DIY Nutella Fudge

Hello! Today we're making fudge out of Nutella! You will need:

• 1 cup Nutella
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

First, beat the Nutella and powdered sugar together until smooth.

Then add the vanilla and beat until well combined.

After that, line a tray or baking dish with wax paper, and spread the mixture evenly. Set aside.

Melt your chocolate chips with the 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the microwave at 20-second intervals.

After that, spread this mixture over the Nutella mixture. I chose to marble the mixtures with a toothpick.

Let set in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. After that, take it out and cut it into equal pieces.

After that put it back into the fridge, and you're done! This is how my fudge turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make. It tastes amazing, and I love the marbled effect! I hope you try this out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Sea Glass Jars

Hello! Today we're making an easy sea glass effect on jars! You will need:

• white glue
• food coloring
• glass jar
• paintbrush

First, mix a drop of food coloring with some glue.

Then, brush on a thin layer of glue. Let dry, and add 1-2 more layers. 

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

This DIY was so easy to make. It only took about an hour to make, including the drying time. I love this effect! I hope you try this one out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Puffy Paint

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

• 1 tablespoon shaving cream
• 1 tablespoon white glue
• optional: food coloring

First, mix all of your ingredients in a bowl. I chose not to add food coloring into my paint because the shaving cream was blue, but feel free to add some here if you want.

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

This DIY was so simple to make. It turned out like real puffy paint, and I had all of the ingredients at home! I love the fluffy texture. To store it, simply put it in an airtight container. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Sharpie Coasters

Hello! Today we're making DIY coasters marbled with Sharpie markers. You will need:

• Sharpie markers in various colors
• tiles
• Mod Podge
• foam brush
• 90% rubbing alcohol

First, draw on your tile in random shapes with your Sharpies.

Then, spray a small amount of rubbing alcohol on the tile.

Let the alcohol dry, and add a layer of Mod Podge over the tile.

Let everything dry, and that's it! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was super fun to make. I love the cool marbled look the alcohol gave the coasters! I hope you try this out.

Until next week,

-Vasti

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