Q: Since you're making your own stencil, there's no limitations on what you can create. Think about the size of the surface you plan to stencil (T-shirt, wall, bookmark), who the design is for (baby, birthday girl, best friend) and where the stenciled image will be (bathroom wall, kitchen border, skateboard deck. Stay with the basics. Letters, numbers and basic shapes (circles, squares and diamonds) can be an easy but effective design choice. Combine a couple of these elements for a personalized look. Work with a theme. Consider motifs associated with different themes--shells, starfish, sea horses, boats and anchors create a nautical look. Rams, bulls, scales, fish and crabs are all elements inspired by a zodiac theme. Draw inspiration from nature. Flowers, trees, butterflies, leaves and sun are just some examples of ideas you can come up with by simply looking outside your window. Stick to the classics. Chose a Greek key, a fleur de lis, a Celtic cross or other traditional and universally recognizable symbols. If you're new to stenciling, you might want to start with an image that's fairly basic in design--not too many separate pieces or too much detail. If you're more experienced or simply confident in your skills, you can create something that's more intricate. There are tons of online sites that offer free stencils for you to download and print to your home computer. In some cases, you may need to take your printed image to a copier to reduce or enlarge it. In other cases, you may have the option to change the size when you print or you can change your printer settings to allow it print the image larger or smaller.
A: Choose your design. Print a graphic or template from the Internet.

Q: Latik is made from coconut curds, which separate from the fat. You can use coconut milk, but the recipe is faster and makes more latik if you use the thicker, fattier coconut cream skimmed from the top of the can. You can also make coconut milk from fresh or shredded coconut. To make coconut cream, follow the same recipe, but use 4 parts coconut meat to one part water. Pour the coconut cream (or coconut milk) into a non-stick pan. Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer, then reduce to medium-low heat. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. This takes about an hour. Once most of the liquid has evaporated, the coconut cream will separate into two parts: oil and curds. Keep heating it as this happens, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Leave the curds and oil in the pan and reduce the heat to low. Stop stirring until the oil begins to fry the curds, turning them golden-brown. Once they start to change color, stir occasionally so they cook evenly. The latik will continue to cook for a few minutes, turning a deep brown color. Pour the mixture through a mesh to separate the solid latik from the coconut oil. You can use the oil instead of butter in the ube halaya, or brush it on top once the halaya is finished. Sprinkle the latik on top of the ube halaya before serving Store latik in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. Store coconut oil in an airtight container away from light and heat. It should last for at least a few months either in or out of the refrigerator, but homemade coconut oil may have traces of curds that cause it to spoil faster.
A: Start with coconut cream or milk. Simmer the coconut cream until it thickens. Keep heating until the curds and oil separate. Let the curds fry at low heat. Turn off the heat. Drain the coconut oil out. Serve on top of ube halaya.

Q: Apply the sunscreen to your face and body 15 minutes before going outside. Reapply after 2 hours of sun exposure. To provide extra protection against the sun, wear a hat with a brim. Avoid spending too much time outside between 10 am and 3 pm, when the sun is the brightest. Moisturizing is essential to keep skin firm and smooth as you age. Put on a cream or gel every morning and night after you wash your face. Look for moisturizing ingredients, such as: Aloe vera Hyaluronic acid Soy protein Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin A You do not need to moisturize your body as often as your face, but it will keep the skin around your stomach, arms, legs, buttocks, and back tight and smooth. Look for lotions with Vitamins A, B5, C, or E. Oils and butters, like avocado oil or shea butter, are also great ingredients for your skin. The best time to put on body lotion is right after a shower because hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils. Apply the lotion over your arms, stomach, legs, and back while your skin is still slightly damp. Some facial exercises may be able to prevent sagging skin around your face. Do these exercises every day after you have applied moisturizer. The moisturizer will prevent you from pulling or tugging your skin. To exercise your jaw, smile without moving your cheeks. Hold it for a few seconds, then release. Do this 10 times. Once you get good at it, you can try just smiling with one side of your mouth. To massage your cheeks, smile as broadly as you can. Then place your fingers on the tops of your cheekbones. Push down for 10 seconds before releasing. Do this 5 times. To prevent neck wattle, hold your neck straight and lean back your head as far as it will go. Once you are in this position, try placing your lower lip over your upper lip. Or, say the letters "O" or "E." Hold this for 10 seconds. Repeat once a day.
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Wear sunscreen with at least 30 SPF every day. Apply a moisturizer to your face and neck twice a day. Massage body lotion into the rest of your body daily. Do facial exercises to reduce jowls.