Simple DIYs from a Non-Crafty Person
Looking for simple DIYs that are actually doable? Cause believe me, I’m NOT a skilled craftsman lol!
After a suggestion for a YouTube video from my good pal, Miss Molly Gaffney herself😌, I decided to try two easy DIYs to cure my boredom!
There’s been a big fashion trend recently with tie dye - but instead of tie dye, people are using bleach on regular clothes to get the dye effect. Thus came the name bleach dye. I found out how to do it online, after watching a plethora of videos and different people’s advice. In my YouTube video (linked above), I explained the process step-by-step, but I think sometimes it’s easier to have a bulleted list to follow! So here are my recommendations:
what you’ll need:
- bleach/cleaner with bleach (I literally used Clorox toilet bowl cleaner lol)
- rubber bands
- old shirt
- gloves
instructions:
Wet the shirt and tie it into a ball with the rubber bands.
Spray one side with bleach and wait 15 minutes.
Spray the other side with bleach and wait another 15 minutes.
Untie the shirt and wash it with cold water for the amount of time you usually would wash items.
Dry the shirt like you regularly would and BAM now you’re “trendy!”
Next up in the video, I decided to make my own cold brew coffee, simply because we ran out in my house ha! Now I know this is a super easy process that most of the country has figured out, but this was my first time trying to brew my own and I was super impressed with the results (being I’m nowhere close to a barista)!
what you’ll need (to make a pitcher):
- 8 cups of water
- 1 ounce of choice coffee roast (I chose the medium roast blend from Starbucks)
instructions:
Pour 1 ounce of choice coffee roast & 8 cups of water into a pitcher.
Stir until you see the typical dark color (highkey looks like iced tea).
Refrigerate this for approx. 12 hours (I left mine in the fridge overnight).
After 12 hours, strain the congealed coffee on the surface out, until only liquid is left (I strained mine 3 or 4 times to fully get the liquid result).
Note: Straining is easiest when having coffee filters, but this also can be done with a regular strainer & paper towel overtop.
Pour into a glass & enjoy (or add your fave creamer like I did)!
Overall, I had so much fun doing this video, and definitely surprised myself with how good the results turned out!! I would definitely recommend these DIYs if you’re a beginner and the have time!!
