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...