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

DIY Fall Leaf Candle Holder

Hello! Today we're going to make candle holders out of mason jars for the fall season. You will need:

• leaves (I used real ones, but feel free to use fake)
• mod podge
• foam brush
• mason jar

First, brush a layer of mod podge onto the jar.

Then arrange several leaves on the jar to your liking, and seal over the arrangement with a thin layer of mod podge.

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

This DIY was very simple to make. It's nice for room decor, especially in the fall season. I hope you try this one! 

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Tempera Paint

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

• 1/4 cup of flour
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of salt
• 3-4 drops of food coloring

First, add all of the ingredients in an airtight container.

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

This DIY was extremely easy to make. It's perfect for when you don't have a certain color you need. It brushes on well too! I hope you try this.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Photo-Wood Transfers

Hello! Today we're transferring images onto wood using an easy method. You will need:

• mod podge
• block of wood
• paintbrush
• printed image
• sponge

First, liberally brush some mod podge onto the wood, about the same size as the image.

Then, place your image face down onto the mod podge. Make sure to get rid of any air bubbles by pressing the image down with a straightedge.

Let it dry overnight. After that, use a wet sponge to peel off the paper residue. It should come up in rolls.

Wipe off the excess water, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so cool to make. I like how faded the transfer looks! If you are going to transfer text onto the wood, make sure you mirror the image. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Succulent Decor

Hello! Today we're making a DIY decor piece: a potted succulent! You will need:

• succulents of your choice
• plant pot
• soil
• small rocks

First, fill the planter 3/4 way with soil.

Put the succulents into the soil, and cover sides with more soil.

Add rocks all around the open edges of the pot.

And you're done! This is how my succulent dish turned out:

This DIY was super simple to make. I love the creative aspect of this decoration. You can use whatever type of plant you want and even add colored rocks. It makes a great gift, but it also gives a nice touch of nature to your room! I hope you make this. 

Until next week,

-Vasti

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