TipDeck.com » Parties http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:01:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to Buy a Get-Well Gift for a Boyfriend or Girlfriendhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-buy-a-get-well-gift-for-a-boyfriend-or-girlfriend http://tipdeck.com/how-to-buy-a-get-well-gift-for-a-boyfriend-or-girlfriend#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:03:37 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=11726 get well soon gift set How to Buy a Get Well Gift for a Boyfriend or GirlfriendIf you really care for your boyfriend or girlfriend, it can be very painful to see them suffer. The illness may a small and temporary one or a grievous and fatal one. It feels really special when you look at her face and see the brave smile, despite the pain that she is going through. If she has broken her leg, then it may be a long time before both of you can go out again and enjoy your time. You can show your concern and love for her by giving her a get-well gift. The gift should be something that she really likes. It should be a symbol of your love for her and also give her the strength of mind to go through the painful days before she can be well again.

  • A Good Book – If she loves reading, then it can be a great idea to gift her with a good book. No matter whether she has to spend her time sleeping in the hospital or her home, she can always read a book to spend the long hours. If it is an inspiring book about the crusade of a young man against all odds of life where he successfully fights them and returns victorious, it can inspire your girlfriend and give her moral support to get better. A good book can really pep up her spirits and give her the courage to face life. If you want, you can also give her a humorous book which can really make her laugh and be merry. It will help her to forget her pain for some time and feel happy.
  • Tickets for the Movie – If you know for certain that your girlfriend or boyfriend will be well by a particular date, you can gift her/him the tickets to a movie on that day. This can be a surprise for her and she will also look forward to that day eagerly. She will also understand how much you care for her and want her to get well soon.
  • A Long Vacation Plan – You may have been hearing her talk about an idyllic vacation with you in a beautiful location. Again, if you are certain that she can go with you on a particular date, then you can make plans for the vacation and gift her with the air tickets. You can see how her eyes light up when you give her the gift. She will get the willpower to get well soon to be able to spend the dream vacation with you.
  • A Gadget – If your boyfriend is a gadget freak and has to spend his time on the bed for a long illness, then you can think of gifting him with a fancy gadget. A gaming console can be a great idea, which will help him play his favorite games on the TV. You can also gift more affordable games like scrabble, if he loves testing his word power. And what’s more! You too can spend some time playing with him so that both of you can enjoy being together.

There can be many ideas for a get-well gift. But perhaps the only gift which can lift the spirits of your girlfriend/boyfriend is a proposal for marriage. If you have been dating each other for a long time, and both of you have achieved your goals in life, nothing can be better than a marriage announcement. Go down on your knees and ask her to be the woman in your life, and you can bet that she will get well in a trice!

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-buy-a-get-well-gift-for-a-boyfriend-or-girlfriend/feed How to Design Your Own Soccer Jerseyhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-soccer-jersey http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-soccer-jersey#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:01:55 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=10413 How to design your own soccer jersey How to Design Your Own Soccer JerseyDesigning a soccer jersey can be sturdy depending upon how adapt you are at using computer design software .A soccer’s jersey include colours, logo and different versions of jerseys that rotate them throughout the season. It is easy to give pair matching colour jerseys within the site of jersey design programme which gives soccer fans most satisfaction and enthusiasm. Here are some step by step instructions to follow and design your own jersey:

Select type of jersey

Soccer is one the most popular game in the world. They love to represent their countries in separate soccer jersey and feel like millions of other fans. Select the universal type of soccer jersey you would like to design. There are various types of designs available like, formal collared shirts, v- neck athletic jersey’s Draw outline of the front and back of the jersey and copy them on several sheets of paper.

Draw basic designs

Begin with sketching some basic design in your outline. If you are designing jersey for a particular purpose and for a specific country, imagine about how to incorporate logo and colours. Different countries have different type of logo and colours. So, chose before you want to make a jersey. Some soccer jerseys utilize couple of bold letters in big alternating blocks such as huge stripes.

Experiment with styles

Make experiments with details of style and design. For example, for a retro look try bold colour stripes running from collar to the edge of the shoulder. Make your collar different by giving some name of the favourite player in the back of the jersey. You can click to jersey templates for selecting more designs and logos.

Make some drawing on jersey

Make the jersey of your own by adding some writings, drawings which express your feeling about the game. Your sense of liking games reveals in that ways. For many people soccer jersey is a representation of their countries which include any information they desire. However, never put too much complex in details of communicating a simple and ardent feeling. Wearing some accessories by making customization is fun and exciting especially if bears some country code or sports symbol. So, make your jersey as special it can be to leave a lasting impression.

Draw pictures, logo designs

Sketch your designs on to generic, white soccer jersey with a pencil. You can use stencils for any lettering of numbers and purchase patches for any particular team logos. Numbers, logo or templates looks more professional in jerseys. Select font for the word jersey as this is very important while writing the name and numbers. Some logo must incorporate with logo designs and submitted easily. Writing added with some pictures is always better than plane words only. Be certain, that the words written in jersey are legible and clear and stand apart among other jerseys.

Designing your own jersey technology gives the flexibility of custom design options that you need to ride on your own style. Simply pick templates, select colours, chose logos and submit it to designing experts or make yourself complete by being familiar with jersey software design.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-soccer-jersey/feed How to Make an “I Love Lucy” Costumehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-i-love-lucy-costume http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-i-love-lucy-costume#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:00:16 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=8032 How to Make an I Love Lucy Costume How to Make an I Love Lucy CostumeCostumes can be of many different kinds. Among them, the “I Love Lucy” costumes are also quite popular. Lucy is a lovable house wife, and her dress is quite cute. Well, are you aware of the fact that these costumes can be made at your own, as well? Yes, these are such costumes that you can easily make them on your own, and start wearing them. However, there are few things that you need to know about before you start making the “I Love Lucy” costume. Have a look at few of these steps:

 

  • First of all, you would have to arrange the things that you would require to make the costume.
  • You would have to decide the pattern that you want for the dress.
  • In fact, on the basis of the pattern that you decide, you would have to decide the cuts.
  • You can cut a red ribbon which would stretch across the top of the apron.
  • You would now sew the apron in the horizontal stretches right from the top.
  • You would have to repeat the same steps at the bottom of the apron, as well.
  • Now on a red material, you would have to take sufficient measurements and draw a heart.
  • Make sure that you add on an apron to complete the look.
  • Once you complete making the heart, you would have to cut the heart, and sew it to the top right corner of the apron.
  • You can make the apron on your own, or you can also buy it from the market.
  • The apron should be made in such a manner so that you can tie it around the waist.
  • You can put on a petticoat or even a ruffled slip. In fact, you would have to make the entire arrangement in such a manner so that the skirt of your dress can poof up.
  • Red and white combination can go perfect in this case.
  • The collar and the sleeve can have a crisp and a white trim.
  • Do not forget to put on your pantyhose.
  • The I Love Lucy costume is something that would require accessories.
  • You must therefore, make the perfect selection of the accessories, as well.
  • Earrings and proper shoes are certainly a must. High heel pumps in that case can be ideal. This in turn would perfectly match with the dress.
  • Your hair make up is also very important, and you would have to look into the fact that it goes well with your entire dress and look.

If you can follow these steps, it would certainly not be difficult for you to make the costume. In fact, making this costume on your own can indeed help you to save money by cutting down costs on the item. Moreover, if you can do it properly, it can be a source of fun, as well. Therefore, start making the I Love Lucy Costume today.

 

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  • First of all, you would have to draw any design on a piece of white felt. Once you have finished drawing, you would have to cut the design out from it.
  • Now you can use the cut design to paste it in a skirt.
  • It would be better if you place the cut out in a right position to bring in a difference.
  • You can position the cut out on the lower end of the skirt from the bottom.
  • Now you can take a piece of black cardstock and draw a circle on the piece of cardstock.
  • You would cut out the circle from the cardstock.
  • Now you would have to draw a circle again of about ½ inch on a sheet of pink paper.
  • You can glue the pink circle at the center of the black circle.
  • At the top of the card circle, you can now pierce a small hole with the help of a compass.
  • You can now open the small clasp of an earring hook, and consequently, thread it through the entire hole. This can be the earring.
  • Make sure when you wear this earring, the side of the card circle along with that of the pink circle is at the front.
  • In a similar way, you can make one more earring for the other ear.
  • You can tie your hair with a hair band and tie a ribbon with a bow around the base of your poly tail.
  • Do not forget to tie a scarf around your neck.
  • If you think of the black and white ear, you can create a costume with black zig zag and brown shorts with that of an orange shirt. The color selection would be totally up to you. Just ensure that you can create an effect of 1950 with proper selection of the color.

You can wear laced shoes in accordance with the color of the dress and the accessories that you are wearing. Only then, the entire look would be completed.
These are few of the things that you can follow to create a costume of the 1950s era and complete your look. You would be able to indeed create your own style statement when you are in this costume. However, you must ensure that the color combination of the dress goes well in accordance with the color of the shoes.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-1950s-costume/feed How to Make an Adult Frog Costumehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-adult-frog-costume http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-adult-frog-costume#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:00:53 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7741 How to Make an Adult Frog Costume How to Make an Adult Frog CostumeCostumes can of different types and kinds and can depict different themes. Halloween parties demand costumes of different types so that a person cannot be recognized at all. Frogs have been an interesting theme for costumes in parties which can easily help to attract the attention of others in the party. In fact, frog costumes can be designed both for children and adults, and it equally helps to attract the attention of others. It is quite interesting that you make your own adult frog costume. Things can simply be enjoyable and fun when you start making it. If you do not know how to make one, you can have a look at few of these different steps. It would surely help:

 

  • Making an adult frog costume is not at all difficult and time consuming. Make sure that you have all the essential items with you to make the costume.
  • You can first paint a cardboard box with green color.
  • Once you finish painting, you can now cut holes on the bottom based on the position that you would prefer.
  • If you think that you would be in a standing position, you can cut two holes.
  • Once you have cut the holes, it is time to paste the holes on the bottom.
  • If you want, you can also purchase dark and light green felt.
  • With the help of this felt, you would be able to create the mask.
  • In fact, there are different ways through which you can create a frog costume. You can either create a mask or you can create a box. Go for the one which is easier and consumes less time.
  • If you prefer the box, you can cut holes on the rectangle.
  • Now based on your position, you would glue pieces of paper with cut in rectangles right in front of the holes.
  • You must always look into the fact that everything is made green here.
  • The holes should be in line with one another.
  • You would have to make a tail, as well, and make sure that you color the tail green.
  • In fact, you would have to do the same things whether you are in crawling position or in standing position.
  • You can make the tail and glue it near your tail.
  • You would also have to create your head in a similar way by cutting holes and sticking into the rectangular sheet green in color.
  • Once you are ready with the box, it is time for you to get inside.
  • However, before you get inside, you must check out that it fits you well and you are not stuck in it. Otherwise, your entire effort would go in vain.
  • Now that you have checked out the essential things, it is time for you to get in.

You would indeed look like a frog when you are in the frog costume. Just try it out and see the change.

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You don’t have to be an expert fashion designer to make a jacket at home. Pattern catalogs available in the market give detailed step-by-step instructions on how to design your own jacket. Be it color selection, fabric cutting, choosing a design pattern or sewing the jacket together, you can get help on the entire process of making your own jacket. Follow the tips given below, which will guide you in designing your own jacket.

Some of the things you will need to design your jacket:

  • Jacket pattern
  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Straight pins
  • Iron
  • Matching thread colors
  • Sewing machine
  • Zipper, separating zipper
  • Optional items – Lining fabric, buttons
  1. Buy a jacket pattern from the market. There are varieties of patterns available and you may choose one depending on the features you would like in your jacket like collars, hood, belt or cuffs.
  2. Study the package of the pattern carefully and choose the type of fabric you would want to use for your jacket. Jackets can be made from a number of different fabrics like lightweight cotton, denim, corduroy, wool, nylon, polyester blend, velvet, satin or polar fleece. If you prefer a velvet jacket, stretch fabric is the best bet. Select the color to go with your fabric. You would also need to decide on the length of your jacket. It can either be clipped above the waist or end below the hips. A longer length jacket can also be an option.
  3. Lining fabric for the jacket is optional. For lining, lightweight fabrics generally used are polyester, mesh, silk or satin.
  4. Ensure that you have thread matching your fabric color. With the help of a scissors, cut out pattern pieces for the jacket. Provide extra room, if you ever decide to wear the jacket over a sweater. Windbreakers and casual jackets are generally fitted loose. Smooth out the fabrics using an iron. The pattern will appear more precise after the wrinkles have been straightened.
  5. Decide on a sleeve style for your jacket, though most jackets usually have long sleeves. Now pin the patterns to the fabric with the help of instructions provided with the pattern. Cut out the pieces. Depending on the features you want in your jacket, cut out pieces for cuffs, collars or hood.
  6. Sew all the cut pieces together using a sewing machine. Your jacket is now ready!
  7. You can customize your jacket further by using trendy buttons and fasteners. If you are designing a windbreaker, attaching a zipper will be the ideal option. A lot of classy jackets use just a belt for closure.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-jacket/feed 1 How to Make Your Own Tiehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-tie http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-tie#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:00:33 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7282 How to Make Your Own Tie How to Make Your Own TieThe tradition of making hand made silk ties is now becoming obsolete because of big manufacturing involvements. Hand made silk ties can make you look wonderful and dignified. Thus, if you indeed do not want to go for an artificially made professional tie and retain originality in look you have every reason to go for a handmade silk tie. Things become cliché when you walk the usual path by availing for good ties from the market. A handmade silk tie has its own elegance and thus you can learn the art for yourself.

  1. To make a silk tie you have to be scrupulous. You need to be careful and choosy about the material you buy in order to give the tie a perfect look and feel. The silk quality has to be good or else the tie would not hang straight. First, the quality of the silk has to get approved and then you must make the essential lay out of the tie.
  2. If you play the role of the cutter you need to do things with skill and perfection. You should always make use of a sharp knife for the initial cut of the tie. This is because the sharpness of the knife will help you cut the tie well along the pattern. The purpose of your using a sharp knife is to make the material hang properly and have an apposite shape.
  3. You must have a proper understanding of the detailing or else the tie will not look good at the end and all your hard work will go into vain. Tie is not like any normal apparel. It has to be cut and prepared by maintaining standards and you should follow them well.
  4. Next, you should follow a tipping process where the silk material of the same standard should be well attached to the front and the back portion of the tie. This has to be done by maintaining a particular pattern. Only in case of lining which has to be attached to the tie you need to take the help of a machine. In this case you may seek an external help.
  5. Next, you must make sure to press the neck, back and front parts of the tie to have a perfect three dimensional figure. Thus, if you can do this properly you would not require an ironing or pressing.
  6. Slipping will be the next process for you to follow. For this you need to have good amount of silk. In this case you have to go for an interlining of the silk and also fold the material for proper pinning. The folds have to be right. They should not be too loose or tight for the purpose. You should be meticulous about such matters.
  7. The most important part lies in sewing all the pieces together. You need to do this by making use of a very thin needle and silk thread. The needle has to be a bit curved in this case. The stitching has to be done with great care so that it is not visible from the back and you cannot feel it from the front.

To make a silk tie you have to be an expert. Your seriousness will indeed help in producing an extraordinary silk tie.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-tie/feed How to Make Your Own Tophttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-top http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-top#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:00:20 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7278 How to Make Your Own Top How to Make Your Own TopMaking a top for yourself is all the more a creative job. It helps you in revealing the artistic talent you have. Moreover, making your attire is a sort of a fun job and thus you would feel like doing things with extra passion and zeal. This requires lots of planning. If you are making a top for yourself for the first time you need to know certain things. Plan before and then get into action in matters of preparing a top for yourself.

  1. Top is a kind of attire meant for the upper part of the body and thus you must make sure about the style of the apparel. The pattern of the top should well suit your personality. You can go online and look for several top varieties. There are innumerable patterns to follow. You should choose the one which would help you to carry yourself well.
  2. After you have decided regarding the pattern of the top, next you have to make sure about the kind of material required to make the top. This again is influenced by a number of things. Your choice of the material should be influenced by the climate of the place you live in. A cotton top is best for those who live in places with predominant summer climate. The cotton material would make them feel all the more comfortable and relaxed. You can also make a top utilizing other materials as well like nylon, silk or other contemporary textile materials. However, the material should be such so as to make you look all the more decent and beautiful.
  3. After you have purchased the material for the top it is time for you to concentrate on the make of the garment. If you have prior experience in stitching you can best deal with the item and make it look good on you. Before stitching the top you must lay the material for an apposite cutting. You can do it yourself or you may even take the help of a professional. He will guide you best in cutting the piece according to the shape and stature of your body.
  4. After cutting it is time for you to deal with the stitching part. If you want to do it yourself you can go for simple stitching. However, for a more complicated form of stitching the cloth you need a professional intervention. Anything simple can be handled by you. However, if you desire to have something exemplary you need to have the involvement of an expert.
  5. After you have stitched the top or have made someone do it for you, you need to look into other matters as well. If you have gone for a printed material then it is fine. However, in case you want something unique and handmade you can embroider the front part of the top to make it look unusually good.

When everything has been done, you can send the top for proper polishing. This is essential as rough handling makes the material look haggard and thus to make it look new and fresh a proper polishing of the material is required.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-top/feed How to Carry a Serving Trayhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-carry-a-serving-tray http://tipdeck.com/how-to-carry-a-serving-tray#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:04:08 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=5543 How to Carry a Serving Tray How to Carry a Serving TrayServing trays have become popular food service products and are being commonly used in restaurants, hotels, cafeterias and in places where food serving etiquettes matter the most. Each of these serving trays comes with some distinguished and attractive features. There are some models of serving trays which come with heat resistant feature and allows you to carry the hottest food items in a more secure manner. There are models available in glass, plastic and wood in a number of different colors. When food is presented on a serving tray it appears more attractive and palatable. So you can use serving trays during buffets, outdoor parties and other special occasions.
Whatever form or model of serving tray you may be using but ensure that it is clean. Most of the time you use the usable models of serving trays made of glass or plastic. So always clean the tray with soap and leave it to dry after using it each time. Also be careful while removing the food spots created after serving each time. While starting to serve ensure that the tray is clean, dry and spotless. You can wipe out both the top and bottom of the serving tray to make it clean, shining, and dry. Also it will be easier for you to hold a dry surface and making the proper balance.

Instructions

Loading the Serving Tray

  1. Do not put more on the tray than you can carry.
  2. If you are carrying a tray with no cork or non-skid surface, then place a damp towel on the tray to prevent items from slipping.
  3. Always place heavy items in the center of the tray and slightly towards the carrier.
  4. Full liquids should be placed towards the center.
  5. Put flatware and small items toward the outer edge.
  6. Nothing should hang over the edge.
  7. When delivering plates of food, the bottom of the plate should not touch the food when placed.
  8. When carried, open plates of food should be kept well way from the server’s hair.
  9. Hot meals should be covered with protective covers to protect them and keep warm on the way to the table.

Carrying the Serving Tray

  1. Always try to balance the serving tray on your hand while distributing the total weight evenly. If the items are loaded in a balanced way then it becomes easier for you to hold the serving tray and also to balance it. Always flatten your arms and then put the serving tray on it.
  2. If you are using a large sized tray then allow at least six inches of the tray to project over the edge of the tray stand. Also put your flattened palm under the edge of the large tray towards the middle of the broadside. You can bend at your knees and lift with your legs and back while sliding the tray onto your flattened palm. Use your free hand to grip the edge of the tray. You can also raise the tray and rest it on your shoulder for additional support. Putting the tray on shoulders is an option which you can always use when you are walking between customers.
  3. If you are using a small tray you can carry it at shoulder or waist level. If you are carrying the tray at waist level then hold the upper arm close to the body and lock your elbow in this position. You have to stand straight to keep the tray straight with keeping the weight of the tray on your hand not on the forearm.
  4. When you start removing the food items from the tray it will be unbalanced. So you have to adjust the tray to by adjusting your palm accordingly to hold it balanced. You also keep the weight of individual food items in mind while serving and follow the same method you followed while loading the tray.

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There are a number of factors you must consider while calculating the drinks for your scheduled party.

  • The length of the party or for how long the party is going to continue
  • The kind of party you are planning to arrange, like a cocktail party where more focus is on drinks or a sit-down dinner where the focus is split between food and drinks
  • The drinking habits of your guests like staying late or drinking heavily.
  • The variety of drinks you will offer and balance the choice between different drinks like beer, wine, and mixed drinks, or alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Tips for Calculating Drinks for a Party

  1. You can expect each guest to take two drinks of nonalcoholic beverage during the first hour of the party and then one drink per hour. And if the weather is warm people tend to drink more.
  2. If you are panning to serve bar drinks, then you have to allow 1 1/2 ounces of liquor for each drink. In other words, from each 750-milliliter bottle of liquor you will get about 16 drinks. For every three persons allow about a quarter of mixer like, carbonated water, tonic water, or ginger ale.
  3. If you plan to serve wine at the party, every two guests need one 750-milliliter bottle and if you are serving wine during dinner then you can plan one bottle for every 3 to 4 guests. You can also buy large 1.5-liter bottle of wine which will normally serve 4 guests or 6 to 8 guests if served only during a meal.
  4. If you are planning a beer party then you have to buy 12 ounces of beer per guest for every half hour to hour of the party. You can buy a keg of beer if you are expecting a large gathering.
  5. You can also buy some nonalcoholic beverages and keep them at hand. You can buy nonalcoholic wines or beers along with juices, bottled water, lemonade, soda or iced tea. You can also be selective and buy these nonalcoholic beverages in combinations.
  6. Still if you are confused about the exact amount of drinks you have to buy for your party, you can ask the beverage store for the option to return back the unopened bottles of beverages after the party. It is always better to but beverages from the store with a return condition. This keeps the party under budget and also save you from keeping an additional stock of beverages at home. But you arrange parties frequently; then you can keep the left over stock of beverages at home and use it in your next party.

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