DIY with Madi

Hey DIYers! So so sorry that I haven't been writing as much. School has gotten really hectic! Because it is almost summer, today's DIY is going to be a DIY Detox Tea in order to help you look like your best self this summer! You will need to continue eating healthy and exercising to get visible results, but this detox tea will help out a lot and make your skin GLOW! Let's get started. You will need: - Water - 4 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar - 4 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 tsp. ground cinnamon - 1 pinch cayenne pepper - 4 Tbsp. raw honey Steps: 1. Boil water 2. Pour the water into a mug 3. Dissolve the cinnamon and cayenne pepper in the water 4. Stir in the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar 5. Add the honey and stir again 6. If you want an iced tea, then pour it into a glass and add ice! Otherwise, you're done! I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for DIY Detox Tea! Stay tuned for more DIYs coming soon! -Madi from DIY With Madi

Hey DIYers! It's March which means TOLO, also known as Sadie Hawkins, is happening at most high schools! TOLO is a school dance where girls ask guys/whoever they want to ask (for example, I'm asking my best friend instead of a guy!) Today's DIY will show you 5 poster ideas for you to use. Let's get started! For the gamer: This FortNite poster will give you a yes in under a second! So cute! A post shared by Prom, Hoco, Sadies, & more! 💕💍 (@the.promposals) on Mar 23, 2018 at 4:31pm PDT For the comedian: Sticky-note your date's car for a good laugh between the two of you. (Spell out TOLO instead of Homecoming though) For the foodie: Everyone loves Chicken Nuggets, and this poster's pun (lucky nugget) would be perfect when asking out your date! For the athlete: The best part about this poster is that TOLO has two O's, so you can draw your date's sport as replacements. For example, draw baseballs for the O's if he/she play...

Hey DIYers! If you're anything like me, you think piercings are super cool but you're too scared to get them. That's why today's DIY will help you achieve a fake piercing, so you won't have to live with a permanent hole in your face. This specific DIY is intended to look like a cartilage piercing, but you could also use it for a nose, lobe, or lip piercing. You will need: - Silver paperclip - Pliers - Clear nail polish - Chapstick Steps: 1. Straighten out the paperclip with the plier 2. Wind the end of the paperclip around the chapstick 3. Cut the unwound part of the paperclip with the pliers 4. Pull the ends of the winded paperclip to make enough space to put it on your ear. 5. Paint the ends of the paperclip with the clear nail polish to soften the sharp edges. 6. Let it dry. You're done! I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for DIY Fake Piercing! Stay tuned for more DIYs coming soon! -Madi from DIY With Madi

Hey DIYers! Today I'm going to show you how to make DIY Polaroid Photos WITHOUT a Polaroid camera. Polaroid cameras cost SO much money, plus you have to buy the film, and in my opinion, it's not worth the expense when you can just make your own polaroids for super cheap! Let's get started. You will need: - Copy and paste  this polaroid border in Microsoft Word. Resize as needed, and then print. - An exacto knife - White cardstock paper (or you can use others if you don't want the classic polaroid frame color) - Your own photos that will fit inside the polaroid frame. - A pencil - Scotch tape Steps: 1. Using your exacto knife, carefully out the center of the polaroid frame you printed. 2. Trace the polaroid frame on your cardstock paper. 3. Use the exacto knife to cut out the center of your cardstock polaroid frames. 4. Tape your photos to the polaroid frames. You're done! I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for DIY Polaroid Photos! Tip: If you f...

Hey DIYers, happy 2018! I hope you all had a fun and safe night last night. Today's DIY is a DIY Calendar! Yes, you'll be a few days behind from crossing off each day as it passes, but you'll catch up in no time. Let's get started! You will need: - Balsa wood - A black marker - C-hooks - 12 instax polaroid photos - Small blank cards - A hole punch - A craft knife - A glue gun - A ruler Steps: 1. Cut two pieces of balsa wood that are the same size with a craft knife. My pieces were 21cm long which fitted 3 cards with room around them. I suggest you measure out your cards in case they are a different size. 2. Paint one or both pieces of your balsa wood however you would like them to suit your room. One coat of acrylic works fine if it's a dark colour but you may need a few coats for something lighter. 3. Measure up where to put your hooks that will fit 3 different cards on one piece of wood. Then you should easily be able to screw them in. 4. Assemble...

Hey DIYers! Long time, no see! I am SO, SO, SOOOO sorry I haven't been active recently. I have been swamped with extracurriculars, homework, and studying for the SAT that I haven't been able to sit down and write DIY posts! I will try to start posting regularly again, so be prepared to see some new DIYs in the future! Best, Madi from DIY With Madi

 Hey everyone! I know I’m a little late to jump on the train,  but I recently become obsessed with the TV show, Riverdale!  I think the characters of Riverdale will be like last year‘s Suicide Squad Halloween costumes:  as in they will be the most popular.  Even I’m going to be Veronica!  Let’s get started! 1. Archie Andrews  I love Archie in the show.  He cares about his friends, and honestly, I wish more boys in real life were as sweet as he is. I totally ship him with Veronica, #Varchie, and can we please mention... how freaking hot KJ Apa is?! You will need: - Blue and Yellow Varisty Jacket with a Yellow R taped/stitched on.  Not gonna lie, varsity jackets expensive, so might as well buy this already-made one from Amazon. - Jeans - White shirt - Any shoes of your choice - Red hairspray dye (optional) 2. Betty  OK.  Betty kind of scares me because of how sweet and how angry she is at the same time. Nonetheless, I lo...

Hey DIYers! Today's post isn't a DIY post, but it marks something extremely special and freaking awesome-- my 100th post! I started this blog back in Summer 2013, and now it's already mid-October 2017. Time (and creativity!) has flown by so quickly, and I'm so grateful to be able to provide my readers with how-to content. Here's to 100 more DIYs! Stay creative, xo, Madi from DIY With Madi

Hi DIYers! Happy October 1st!  I love October because it means it’s time for Halloween! Today’s DIY is a DIY Taylor Swift look what you made me do Halloween costume. I am OBSESSED with this song and her new music video for it, so much so that this DIY is based off all the costumes she wore in the video. Let’s get started!  1. “She never came out of the woods” You will need:  Zombie makeup with a long blue dress that is covered in dirt. 2. “I won the lawsuit” You will need:  A silver dress, diamond accessories, red nails, and red lips. Don’t forget the dollar bill to signify her win against that creepy DJ dude!! 3. “Queen of Snakes” You will need:  A long red dress with sleeves, strappy gold heels, snake jewelry, and red lipstick. 4. “Bye Katy Perry!” You will need: A silver dress, a cheetah-print jacket, gold heels, and big sunglasses. Carry around a stuffed cheetah and a Grammy for extra measure. 5. “Birdcage Felon” (the sce...

Hey DIYers! Unfortunely,  August is coming to an end. That means school is starting soon, for the most of us. Sigh.  At school, don't you hate it when all your friends ask you for gum?  Even people you're not friends with ask you for gum. And by sharing all that gum, you run out, and then have to buy more. That's why today's DIY is perfect for you.  It's DIY chewing gum! This way, you won't have to go out to the store and buy those expensive packs of gum. Let's get started! You will need: - 1/2-1 cup powdered sugar - 1/3 cup base gum pellets - 1 tablespoon powdered flavoring - 2 tablespoons corn syrup - Kitchen Supplies - Small, microwavable container - Waxed paper - Wooden popsicle stick Steps: 1. Place 1/2 cup of powdered sugar onto a piece of waxed paper. 2. Place 1/3 cup of gum pellets into a small, microwaveable container. 3. Add in corn syrup and powdered flavoring. 4. ( Adults or teenagers ) Microwave the mixture in 10...

Hey DIYers! Are you hyped about the eclipse happening tomorrow? I know I am! It's really important to be safe during the eclipse though, because if you look directly at it, it'll damage your retinas. Eclipse glasses are nearly sold out, which is why today's DIY will help you view the eclipse with items you probably have around your home. It's a DIY Eclipse Viewing Box Projector! Let's get started. Projector Using a Box This type of pinhole projector works on the same principle as a  basic pinhole projector . However, the box makes this projector much sturdier and easier to set on a surface. And it only requires a few extra items to construct. You Will Need: a long cardboard box or tube scissors duct tape aluminum foil a pin or a thumbtack a sharp knife or paper cutter a sheet of white paper Steps: Cut a rectangular hole at the end of the box. You can tape 2 boxes together to make a long box. The longer the box, the larger the projected image. U...

Hey everyone! Even though it's summer, I don't have access to a beach. It's actually quite sad because one of my favorite parts about swimming in the ocean is the effect it gives my hair- beachy waves! That's why today's DIY is perfect for people like me (without access to a beach): it's DIY Sea Salt Hair Spray that makes your hair form into beachy waves! Let's get started! You'll need: - A spray bottle - Small bowl of warm water (not boiling but warmer than room temperature) - 3 teaspoons of Sea Salt - 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil - 3 squirts of hair gel Steps: 1. Pour the salt into the bowl of warm water and stir. 2. Add in the coconut oil, and stir. 3. Add in the hair gel, and stir. 4. Carefully pour the mixture into the spray bottle. 5. Spray onto your hair for beachy waves! You're done! I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for DIY DIY Sea Salt Hair Spray for Beachy Waves! Stay tuned for more DIYs coming soon! -Madi from DIY With ...

Hey DIYers! Don't you hate it when you have no place to put your valuable belongings when you go on a run? I know I do! That's why today's DIY is a DIY Workout Armband, where you can stuff in your phone, keys, credit card, etc. This DIY is super easy and cheap, so let's get started! You will need: - A thick tube sock - Fabric Scissors Steps: 1. Cut the foot off the tube sock 2. Slide the sock onto your arm 3. Fold up the bottom of the sock to make a little pouch 4. Put your phone or any other belongings in the pouch You're done! I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for a DIY Workout Arm Band! (Wasn't that easy?!) Stay tuned for more DIYs coming soon! -Madi from DIY With Madi

Hey DIYers, have you ever dropped your makeup and it shatters? Well I have, and it honestly sucks... AND, I dropped it on Christmas Day. Aghhh! Today's DIY will help you repair/fix your broken makeup and make them look pretty much brand new. Powders, Highlights, Bronzers, etc. You will need: - Broken makeup - Clean knife - Rubbing alcohol - Paper towel or tissue Steps: 1. Collect all of the broken makeup pieces in the bottom of the compact. 2. Break up the makeup as fine as you can using a very clean knife. 3. Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol and mix until it forms a paste; add a few more drops if needed. 4. Spread and smooth makeup back into the compact. Tap on a flat surface to remove any air bubbles. Let dry about 1 hour, or until almost dry but still a little damp. 5. Cover the makeup surface with a clean paper towel or tissue. Use the cap of the rubbing alcohol bottle to pack and smooth the makeup even further. Let dry completely. 6. You're done! Tip: If ...

Hey DIYers! How has your summer been so far? Mine has been great! Today's DIY is DIY Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches. These taste BOMB because what's a better dessert than Churros and Ice cream combined? (That was a rhetorical question ;)) Let's get started! You will need: (This makes 10-12 churro ice-cream sandwiches) - 3 cups water - ⅓ cup oil - ½ tablespoon salt - 2 cups flour - Oil, for frying - 1 cup sugar - ¼ cup cinnamon - Ice cream of your choice (vanilla is best in my opinion) Steps: 1. In a large pot, bring the water, oil, and salt to a boil. 2. Add the flour and turn the heat off. Quickly stir the flour until it forms a smooth paste/ball. 3. Transfer the dough into a piping bag lined with a star tip. 4. Pipe 6-inch spirals onto a sheet lined with parchment paper, starting from the middle and going around in a circle, making sure that there are no gaps between the loops. 5. Repeat with the remaining dough. 6. Freeze the circles for at least 2 hours. ...

Hey DIYers! It's finally summer, which means we are going start drinking cold, yummy drinks. But isn't it annoying when bees start buzzing around your cup, taunting you? Today's DIY will help solve that. It's DIY Drink Covers! These are sooo cute, so lets get started! You will need: - Perler beads - Circle pegboard - Ironing paper - Iron Steps: 1. Heat up your iron on a low setting. 2. On the perler pegboard, use the perler beads and make a design. I suggest fruit designs, like the ones shown in the picture below! Kiwi's, grapefruits, lemon, orange, watermelon, etc. are all so cute! 3. Take some of the beads out of the center of your design. This will the hole for the straw. 4. Carefully put the ironing paper on the design. 5. Place the iron over the ironing paper that is over the design and irom until you can see the entire design through the paper. This shows you that the beads have fused together. Do not iron them too much though or the beads will me...

Hey DIYers, do you ever have those moments when you want to watch Netflix, but your hand is tired? Well me too. Today's DIY is an easy and cheap way to solve this. Let's get started! You will need: - Toilet paper roll - Exacto knife - 4 tacks - Anything you want to decorate the toilet paper roll Steps: 1. Decorate the toilet paper roll to your liking. Things you can decorate with are washi tape, glitter glue, stickers, or something like that. 2. Using an exacto knife, make a slit long enough for the bottom of your phone. 3. Make another slit that is wide enough for your phone to slip through. 4. Slice off the sides of the two slits to make a rectangle shape. 5. Put the four tacks on the sides of the toilet paper roll to act as feet. 6. Slip your phone inside the rectangle slit! You're done! I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for a DIY Phone Holder! Sorry it was worded so badly... it's hard to explain. Just use the picture above for reference. Stay tu...

Hey DIYers! Are you obsessed with apples but don't like drinking them? Aka apple cider? That's me. Today's DIY is DIY Apple Cider Bites, which are apple slices that taste like apple cider. You suck on them and get all the juice (apple cider?) out, and then eat them! Yum, right? The best part about this DIY is it's incredibly easy! Let's get started! You will need: - Apple - Knife - Microwave Steps: 1. Slice thin slices of an apple of your choice (my favorite is honeycrisp apples!) with a knife. Be careful that you don't cut yourself! 2. Evenly place the apple slices on a plate. 3. Microwave the apple slices for 20 seconds or until you hear them sizzling. 4. Let the apples cool for a few minutes. You're done! Just pop the apple slices in your mouth, and suck on them. Yuuummm! They kind of remind me of lollipops. But healthy lollipops. ;) Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this DIY tutorial for DIY Apple Cider Bites! Stay tuned for more DIYs coming so...

Hey DIYers! Today's post is the third and final post in my prom series... And it is DIY Lip Stain! I love lip tints because they don't wear off when you eat/drink, don't need to be reapplied, and give a more natural look than regular lipstick. Let's get started! You will need: - 1 Small Beet - 1 tablespoon of coconut oil To make the stain: 1. Cook the beet. (Click HERE  for directions) 2. Cut the beet into 1x1 cubes. This will be EXTREMELY messy, and your hands will get stained in the process if you don't use gloves. 3. Put the beet cubes in a blender along with the coconut oil. 4. Pour the liquid into a small jar or bowl. To use the stain: 1. Using a lip brush or q-tip, apply the stain to your lips. 2. Leave the stain on for an hour. Make sure not to lick your lips, or eat/drink. 3. After the hour is up, dampen a washcloth and lightly wash the stain off your lips. You're done! Now your lips are a perfect pink-purple color! I hope you enjoyed th...

Hey DIYers! Today's DIY is another post in my DIY Prom Series. I will be showing you what to pack in your prom clutch to have the best night ever! This DIY is perfect for you if you overpack, like I do. :) Let's get started! These are things you probably want in your clutch: 1. A pack of mints or gum. If you get mints, get the mini version of altoids. If you get gum, get Trident: their gum packs are small and compact. 2. Go to Nordstrom and get a free sample of the perfume that you're using for the night. They are small, so they'll fit in your clutch perfectly. 3. Bring money! You never know if you'll want to ditch the night and get pizza. 4. Portable charger! If you're taking a lot of pictures during the night, a portable charger (along with the charging cord) is essential. 5. Your lipgloss or lipstick for touch-ups after dinner, as well as lip balm. 6. Blotting paper! Dancing will make your face really oily. 7. Pads or Tampons if you're on that ti...