1. Have A Goal: Always first decide what you want to create.
2. Learn To Code : You should be passinate about coding. As you know practice makes a Man Perfect.
3. Google for Solutions : Someone once told me if you are learning how to Program you really learn how to Google stuff like pro. This is a key skill as a Developer.
4. Copy Cool Things : Copy cool things you find on websites like widgets, videos ets. (do view source on a page). Add it to your code. Then try to understand what it is doing. This is a great way to learn new skills.
5. Show Case Your Work : Show whatever you have created you are not asked to show your Certification. This will help you to grow much better. This will build up a portfolio of work to show in your interview