The arrival of a baby is always a joyous occasion to celebrate. But rather than purchasing a cheesy mass-produced card and wilting flowers at the hospital gift store, why not make the mommy a card yourself?
Mary Janes are the classic American girl shoe, their style simplistic yet subtly feminine, polished and clean. Perfect for parties but also with punk rock potential when dressed down, these shoes are integral pieces in a girl's wardrobe.
This video shows how to make a bay girl and boy head made of clay. The first thing you need to do is get a small round ball of clay that is a skin color color. Then you get the small black beads and place it firmly on the ball they will act as the eyes. Then make the eye creases on the side of both eyes. After that you add the other physical features like nose, mouth, ears, and eyebrows. The last thing you do is fold two square pieces of clay into the shape of a bow then place it on the top o...
Always wanted to use natural cloth cotton diapers for your baby but didn't know how to fold them? Then watch this how to video and learn how to do the boy, girl, and the new baby fold. Keep you baby dry.
Make the perfect cake for any little boy or girl with Sesame Street character cake toppers! In this two-part video tutorial, learn how to make a baby-version of the Cookie Monster out of fondant icing and gumpaste. To make Elmo, carry out the same technique & instructions but with red icing. Give that little special someone in your life a cake they will cherish!
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Luke Bryan song. Not just any Luke Bryan song, but one of his greatest: "Country Man." And just so you know, here are the lyrics to go along with this instructional guitar lesson:
Want your sims avatar to be able to give birth to twin girls? This tutorial shows you a few tips and hints to influence the pregnancy of your chosen Sims avatar to ensure two baby girls pop up in the delivery room! (hint: it's all about the watermelon)
How to make decorative roses out of baby socks. All you need is a baby sock and some floral wire and green floral tape. Watch the video to learn how to wrap the sock to look like a rosebud around a wire stem, and then tape the base of the sock well with the floral tape. Continue to wrap the tape all the way down the wire so it looks like a nice green stem. Makes a great gift for expectant mothers as it's not only cute but they can also unwrap them and use the socks for their new baby boy or g...
Our little sister nearly burst our eardrum when she squeled in glee at seeing cute as a button baby penguins tap dance and jive in the movie "Happy Feet." Baby penguins, being rather spherical in shape and super fuzzy, often become a little girl's favorite animal, and it's easy to see why.
Baby showers are a great time to bond with your girlfriends and help out new mommies. In this tutorial, learn some helpful tips to ensure your baby shower goes smooth and everyone has a fantastic time: especially the guest of honor!
Proud new papa Gjoci wanted to make sure he never had to worry about whether or not his baby girl was breathing, so he built this amazing breath-detecting baby monitor using a Wii remote, a printed circuit, and a laser. First, he opened up the Wiimote and took out the camera, then used an Atmel Atmega88 microcontroller to make a printed circuit. Low-power infrared lasers shine on the baby's clothing and the Wii camera detects the motion of the baby's breath, activating an alarm if the motion ...
Baby showers are fun ways to celebrate new mommy-hood. You won't want to forget the traditions though. Check out this video before you start planning and make sure you have an nice balance of etiquette and fun.
Baby shower gift anxiety? Learn tips for picking baby shower gifts in this free baby shower video. Part 1 of 10 - How to Get baby shower gift ideas.
Julie Auclair introduces authors of a book called "Celebrate Green." This book shows you how to throw a baby shower the "green" way. Guests do not realize that some of the gifts they give can be harmful, toxic, or not recyclable. You start with the three "R's", reduce, reuse and recycle. You use these to determine if a gift falls into one of these categories. They have added the three "G's", which are "good for people," "good for the planet," and "good for the community." They begin with the ...
Learn how to play "Single" by New Kids On The Block Ft. NeYo, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
Former "Hills" hottie Lauren Conrad is the type of girl you'd bring home to your parents. With girl next door wholesome looks, a can-do attitude, and charming demeanor, Conrad has undoubtedly been the most successful "Hills" star, garnering a book deal and a Kohl's clothing line as a result of her sensibilities.
Bathing your baby should be studied before diving into it. There's many things to learn about including water temperature, how to place the baby in the bath, and how to support his/her body once in the bath. Here is an easy, step-by-step tutorial hosted by Johnson's Baby on how to bath your baby safely and gently.
Here is all you need to begin making your very own ethnic reborn doll. In this six part series Nikki Holland demonstrates all you need to know to have a realistic bi-racial doll. She shows us how to correctly use our tools, paint our dolls for a successful realistic result.
Patti the Garden Girl shears one of her angora rabbits, in preparation for making a baby hat.
One of the tougher models to make in balloon twisting is a balloon baby, also seen on an episode of Scrubs. If you were curious how they made a balloon baby, check out this video. In it, you will get a full tutorial on how to create your own balloon baby that you can write messages on and more!
Babies are pretty adorable, but the many disgusting fluids they intake and excrete make cleaning up after them a nightmare. If you're a new parent, watch this video. It will show you how to use all sorts of cleaning products to clean up different kinds of baby stains, from drool to baby formula to "mystery stains".
During winter, a person's body loses most of its heat through its head. Protect your baby from bitter, cold winds with a knitted santa hat or elf hat.
Who better to learn how to apply TV news makeup from than an actual TV news anchor? Emily Noel is a famous TV news anchor with several years in the biz, and she's here with this makeup tutorial to show you exactly how to get that flawless, shine-free TV anchor look you see in most news broadcasts.
In this clip, learn how to spruce up your entire house for a baby or bridal shower using just three yards of fabric. This decoration is super cheap and requires no sewing at all. You don't need to be very crafty to make your party look fantastic with the tips in this instructional video.
Psy's K-Pop hit, Gangnam Style has taken YouTube, and now the world by storm. Love or hate the song, there is just no way you'll watch the music video only once.
This video tutorial shows you how to use a long wrap product to dress yourself while creating a secure carrier for your baby. The long wrap is brought forward from back to front and round your belly button, criss-crossed over your back and brought forward and criss-crossed once more, then tied. The two criss-crosses (in the shape of an X) help hold the babies legs, as the pass through the criss-crosses and support the baby. You should then try to bring the fabric down as far as possible to su...
Here is an interesting idea for a baby shower: a diaper cake. Using various materials such as a tube, a glue gun, some safety pins, string, rubber bands, scissors, and 63 diapers, you are on your way to making this bizarre yet interesting cake. After rolling together each individual diaper, holding them together with rubber bands, you are on your way to making this cake. While this cake is not meant to be eaten, it is a very interesting centerpiece or gift for your next baby shower.
Mike shows you how to recreate a pair of baby booties in a design style he has created himself. He uses different yarns to create different sized booties. Thicker yarn will create larger booties than thin yarn does. He adds a row of eyelash yarn on row eight to beautify the design, yet it is optional. You can leave it off if you like. Also, on the finished booties he plans to add lacing on the front by weaving baby shoe laces, cords or string through the front area in a shoe lace pattern unde...
Make your baby the cutest baby in town during the wintertime with some homemade crocheted hats. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet baby bell hats. This crochet hat pattern was designed by Mikeyssmail. Follow the video for a step-by-step demonstration from start to finish on constructing a baby bell hat for a newborn baby. It's like a pixie hat, but cuter.
Ouch! Is your baby's bottom red and sore? Say goodbye to diaper rash with these tried-and-true remedies.
Want to play "Baby" by Justin Bieber? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Baby" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!
There is perhaps no better a Christmas novelty (and spur-of-the-moment purchase at drugstores during the holidays) than Christmas baby booties. Bright and cuddly, they're both comfy and stylish, and keep little toes warm during Christmas celebrations.
This extensive and great tutorial is great for any crochet expert, or the advanced student. Step by step you'll walk through each technique in creating a pair of crochet baby cowboy booties. Perfect booties for your doll or even a new born baby.
Attention first time mothers and fathers! One thing you will need to know when your baby comes to town, is how to change a diaper. A lot of them. This instructional how-to video takes you step by step through the process of changing a diaper and reminds us, that diapering your baby is a great time to spend with your baby.
How do you know when it's time to burp your baby? Watch this video for some burping techniques that may help you burp your baby.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a disposable baby diaper wreath. You will need 20 size 1 disposable diapers and a wreath that is 12" to 18". Scissors, ribbon, and bows will be needed. Purchase some baby accessories such as pacifiers and toys. First, open the diapers. Put them in a sandwich shape around the wreath. Time them to the wreath with the ribbon. Do this until the entire wreath is filled. Make sure they are tied on tight. Place a toy on every three or so diapers. Tie ...
This video is a tutorial on how to make a baby diaper cake. To begin, you will need to roll all your baby diapers from the waist down and secure them with rubber bands. Your top tier will have 8 diapers, the middle tier will have 19 diapers, and the bottom tier will have 40 diapers. Use rubber bands to secure all your tiers together. Next, glue thick ribbon around the tiers over your rubber bands. Follow up with decorations such as bows and extra ribbons. Use a cake stick to secure the tiers ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply veins to a reborn baby doll. Gather up all your materials, then mix the proper paint for the veins. After you're finished mixing, use a very fine tip brush to add the veins onto the baby's chest and stomach. Use a sponge to dab onto the paint after you have painted the veins onto them. When finished with the chest area, start to apply the veins to the limbs of the baby. Continue to do this until you have painted realistic veins on all the appropriate pa...
This video shows you the proper way to change a baby's diaper. First you will want to gather all of the supplies you will need before you begin. You will need a diaper, some baby wipes and some ointment. Next remove the babies clothes, raise their legs and place the clean diaper underneath your baby before you remove the old one. This is to ensure if your baby urinates or defecates it will go into the new diaper rather than all over your table. Now take the old diaper off, hold the legs up so...
Dr. Felicia Ferrara shows you her technique to stop a baby from crying. If your baby won't stop crying and you don't know what to do, try the following: Make sure that the baby is well fed and changed. Interact with the child by talking softly, or perhaps by singing a lullaby. Rock the baby gently, holding it close to you.
