| How to Make Candy Bar Wrappers for a Baby Shower Posted: 10 Mar 2018 04:00 PM PST Personalized candy bars are a great way to add a unique touch to your baby shower. They can get expensive to buy, however, and the available designs may not match what you have in mind. Luckily, it is very easy to make candy bar wrappers yourself. You can make them using scrapbooking paper, or you can create a unique design on the computer with a word or image editing program. EditUsing Scrapbooking Paper - Purchase scrapbooking paper that matches your baby shower's theme. Scrapbooking paper comes in all sorts of fun patterns. If your baby shower has a specific theme, such as jungles or oceans, then buy scrapbooking paper that matches that theme. Alternatively, choose paper with a neutral pattern, such as stripes or polka dots. Solid colors are a good choice too.
- If you are going with a solid color or a neutral pattern, match the color to your baby's gender: pink for girls and blue for boys.
- If you don't know your baby's gender or wish to keep it a surprise, stick with purple or yellow.
- Cut your paper to the size of the candy's paper wrapper. Take the paper wrapper off of your candy bar, but leave the foil wrapper on. Measure the length and width of the paper wrapper, then cut your scrapbooking paper accordingly.[1] If your candy has a single wrapper that's sealed on both ends, cut the paper to 3 times the width and about shorter.[2]
- Use a paper cutter or paper slicer. It will make your work quick and easy.
- The paper needs to be a little shorter than the candy bar so that the foil ends are visible.
- Wrap the chocolate in colored foil paper, if desired. Colored foil paper is different from aluminum foil; you can find it in the baking section of a craft store. Set the foil down with the back (paper side) facing you. Place the chocolate face-down on top. Fold the sides of the foil over onto the back of the chocolate, then fold the top and bottom edges down as well. Secure the foil with a strip of tape, if needed.[3]
- If your chocolate came wrapped in foil leave the original foil on and wrap the new foil around it. It's more hygienic this way.
- If your chocolate came wrapped in plastic, fold the sealed ends to the back and tape them down first. Wrap the foil paper around the chocolate.[4]
- Colored foil paper has foil on the front and paper on the back. You can find it online or in the baking section of a craft store.
- Choose a neutral color, such as silver. Alternatively, match the color to the wrapper: pink, blue, yellow, or purple.
- Place double-sided tape along the top edge of the cut paper. Set the cut scrapbooking paper down with the back/blank side facing you. Place a strip of double-sided tape along the top edge of the paper. This will help seal the wrapper and hold it in place.[5]
- Wrap the paper around the chocolate. Place the chocolate face-down on top of the paper; make sure that it is centered. Wrap the bottom and top edges of the paper onto the back of the chocolate so that they overlap. Run your finger across the back of the chocolate to seal it.[6]
- How much the paper overlaps depends on how long you cut the paper. You want it to be snug around the sides of the chocolate.
- Make sure that you fold the top edge (the one with the tape) down last, otherwise the wrapper won't stay shut.
- Add a homemade label to the front of the candy bar. Purchase pre-made labels online or design and print them yourself using a word editing program (i.e. Microsoft Word). Stick the label onto the front of the chocolate bar.[7]
- If you can't get pre-cut, self-adhesive labels, print them out on regular paper. Cut them out, then secure them to the chocolate bar with double-sides tape.
- If you have nice handwriting, you can write on the words on the labels yourself.
- If you don't want to use labels at all, use letter stickers to write a name or word on the chocolate.
- Decorate the chocolate bar further with themed stickers, if desired. Choose some stickers that match the theme of the wrapper, then add them to the left or right side of the label. If you have a tiny sticker and a huge candy bar with a big label, you could add the sticker to the corner of the label instead.
- Stickers shaped like baby rattles and bottles make great choices, but you can use other ones too.
- You can find lots of stickers in the sticker and scrapbooking section of a craft store. They are often organized by theme.
EditUsing a Computer - Remove the paper wrapper from the chocolate bar and measure it. Flip the chocolate bar over and carefully peel open the paper wrapper. Straighten the wrapper out, then measure the length and width. Record this measurement.[8]
- If your chocolate bar did not come with an outer paper wrapper, measure the width of the chocolate and multiply it by 3. Measure the length and subtract .
- You want the final paper to be a little narrower than the candy bar so that the foil ends stick out.
- Create a new document on a word editing program. Open a word editing program, such as Microsoft Word, and create a new document. Alternatively, open an image editing program, such as Photoshop; make the page size 8 1/2 by 11-inch (22 by 28-cm).[9]
- Some programs have templates for things like candy wrappers. You can use these too.
- Create a rectangle the size of your wrapper. How you do this depends on the type of program that you have. For example, in Microsoft Word, you'll want to open the "Insert" tab, then insert a square or rectangle shape.[10]
- Some programs allow you to input the exact dimensions of the shape. In other programs, you'll have to click and drag the shape.
- If your rectangle is almost the same length as the width of the paper, orient it horizontally. This way, you can add more rectangles beneath it and save space.
- Copy-paste a background image or fill into the rectangle. Find a background pattern that you like, then copy-paste it into your document. Click and drag the sides of the image to resize it until it fits your box. Alternatively, you can fill the box using the program's fill option.
- If the box is already colored, click on "Format," then select "No Fill" to get a blank box.
- Use a color and pattern that matches your baby shower's color scheme.
- Insert a clip-art frame or clip-art label. You can use 1 of the options in your word or image editing program, or you can find the frame online. If you are using an online-frame, copy-paste it into the document, then click and drag on the corners to resize it.[11]
- You can use any color you want for the frame or label, but white with a dark outline will stand out the best.
- Insert a text box and write your message. It can be a simple word, like "Baby Bar" or even your baby's name. Once you have written your message, highlight the message, then adjust the font type, size, and color.[12]
- Use colors that stand out from the design. Black will work the best.
- Copy-paste the finished design to fill the paper. Leave a little bit of space between each design so that you have room to cut. Don't worry about filling up multiple pages. Most printers have an option that allows you to print out multiple copies.
- How many rectangles you manage to fit on 1 page depends on how wide they are.
- Print the wrappers. For best results, use a laser printer; this will give you a nice, glossy finish that is similar to store-bought wrappers. If you don't have a laser printer at home, save the file to a USB flash drive, and take it to a print shop instead.[13]
- How many copies you print depends on how many candy bars you have to cover. It would be a good idea to print a few extra copies in case you mess up, however.
- Regular printer paper will do just fine. If you don't have a laser printer, try printer paper with a semi-glossy finish (not photo paper).
- Cut the wrapper with a paper cutter or slicer. Make sure that you cut the wrapper just inside the outline to prevent any white from showing. Use a paper cutter or paper slicer to make clean, precise cuts.
- Wrap the chocolate with foil paper, if desired. Place the foil paper down with the back (paper) side facing you. Center the chocolate face-down on top of the paper. Fold the sides onto the back of the chocolate, then top the top and bottom edges onto the back of the chocolate too. Secure the flaps with a strip of tape, if needed.
- Buy silver foil paper, or choose a color that matches the paper wrapper you designed.
- If your chocolate came with a plastic wrapper, fold the sealed side edges onto the back, then tape them down.
- If your chocolate came with an outer foil wrapper, leave that on.
- Wrap the paper around the chocolate, then tape it shut. Place the paper wrapper over the front of the chocolate. Make sure that the design is centered, then fold the top and bottom edges over onto the back of the candy bar. Tape the top edge to the bottom edge with double-sided tape.[14]
- The top and bottom edges should overlap. How much they overlap depends on how long the paper is.
- Make sure that the outer wrapper is snug; you don't want it to slide off!
- You can buy pre-designed wrappers online. All you have to do is wrap the candy bars when you receive them.
- For a cute touch, wrap and tie ribbon or twine around the candy bars.
- The wrappers don't have to be blue or pink. You can make them purple or yellow for a gender-neutral theme.
- For a gender reveal party, make the wrappers white on the outside and pink or blue on the inside.
- You can use these methods to create wrappers for other occasions.
- Store the wrapped candy bars in a cool, dry place to keep them from melting.
EditThings You'll Need EditUsing Scrapbooking Paper - Chocolate bar
- Scrapbooking paper
- Paper cutter or paper slicer
- Labels
- Stickers
- Double-sided tape
- Foil paper (optional)
EditUsing a Computer - Chocolate bar
- Computer
- Word or image editing program
- Paper cutter or paper slicer
- Double-sided tape
- Foil paper (optional)
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| How to Make Photos Private on Facebook Posted: 10 Mar 2018 08:00 AM PST This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent others from seeing a photo or album of yours on Facebook. You can make photos private on both the website version and the mobile version of Facebook. Keep in mind that you cannot edit the privacy options for photos, videos, and albums that you didn't upload to your profile. EditMaking a Single Photo Private on Desktop - Open Facebook. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in your browser. This will open your News Feed if you're logged into Facebook.
- If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address and password to do so.
- Go to your profile. Click your name in the top-right side of the Facebook page.
- Click the tab. You'll find this below the cover photo that's at the top of your Facebook page.
- Select a photo category. Click a category tab (e.g., Your Photos) near the top of the page.
- Select a photo. Click a photo that you want to make private. This will open the photo.
- The photo must be one that you uploaded, not just one of you that someone else uploaded.
- Click the "Privacy" icon. This icon generally resembles a silhouette of a person (or two people) that you'll find below and to the right of your name in the upper-right side of the photo. A drop-down menu will appear.
- If clicking this icon results in a menu that says Edit Post Privacy, click Edit Post Privacy to go to the post, then click the privacy icon at the top of the post before continuing.
- Click . It's in the drop-down menu.
- Click . This option is in the expanded drop-down menu. Doing so will immediately change your photo's privacy so that only you can see it.
EditMaking a Single Photo Private on Mobile - Open Facebook. Tap the Facebook app icon, which resembles a white "f" on a dark-blue background. This will open your News Feed if you're logged in.
- If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password before continuing.
- Tap . It's either in the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or at the top of the screen (Android). A menu will appear.
- Tap your name. This option is at the top of the menu. Doing so opens your profile page.
- Scroll down and tap . It's a tab below your information section.
- Select a photo category. Tap a category (e.g., Uploads) near the top of the screen.
- Select a photo. Tap a photo that you want to make private. This will open the photo.
- Make sure that your selected photo is one that you uploaded, not just one in which you're tagged. You can't adjust the privacy options for photos that aren't yours.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A menu will appear.
- On Android, tap and hold the photo instead.
- Tap . This option is in the menu. Doing so opens a new menu.
- For some photos, you'll tap Edit Post Privacy here instead.
- If you don't see this option, the photo in question is in a user-created album and cannot be made private. You'll need to make its album private instead.
- Tap . It's at the bottom of the menu.
- Skip this step if there's an Only me option in your menu.
- Tap . This option is in the menu.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so saves your photo preferences and hides it from everybody except you.
EditMaking an Album Private on Desktop - Open Facebook. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in your browser. This will open your News Feed if you're logged into Facebook.
- If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address and password to do so.
- Go to your profile. Click your name in the top-right side of the Facebook page.
- Click the tab. You'll find this below the cover photo that's at the top of your Facebook page.
- Click the tab. It's in the upper-right side of the "Photos" page. This will open a list of photo albums that are on your Facebook profile.
- Find an album that you want to make private.
- Some Facebook albums are built into the Facebook website, and thus cannot be made private.
- The "Mobile Uploads" album (or the "iOS Photos" album for older uploads from an Apple phone) cannot have its privacy edited.
- Click . It's in the lower-right corner of the album cover. Doing so brings up a small menu.
- Click . This option is in the menu. The album's page will open.
- Click the "Privacy" drop-down box. You'll find this at the top of the page. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Click . It's in the drop-down box.
- If you don't see this option, click See all lists... to expand the menu.
- Click . This blue button is in the upper-right side of the page. Doing so saves your settings and changes your album to be viewable only for you.
EditMaking an Album Private on Mobile - Open Facebook. Tap the Facebook app icon, which resembles a white "f" on a dark-blue background. This will open your News Feed if you're logged in.
- If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password before continuing.
- Tap . It's either in the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or at the top of the screen (Android). A menu will appear.
- Tap your name. This option is at the top of the menu. Doing so opens your profile page.
- Scroll down and tap . It's a tab below your information section.
- Tap . This tab is in the upper-right side of the screen. Doing so opens a list of all of the albums that you have on your Facebook profile.
- Find an album that you created. You can only make private the albums that you uploaded to Facebook.
- If the photos that you want to make private are in a stock Facebook album (e.g., "Mobile Uploads"), you can still hide the individual photos in it.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner of the album.
- If you don't see this option, the album's privacy cannot be edited.
- Tap the current privacy setting. This privacy setting will usually say Friends or Public; it is in the middle of the screen. Tapping it prompts a menu to appear.
- Tap . It's in the menu. Doing so will save your selection and close the menu.
- Tap . This option is in the top-right corner of the screen. Your photo album preferences will be saved, meaning that only you will be able to see the album.
- If someone uploads a photo of you that you don't want on Facebook, you can report the post to pass it along to Facebook for review.
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| How to Send Supplies to Puerto Rico Posted: 10 Mar 2018 12:00 AM PST Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September 2017, and many people are still without power or clean water. Whether you have family and friends there or you just want to help, you can send supplies and donations to help support the rebuilding efforts. Most organizations prefer cash donations, though, since this allows them to distribute aid where it's needed most. EditIn a Hurry? If you want to send supplies to help Puerto Rico, gather up useful supplies like bottled water, non-perishable food, diapers, and first-aid kits. If you know people living in Puerto Rico, you can ship the supplies directly to them. Otherwise, you can donate your supplies through an organization like the Salvation Army or United for Puerto Rico. Keep reading for ideas on other ways to help the recovery effort in Puerto Rico. EditDonating Supplies - Gather supplies that you want to donate. Try to think of supplies that you think would be useful to people struggling through an emergency situation, or visit the website of some of the charities that are accepting donations and see what they suggest.
- Useful donations include non-perishable food items, bottled water, batteries, first-aid kits, hand sanitizer, baby formula, and diapers and wipes.[1]
- Organizations helping to rebuild the island are also in need of construction materials and supplies, like tools, extension cords, and tarps.[2]
- Contact your local Salvation Army to donate through their organization. The Salvation Army collects and distributes supplies to areas affected by major disasters, like Puerto Rico. However, they ask that potential donors call their local Salvation Army branch to find out what specific goods are the most needed. You can also visit http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/give/?inkind to email the organization a description of the supplies you would like to order.[3]
- Donate basic personal supplies to the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is often one of the first organizations on the ground after an emergency. They distribute basic care items like deodorant and shampoo, as well as items to assist in cleanup, like trash bags and shovels. Contact the Red Cross location nearest you to see what items they need.[4]
- Purchase solar lights from Light and Hope for Puerto Rico. Light and Hope for Puerto Rico is an organization which is distributing solar lights, mobile phones chargers, and portable washing machines to the people of Puerto Rico. You can purchase these items directly through their website to be sent to people in need.
- Purchase water filters from LifeStraw to help give Puerto Ricans clean water. LifeStraw provides water filters to people around the world. You can visit LifeStraw's website at https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/hurricanerelieffund/lifestraw to purchase an individual filter or one large enough to supply a whole community.
- Find local establishments taking shipments to Puerto Rico. Talk to your friends and neighbors, watch the local news, and check social media to try to find small businesses, churches, or charities in your area who are still taking shipments of supplies to Puerto Rico. If you hear of a business that is doing this, donate supplies to help their cause.[5]
- Call before you drop off your supplies, since they will only be able to take so much on each trip.
EditFinding Other Ways to Donate - Consider giving cash instead of supplies. By donating cash, you can help ensure that your donation is used where it is most needed. There are a number of organizations that are accepting cash donations to fund their relief efforts, including United for Puerto Rico, UNICEF, Global Giving, ConPRmetidos, and the American Red Cross. In fact, many of these nonprofits request cash donations.[6]
- Make sure that the charity you choose is a reputable one. Visit the website of an organization like GiveWell Charity Navigator, which helps donors verify charities.[7]
- Most of these organizations allow you to send cash donations through their websites via PayPal, bank transfer, or credit/debit card.
- Send your donations to family or friends if you know people in Puerto Rico. If you have the address of family members, you can ship your supplies directly to them. Try to contact them beforehand to make sure you know exactly what they can use.
- Make sure you pay attention to shipping restrictions such as weight limits or items which are prohibited for shipment. For instance, you cannot ship medicine, liquor, or cosmetics to Puerto Rico.[8]
- Volunteer to help rebuild homes. If you have construction skills and are currently in Puerto Rico, consider donating some of your time through an organization like Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), which matches volunteers with teams who are already on the ground.[9]
- Donate your airline miles to a charity if you have them. If you have a credit card that gives rewards in the form of airline miles, you can often donate these airline miles to a charity to assist them as they deliver supplies to Puerto Rico.[10]
- Adopt an animal from Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico had a huge population of stray dogs, called "satos," before Hurricane Maria, but the problem is even worse now. Many people had to flee the island, leaving their dogs, cats, and other pets behind. Several organizations are working to bring these animals to the U.S. mainland so they can be rehomed. Consider helping by opening your home to one of these animals or by donating money to relevant organizations.[11]
- Organizations like Wings of Rescue, The Sato Project, and Caribbean Sato Rescue are working to rescue and rehome Puerto Rico's stray animals.
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