your screen.
- Tap "+ Create new team". It's usually the second option in the menu.
- Enter a name and description for the Team. You'll want to explain the purpose of the Microsoft Team since that's what most people will see.
- Set the privacy of the Team. Choose Private if you want to limit content and the conversation to select people; choose Public if you want anyone from your organization to be able to join.
- Toggle Discoverable if you want to include or hide your group from search results.
- Tap the checkmark . You'll see this checkmark in the top right corner of your screen. Tap this when you're done creating the Team so you can manage it and add members.
- You can add members immediately after creating the group, or you can go to Teams > Teams > three-dot menu icon > Manage Teams > Invite.[3]
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| How to Dye Pasta Posted: 22 Jan 2022 04:00 PM PST Dyed pasta is great to use in countless craft projects, and it's also excellent for small children engaging in sensory play. Best of all, it's so easy to make at home. All you need is rubbing alcohol, freezer bags, food coloring, and the dried pasta shapes of your choice. You can also make edible colored pasta, which is even easier and requires no alcohol or vinegar! [Edit]Dyeing Pasta for Crafts - Select a variety of dried pasta shapes. Feel free to mix and match pasta shapes as much as you'd like. Having a variety of shapes is a great idea if you're dyeing the pasta for sensory play. If you're dyeing pasta for crafting, consider your project and use whatever shapes make sense to complete your vision.
- For example, tube pasta like ziti works great if you're making beaded jewelry.[1]
- Bowtie, elbow macaroni, rotini, and penne are excellent for sensory play activities.[2]
- Divide the pasta into large, sealable freezer bags. Each bag will be for a different dye color, so if you're planning to make 3 colors, fill 3 separate freezer bags with pasta. Make the plastic baggies fairly full, with 1-2 cups (100-200 grams) of dried pasta in each one.[3]
- Be sure to leave about of headspace so you can move the pasta around and distribute the food coloring.
- Freezer bags are ideal because they seal tightly and are heavy-duty. If you only have regular baggies, though, you can use them.
- Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of rubbing alcohol to your first bag of pasta. Measure out the rubbing alcohol and dump it over the pasta in the baggie. The ratio is approximately of rubbing alcohol for every 1-2 cups (100-200 grams) of dried pasta. It's best to work with one bag at a time and complete the process before moving on to the next bag/color.[4]
- If possible, use isopropyl alcohol with 70% concentration. Higher concentrations may cause stickiness and be harder to blend.
- You can substitute distilled white vinegar if you don't want to use alcohol. Use 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of white vinegar.[5]
- Add 10 drops of food coloring to the first bag of pasta. If you want vibrant results, use a little more food coloring. If you're going for pastel pasta, use a little less than 10 drops. You can use any color you want and even experiment with mixing colors to create new ones.[6]
- For example, mixing blue and red food coloring will result in purple dye.
- You can also use liquid watercolors instead of food coloring for this project, if you prefer. The results may be more vibrant.[7]
- Seal the freezer bag tightly and give it a good shake. Shake vigorously and massage the pasta with your hands so that the alcohol and food coloring are both distributed evenly throughout the bag. If the color isn't coating the pasta adequately, feel free to add a little more food coloring or alcohol to the baggie.[8]
- Make sure the baggie is completely sealed before you start shaking to avoid making a mess!
- Keep the bag sealed and lay it out flat on a baking sheet. If you're worried about leakage, line your baking sheet with aluminum foil before you start placing the bags on it. You'll need enough baking sheets to lay all of your baggies out flat without stacking them.
- Follow the same process to create your other colors. Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of rubbing alcohol to the next bag and add the food coloring of your choice. Shake and massage the contents thoroughly and lay the baggie out flat next to the first one. Do the same for your remaining baggies.[9]
- Let the freezer bags lay flat for overnight. The longer you let the baggies sit, the more vibrant the colored pasta will be. Flip them over a few times during this time period to make sure the pasta soaks up the dye evenly.[10]
- Every time you flip the bags, take note of the vibrancy. You can stop soaking the pasta whenever it reaches your desired hue.
- Scatter the pasta on a flat surface and let it dry for 12 hours. Line a flat surface with newspaper or aluminum foil to avoid staining your surface. Dump the pasta from the freezer bags directly onto the newspaper. Scatter the pasta evenly in a single layer.[11]
- Avoid mixing colors at the point—keep a little space between each color.
- Use the dyed pasta or store it in an airtight container for future use. Your colored pasta is ready to use the next day! If you aren't using the pasta right away, store it in an airtight container to preserve the color. The dyed pasta will be safe to use for crafts and sensory play indefinitely.
- Be sure to keep the storage container somewhere dry and cool to keep the pasta in good shape.[12]
[Edit]Dyeing Edible Pasta - Boil of dried pasta according to the directions. You can use any pasta shape you like for this! Bring a pot of water to boil, submerge your pasta, and follow the package directions to cook the noodles. Be sure to cook them completely, just as you normally would.[13]
- Note that of noodles will make 4 servings of colored pasta. You can adjust the amounts if you need to make more or less.
- Make the noodles al dente if you plan to warm them back up after dyeing them.
- Drain the cooked noodles and rinse them with cool water. Place a colander in your sink and pour the hot noodles and cooking water into it. Let the water drain away, then immediately rinse the noodles with cool water to halt the cooking process.[14]
- Let the noodles sit in the colander and continue draining as you prepare the food coloring.
- Add water and food coloring to resealable freezer bags for each color you want to make. Use 20 drops of food dye and of water in each bag. Food coloring usually comes in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. You can choose any colors you want! Each freezer bag will create a different color, so if you want 4 different pasta colors, you'll need 4 separate freezer bags.[15]
- If you want to make pastel noodles, use 10 drops of food coloring instead of 20.[16]
- You can also mix your own colors. For example, mix yellow and blue together to make your own green shade. Red and blue will make purple, and red and yellow will make orange.
- Divide the cooked pasta evenly into the freezer bags. You don't have to be exact, but try to use about the same amount of pasta for each freezer bag. If you want one color to dominate the finished pasta, just add more pasta to the bag with that food coloring in it.[17]
- Seal the freezer bags and massage the contents with your hands. Be sure the zipper closure is sealed tightly before you get started to avoid making a mess! Then, gently massage the noodles with your hands to evenly distribute the dye mixture in each bag.[18]
- Let the bags sit undisturbed for 1 minute. Lay the bags flat on their sides and give them about 60 seconds to soak up the food coloring. If you're worried about spillage, cover your work surface with newspaper or parchment paper first.[19]
- You can experiment with letting the noodles soak longer than 1 minute, but they likely won't get that much more vibrant.
- Transfer the pasta back to the colander and rinse it with cool water. Work with 1 color at a time. Unseal the bag and dump the noodles back into the colander. Rinse off the noodles with cool water to get rid of any extra food coloring and put them back in the original pot you cooked them in.[20]
- Do the same for the rest of the colors.
- Toss the colored pasta in the pot to combine the pasta and serve it. Using forks or tongs, move the colored pasta around in the pot so the different colored noodles mix together evenly, giving you a rainbow effect. You can then serve the pasta immediately with any sauce you like![21]
- The pasta shouldn't be totally cold after rinsing it quickly with cool water, but if you want the noodles to be hotter, toss them in a pot of boiling water for 60 seconds.[22]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Dyeing Pasta for Crafts - Dried pasta
- Rubbing alcohol or vinegar
- Large freezer bags
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum Foil
- Newspaper
- Airtight storage containers
[Edit]Dyeing Edible Pasta - Dried pasta
- Large pot
- Food coloring
- Large freezer bags
- Colander
- Newspaper
- Tongs
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| How to Wear Boots with Jeans Posted: 22 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST Jeans and boots are a classic, timeless combination that anyone can rock. When styling ankle boots, make sure to cuff your jeans above the boots or tuck them in for a seamless, monochromatic look. Style mid-height boots like biker boots and UGGs with fitted jeans to balance out your silhouette. Wear taller boots, such as riding boots and thigh-high boots, with skinny jeans for a seamless tucked effect. [Edit]Styling Ankle Boots - Choose ankle boots that end above your ankle. This is the thinnest part of your leg, which you want to show off to keep your silhouette proportionate. If the boots cut you off any higher than a couple of inches above your ankle, they can make you look shorter and stockier.[1]
- Cuff tapered jeans above a pair of ankle boots to show them off. To cuff your jeans, fold them up about , then roll them once more. This should create a little space between your hem and the boots, letting you showcase your boots and creating a proportionate silhouette.[2]
- If you don't like the rolled hem look, you can roll them inwardly or opt for a cropped pair instead.
- To balance out a pair of baggier pants, such as boyfriend jeans, use the cuffed method and throw on a pair of heeled ankle boots for a little extra height.
- Wear black skinny jeans and black ankle boots for a monochromatic look. This creates a seamless silhouette that makes your legs appear longer and leaner. Make sure to choose a pair of fitted black pants that hug your legs and disappear into the boots. A little heel on the boots also enhances the leg-lengthening effect.[3]
- For example, you could wear a chunky black and white striped sweater, a pair of black skinny jeans, and black leather ankle boots.
- Pair Chelsea boots with distressed straight-leg denim for a casual outfit. The smooth, fitted silhouette of the Chelsea boots contrast nicely with loose, distressed denim. Go for a pair of boots with a low heel to keep the outfit relaxed and casual, and pull up the cuffs of the jeans to show the tops of the boots.
- Add a white T-shirt and bomber jacket for a relaxed daytime outfit.
- You could also style a more sophisticated version of this look with a slouchy blazer and button-down shirt.
[Edit]Wearing Mid-Height Boots - Put biker boots with dark wash skinny jeans for a casual, edgy look. The smooth, fitted jeans pair well with the chunky boots, and the dark wash adds a sleek, seamless effect. Tuck the hems of your skinny jeans into the slouchy tops of the biker boots and finish the look with a simple, classic top.[4]
- For example, you could dress the look up slightly with a loose black knit turtleneck and a faux fur vest.
- You could also dress down the outfit by pairing it with a plain black or grey T-shirt and an open button-down shirt.
- Wear combat boots with cropped fitted jeans for the perfect weekend outfit. Choose a pair of jeans that end above the top of your boots to separate the pieces. Opt for a pair of heeled combat boots if you need a little extra height to balance out your silhouette.[5]
- Balance out the combat boots' edge with a more colorful, polished top, such as a black-and-white gingham button-down shirt beneath a yellow sweater.[6]
- You could also continue the edgy theme with a black distressed long-sleeve shirt and a leather moto jacket.
- Pair UGGs with medium wash skinny jeans for a warm, comfy look. The close-fitting denim will balance out the thicker, wider footwear and maintain your silhouette. Choose from an array of styles and colors, such as camel, black, cinnamon, blush pink, or gray.[7]
- For a preppy look, choose a pair of mid-calf, cinnamon-colored UGGs, then add a cream sweater and a patterned blanket scarf.
- If you're not sure about UGGs, you can always make the look more subtle and seamless by choosing a pair of black UGGs and black distressed skinny jeans. Add a white henley and a gray longline coat to make the look a little more polished, but still comfortable.
- Scrunch slim-fit jeans over a pair of dress boots for a hipster touch. "Stack" or scrunch your slim-fit jeans above a pair of ankle or mid-calf boots for a look that's effortless without being sloppy. To scrunch your jeans, pull the hems up and let them naturally rest around the top of the boot. You can also tuck part of the hem into the boot to keep them scrunched up.[8]
- Stiffer, 100-percent cotton blends will best be able to hold a scrunch.
- You could wear a pair of black dress boots with black slim-fit jeans, a tan T-shirt, and a distressed denim jacket for a more casual look.
- You could also dress up the look with some dark brown dress boots, medium wash slim-fit jeans, a brown knit long-sleeved shirt, and a camel longline coat.
[Edit]Creating Outfits with Tall Boots - Wear skinny jeans with tall boots to avoid bunching. Rather than straight leg or wide leg styles that bunch up around the ankle, skinny jeans will easily tuck into boots. To keep your skinny jeans in place all day, tuck the cuffs of the jeans into the tops of your socks.
- This is especially important when your boots are fitted as well.
- Pair thigh-high boots with super skinny jeans for a seamless effect. Thigh high heeled boots are an easy way to create a long, glamorous silhouette. Because the fitted skinny jeans and fitted boots transition seamlessly, they make your legs look longer and leaner. This look is perfect for a date or girls' night.
- For example, you could wear a pair of medium-wash skinny jeans and some gray suede thigh-high boots with a lightweight black turtleneck.
- Choose a pair of riding boots to give skinny jeans a classic, preppy look. The equestrian influence of the boots will elevate a pair of jeans, creating a timeless, sophisticated outfit. Go for some boots in a classic color, such as tan, black, or brown. Wear clean, non-distressed jeans with your riding boots to keep the look polished.
- For example, you could wear a burgundy silk top, a black blazer, a pair of dark-wash skinny jeans, and some brown leather riding boots for a classy, autumnal outfit.[9]
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