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How to Light a Halloween Graveyard
Add lighting effects to your haunted Halloween graveyard to create a spooky ambiance. Use lighting effects and candles to cast creepy shadows on tombstones and bring your scene to life in the dark hours. Use lighting only for creating atmosphere -- not to light up the graveyard. Too much light will
Top Hunting Gifts
Find the perfect gift that any hunter would love.duck hunter image by cherie from Fotolia.comIf you're not into hunting, you may not have a clue what to give the hunter in your life. There are lots of ways to make your favorite hunter happy, no matter what your budget may be. Give a gift...
How to Buy Anime Costumes
Hunting down the perfect costume for Halloween, cosplay or an anime convention can be a lot of fun, but it can also take a great deal of time. To hunt down just the right costume to cosplay as your favorite anime character, you will need patience, money and the tips listed below.
Free Magazines for Christmas
Christmas magazines signal the start of a wonderful season. They give useful tips on decorations, delicious menus and great gift ideas. A free Christmas magazine is even better. Free magazines do exist, and in many forms. They are available online, as downloads to phones or computers and through the
Lewis Carroll - Dressing Up As the Mad Hatter
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson or better known as the author Lewis Carroll would probably never have considered how popular his Alice in Wonderland stories would become and I doubt that it crossed his mind that the wonderful characters from his books such as the Mad Hatter, Alice and the Dark Heart Queen
Anime Costume Ideas for Easter
As few as 1 percent of the Japanese population is Christian, so anime (Japanese animation) and Easter don't usually go hand in hand. Nevertheless, a clever anime cosplayer -- that is, a fan who engages in "costume play" by dressing up in character -- knows how to create an Easter-anime connection wh
Household Decorations: Video Series
Household decorations are really easy to create, as long as you've got the right tools by your side. Take household decorations to the next level with help from an experienced design professional in this free video series.
Decorations for Gingerbread Man Craft
Gingerbread man crafts, especially popular during the Christmas season, give children and adults alike an interactive activity to work on together. The smell of the cinnamon gives your home or classroom a warm, pleasing scent, which adds to a festive, holiday atmosphere. Once completed, the finished
Tea Spa Gifts
Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty ImagesTea can often be the final touch to a relaxing spa treatment to complete the pampering experience. From the aromas, to the soothing warmth and the health benefits of the teas themselves, a fresh brewed cup of tea can often be exactly what the body and...
Girl's Easter Basket Ideas
There are a variety of ideas on what type of Easter basket to give a girl. Before deciding on a basket, sit down and make a list of what the girl likes. Instead of filling it up with just chocolate and items that will be tossed aside, add meaningful gifts that she will be able to use and enjoy.
How to Make a Gag Gift for a Chef
Gag gifts and pranks are some of the most fun that people have on the job. It is a great way to lighten up the atmosphere and bring camaraderie among co-workers. Chefs have a very stressful job and finding the perfect gag gift is a great way to bring a laugh to all parties involved. Try creating a p
Choosing The Perfect Sexy Halloween Costume For Your Party
Pirate costumes have always been a favorite at Halloween and can be sexy for both men and women. Whether you're a male or female, you can wear high black boots, eye patches, sashes, and hats. Short skirts and a cropped shirt can help complete the look for a woman, while men could utilize snug b
Birthday Gifts for a Sister-in-Law
Birthday gifts are easy to find if you know what to look for.celebration image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.comYour sister-in-law can be a difficult person to shop for. It is helpful if you already have an idea of her interests and hobbies. If you do not, talk with your brother or...
Pink Baby Gifts
Traditionally, blue is boys and pink is for girls. Follow convention and give a pink baby shower gift if your friend or relative is expecting a little girl. To truly help the parents-to-be prepare for the arrival of their bundle of joy, give them a pink layette, blankets, toys and bath supplies. Mak
Mother's Day Sweets in a Jar For Moms
Whenever people pass by stores or homes with glittering, colorful or attractive glass jars on display, they can't help but admire the beauty and creativity behind it. These jars, though simple in concept, just exude that lively vibe that makes people want to stare at them and imagine things to
Santa's Office
What do you think Santa's office looks like? Let's use our imagination. If we received a Christmas card from Santa and it showed him sitting at his desk, his Ben Franklin glasses sliding down his cherry nose as he studiously reviewed his "good children" list-making sure to check
How to Make a Men's Carnivale Costume
Carnivale is a festive time of year that usually falls in February before Lent. While women traditionally dress up in brightly colored costumes, men can do so as well. Dressing in costume makes you part of the party in a way that regular street clothes can't. It also allows you to participate in the
How to Make a Princess Gown
Make the perfect princess gown by enhancing a pre-made dress. Sewing a princess gown from scratch requires significant sewing skills, a lot of time and supplies. Take an old dress or gown, or buy a new one, and enhance the dress for your customized princess gown. For children, buying a new dress or
Why Do I Want to Buy That Halloween Costume?
Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, is celebrated in many countries. Halloween's origins stem from as far back as Celtic or Gaelic cultures, and maybe further. Most early cultures believed that spirits were responsible for the changes that occurred in the world, such as the changing of the sea