DIY— Cake Stands for Yummy Cakes and Cupcakes

You hear the word ‘cake,’ and the term ‘Yum’ is pretty instantaneous as a reply that comes out of your mouth. The whole thing about cakes and confectionaries is pretty dramatically appealing and manages to elate anyone, regardless of age to go a little berserk to have them all.

Well, if you are a fan of yummy cakes and good decorations around, then you might want to give making beautiful cake/cupcake stands a try yourself!

So in this week, we are going to tell you how you can create beautiful cake stands for some yummy and savoring cakes.

Things you will need

- Old microwave plates

- Candle stands

- Pie dishes

- Spray paint

- Glue

1. Take a candle stand and on top of it attach one of the old microwave plate or a pie dish.
   
   
   
2. Make sure that you use good glue so that the objects are fixated properly to each other and don't fall apart.
   
3. Take a spray paint—colour can be of your choice. You can keep it plain black, blue, or white if you want a monochromatic look, or go for multiple colors for a more colourful outlook.
   
4. Spray the first coat of paint upside down. As you leave it to dry, take another stand and repeat the same step of attaching it to a pie dish.
   
   
   
5. You will need altogether three coats of spray paint, neatly done, for a clean finish and shiny appearance.
   
6. Once that’s done, you have your all new cake stand, completely made by you!
   
   
   

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If you too have some amazing ideas for decorating confectionaries or making stands for cupcakes, cakes and other food items, don’t forget to share it with us. We would love to hear you! Connect with us on Facebook or simply leave your comments below.

No More Window Shopping

Window shopping is a cruel game between consumers and brands, an unfair one that usually results in big brands having their way with their customers. Sometimes it’s a matter of wanting rather than needing and that is what gets you caught in the never ending “should I or shouldn't I?” problem.

There has to be a way to stand up to over-priced commodities that you simply ‘must have,’ take the power into your own hands and fight back. There is a way, but many are too afraid to try it, we can’t really understand why. It’s simple enough if you have the right tools and material.

Here are five things that you wanted, which you can now make at home by yourself.

1. An iPad dock made out of wood. Source

2. A Star Wars Lightsabre.  Source

3. A magnetic drop-catch bottle opener Source

4. A Viking beer mug. Source

5. And finally, a Keezer Source

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If you tried to make any of these, send us a picture of your finished piece and we’ll gladly share your work on our blog.

For more interesting DIY tips and ideas, follow us on Facebook. You will definitely find something that you can use.

The Black & Decker Father’s Day Gift Helper

We sometimes do not realize a father’s role in our upbringing. A figure of strength and guidance. Someone who will always protect us and ask questions later. For sons he is the epitome of ‘Man’ and for daughters he is someone to run to when in need of comfort and security. Father’s Day 2015 is just a few days away and many of you must be a little stuck for choice when it comes to choosing the right gift for your dad. A gift that says, “I love you and thank you for everything.”

Let’s break this down a bit to help you, here’s an easy to follow gift helper that will definitely help you in getting your Father’s Day gift ready before the 21st.

Links To Guides

Below are links to guides for the ideas mentioned in the Father’s Day Gifting Helper.

For the Digital Sleeve

For the Vintage Record Clock

For the Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream

For the Customized Golf Balls

For the Customizable Apron

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If you liked this blog and it helped you find a possible gift for Father’s Day, we would love to hear it from you on Facebook. Share this and help your friends find a great gift for their beloved fathers.

Happy Father’s Day!

Innovative Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

We’re half way through the summer and a feeling of relief can be sensed among the population. Some cities across the country witnessed an extremely hot summer period while others felt right at home in the blistering heat. Before we start our monsoon celebrations we still have about 60 days of the season left.

We're giving you a few tips and tricks that you can try to stay cool and beat the heat this summer, some may sound strange but trust us, they work.

1. Utilize the freezer

About 10-15 minutes before you sleep, put your sheets in the freezer to cool off. Do make sure you place them in a plastic bag before you place them inside the freezer as you don’t want the smell of yesterday’s dinner to be absorbed by the fabric.

2. The wet cloth method

This trick is right out of a science book and it works wonders. Place a damp cloth over a stand fan or in front of an open window, when the fan is switched on or a breeze comes through, it’ll cool down the room instantly.

3. The cold water bottle

In the winter, many of us resort to hot water bottles to keep us warm, but you can also use them in the summer. Simply fill ice-cold water into it and keep it with you when the heat becomes unbearable.

4. Get down

We all know that hot air rises. So the perfect place to set up camp would be closer to the ground. Substitute your fancy bed for a comfortable mattress and you'll feel cooler in no time.

5. Get creative

Grains like rice and buckwheat aren't just for consuming, you can make a pillow using these as they don't absorb heat like cotton or goose feathers.

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If you used any of these methods or have a few ingenious ways to stay cool of your own, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us on Facebook and leave your comments, thoughts on the blog or any sort of feedback.

We Are Black & Decker

Who is Black & Decker?

From getting that painting you’ve been hiding in the closet finally put up on your wall, to helping construct the spaces you work in, you can be sure that Black & Decker had a hand in it. Since 1910, we’ve been facilitating our customers do it themselves with ease. Fashioning beautiful homes, comfortable office spaces and even helping you prepare delicious meals. With more than 27,000 employees worldwide, there’s nothing that we can’t help you with when it comes to fixing, creating or refurbishing.

What do we do?

By providing premium tools and appliances, we’ve changed the way people DIY. It has become so simple that any chore can be accomplished effortlessly. (View our Power Tools and Gardening Tools)
At Black & Decker, our aim is to empower our customers to give DIY a chance and stay ahead. It can come in any form, be it building a table from scratch, trying a new recipe or even using recycled waste to create household ornaments. Our range of home appliances can help you do all of the above and more. (View our Home Appliances).

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For more information about our products and services, visit our website www.blackanddeckerindia.in or connect with us on Facebook and we’ll surely help you out with any queries or doubts that you may have.

It’s time you upgrade to Black & Decker to see the difference for yourself.