If you have a short, one-time cartoon, or if you are trying to gain a name for yourself on your own, you can add your new cartoon to your digital portfolio and upload a copy to a personal blog, social media account, or video website. If you created a pilot episode for a cartoon at home, you can spread word for it through either route. If accepted, you will need to figure out your new production schedule for future cartoons so that you can get to work all over again. A distribution company will review your pilot episode and determine how marketable it might be. If they decide to represent your cartoon, you will be given a distribution plan and revenue projection. Ask for a formal letter of interest at this point and show the letter to potential investors to let them know that a distributor will be willing to represent your cartoon. If you go directly to an animation company or TV station with your pilot episode, they might be willing to accept and distribute it directly, especially if they have empty time slots to fill.

Summary: Distribute the cartoon using your own resources. Approach a distribution company, animation company, or TV station.

Place a sheet of brown paper on a flat surface. Smooth out the paper, then set your picture frame on top of it facing down. Grab the long edges of the paper and pull them over the picture frame, securing them with artist tape. Then, fold the small edges of the paper in, pull them over the picture frame, and hold them in place with more tape. You can purchase brown shipping paper at most craft and shipping supply stores. Buy 4 protective cardboard corners, typically available at a craft supply or shipping store. If they do not come pre-built, put them together by following the instructions included with the purchase or printed on the corners themselves. Then, place a cardboard protector on every corner of your picture frame, better shielding them from impact damage. Grab a sheet of cardboard that is about the same size as your painting. Lay it over the top side of the picture frame so that the glass has an extra layer of defense. Though not necessary, you can secure it to the brown paper with artist tape if you wish. Put down a piece of bubble wrap and set your picture frame on top of it. Grab the long ends of the the protective material and wrap them tightly around your frame, securing them with masking tape. Then, fold the short ends up over the frame and tape them down. For picture frames containing particularly valuable works of art, add 1 to 2 additional layers of bubble wrap. Look for bubble wrap at discount, craft, and shipping supply stores.

Summary: Wrap brown paper around the frame. Use cardboard covers to protect the frame corners. Put a cardboard sheet on the top side of your picture frame. Cover your picture frame with bubble wrap.

Even after forgiveness, the rawness of the conflict might still linger and issues of trust are still not strong. Don't rush back too soon. Instead take the time and necessary steps to rebuild your trust by showing maturity, patience, and understanding. Don't assume that once you are forgiven that everything will go back to the way it was. It will take time to establish the same level of understanding you had before the disagreement. Remember who you are giving valuable time and attention to and try to get her to reciprocate. That way, the slower you go the faster you will get to forgiveness. Finding out if she is on the same page as you can help you formulate reasonable and realistic expectations moving forward. Take time to make sure you are on the same page. Taking things slowly will put her mind at ease and encourage her to communicate more clearly about future expectations. It will also give you time to bond all over again. Good communication is the key to any kind of healthy relationship. If she accepts your sincere apology, start building better lines of communication so that you talk through any issues in the future. Being open to communication might mean discussing things that you never have before and trusting her to empathize with you. Pay closer attention to nonverbal signs that you did in the past. For example, look for signs in body language, tone of voice, or eye contact. These nonverbal signs are important, but you have to be patient and learn how to read them. These can be either positive or negative. Always stay focused on the present moment. Try not to give off disinterested signs or be thinking about something else when she is talking to you. Be interested in talking and listening to her while you are together. Minimize your emotions when discussing serious topics like money, sex, politics, or religious beliefs. These are topics are lightning rods for emotional responses. Remain rational and understanding, even bite your tongue if necessary, or even cede the conversation in their favor to avoid an emotional outburst. Remember communication is not just talking face-to-face but other ways exist: nonverbal, phone, texting, email, and Facebook or Twitter. Always be cautious of the words you type, but keep in mind that a friendly message once in a while to let them know you are thinking about them is a good idea. Although we find comfort in routine, try to find something new to do together to build a connection. Think about things you both enjoy like sports, amusement parks, theater, cooking, or relaxing in the park. If you spend all your time analyzing each other and trying to find solutions, you will forget to have fun and the reasons why you care about her in the first place. It can also be with friends. Make sure it is a time you can relax without tension and simply enjoy the moment together or with friends. Don't try too hard. Getting too elaborate might seem too formal or serious. Keep your focus on fun and enjoying the experience. Take it slow. Don't try to do something special every night. Instead, plan something for day during the weekend. Let the memories sink in during the week so that she will realize how much you really care about her.

Summary: Take it slow. Build stronger communication. Do something together.

Use a small metal flower-shaped cookie cutter and press it down onto each pineapple slice. Press down firmly with a rolling pin. Wait until they're drier but still "workable" or flexible. Use your free hand to "mold" the petals towards you or upwards. This will make the flower look more realistic.
Summary: Preheat the oven to 225F or 110C. Place a few pieces of parchment or wax paper on 2 baking sheets. Cut the pineapple ends off and then cut the skin off. Use a melon baller or vegetable peeler and remove or pluck the "eyes" off of the pineapple. Lay the pineapple down horizontally and cut it into very thin slices. Place the slices on the lined baking sheets. Bake the pineapple slices for about 1 to 2 hours or until they appear to be dry. Flip them over with tongs and place them back in the oven for another hour. Let the pieces cool on a cooling rack for a few hours. Wait until the pieces are cooled. Place them back on the cooling rack. Hold the center of a pineapple slice between your forefinger and thumb. Repeat the molding for the rest of the pineapple pieces.