Fold over each of your fabric pieces so that the short ends are lined up and the right sides (print or color sides) are facing each other. Then, sew along the short edges to form each piece into a circle. If you prefer, you can wait to add a seam on the skirt until after you have sewed all of the tiers together. This may be a better option if you are planning to do more than three tiers. Take your top tier piece and fold over about ½” to 1” (depending on the width of your elastic) of fabric of one of the long edges so that the wrong sides (non-print or non-color sides) are facing each other. This will be the waistband of your skirt. Sew along this edge to create the waistband.  Make sure to leave enough space to add your elastic in later. Leave a small 1” to 2” gap in the seam to insert the elastic. It is easier to hem the bottom of your skirt before you start to gather your pieces and sew them together. Fold over about ½” of fabric of one of the long edges of the bottom piece (your largest tier). Then, sew along this edge to create the bottom hem. You will be sewing the tiers together, but first you need to gather them. You will start by gathering the bottom tier and sewing it onto the bottom of the middle tier. To gather the bottom tier, sew a baste stitch into the top of the bottom tier (not the edge that you just hemmed). If you want, you can sew a permanent stitch over the baste stitch when it is gathered to your liking. However, sewing the middle tier to the bottom tier will create this permanent stitch, so it is not absolutely necessary to stitch over the baste stitch. Line up the edges so that the right sides of your fabric are facing each other. Then, pin along these edges about ¼” to ½” inch from the edge of the fabric.  Be sure to line up the center seams on the bottom and middle tiers. If you did not create the center seam yet, then make sure that the ends are even. You can adjust the gathering before you start pinning the pieces together to make sure that the pieces are the same length. After you have pinned all the way around the pieces, sew the pieces together, removing the pins as you sew. Next, you will need to repeat the baste stitch on the top of your middle tier, but this time you will be gathering the fabric so that it is the same size as your top tier piece. Add your baste stitch and then adjust until the middle tier piece matches your top tier piece. After you have gathered the middle piece to match the top tier piece, begin pinning the wrong sides together. Pin all the way around the pieces and then sew the two pieces together.  Make sure that you line up the center seams on the middle and top tiers. Remove the pins as you sew. If you have more than three tiers, then you will need to continue to baste and stitch until you have added all of your tiers.

Summary: Sew the ends together. Fold over edge of top piece and sew. Create the bottom hem. Add baste stitch to bottom tier. Pin and sew the bottom tier to the middle tier. Create a baste stitch on top of middle tier. Pin and sew the middle tier to the top tier.


Traditionally duct tape comes in shiny silver which looks like aluminum.  These days you can find duct tape in a variety of colors and even tape with patterns printed on it.  With duct tape crafts becoming more popular, you can find fun tape choices online or at your local craft store. Cut a 5 inch strip of duct tape.  Measure 2.5 inches from one end to find the center of the strip.  From here, fold the tape in half.  Match the edges evenly and press the sticky side onto itself. Do your best to line the edges up evenly, but don’t worry if it’s a little bit off and there is still some sticky sides exposed. A bookmark made with only one strip of tape will be pretty flimsy.  Decide how thick and sturdy you want your bookmark and keep layering tape over it until it reaches your desired thickness. Get rid of any exposed stickiness by trimming around the edges of the bookmark with your scissors.  You can get creative with the shape of the bookmark when you trim.  Round out the edges of the bookmark. Cut a fun shape out of the top of the bookmark, like an animal head or your initial.

Summary: Choose your duct tape. Fold a strip of duct tape in half. Reinforce the strength of your bookmark by adding layers of tape. Trim the edges of the bookmark.


There are a variety of selling services that will list your site. These services take a cut of the sale, but can lead to much more exposure to the domain. Some services allow you to add extra descriptions and comments about the domain, which can help boost sales. Popular sites include:  Sedo Flippa GoDaddy AfterNic There are many brokerage services available that will actively try to sell your site. These services typically cost more than a standard listing service, but may yield better results. Always research the brokerage service before signing any contracts. Make sure they are effective and fair in their pricing. Besides listings and brokerages, there are auction sites as well. eBay is actually one of the most popular domain name auctions, and there are others as well. Many listing services offer auction services as well.

Summary: List your domain with a selling service. Hire a domain broker. Use an auction service.


Pick your snake up by the middle of the body and support it with both hands. When holding your snake, hold it away from your face. Pet it in the way the scales go; they don't like it the other way around.  Do not handle a snake after it’s eaten for 48 hours. Wash your hands after handling your snake. When your snake’s eyes glass over it’s time for it to shed. Your snake should not be handled at this stage; as they may resort to self-defense, wait until after the shed.  Corn snakes do not require misting or a humid hide to have a good shed. However, if they get stuck shed or they don’t shed in one piece it’s best to mist and provide a humid hide then. After a few days, your snake's eyes will return to normal and a few days after that the shed will happen. You may want to measure and laminate the shed as a record.
Summary: Handle your snake with care. Know when snakes shed.