Set your pot of cream on a burner and warm it up on low heat for 5 minutes. Get the mixture to just above room temperature. Do not boil or simmer it. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture slightly so that it doesn't burn. Fill a large pot halfway full of water. Set your pot on a burner and bring it to a boil on high heat. Make sure the pot is large enough to fit your glass or metal bowl of cream on top, but not so large that the bowl will fall through to the water. Your water is boiling when large bubbles appear at the top.
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One-sentence summary -- Warm up the cream mixture over low heat. Boil a large pot of water on high heat.

Obtain a degree in computer science by taking programming classes in a variety of computer languages as well as business courses in accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management. If you feel you have the right skills without getting a college degree, you can get an entry-level job at a software company where you can train with a software development mentor. Strengthen your leadership and communication skills by managing people and bringing new software products to market. Pay particular attention to the needs of end users that are not being met by other software companies, and learn product marketing processes. Develop an innovative product idea based on what you have learned and observed about the needs of end users. Once it becomes clear that a market exists for your product idea, consider starting your own software company. Do a lot of market research to find out if there is any current or potential competition. Consult with experts in your field and set up focus groups to provide feedback on your idea. Your local chapter of the American Marketing Association can help with this. Make sure your product idea is viable. Speak with experienced software developers and test out your idea to see if it is doable before making further investments of time and money. Have them sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before discussing the idea.
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One-sentence summary -- Develop programming and business expertise. Work for a software company in a management capacity. Generate a product idea.

When investing in the '50s style, do not forget about your feet. Nothing will throw off you look more than modern shoes with '50s era clothing. You can find shoes at a local vintage store, but many shoe stores sell shoes that resemble shoes popular in the '50s. Loafers were a staple in the '50s, so make sure to have a few pairs in your wardrobe. Loafers are great because they can be worn at a variety of occasions. High heels, stilettos, and feminine flats were also popular in the '50s. Hats were big in the '50s. Add a cute hat to your outfit that matches your clothing to solidify the '50s look. A wide variety of types of hats were popular, so feel free to invest in hats of many shapes, sizes, and colors. Knitted hats and pillbox hats were particularly popular in the mid-50s. Many women wore gloves to formal occasions in the '50s. Gloves were worn in many colors and usually reached the elbow. Cotton or leather gloves can be a great addition to a 1950s outfit. Even if you don't need glasses, stop by a costume shop and pick up a novelty pair of glasses. In the 1950s, glasses were a popular accessory that many men and women wore. Glasses often had large wings at the corner. A small pair of spectacles with wings can make you look like you're from the '50s. Leather jackets were a popular accessory in the '50s. Stop by a local thrift or clothing store and pick up a leather jacket if you want to achieve the right look. You can wear a leather jacket over your regular clothing. Choose a black leather jacket if possible, as this was the style of the time.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose the right footwear. Wear hats. Try gloves. Throw on a pair of spectacles. Wear a leather jacket.

Even if your design is small, it would still be a good idea to do this. This way, you will be able to keep the rest of your mat clean while you paint. If you have a larger design, you may need to print it out onto several sheets of paper. Alternatively, you can also sketch your design onto the back of your contact paper freehanded or using a stencil. Make sure that your design is big enough to that it is proportionate to the mat. If you drew your design directly onto the back of the contact paper, you can skip this step. Place your contact paper onto a cutting mat with the stencil facing upward. Use a craft knife to cut through both the printed paper and contact paper. Remove any pieces of tape and regular paper that might still be stuck to the contact paper stencil when you are done. If you do not own a cutting mat, you can use a sheet of cardboard instead. Contact paper is not very sticky, so it likely won't stick to your doormat very well. In this case, you can secure it with sewing pins. Simply poke the pins straight through the contact paper and into the mat. Focus on the areas that have a lot of detail. Some people find that spraying the back of the contact paper will also help it stick.
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Cut a sheet of contact paper so that it is a few inches bigger than your doormat. Print your design out onto a sheet of paper. Tape your printed design to the contact paper. Cut the design out using a craft knife or Xacto blade. Peel the backing off of the contact paper, and press the stencil onto your doormat.