You may need to adjust the amount of ribbon you use depending on the height and diameter of your vase. Choose a satin ribbon that is at least 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide in a color that will complement your bouquet.  Double-sided ribbon is shiny on both sides -- both sides look identical. If you are unsure about how long a piece of ribbon you should use, follow the directions using a piece of inexpensive twine as a dry run and then cut your ribbon accordingly. Place the center flat against the back of the vase, right below the top rim. You should have a length of ribbon extending on each side of the vase. Your left hand should be holding the left side and your right hand should be holding the ribbon extending out on the right side of the vase. Twist the side that is on top so that it is underneath the other piece. Then, switch hands, and bring the ribbon around to the back of the vase again. Situate the ribbon right beneath your original starting point. You don't want the ribbon to overlap as you wrap the ribbon around the vase; line up the ribbon just beneath it. Bring the ribbon back around to the front. Repeat wrapping around and crossing over multiple times, moving lower down the vase with each wrap, until the ribbon is at the bottom front of the vase. You can create a very tight corset that covers most of the vase’s surface by increasing the amount of times you wrap the ribbon around the vase. tom of the vase. Go around the back of the vase one last time, and then tie the ribbon into a bow in the front. Trim any excess ribbon until the tails are the length that you want. Be sure to cut the tails of your ribbon diagonally or cut a V-shape out of the end for a banner trim.

Summary: Use a 6 to 18 ft (1.8 to 5.5 m) piece of double-sided satin ribbon. Find the approximate center of your piece of ribbon. Wrap the ribbon around to the front and cross 1 side over the other. Repeat the same crossover and twist motion in the back of the vase.  at the bottom of the vase.


Brush the entire surface of your jacket. This will fluff up the nap, which improves the overall look of your suede while also loosening dirt or debris on the surface. Loosening up the fibers with the brush will also make removing embedded stains easier. If you’ve removed all the surface dirt, there may still be a stain on the suede. Rub the stain with the brush using slightly more pressure. Move the brush back and forth to try to dislodge the stain from the fibers. Don’t rub too hard. Suede is delicate. Brushing too hard can damage the nap. Suede protector will help keep your jacket clean and protect it from many surface stains, such as water and oil. However, suede protector won’t protect against heavy stains, like blood, ink, or mud. Suede protector helps against many stains acquired through everyday wear. You can buy suede protector online and in stores that specialize in suede and leather.

Summary: Use a suede brush. Concentrate additional brushing on visibly dirty areas. Spray the jacket with suede protector.


Ponchos can be nearly any size - they can range from waist-length or higher to floor-length. However, most ponchos should hang down to about wrist-level when your hands are at your sides (and slightly lower on the front and back of your body). To determine if a given piece of fabric is the right size for use as a poncho, drape the blanket or fabric over your head - it will hang about a head-length above where it will as a finished poncho. Most adults will need a piece of fabric about the dimensions of a normal couch throw, while children will obviously need smaller pieces of fabric. Err on the side of using too much fabric, rather than too little. It's easier to trim a poncho to make it shorter than to sew extra fabric on to make it longer. When it comes to making your poncho more functional or eye-catching, you have a variety of options! Just a few are listed below:.  Add pockets. Sew small, flat pieces of fabric to the front or sides of your poncho, leaving the top edge open so that you can stick your hands in. These pieces of fabric can be any shape you like - try squares, half-circles, and hearts! Add a pattern to the edges. Try cutting a repeating pattern along the edge of the poncho for a killer "wild west" look! You have many choices here - for instance, a simple zig-zag may suit your purposes, or you may want to create a fringe by cutting thin strips into the edges.

Summary: Grab a blanket or square-shaped piece of fabric of suitable size. Optionally, add flair!


Once they start to turn white, lift up the edges of the omelet with a spatula for a few seconds. This will allow any uncooked egg white to flow underneath and cook. Do this quickly; the egg whites will continue to cook even after you remove them from the skillet. If you want to, you can garnish the omelet further with some diced tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes.
Summary: Cook the omelet until the egg whites begin to set. Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve it.