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. ...