| How to Make a 3D Paper Snowflake Posted: 08 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST Three dimensional paper snowflakes look beautiful hanging in a window or on a wall. Fun for kids or adults, they are easy to make. Some like them for Christmas, but you may like them any time! - Gather materials. You'll need six (or eight for a fuller snowflake) pieces of paper (white copy paper will do, although you can use more elaborate types like construction or origami paper), scissors, clear tape and a stapler or double sided tape.
- Fold each of the six pieces of paper in half diagonally, and then in half again diagonally. If the paper you are using does not make a perfect triangle, cut off the rectangular edge that sticks out and make it align perfectly. You should end up with a square folded into a triangle. Fold the triangle in half, noting where the folded "bottom" of the triangle is. If you have to cut off the bottom end of the paper, keep it and put it aside.
- Cut three slits in the triangle. Position the scissors along the bottom fold, and parallel to one of the edges going up to the top (your cuts should be somewhat diagonal). Cut almost all the way up to the double folded crease, but not quite. Keep about the same distance between each cut. (This might not be suitable for thicker paper, since the number of layers makes it difficult to cut through.)
- Unfold the triangle again. Turn it so that one of the points of the square faces you. It should look like the picture.
- Keeping your paper diamond side-up, roll the first two innermost paper lines together to form a tube. Tape these two pieces together. You should see triangle shapes on each side of the roll.
- Turn the diamond over to the other side of the paper. Take the next two paper lines and pull them together on the opposite side of the tube and tape together as before. This will be a more rounded shape and wider than the first tube.
- Keep turning the paper and joining the paper lines together on opposite side in the same fashion until all paper lines have been joined.
- Repeat Steps 2 to 7 with the remaining 5 pieces of paper.
- Join 3 of the completed rolled pieces together at one end and staple together using the other hand. Do the other 3 pieces the same way. Now you will have 2 pieces consisting of 3 strands or "arms" each. (For smaller snowflakes, it may be easier to use double-sided tape or white glue in place of staples.)
- Staple the two new pieces together in the middle.
- Staple where each of the six arms meet. This ensures that the snowflake shape is pulled into place. See picture at top for the finished snowflake.
- Hang them up, use them to make a center piece or use them to decorate in your own way as long as they can be admired.
- If you want larger snowflakes, use larger paper. You will probably need to cut more lines though; work it out from how large your piece of paper is. Don't try enlarging your snowflakes until you are comfortable with the method of making them with the suggested paper size first.
- If you want a "perfect" snowflake, make sure the lines you cut are identical for each square.
- Use thicker paper if you want a fuller snowflake.
- You can also place these snowflakes on lollipop sticks to make a pinwheel.
- Try scrapbook paper with different patterns on each side for an interesting look.
- You can vary the paper color if you want to match a Christmas color theme - red or green for instance. Those left over bits of holiday wrapping paper also work very well - just keep in mind that one side of the paper will be plain white while the other side will be colorful. You can also use tinfoil or glitter paper.
- If you want a more appealing look use glue dots, or glue sticks. Find these at arts/ crafts stores.
- It's best to use 6 pieces of paper instead of more. Seven can make it look a bit too packed and it's harder to see the shape of the flake.
- For those who are making a smaller snowflake, it's easier to use a toothpick.
- If you want to "jazz up" your snowflakes, put liquid glitter on the snowflake along various parts of the paper lines. Just remember though, that these do not store very well (easily crushed) and you might be throwing them out.
- Be careful when you pull them apart.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't use any kind of hot glue if you are making this; it may burn or rip the paper.
- Be careful using scissors. You might cut yourself. Especially if you are nearby younger kids when crafting this snowflake.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Six pieces of paper, any kind should do. The size of your paper square can vary from 4" to 10" (10cm - 25cm). The paper should be of a good strength to hold up the snowflake structure.
- Scissors
- Tape
- Stapler (a mini stapler is great for smaller snowflakes).
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| How to Wear Lace Up Boots Posted: 07 Dec 2019 04:00 PM PST Lace up boots are all the rage right now in fashion and the media. You may have seen your friends, celebrities, or even models wearing different types of lace up boots. If you have a pair of your own but you aren't sure how to wear them, try wearing them with skinny jeans or even a pair of leggings to find a style that works for you. [Edit]Putting on Lace Up Boots - Add tall socks to your boots for a pop of color. If your boots are black or brown and you'd like to throw in a pop of color on top of them, wear tall socks that will peak between your boots and pants. If you want to keep a classic look, opt for neutral and toned-down colors, like black, white, or beige.[1]
- Some stores sell socks that are specifically made for boots. These are usually thicker and will be easier to pull out of the top of your shoes.
- Tie your boots tightly for a comfortable walking shoe. Lace up boots are used for fashion and function. If you want to take a hike in your boots or are planning a long walk, make sure that your boots are tied snugly and fit on your feet well. This will cause less strain on your feet over time.[2]
- Keep your shoelaces loose for a relaxed look. Some boots have shoelaces that can be tied loosely or not at all and still stay on your feet. If you want to look relaxed and fashionable, keep your shoelaces loose and your boots slightly floppy when you wear them.[3]
[Edit]Styling Flat Lace Up Boots - Look casual by pairing your boots with relaxed fitting jeans. Jeans that are loose fitting imply a more laid-back style. Pair your lace up boots with a relaxed or loose fitting pair of jeans that you can cuff at the bottom to emphasize your shoe.[4]
- Pair your boots with skinny jeans for a chic, stream-lined look. If you want to look put-together and stylish, skinny jeans are the way to go. Pair your boots with a dark-wash skinny jean that will compliment the rest of your outfit.[5]
- You can tuck your skinny jeans into your boots, or let them bunch up at the top.
- Dress up your boots with a midi skirt and tights. If you are going to an event or just feel like adding some pizzazz to your outfit, you can pair your lace up boots with a midi skirt and tights for a more polished, dressed-up outfit. Try wearing a floral dress with a black or brown pair of boots, or add a pop of color to a neutral dress with boots that have a bright color.[6]
- Sheer black tights are a subtle way to dress up your outfit, while tights with a pattern will call attention to your legs.
[Edit]Styling High-Heeled Lace Up Boots - Wear your boots with a dress and tights for semi-formal events. Heeled lace up boots can be paired with a dress if you're going somewhere that calls for a little more formality. Add a pair of tights to elevate your outfit and make it formal enough to wear to weddings, dances, and parties while still allowing for the comfort of a boot.[7]
- Style your boots with loose fitting jeans for a high fashion look. Lace up boots with skinny heels look the best with relaxed fitting jeans. Add a chunky handbag or a large scarf to complete your oversized look.[8]
- Wearing oversized clothing can overwhelm your frame if you are petite.
- Create a sleek look by pairing your boots with skinny jeans. The contrast between the chunky wedges and the sleek, straight line of skinny jeans creates a dynamic outline that you'll look great in! Choose a dark-wash pair of skinny jeans to go with neutral lace up boots that have a wedge heel.[9]
- Elongate your legs with high-waisted jeans. Heeled boots are going to add length to your legs, but if you want your legs to look even longer, pairing your high heel lace up boots with high-waisted jeans will do just that. Choose jeans that go up to your belly button and wear them with your lace up boots.[10]
- Accentuate your waist by tucking in your shirt or adding a belt to your jeans.
[Edit]Picking Outfits for Lace Up Knee High Boots - Emphasize your legs by wearing a midi dress or skirt. Midi dresses and skirts hit at mid thigh, which means your legs and your boots will be accentuated. Wear your lace up knee high boots with a dress or skirt to events where you want to look both casual and stylish, like birthday parties or housewarming get-togethers.[11]
- Knee high boots with midi dresses and skirts are not quite formal enough for very fancy events.
- Pair your knee high lace up boots with jeans to cover up. If you like the look of knee high lace up boots but you don't want to show off a ton of leg, pull them on over a pair of your favorite skinny jeans. Your boots will still accentuate your legs, but you'll stay covered up.[12]
- Show off your boots while staying warm by wearing an overcoat. If it's the winter time but you still want to use your boots to make a statement, pair them with a large overcoat that stops just above the top of your boots. People will still be able to see them as you walk, and it will be the first thing they notice as they see you.[13]
- Try to get an overcoat that isn't the same exact color as your boots, or it could wash you out.
- Mix comfort and fashion by wearing your boots over leggings. Lace up boots are great to pull on over tight-fitting leggings. Wear patterned leggings with neutral colored boots, or mix it up and add a pop of color with a bright pair of lace up boots.[14]
- Wear an oversized scarf or sweater to stay cozy and complete your look.
- Try on your outfits in front of a full-length mirror so you can see yourself from head to toe.
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| How to Get Rid of Mice Posted: 07 Dec 2019 08:00 AM PST Finding a mouse in your home can be worrying since there may be more hiding nearby. Mice can get into your food and belongings and spread disease, so try to get them out of your home as soon as possible. Set traps or place bait to get rid of them fast, and then clean and seal any areas where mice may enter. Once you take preventative measures, you can say goodbye to mice for good! [Edit]Looking for Signs of Mice - Look for droppings. Check for mouse droppings near common problem areas, such as kitchen cabinets or in your pantry. Inspect the area for dark droppings that look like grains of rice and are about long. Droppings that are wet and black are fresh while older ones are dry and have a lighter gray color.[1]
- The presence of droppings can also indicate that there's a crack or hole in the room through which mice can enter.
- Listen for scratching or squeaking near sunrise and sunset. Mice are the most active 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise since they're nocturnal. Listen for light scratching or scampering sounds near your walls or in areas where you suspect mice. If you hear multiple squeaks or noises, you may have more than 1 mouse in your home.[2]
- Common areas where you may hear mice include basements, attics, and kitchens.
- Look for dime-sized holes in your walls near the floor. If mice are living in your walls, they may have chewed through the drywall to get into your home. Inspect corners in your home or underneath cabinets to see if you there small holes with smooth edges. If you notice any holes, then mice can easily get in and out of your home.[3]
- Don't forget to inspect outside your home as well since mice may be coming in from the wild.
- Watch along interior walls or ledges for mouse pathways. Mice usually follow the same pathways while they run through your home, so you may be able to see common problem areas. Usually, the runs are along interior walls or on ledges surrounding your home. Look for oily rub marks on the wall to see if mice have been in the area.[4]
- You may also notice droppings or urine stains along the pathways as well.
- Look for any small, sudden movements you notice in your home since they could be mice.
- Look for signs of a nest in attics or basements. Mice will build nests when they breed so they have a comfortable space for their young. Check for round nests made of cardboard, fabric, and other scrap materials in your attic, basement, and underneath your cabinets. If you find a nest, contact a professional exterminator immediately so they can get rid of it properly.[5]
- Mice chew through cardboard boxes and items of clothing to use as materials for their nests. Look for tiny holes in the pile of clothes you've left sitting in the back of your closet.
- A musty smell might also indicate the presence of a mouse nest.
[Edit]Catching Mice - Get live traps if you want to catch mice humanely. Put the traps along any mouse pathways you found in your home or near problem areas along the wall. Place a bit of peanut butter or cheese inside the trap so mice are drawn to the scent. Each live trap is different, but you'll be able to visually see if the trap is set or if it's empty just by looking at it. Once a mouse has been caught, take the trap to a field about away so it doesn't return to your home.[6]
- Wear gloves when baiting or handling traps so the mice can't detect your scent.
- Some live traps only catch 1 mouse while others can catch multiple mice. Choose the type of trap that works best for you.
- Experiment with different types of bait, like marshmallows and jelly, to see if the mice like a different flavor.
- Use snap traps to kill the mice immediately. Set the snap trap in an area along the wall or on a pathway you've found earlier. Place a bit of bait, such as peanut butter or jam, on the bait pad. Pull the U-shaped wire piece back and hold it down with one hand. Use your other hand to set the metal bar onto the latch with the bait. When the mouse steps on the trap to eat the bait, the wire will snap down on the mouse and kill it.[7]
- Make sure to throw out snap traps as soon as mice are caught, and sanitize the area afterward.
- Be careful while setting the trap since the U-shaped piece is spring-loaded and will close quickly.
- Don't keep snap traps in areas where pets or small children could reach them since they could get hurt.
- Move your traps every 2-3 days. Check your traps twice a day to see if you've captured any mice. If you haven't caught any mice in the traps within a few days, move them to a different area of your home where you suspect mice have been. Since mice often use the same paths, they're more likely to return to the area.[8]
- Mice travel from their nest every night. If you've found a nest in your home, keep the traps close by.
- Use a baited poison as a last resort. Look for poisonous bait traps in the pest control section of your local store. Place the traps in areas where you notice activity, such as behind a cabinet or in your basement. When a mouse eats the bait, they will slowly die as the poison digests.[9]
- Some poison bait traps also capture the mice so they can't run away after they eat it.
- Keep poison traps away from pets or small children since they could get extremely sick if they eat it.
- Don't keep the poison near any food items since they could cross-contaminate one another.
[Edit]Keeping Mice out of Your Home - Clean your house frequently. After you eat or prepare a meal, be sure to do your dishes immediately and clean up after yourself. Don't leave any food scraps out overnight since mice may try to find food on your countertops. Go through your house daily to sweep or vacuum any dirty areas to help deter mice from coming in.[10]
- Cleaning your house won't stop mice entirely, but it eliminates any food sources they may have had.
- Declutter your home since mice are usually attracted to dark, unused spaces.
- Keep any loose food in airtight containers. Make sure all grains, nuts, and other dry goods are stored in tightly sealed containers. If the container isn't sealable, use plastic wrap to cover it instead. This will help block the scent so mice can't smell it as well and protects your food.[11]
- Transfer open food from boxes or bags into a different container so mice can't smell them.
- Don't leave bread or fruit sitting out on the counter for more than a day or two. Either put them in a container or in your refrigerator.
- Clean your pantry and cabinets often. Make sure crumbs, dried juice, and other stray bits of food don't sit on your kitchen floor. Remain vigilant and observe any signs of pantry raiding by the pesky critter, then provision to eliminate the opportunity for the mouse family to dine.
- Seal any entryways into your home so mice can't get in. Look for holes inside and outside your home where mice may enter from. Cover any cracks or holes you find in your walls with mesh so mice can't get through it. Make sure entrances from your chimney or pipes leading outside are also covered with the mesh. You can also stuff any holes you find with steel wool since mice can't chew through it.[12]
- Make sure the gap under your door isn't providing a convenient entrance for mice.
- Spray entrances and problem areas with peppermint oil to deter the mice. Mix of peppermint oil and of water in a spray bottle. Spray along the pathways and areas where you've noticed mice actively going. The strong scent of the peppermint will deter the mice away from the area. Reapply the spray every few days so it stays fresh.[13]
- You can also leave cotton balls soaked with peppermint oil along common mouse pathways for 1 week at a time.
- Bring a cat in your home to scare the mice away. Cats are natural predators of mice, and just having one in your home can scare mice away. Let your house cat spend time in the room where mice are present so it can spread its scent. Mice will be able to sense a predator and avoid the area from now on.[14]
- You can borrow a friend's cat for a few days to help scare the mice away.
- Mice may still hide in areas where the cat can't reach, such as an attic.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't place mousetraps or poison anywhere where children or pets could easily access it.
- Always wear gloves while handling a trap to prevent the spread of bacteria.
- If you've tried preventative measures and you still have mice in your home, contact an exterminator to get them professionally removed.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Catching Mice - Live traps
- Snap traps
- Mouse bait
[Edit]Keeping Mice out of Your Home - Cleaning supplies
- Sealable plastic containers
- Wire mesh
- Peppermint oil
- Spray bottle
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