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Get crafty and creative this Holy Week with this 7 DIY YouTube videos

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - For Filipinos, it's a tradition to go on an out-of-town trip or commit to Visita Iglesia (church visitation) during the Holy Week or Lenten Season. But, there are some who choose to stay at home to enjoy the peace that a ‘staycation’ brings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QxTsEviApTi5oiC7gwcTL-fG5a_BdYW6wEX2eyB-Lp3t2ED-OVOGg6nNYFkVjpduCgrgJA7yr-2m954JkmHz9jQhy05WJsBCAnbU-tqWhVUil-qculWxDZyT-Rrl9ynbZfGCUQ8TBINg/s1600/DIY-Youtuve-videos.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Holy Week with this 7 DIY YouTube videos" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QxTsEviApTi5oiC7gwcTL-fG5a_BdYW6wEX2eyB-Lp3t2ED-OVOGg6nNYFkVjpduCgrgJA7yr-2m954JkmHz9jQhy05WJsBCAnbU-tqWhVUil-qculWxDZyT-Rrl9ynbZfGCUQ8TBINg/s640/DIY-Youtuve-videos.png" title="Holy Week with this 7 DIY YouTube videos" width="560" /></a></div><br />Good thing there’s YouTube to keep you company. YouTube has become a source of inspiration for those who want to make the most out of their time. From home-improvement, beauty and cooking videos, to makeup tutorials, there is a large number of how-to and DIY videos to choose from, making it easy to turn a Holy Week break to a more fun and productive long weekend.<br /><br />Get ready to create something this Holy Week with a roundup of some how-to and DIY YouTube videos:<br /><br /><b>1. Eggs and Banana Healthy Pancakes by The Fat Kid Inside</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/reYK2J4Wn4E" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Don your apron and start whisking ingredients to create pancakes this Holy Week season. Erwann Heussaff gives us healthy pancake recipes that will surely be a good company over the weekend. Pair it with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and you’re good to go. If you want to try a variety of healthy dishes, Erwann’s YouTube channel is worth a visit.<br /><br /><b>2. How to: Braided Bun </b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-bk37pcRRt4" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Master your hair game while on a Holy Week break and try to recreate lifestyle blogger Kryz Uy’s braided bun. This newfound skill will surely come in handy when you go back to work or meet a friend. If you want some variety, the no-tie bun or big curls can also save the day.<br /><br /><b>3. Triple Take Episode 4 - Belle's Home Workout</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zQiLuzngILU" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Sweating it out and getting active is also a great diversion for a staycation. Isabelle Daza’s video shows us how to workout at home and be fit while on a holiday. Get ready to do some marches and pull off some squats and push-ups. Isabelle’s YouTube channel also features travel journals and even videos of her fellow celebrities.<br /><br /><b>4. How to make a lampshade, lanterns, and yarn globes</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IUkbcSyinIo" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Creativity can spring from long weekend breaks so why not try making cool lamp decorations for your home? It can add a little spice to your living room, kitchen, or even bedroom and can be a great bonding experience for your family too! MADE Everyday YouTube channel offers different DIY tips using everyday items. From making lampshades to sewing pillowcases, you’re sure to be covered this Holy Week!<br /><br /><b>5. Paint Your Nails Perfectly!</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Ozq-QXgBiw" width="560"></iframe></center><br />For girls wanting to achieve that perfectly-polished nails, this video tutorial may just be what will strengthen your nail game. Turn this short vacation into a little me-time and show your nails some love by trying out these tips and tricks for manicure at home. Cutepolish features variety of nail art designs you can recreate at home.<br /><br /><b>6. 10 DIY Ideas For Your Room You NEVER Thought of!</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vV2nvjykqIs" width="560"></iframe></center><br />This long weekend may  be all that you need to finally declutter your room and turn it into an actual space you can be proud of. This video tutorial gives you ideas on what new items to put in your room and how to have fun and be more creative about it.<br /><br /><b>7. 5 Easy Microwave Desserts You Need To Try</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n2jG2c_ENQ4?list=PLnvT_7ZyrvIz02Hrb6c4cYm8HTIoH9Xju" width="560"></iframe></center><br />For those who decided not to give up sweets this Lenten season, try these five easy-to-make microwave desserts and enjoy it with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. Dodge your oven for now and put your whisking and mixing skills to a test. Aside from featuring funny videos, BuzzfeedVideo also has a variety of DIY dishes and desserts.</div>

Get crafty and creative this Holy Week with this 7 DIY YouTube videos

MANILA, Philippines - For Filipinos, it's a tradition to go on an out-of-town trip or commit to Visita Iglesia (church visitation) durin...

VIDEO: Pinoy student builds life-size BB-8 from household materials

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A 17-year-old Physics student from De La Salle University (DLSU) successfully recreated a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8 using household items and Arduino circuitry.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHohmtK49cn6k__RiOP0GduBLeu5iQtKcQRDiO0p1KAIN00nDpL_PSdes8SfNDRuI8Y0TSmUoyeiZNoRm4h5Q3VgEVjADSF4x9BaA_9cW3vDMyqtTmn7D19mQwZDgqWnrA9kxoTed0IzK3/s1600/bb8-by-pinoy.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Angelo Casimiro with his latest project: a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8" border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHohmtK49cn6k__RiOP0GduBLeu5iQtKcQRDiO0p1KAIN00nDpL_PSdes8SfNDRuI8Y0TSmUoyeiZNoRm4h5Q3VgEVjADSF4x9BaA_9cW3vDMyqtTmn7D19mQwZDgqWnrA9kxoTed0IzK3/s640/bb8-by-pinoy.jpg" title="Angelo Casimiro with his latest project: a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">Angelo Casimiro with his latest project: a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8.</div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">PHOTO CREDIT: YouTube/Techbuilder</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>According to a report by <a href="http://www.gadgetmatch.com/diy-bb8-filipino-angelo-casimiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gadget Match</a>, the young Filipino behind the fully functional BB-8 is Angelo Casimiro. He wasn’t much of a Star Wars fanatic yet the latest movie, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, inspired his latest project.<br /><br />“When I saw BB-8 in the movie, it was like love at first sight. He was just so adorable! BB8’s spherical design also intrigued me, how it worked,” he told Gadget Match.<br /><br />Coming from a family of scientists, Casimiro became interested in electronics because of his grandfather. Since the age of 4, Casimiro has been building DIY gizmos and gadgets and has been making DIY tutorial YouTube videos for almost 5 years. A National Robotics champion, Casimiro has participated in several international competitions such as the International Robotics Olympiad and the Google Science Fair.<br /><br />In order to build BB-8, he used some items commonly found in the house such as a Christmas ball for the eye, an old router antenna for the antenna, a deodorant cap for the mic as well as roll-on deodorant balls for BB-8’s mechanisms. Casimiro had to shell out $120 for the project, which is still cheaper compared to Sphero’s miniature BB-8 Droid.<br /><br />Casimiro’s creation rolls, patrols and makes droid sounds similar to the one in the movie and its Sphero counterparts. However, it doesn’t respond to voice commands yet and doesn’t have hologram capabilities. <br /><br />Compared to his other projects, the droid isn’t as useful and practical yet it can be used to make spherical vehicles. Since his creation will be featured on TV soon, Casimiro is working to improve the droid’s stability.<br /><br />The young Filipino inventor considers BB-8 as his favorite project yet he still has projects lined up for his channel including The Portable Fridge Lunchbox, The DIY Bluetooth Boombox and The Portaverter (220v power bank). In the future, Casimiro intends to mass manufacture a Filipino-made solar-powered car.<br /><br />“I get the ideas from things around me. I’m just thankful God gave me a mind creative enough for the knowledge I have for making things,” he added.<br /><br />Here’s the full DIY tutorial to build BB-8.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QbFvDIyy1k" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

VIDEO: Pinoy student builds life-size BB-8 from household materials

MANILA, Philippines - A 17-year-old Physics student from De La Salle University (DLSU) successfully recreated a smartphone-controlled life-s...