| How to Block Unknown Callers Posted: 20 Dec 2017 04:00 PM PST This wikiHow teaches you how to block calls from anonymous numbers on your iPhone or Android. You can do this by using Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, or by changing call settings on your Android if you have a Samsung phone. If you don't have a Samsung phone, you can download an app called "Should I Answer?" to block incoming unknown calls on Android. Unfortunately, there isn't an app or a setting available on iPhone that will only block incoming private, unknown, or restricted calls. EditOn iPhone - Open your iPhone's Settings. Tap the grey app with gears on it. You'll usually find it on the Home Screen.
- Scroll down and tap Do Not Disturb. It's near the top of the Settings page.
- Tap the white "Do Not Disturb" switch . It will turn green .
- Tap . This option is near the bottom of the screen.
- Tap . Doing so will select your entire contacts list as the exception to Do Not Disturb. You will no longer receive calls from people who aren't saved in your Contacts app.
- This method blocks calls from any numbers that aren't saved in your Contacts app, meaning that you might miss out on a work- or appointment-based call.
- Do Not Disturb also prevents other app notifications (e.g., text messages, email, social media) from showing up as alerts.
EditOn Samsung Galaxy - Make sure that you have a Samsung phone. Samsung phones are the only Androids that have an anonymous caller rejection setting.[1]
- Open the Phone app. Tap the phone-shaped app on your Android's main screen.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Tap . You'll find this near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
- Tap . It's in the middle of the menu. This will open the call-blocking settings.
- Tap the grey "Block anonymous calls" switch . It will turn blue . Your Samsung will now block any calls from unknown numbers.
EditUsing Should I Answer on Android - Download Should I Answer. If you already have the Should I Answer app, skip this step. To download it:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Tap the search bar.
- Type in
- Tap Should I Answer?
- Tap INSTALL
- Tap AGREE
- Open Should I Answer. Tap OPEN on the right side of the Google Play Store page, or tap the Should I Answer app icon in your Android's App Drawer.
- Tap twice. Both CONTINUE options are at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will take you to the main page.
- Tap the tab. It's at the top of the main Should I Answer page.
- Scroll down to the "Block INCOMING calls from" section. This area is near the bottom of the page.
- Tap the grey "hidden numbers" switch . It will change color which means that Should I Answer will block incoming calls from restricted or anonymous numbers.
- You can close Should I Answer after this point—your settings will be saved and Should I Answer will remain on in the background.
- If you live in the United States of America, you can register your phone number with the Do Not Call registry by going to https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx, clicking REGISTER HERE, and entering your phone number and a working email address. This will require telemarketers and spammers to remove your phone number from their call lists within 31 days.
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| How to Store Handbags Posted: 20 Dec 2017 08:00 AM PST Handbags come in so many different shapes and sizes that storing your bags might seem puzzling. Fortunately, purses can be kept easily on shelves or hooks. Luxury or designer purses, however, may need more care. If you're short on space, don't worry. You can make the most of what you have with creative storage techniques. EditOrganizing Your Handbags - Sort your handbags by size and type. Large and sturdy purses should be kept together while smaller or flexible purses can be placed somewhere else. Make sure that similar bags are together so that if you need a certain type of bag, you can look over your options.
- For example, if you have clutches that you like to take when you go out at night, keep these together.
- Prop larger purses upright on shelves. If the purse can stand up on its own, keep it on a shelf. This includes larger bags, such as tote bags, or bags made out of a sturdy material, like leather or canvas. This will preserve the bag's shape without distorting the handles.[1]
- Cubbies work great to help keep purses organized and upright.
- Hang smaller and slouchy purses by the handles. This works well for small, lightweight purses (like satchels or shoulder strap bags) and for bags that can't sit up on their own (like hobo bags). Make sure that the purse is empty before hanging it so that the handles do not stretch out. You can hang purses using:[2]
- Command hooks
- Coat racks
- Hangers
- Shower hooks on a closet rod
- S-hooks
- Stick clutches in a shoe box or shoe organizer. Clutches often do not have straps, but they can't stand upright either. A shoe organizer will keep them separated. Put 1 or 2 clutches in each compartment. If you only have 1 or 2 clutches, keep them in separate shoe boxes.[3]
- Try to avoid stacking clutches on top of one another. This can cause scratches or bending.
- You can also use a magazine or file organizer from a stationary or office supply store. Stick a clutch in each divider so that they are standing vertically.[4]
- Keep everyday purses by the front door. If you have two or three purses you use regularly, you may want to keep them by the door. Install coat hooks to hang the purses or let them sit on a side table.[5]
- Place special occasion purses in a closet. If you don't use certain purses as often, you may want to keep them out of the way. Designate a closet with shelves where you can store your purses while they are not being used.[6]
- Keep your handbags off the floor. The floor can cause dirt and mildew to build up on your purse. Whether you decide to hang your purses or put them on a shelf, keep them from touching the floor.[7]
EditProtecting Luxury Bags - Clean the bag before you store it. Take a lint roller and move it through the inner lining to pick up any dust or dirt. If the bag is made out of hard-pressed leather, use a damp towel or alcohol-free baby wipe to clean the outside. If it is made out of natural leather or suede, dust it off with a dry paper towel.[8]
- You can also use leather cleaners. These can be bought at some grocery stores or online.
- Stuff the handbag with paper to keep its shape. Fill the bag with crumbled acid-free paper, bubblewrap, old t-shirts, or a scarf. Do not overstuff the bag. Use just enough to fill the purse so that it keeps its nice shape.[9]
- Do not use newspaper to stuff your bag. The ink might stain your lining. Instead, use plain tissue paper from a gift shop or office supply store.
- Cross the handles of the purse. Slide 1 handle under the other to cross them. Unclip the straps, and place them inside of the purse. You want to make sure that neither the handles nor the straps are bent or stressed during storage.[10]
- Slip the purse into a protective cover. You can use a dust bag or a cotton pillow case. It should be large enough to comfortably fit the purse without bending the handles or crushing the sides.[11]
- Many designer purses will come with a dust bag. Keep this bag so that you can store your purse.
- Keep only 1 purse in each bag.
- Do not use covers made out of vinyl or plastic. These can cause moisture to build up and wear down the bag.
- Keep the bag in a dry, cool area. Most designer bags are made from leather or fabrics that might fade in the sun. Keep them in a closet or on a shelf that is outside of direct sunlight. Keep the temperature cool. If you can, place the bag in a cool closet or near a source of air conditioning.[12]
- Place each bag upright on the shelf. Each handbag should be standing upright. Do not hang the purse. Hanging a designer or luxury purse can affect the shape of the handles and strap.[13]
- If your purse will not stand up straight or if it won't fit on the shelf, lie the purse flat on its side instead. Do not stack any other purses on top.
- Leave a gap between each purse. None of your purses should touch each other. This is because buckles, zippers, and hardware can scratch other purses. The dye from patent leather can transfer to other purses if they are touching. Put about between each purse.[14]
EditMaximizing Your Space - Stick small purses inside of larger purses. Clutches can go into satchels, which might fit into totes. Keep the largest bag on a shelf. This will help you maximize the space that you have.[15]
- Install hooks on the sides of dressers and shelves. Use S-hooks or command hooks. Place the hooks on the side of other large pieces of furniture, such as dressers, bookshelves, and side tables.[16]
- Command hooks are attached to furniture using an adhesive strip. These usually will not damage furniture.
- S-hooks are stronger than command hooks, but you will need to drill a hole in the furniture to install them.
- Hang a bag organizer on the back of the door or on a closet rod. You can buy purse organizers from home goods stores or online. These will attach to a door or to a tension rod. Hang 1 purse from each hook on the organizer. Put smaller purses on top and larger purses near the bottom.[17]
- Place the handbag into its original box if you have it. The box will be just the right size to store the purse without bending or pressing down on the purse. The boxes can also be stacked while bags should never be stacked.[18]
- You may want to make it a habit to keep any boxes that your purses come in.
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| How to Paint a Snow Globe in Watercolor Posted: 20 Dec 2017 12:00 AM PST Snow globes are magical. Just shake them and the scene captured within is enhanced by falling snow. The fun of doing them in watercolor is working within a four to five inch, round, format, to create a tiny world. Practically anything goes when it comes to content for the globes; animals, people engaged in outdoor activities, children, scenery, holiday fun, sports, etc. The list is endless. This lesson shows how to select a subject for inside the globe and how to paint it. It tells how to make the globe appear to be made of shiny, reflective glass. For the final touch, it covers how to capture the globe as though it has just been shaken, and snow is falling inside it. - Understand that observing the real thing is optimal, but looking at pictures of snow globes you find online is fine, too. Do your research, see what globes contain and how the bases look; some are plain, some are ornate. Decide how you want your globe to look.
- Find a 4-5" round object the size you want to make your globe, such as a plastic lid, bottle or jar. Alternatively, you can use a compass to draw a circle in the middle, slightly toward the top of a piece of 6 x 9" or 9 x 12" watercolor paper. Follow the curve at the bottom of the circle and replicate it a few inches below the glass ball to form the bottom of the base of the globe. Add vertical lines to complete the base and decorate it as you wish. Keep it simple, add a special quote, song title, or make it ultra fancy. Do this in pencil.
- For the interior of the globe, create a tiny world, so include what strikes your fancy. If you are thinking this art piece might be a gift, what does the person on the receiving end like? Natural, woodsy scenes, animals, clowns, snowmen, Santas, religious scenes, a church, toys, pets, hobbies etc. the possibilities are endless.
- Use a ruler to draw a horizontal line on either side of the globe. Below this line will represent the table top and above the background. Draw a few swirls around the globe's base for a cloth or table covering or leave it plain.
- Prepare your paint. Activate your paints if you are using a set of dry watercolors, or squeeze out a tiny amount of a variety of colors of tube paint onto a palette. It won't take much paint, but even though you are working in miniature, it will take almost as long as doing an ordinary picture, so allow enough time not to be rushed.
- Paint the scene and base and let the piece dry. Draw an ellipse or curved line for the water line at the very top of the globe's interior and depict it with a fine dark, line.
- Paint the background a very dark shade, to make the glass appear to shine and give the illusion of depth behind the globe. Go around the globe being careful to make a crisp, perfect edge. If you have trouble with a brush, use a fine line Sharpie. A crisp, even line and perfect circle are needed to convey the illusion.
- Add a curved shadow around the base of the globe, anchoring it onto the table and creating depth. Let the piece dry thoroughly. Study it and make adjustments if you need to.
- Make your template for the snow. Find the circle template you used earlier for the globe, put it in the center of a large sheet of newsprint or sketch paper and trace around it. Poke into it with the end of a pair of scissors and cut it out carefully. Place it over your painting so only the globe is exposed and all else is masked.
- Squeeze out 1/2" of white watercolor or acrylic paint and mix with a little water to dilute it slightly. Fully charge a 3/4" bristle brush and tap it against another big brush or wooden spoon handle to have tiny droplets fall on your paper. Practice first on a piece of scrap paper. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Create the magic of transparent glass with the shadows and highlights on the exterior of the glass. When painting transparent glass, most of the reflections are hard, dark, almost black shapes and are always seen at the edges of the glass object, contouring to the shape of the vessel. Study the globe and look for these shapes and try to replicate them, but stop at three or four. Paint them in barely diluted black over what is already down on the paper.
- For the white highlights, use the tip of a utility or craft knife and scratch small, curved lines to represent reflected overhead lights or window shapes, if that is what you see on close observation. Or, simply paint them with the same white you used to do the snow. Keep these to a minimum as well.
- Study the piece and see if, from a distance, it sparkles. Darkening a background that has dried lighter than you had hoped will help if the illusion is not as dramatic as you wish.
- For shadows beneath objects, do them in medium grey and in one swoop. Never edit them. A simple stroke of grey, transparent paint will read as realistic. Shadows, when done too carefully, can become like odd appendages or growths attached to the base of an object and be distracting---even comical.
- If snow overshoots the mask, simply lift it off with a damp brush. If using acrylic paint to make the white snow, do it quick, once it sets it doesn't behave like watercolor and will be harder to get off.
- A painting of a snow globe makes a nice gift in that it is tailored to the recipient, costs less than the real thing, and is unique. Many people try not to accumulate things, so this is a good, thoughtful compromise.
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