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Paper CD case. [VIDEO] Photography Tutorial: A Quick Guide to Understanding Your DSLR Camera. Hi guys!

Photography Tutorial: A Quick Guide to Understanding Your DSLR Camera

With Labor Day weekend coming up, I know a lot of us are going to be out there taking pictures! :) Since we have a long weekend to practice, I wanted to share with you this basic intro to SLR photography. If you have an SLR camera and are nervous to take it out of auto mode, this is the tutorial for you. You may have heard words like aperture, exposure, and shutter speed and wondered just how on earth they come together to give you a better photo. I’ll give you a brief introduction on what they do and how they affect your photos turning out too bright, too dark, too blurry or JUST RIGHT. :) This guide will show you how to get the most out of your SLR camera and give you confidence to take it out of auto mode in no time! Left: Canon T2i. To start, let’s put your camera in Aperture Priority mode or Shutter Priority mode. 1. Let’s talk a little bit about Aperture. A low aperture will also give you a shallow depth of field. Canon 50mm f/1.8 f/1.8 1/200 sec ISO 800 Now you try!

2. 3. Picture, Picture on the Wall... Craftgawker - StumbleUpon. 25 Ways to Refashion a Sweater. By craftyamy | I truly love sweaters, especially cardigans.

25 Ways to Refashion a Sweater

I also feel like I am buying a new group of them every single year after I’ve blown them out (or just not worn them) from the year before. This year? I’m going to my best to spruce up the sweaters that I already have . . . see if I can refashion them into something new and different. A lot of these tutorials are surprisingly easy and several are inspired by higher-end stores like Anthropologie. T-shirt shag rug tutorial. Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana. Hello U-Create readers!

Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana

I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. Quick Arts and Craft Ideas. DIY Friendship Bracelet. For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY.

DIY Friendship Bracelet

Well, friends, ask and you shall receive! Today, we’ll give you a step by step tutorial on the classic chevron pattern. If you used to whip up friendship bracelets like a champ in grade school and have since forgotten how, consider this a refresher course. And if you can make these with your eyes closed and arms tied . . . umm, can we still be friends? You’ll need:embroidery threada safety pin or tapea pair of scissors Start by cutting several strands of embroidery thread at about 24 inches each. Start on the left side with the outermost color (shown here in red) and make a forward knot by creating a 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening.

Pull up and to the right to tighten. Now pick up the outermost color on the right side (show here in red) and make a backward knot, creating a reverse 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening. High Existence - StumbleUpon. Most people only think that there is one way to sleep: Go to sleep at night for 6-8 hours, wake up in the morning, stay awake for 16-18 hours and then repeat.

High Existence - StumbleUpon

Actually, that is called a monophasic sleep cycle, which is only 1 of 5 major sleep cycles that have been used successfully throughout history. The other 4 are considered polyphasic sleep cycles due to the multiple number of naps they require each day. How is this possible? How is this healthy? Well the most important of every sleep cycle is the Stage 4 REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, which has been shown to provide the benefits of sleep to the brain above all other stages of sleep.

This way, you still get the benefits of 8 hours of sleep without wasting all of the time it takes to get to REM cycles, resulting in a much more efficient sleep cycle. Advice from Somewhere. ONE.

Advice from Somewhere

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Nerd Paradise : How to Write a 20 Page Research Paper in Under a Day - StumbleUpon. Posted on: 10 Cado 7:0 - 5.27.29 So you've procrastinated again.

Nerd Paradise : How to Write a 20 Page Research Paper in Under a Day - StumbleUpon

You told yourself you wouldn't do this 2 months ago when your professor assigned you this. But you procrastinated anyway. Shame on you. It's due in a few hours. Learn the Basics of Photoshop: The Complete Guide - StumbleUpon. 26 Beautiful Free Retro Fonts. - StumbleUpon. Eating 10 hot dogs in 6 minutes and belching the national anthem may impress your friends, but neither of those feats will do much for your body—at least not much good.

Instead, why not train yourself to do something that may actually pay off? We're not talking bench presses and interval training (though those do help). You can teach your body to cure itself from everyday health ailments—side stitches, first-date jitters, even hands that have fallen asleep. Just study this list, and the next time your friends challenge you to an ice cream eating contest, chow down: You know how to thaw a brain freeze—and 17 other tricks that'll make everyone think you're the next David Blaine.

But without all that "hold your breath for 17 minutes" mess. Do Them Right: To mazimize your workout, good form is a must. - StumbleUpon. Red Tulle Strapless Floral Empire Waist Short Prom Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. Watermelon Sequin & Ruffle Tulle Strapless Sweetheart High-Low Prom Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. Black Beaded & Feather Illusion Strapless Short Prom Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. Teal Chiffon High-Lo Ruffle Gown - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. Brown Leopard Print Beaded Chiffon High-Lo Sweetheart Ruched Gown - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses.

Nude Fully Beaded Corset Top Cocktail Dress With Ruffle Skirt - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. Gold Spectacular One Shoulder Sequin Peacock Cocktail Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. In a Rush?

Gold Spectacular One Shoulder Sequin Peacock Cocktail Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses

We now offer an Expedited Shipping option for this dress. When checking out, select the Overnight Shipping option and the Expedited Shipping option to RECEIVE THIS DRESS IN 72 HOURS! This stunning little number will become your go-to party dress! The short and fitted style works for so many events and the all over sequin shimmer is sure to be a hit.

There is a peacock feather design along the shoulder strap and bodice. Please note that there is a 15% restocking fee for returns on this designer item. For more sizing tips and conversion charts, please see our Sizing Guide. Black & Gold Embridered Sweetheart Tulle Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. In a Rush?

Black & Gold Embridered Sweetheart Tulle Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses

We now offer an Expedited Shipping option for this dress. When checking out, select the Overnight Shipping option and the Expedited Shipping option to RECEIVE THIS DRESS IN 72 HOURS! This gorgeous strapless cocktail dress has a sweetheart neckline, full tulle skirt, and embroidered peacock feather design. There is sequin accent throughout for an extra touch of shimmer. Please note that there is a 15% restocking fee for returns on this designer item.

For more sizing tips and conversion charts, please see our Sizing Guide. Black & Nude Lace & Feather Cap Sleeve Open Back Short Prom Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses. In a Rush?

Black & Nude Lace & Feather Cap Sleeve Open Back Short Prom Dress - Unique Vintage - Cocktail, Evening & Pinup Dresses

We now offer an Expedited Shipping option for this dress. When checking out, select the Overnight Shipping option and the Expedited Shipping option to RECEIVE THIS DRESS IN 72 HOURS! Sweep them off their feet in this romantic lace and feather cocktail dress. A skirt filled with delicate layers of feathers exemplifies the exquisite satin that covers the bodice. Admirers will be sure to notice the soft lace overlay that fits tight to the body and creates small cap sleeves but leaves the back exposed.

Please note that there is a 15% restocking fee for returns on this designer item. For more sizing tips and conversion charts, please see our Sizing Guide. Batmans Muslim Sidekick - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 03/01/11. BASIC LIST OF SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR LONG TERM SURVIVAL. Some people are saying we should prepare for at least 7 days, but the way things go after a hurricane, tornado, floods, loss of electricity and the fact that these disasters will continue and perhaps even get worse in coming years according to trends, one week is not enough.

Some have said 7 years, but that seems too long so do what you can. Be sure to use the older stocked goods first and replace them with new. Otherwise you will end up with all old food you might not even want to eat. Always check canned tomatoes for spoilage, as even in the can they can spoil. Most other foods last a long time. 1. One Pearl Button: Tutorial: Silk Shirt Refashion. Make a Dress from a Button-Down Shirt - StumbleUpon.