Q: Using scissors, cut the stems until 12 inch (1.3cm) of stem or less is left. Discard the stems. Place a piece of parchment paper on the page. Place 1 to 2 flowers on the parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the flowers. Slowly close the book, making sure not to move the flowers. The additional parchment paper will prevent ink from staining the flowers. Heavy books like textbooks, dictionaries, and phone books work great. Pile several books or place something heavy, like a vase, on top of the book with the flowers in it. The added pressure will help press the flowers down further. This will allow time for the flowers to dry out and compress. The flowers are ready once they are completely flat, and look and feel dry and brittle. If your flowers are still not flat after two weeks, then let them set for another week. Visit your local crafts store. Choose a picture frame that will be big enough to fit your flowers in it. Pick a frame that will complement the color of your flowers. Additionally, choose a sturdy frame, like a metal or wood frame with a glass covering. For example, a white frame will go well with bright or pastel-colored flowers. Gold, silver, and bronze frames go well with any color combination. Open the books slowly. Because dried flowers are very delicate, use tweezers to lift the flowers off of the parchment paper. Place the flowers on clean sheets of parchment paper. Remove the back of the frame. Place the back of the frame flat on top of a blank piece of cardstock. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the frame. Use scissors to carefully cut out the outline. Using your tweezers, arrange the pressed flowers on the parchment paper to create a design. Play with the arrangement to get a design that you like. Once you settle on a design, take a picture of the design with your phone. This way you can remember how the design looked when you are ready to glue the flowers. If you can't decide on a design, take a picture of each option. Compare and contrast them to decide which one you like the best. Make sure to handle the flowers with care. Because too much handling can cause your flowers to break down, only arrange them 2 or 3 times. Pour a small amount of glue into a shallow dish or bowl. Pick up each flower with your tweezers. Dip a toothpick in the glue. Use the toothpick to spread the glue on the back of the flower. Position the flower on the paper and press it gently for 5 seconds. Repeat this process for each flower. Once you are finished, place your flower design in a dry, well-ventilated area to dry for 1 to 2 hours. Use more glue for thicker flowers. Use Elmer's glue or a craft glue to paste your flowers to the paper. Lie the flower design face down on the glass. Place the back of the frame on top. Then secure the back of the frame per the frame's tabs or screws. Hang the frame on a wall in your living room, dining room, or hallway. Make sure the glue is completely dry before placing the design in the frame.
A: Pick your favorite flowers from the bouquet. Open up the middle of a heavy book. Weigh the book down. Let the flowers set for 2 weeks. Choose a picture frame while your flowers are setting. Remove the flowers from the book. Cut a piece of cardstock to fit inside the frame. Arrange the flowers. Glue your flowers to the paper. Place the design in the frame.

Q: Everyone wants to be noticed for their incredible talent and passion, but that usually happens after you get hired. "Paying your dues" is not a ton of fun, but it is necessary in most industries. Most importantly, this is where you actually get to learn the job from the bottom up. Look at it less as an "entry-level job" and more of your on-the-job training and it will be much easier to accept. Ask around for the types of "entry-level" jobs that are recommended in your career. If you don't have the qualifications for the job you want just yet, jumping into a related job to get experience while you study up will bolster your resume. This isn't always fun, but an honest comparison of yourself against your career is necessary to know what you still need to do to get your job. There are a number of good ways to fill in your experience gaps and build a resume, including: Volunteer work Classes at a local college Certification or trade-specific courses (such as the CPA exam for accountants) Large or unique personal projects Internships . Networking has become something of a dirty word to job hunters because it feels so big, broad, and essential, but also unclear and confusing. Is it asking for jobs? How do you meet people? What do you say? Forget about all of these questions -- networking is simply making friends and connections related to your industry. You have all of the skills needed already, you just need to use them wisely. Ask everyone you know if they know anyone in your industry. Ask them if they'd introduce you to ask questions about their job. Ask general questions about the work, as shown above. Keep it loose and informal to keep making connections, not beg for work. Do not ask for a job -- instead, tell them you're looking for advice and guidance starting a new career. If they have an opportunity, they will offer it to you if you're a good fit. Always follow up with thank you emails or letters if people sit to talk to you. Know that this takes time -- you'll likely meet 10 people for everyone one who is helpful. But this is networking -- get it as big as you can. You should be asking your interviewer questions as well, and the most important one is "room for growth." You want a career, not just a job, so knowing how you can move towards the jobs you want is essential. To do that, ask some versions of the following questions of either yourself of the interviewer: "What are some examples of internal promotion or growth in this company?" "Am I further along in my career for taking this job, in the same place, or behind?" "Does this job bolster my qualifications for the types of job I want?" "Will I be able to learn and grow in this job, or will I be stagnant?" "Does the company seem interested and passionate about its work, or driven by the bottom line?"
A: Remember that, to get the career you want, you might have to start with a job you don't. Compare your qualifications against those needed for the career you've chosen, then look for ways to fill the gaps. Network nonstop to meet everyone you can in your industry Make sure your job has room for growth.

Q: If the walls and the ceiling will be the same color, you can skip this step. If you choose to use a roller, be sure to get one with a 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick nap to ensure full coverage. A spray gun can also be used and may save some time but it might be necessary to practice on a different surface first to get a feel for the way the gun handles and how far you should hold the sprayer to the surface for the best coverage.
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Cover the entire floor and any furnishings with as many drop-cloths or sheets as needed. Set up a ladder or scaffolding that is tall enough to allow you to reach the ceiling without straining. Put on safety glasses to protect your eyes from loose texture and dripping paint. Vacuum the ceiling using a hand-held vacuum cleaner with a soft-bristled attachment, being careful not to damage the texture. Tape around all the wall edges with painters tape if you are painting the ceiling a color that differs from the walls. Decide on your application technique.