Okay, This is Cool – App Appreciation: knotch

Okay, This is Cool – App Appreciation: knotch (say it in color) I recently stumbled upon this app (in the Apple App store) while searching for ways to discover current trends. And while the app didn't necessarily record current trends in the culture, I downloaded it anyway, figuring "Oh it's Free, why not?" This app is AWESOME! How many of you are (loud mouthed) opinionated social media posters? Well, here is the app for you! This app in a nutshell lets you give your opinions on topics as well as color-code them based on a Cold to Hot system (The bluer it is, the less people like it, while the redder it is, people like it more. White...

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Tutorial: DIY Gift Bow

Tutorial: DIY Gift Bow This tutorial will teach you how to make your own gift bows for all your Holiday gifts! (Or just gifts in general!) Items Needed: Ribbon (I used a 7/8" width ribbon that has the same color on both sides) Scissors Stapler and Staples (or use tape, but I preferred using a stapler) Double Sided Tape (you're going to need this regardless) Tape (Regular Tape) Ruler Step One: Using your ruler, measure out your ribbon and cut them into the following sized pieces: 3 pieces at 11 inches 3 pieces at 10 inches 2 pieces at 9 inches 1 piece at 3.5 inches (You can alter the pieces in size, but...

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Featured Artist: Sheila Haring

Featured Artist: Sheila Haring Get to know DIY Riot's Featured Artist, Sheila Haring! A professional graphic and web designer, Sheila has a knack for creating amazing works of art not just online, but on her hands too! Sheila's nail art ranges from rainbows to snowmen, monarch butterflies to adorable little spacemen! Since it's the season of winter parties, Sheila has provided us with an amazing tutorial on how to create winter trees! 
Let's get started… "Winter Trees Nail Art" By: Sheila Haring This nail design was inspired by winter trees in the glistening snow.   You could use a multitude of color combos but I specifically...

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