How to: Make the Perfect "Magic Potion" Drink

Want to know to make a tasty 'Magic Potion' that everyone will love?

Try This!

• Start with regular ice trays and fill them with as many different kinds of kool-aid as you'd like.

•  After frozen, add them to a glass of kool-aid

  Simple as that! Who would've thought?

  Easy, affordable AND a way to make your drinks look colorful!

How To Easily Make Candles

Ever wanted to try something creative, yet inexpensive?

You should try making candles out of oranges.

No seriously, ORANGES.

 First of all, you don't see this every day.
These are convenient and affordable.
As always, Three Easy Steps:
Step 1: Cut the orange in half, scooping out only a little bit of the actual fruit. (As shown to the left)
Step 2: Use a match to light the orange on fire.
Step 3: Set them anywhere and enjoy!

*Not sure of the smell. I'm sure it will last a while considering the strong odor of an orange by itself.*

How to: Paper Mache

Ever Wondered How To Make a Pinata?

It's actually really simple.

 Materials:

Flour

Water

Balloon

String

Old Newspaper

(optional) Personal Decorations/ Paint

Balloon Preparation;

-Inflate the balloon

-Hang your balloon up on a string (avoid the drip of balloon by laying down plastic) 

Paper Mache;

-Combine flour and water to create a watery/pasty mixture

-Dip strips of the newspaper into mixture

-Apply one layer to the balloon -- let dry

-Keep applying layers until a hardened shell AND/OR desired thickness

Reminder:  Make sure strips are smooth around balloon!

 Decorations;

-Personalize your pinata by decorating it with paint or anything you want! (Let dry)

PINATA;

-Pop balloon!

-Hang by string for the occasion

You can create any type of Paper Mache by constructing a cardboard base before you add the layers of strips. For example: A Letter Decoration for a Kids' Room.

This was made by a 4th grader... But you get the point.
It's a fun, creative, crafty, and not to mention AFFORDABLE at home project!

 

How to: Make an Envelope Out of Heart Shaped Paper

Looking for a unique way to impress your sweetheart?

Try writing them a letter.
The twist? : Write it on a heart shaped piece of paper.
Better yet; Fold The Heart Into An Envelope!

It's simple.

Step 1: Use (decorative or not) paper and cut into a heart.

Step 2: Fold the sides in (Make sure it's symmetrical on both sides)

Step 3: Fold the top part of the heart down until it meets the end of the folds.(Step 2)

Step 4: Turn the envelope around and seal the flap.

VOILA!

Enjoy.

"The Hair Bow"

How to: Do the 'Hair Bow'

Ever wondered how girls do this?

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3 Easy Steps!

1. Make a bun with your hair; but leave a strand out.

2. Split the bun down the middle.

3. Use the extra strand to wrap around the parted bun. Tuck any extra hair in the ponytail holder. 

Personalized Dollar General Store Mugs!

How to: Make Personalized Dollar General Store Mugs!

These are great homemade gifts for any occasion.

Affordable, personal and a creative way to 'give a little more by giving a little less'.

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There are only three easy steps!

1. Buy a mug. (Even if it is only a Dollar General store mug)

2. Write with essentially any color sharpie; to customize.

3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes!

And, of course, let it cool.