DIY Lip Gloss

Hello! Today we're making DIY lip gloss. You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 packet of flavored drink powder

First, melt your coconut oil.

Then add in your mix.

Mix well and let cool. I put mine in the freezer for 5-10 minutes or until hard. And you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was very easy to make. It's not very tinted, which I really like, and the flavor is good too! I hope you try this out. 

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Origami Trees

Hello! In celebration of the holiday season, today we're making DIY trees our of paper. You will need:

• green construction paper
• scissors

First, cut a square out of your construction paper.

Then fold it in half diagonally.

Fold it again diagonally, making the corners meet up.

Then unfold the whole thing. You should have two creases going across the corners.

Then fold it in half horizontally. 

Fold it in half again, making a smaller square.

Then unfold the whole thing.

After that, fold using one of the diagonal creases.

Lift up the side and push down.

Do this to the other side as well.

Lift up one of the sides,

and press down. The pointed tip should be facing up.

Do this to all sides and then cut off the bottom.

Then make small slits about 1/4-inch apart going halfway across the middle crease.

Fold the corners of the slits down, one side at a time.

Do this to all sides, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was super fun to make. These trees are great for festive room decor! Feel free to make them in any color you want to add a pop of color to your room. I hope you try this out, and happy holidays!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Clay Face Mask

Hello! Today we're making a very easy DIY face mask using bentonite clay. You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of bentonite clay powder
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Mix everything together, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was very easy to make. It's great for acne and dark spot removal. It leaves your skin super soft! I hope you try this one out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Scrunchies

Hello! Today we're making scrunchies! You will need:

• a 12" x 4"-wide piece of fabric of your choice
• 8" long piece of elastic
• scissors
• needle and thread
• optional: sewing machine

First, begin by sewing the ends of the fabric together.

It should look like a long tube of fabric.

Turn the tube inside out.

Then, stretch the piece of elastic out and thread it through the tube of fabric.

Sew the pieces of elastic together.

After that, sew the ends of the fabric with a needle and thread.

And you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was a little on the harder side and was more time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it! I like how you can use your choice of fabric to make these, and even recycle old clothing for this. They make great gifts. I hope you try this out sometime!

Until next week,

-Vasti 

DIY Oatmeal Face Mask

Hello! Today we're making a hydrating face mask out of oatmeal. You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

Put all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

Mix well, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was extremely quick to make, and it was very easy. I hope you try this out sometime!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Acne Scrub

Hello! Today we're making a DIY facial scrub to reduce acne. You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of baking soda
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 3 drops of tea tree oil
• 3 drops of lemon oil

First, combine all of the ingredients in a sealable container, mix well.

And you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was super simple to make. It's a great natural alternative to the harsh chemicals in some acne scrubs. I hope you try it!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Zipper-Patterned Bracelet

Hello! Today we're making a bracelet using a knotting technique that gives the bracelet a zippered pattern. You will need:

• 3 pieces of yarn in at least 2 different colors
• tape
• scissors

First, cut your yarn at a length of 4 times around your wrist. 

Then, tie the strings together in a knot. Tape the top of the string onto a surface.

Start your bracelet by making a 4 with the left string.

 Then do the same thing on the right side with a backward 4.

Keep going until you've reached your desired length.

Tie a knot at the end and tie the ends in another knot. Cut off the excess string, and you're done! This is how my bracelet turned out:

This DIY was extremely easy to make. I love the zippered effect. I hope you try this one out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice

Hello! In honor of the fall season, we're making pumpkin pie spice. This is a very easy recipe. You will need:

• 4 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, and that's it. This is what it looks like:

This was an extremely easy recipe. You can put in your pumpkin pie recipe, or even in your coffee in the mornings. I hope you try this!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Lip Stain

Hello! Today we're making a DIY lip stain. You will need:

• 1 teaspoon of glue
• 5-6 drops of red or pink food coloring

First, mix together food coloring and glue.

Then, apply to lips.

Let dry, peel off, and you're done! This is the final result:

This DIY was so simple to make. It's pretty safe to use, and I like how natural it looks. I hope you try this one out!

Until next week,

-Vasti