DIY Straw Hair Ties

Hello! Today we're making DIY hair ties out of plastic straws. You will need:

• plastic drinking straws
• candle
• lighter
• glass of water
• rubber band

First, light your candle with the lighter. Then, put a straw over the flame until it curls up slightly.

Take it off of the flame and quickly dip it into the glass of water to stop the melting process. Then cut it off.

Keep melting the straws until you have enough to fill a rubber band.

Next, cut off the excess plastic off of the rings for a cleaner look.

Cut the rubber band in half and start stringing the rings through it.

Tie the rubber band off in a knot, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so simple to make. Melting the straws was super fun, and I like the upcycled factor. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY T-Shirt Tote Bag

Hello! Today we're making a super simple tote bag out of a t-shirt! You will need:

• an old t-shirt
• scissors
• chalk or fabric marker

Lay your shirt out flat. Then start by marking a line cutting the sleeves and neckline off with chalk or a fabric marker.

 Cut out the lines you just made.

Flip your shirt inside out, and 1/2-inch wide strips at the hem.

Tie the ends of the strips together in double knots.

Flip it inside out, and you're done! This is how my tote turned out:

This DIY was very easy to make. It takes about 5 minutes, and is a great way to give your old shirts a new life! I hope you try this one out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Decorated Coasters

Hello! Today we're making DIY coasters! You will need:

• scrapbook paper, old magazines, or newspapers
• hexagon cutter
• mod podge
• paintbrush
• tiles

First, use your hexagon cutter to cut several hexagons.

Then, using a brush, paint on some mod podge on the surface of your tile.

Then, arrange the hexagons on your tile to your liking.

Let the mod podge dry, and then cut off the edges of the paper to fit on your tile. After that, brush on a layer of mod podge to seal the arrangement of paper.

 Let everything dry, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was super easy to make. I like how different the coasters can be depending on the print of the paper. These coasters are great for hot or cold drinks, and make great gifts! I hope you try this one out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Butter Slime

Hello! Today we're making DIY butter slime with Model Magic clay! You will need:

• 4 ounces of glue
• contact lens solution
• baking soda
• Model Magic clay
• 1-2 drops of food coloring
• lotion

First, add the glue and baking soda into a bowl.

Mix well and add 1-2 drops of food coloring.

Mix well and add a squirt of lotion. Then add in the contact lens solution, 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

Once your normal slime is complete, add in a chunk of the clay.

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

This DIY was so easy to make. The texture is so smooth, and it's the best slime to work with! I hope you try this one out.

Until next week, 

-Vasti

DIY Rosewater Facial Toner

Hello! Today we're making a simple DIY: facial toner using the rosewater in my previous post! You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of rosewater
• 3 tablespoons of filtered water

Mix the water into the rosewater, and you're done! Ideally, you would put this into a spray bottle, but since I didn't have one on hand, I put it in a small jar. 

This DIY was probably one of the simplest I've ever done! I love how refreshing a spritz of this is, especially in the summer. I hope you try this one out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Rosewater

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

• rose petals (I used 2 roses)
• water
• ice

First, lay your rose petals in a pot and cover with water. Place a small jar in the middle to catch the water. Turn pot on medium heat.

Place a lid upside down over the pot.

 When the lid starts to form condensation, put ice over the lid to help guide the rosewater into the jar.

Keep on heat until the jar is full. Take off heat, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make. Rosewater has so many health benefits! Personally, I am going to dilute my rosewater with more water to make a face toner. I hope you try this one out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Straw Coil Bracelet

Hello! Today we're making a bracelet out of drinking straws. This is a great way to use up a drinking straw if you are given a straw at a restaurant and prefer not to use one. You will need:

• drinking straw
• pencil sharpener

First, run your straw through the sharpener in a twisting motion. It might take a few tries to get it to look nice.

Once your straw is long enough to wrap around your wrist, take it off of the sharpener. Twist the ends through each other, and you're done! This is how my bracelet turned out:

This DIY was super easy to make. I like the upcycled element of this project! I hope you try this out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Whipped Lotion

Hello! Today we're making whipped lotion. You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of petroleum jelly
• 6 tablespoons of lotion
• optional: essential oils

Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

With a hand mixer, whip everything together until fluffy.

Put the lotion into a sealable container, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was very easy and straightforward to make. The lotion is super moisturizing, and I love the texture! I hope you try this out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Crustless Cheesecake

Hello! Today we're making a low-carb version of cheesecake. You will need:

• 16 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup of erythritol or stevia
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• cupcake liners
• muffin tin

First, preheat your over to 325º F. Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Whip the cream cheese until smooth.

Then, combine the rest of the ingredients until well incorporated.

After that, pour the batter into the cupcake liners.

Bake for 15 minutes, and let cool for at least 2 hours. After that, you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was super easy to make. These cheesecakes taste amazing, and they're low carb! I hope you try these out sometime. 

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Banana Fudge

Hello! Today we're making a healthy alternative to fudge out of bananas! You will need:

• 4 ripe bananas
• 3/4 cup of coconut oil
• 1/2 of cocoa powder
• optional: 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• aluminum foil

First, line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil.

Then, put all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.

 Pour the mixture into the pan.

Put it in the freezer for at least 1 hour, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make, and it's so good! It's a great healthy alternative to conventional fudge. I hope you make this!

Until next week,

-Vasti