DIY: Tribal Print Shorts

Hey guys! So as I'm sure you all know, you can literally find tribal print clothing anywhere. So I decided that I would revamp a pair of old shorts that I never wear and turn them into a super cute pair of tribal print shorts! Let's get started :-)

Materials:

• Bleach (optional)
• Scissors
• Permanent Marker
• Fabric or Acrylic Paint

Step 1:
If you have chosen to bleach your shorts, read this; if not skip to step two. When I was bleaching my shorts I wanted to do an ombre type of bleach but ran out of bleach before I had a chance to begin that. So if you just want to simply bleach the whole short like I did submerge the shorts in some diluted bleach for about 10 minutes. If you want to do an ombre bleached short, submerge the shorts in diluted bleach for about 5 minutes and then take them out, leaving only the bottom of the shorts in for (roughly) another 5 minutes. Now rinse and wash the shorts using laundry detergent. Once your shorts have dried, you can move onto step two.

Step 2:
Using your scissors put two horizontal cuts on the side opposite to the one that you will be putting the tribal print design on.

Step 3:
Begin putting the outline of the tribal print design onto your shorts using a permanent marker. Be careful when doing this because you don't want to mess up and end up with permanent marker in places that you don't want it to be (speaking from experience here haha).

Step 4:

This part takes lots of time and patience. Now you have to fill in the outline you created with paint. I recommend using a fairly thin brush so that it is easier to paint inside the lines. Really the only advice that I can give you about this part is to not get frustrated and take your time. This is what my shorts looked like once I finished painting them. Unfortunately I had some permanent marker still showing once I was done, so I am going to be trying to get that out! 

That's it! I hope you guys enjoyed this post and if you could it would be great if you could share my blog on any social media that you use as it would help me out a lot, thanks! :-)

Vegetarian Lunch Ideas

Hey guys! So today I decided that I would share with you some of my favourite vegetarian lunches. Lots of which can easily be a vegan lunch for any vegans reading :-)

Sandwiches
Ok so I love, love, loooveee vegetable sandwiches and here are some of my favourites.

Tomato and Cucumber Sandwich:
This is super simple and really good. All that you do is put some butter on bread with some lettuce or spinach, tomato and cucumber and a piece of cheese. And this can easily be a vegan sandwich without the butter and cheese; or you could use soy cheese if you would like!

Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich:
So simple, so obvious and so good. I love having a peanut butter and jam sandwich every once in a while but they are especially good if I am in a rush in the morning and don't have time to make anything fancy.

Tomato and Cheese Sandwich:
This is another really easy sandwich all you have to do is put a slice of tomato and cheese onto some buttered bread and, bam! There's your sandwich.

Salads
Garden Salad:
This is so good and so simple; you can literally make a garden salad with any veggies that you have in your fridge. I love to use a mixture of spinach and lettuce with cucumbers, carrots and peppers. And if you want to add some protein you can top it off with some boiled eggs or nuts like almonds or cashews.

Pasta Salad:
I usually just use spiral noodles and top them off with some carrots, peppers and salad dressing.

So there are some super easy to make vegetarian lunches, I hope you enjoyed this post! And it would be awesome if you could share it on any social media that you use, thanks! :-)

DIY: Frozen Yogurt Treats

Hey guys! So since I didn't post last week (cringe) I decided that I would do two posts this week! One today and one on Wednesday. I wasn't sure what to do my first post of the week on and then while I was making some frozen yogurt treats I realized that would be a great idea for a post! So I'm going to be showing you how to make frozen yogurt dots and frozen yogurt bark. Let's get started! :-)

I used a 650g container of yogurt and that was enough to make both of these!

Frozen Yogurt Dots
Ingredients/Materials:

• Yogurt
• Plastic Bag 
• Cookie Sheet

Sorry I didn't take any pictures of the process of making these because I didn't even think of making it into a blog post until they were already made.. but luckily it's very easy to explain!

Step 1:
Take your plastic bag (your going to need to use a sandwich bag) and make a small diagonal cut on one of the corners. You are going to use this bag like a baker would to ice a cake. Then fill the bag with 2-3 spoonfuls of yogurt. I used strawberry banana yogurt and let me tell you; it is delicious.

Step 2:
Begin putting drops of yogurt onto the cookie sheet simply by squeezing the bag. Once the cookie sheet is full of yogurt dots put the cookie sheet into the freezer and leave it there for as long as you like. My yogurt dots were frozen after a half hour but you can leave them in there for as long as you like. :-) This is what they look like once they come out of the freezer.

Finished Product

Frozen Yogurt Bark
Ingredients/Materials:

• Yogurt
• Almonds
• Strawberries
• Grapes
• Parchment Paper
• Cake Pan

Step 1:
Line your pan with parchment paper so that it will be easy for you to cut the bark and remove it once it is frozen without wrecking your pan.

Step 2:
 Pour some yogurt onto the bottom of the pan and spread it evenly across. Only put enough yogurt down to cover the parchment paper. Next add some diced strawberries and grapes to the yogurt as well as whole almonds. Add enough so that it is spread somewhat evenly across the yogurt like this:

Then add some more yogurt to the top to cover all of the fruit and almonds. Add more fruit and almonds and then one more layer of yogurt. It should now look like this:

Step 3:

Put this in the freezer for about an hour and a half if you want it to be frozen very well. You can also leave it in the freezer for longer if you prefer. Then cut it however big you would like and enjoy!!! :-)

I hope you guys enjoy this post and the yummy yogurt treats. These are really great for days that you have a sweet tooth but don't want to eat junk food since they are so sweet but they're also great for you! I really like to have these as a post-workout snack as well because it helps cool you down but you also get some protein! So stay tuned for a post coming to you Wednesday and if you could share this on any social media that you use that would be great, thanks! :-)

Favourites: Bands and YouTubers

Hey guys! I'm so, so, so sorry that I haven't posted in weeks. I've been really busy. But I promise that I will try my hardest to post every week from now on. Anyway, I figured that today I would just talk about some of my favourite YouTubers and bands. Maybe we'll have some of the same, or maybe this will give you some people to check out! :-)

YouTubers:

• Veeoneeye (Jason). He is hilarious and his life seems so cool. I'd love to travel with him one day. https://www.youtube.com/user/VeeOneEye
• Omgitsharrisonwebb (Harrison Webb). Ok let's be real here, he's amazing. He's attractive, funny and he makes awesome videos. What more could you ask for, right?! 
• https://www.youtube.com/user/OmgHarrisonWebb
• Sam Pepper. His prank videos are the funniest things ever. I especially love his public interviews. they never fail to make me laugh. https://www.youtube.com/user/OFFICIALsampepper
• SDK so this is a collab channel that I'm obsessed with. All of the guys are hilarious and they all make awesome videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/SDK
• FouseyTUBE (Yousef) his videos are uh-mazing. His public pranks are hilarious, but he also does social experiment videos which are very moving. https://www.youtube.com/user/fouseyTUBE
• Pointlessblog (Alfie Deyes). He is just downright hilarious, his videos are always good to watch when you're having a hard time finding videos that suit your mood. https://www.youtube.com/user/PointlessBlog
• Marcusbutlertv (Marcus Butler). Again, another hilarious dude. His videos never fail to make me laugh. https://www.youtube.com/user/MarcusButlerTV
• Thatcherjoe (Joe Sugg). I love the YouTuber whispers and innuendo bingo videos, they're so hilarious and he seems like he would be an awesome person to meet. https://www.youtube.com/user/ThatcherJoe
• Zoella (Zoe Sugg) she's very funny and I love how she makes a variety of videos. I also love her clothing style so I very much enjoy her haul and other lifestlye type videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390
• JacksGap (Jack and Finn Harries) these two boys are so inspirational. I love all of the things that they have done and are still doing to try and make a change in the world. But along with those videos, they also have videos that are pure entertainment. They have the perfect balance of different types of videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/JacksGap

Bands: 

5 Seconds of Summer

• 5 Seconds of Summer. Ok, how can you not love them?! They're soo cute, funny and extremely talented. I mean is it even possible to dislike this band?! Don't Stop - Music Video
• All Time Low. They're music is so, so, soooo good! And I love their personalities; they would be so awesome to see live. A Love Like War - Music Video
• Marianas Trench. I have loved them since their very first album, they're so talented and just awesome dudes. I saw them live last year and the concert was mind blowingly awesome. Desperate Measures - Music Video
• The Vamps. So I've just recently started listening to them and wow. They're very talented, and their songs are so relatable. Can We Dance - Music Video
• The Who. Ok so they're an old band but they're just so good! I've been listening to them since I was just a little kid and I've always loved them. Baba O'Riley
• Creedence Clearwater Revival. Another old band and again, I've been listening to them for a long time. Bad Moon Rising
• Blink-182. All of their music is honestly just so good it's crazy. First Date - Music Video
• Bowling For Soup. I love their pop-punk sound, I honestly cannot get enough of them!1985 - Music Video

So now you guys know some of my favourite bands and YouTubers! I could definitely keep going on both lists but they would end up being way too long for anyone to read. If you guys haven't heard of or listened to/watched any of the bands or YouTubers I have listed I definitely recommend checking out the links that I put in the blog because I'm sure you'll enjoy it! If you have any YouTubers or bands that you like that aren't listed, leave them in the comments and I'll check them out! Also it would be awesome if you guys could share my blog on any social media that you use so that more people can find out about it! :-) 

Again, I'm so, so, so sorry about my lack of posts lately but like I said before, I'm going to try my hardest to continue posting weekly, so stay tuned!!! :-)  

Disclaimer: All of the pictures in this post are taken from google.

How To: Have a Good Workout

Hey guys! Today I'm going to tell you how I avoid those days of coming home from the gym and feeling as if you've accomplished absolutely nothing.

I'm sorry I haven't posted any DIY's for a few weeks but trust me. They're coming! I've been really busy lately so unfortunately I haven't had time to do anything very crafty. But hopefully this post will help some people start to enjoy working out. Let's get started! :)

Motivation: 
So I know getting motivated to go for a workout is half the battle. So I'll tell you some tricks that I use on days that I'm feeling particularly unmotivated.

Make a really good pre-workout snack! If I make myself a snack that has lots of protein like celery with peanut butter or some almonds I find that it makes me more motivated. Since I just ate something full of protein to fuel my workout I can't use the "I'm too tired" or "I don't have enough energy" excuse.

Make a new playlist! Making a new workout playlist full of up-beat songs always gets me excited to go and workout. Add any type of music you want. As long as it  gets you motivated to go and listen to it for at least an hour; it did it's job!

Put you workout clothes on! On days that I'm feeling extremely unmotivated as soon as I get the idea of going to the gym in my head I go and put on my workout clothes before my brain has a chance to figure out what's happening. I know this sounds silly but it really works. If you're already dressed you really can't make up any more excuses to stay at home.

Benefits of working out! :)

Planning:
Once you've made your way down to the gym having a pre-planned workout is crucial in coming home feeling accomplished. But don't worry, the plans can be flexible! My plans are basically just a rough outline for me to follow when I get to the gym.

How to Plan! First I decide what part of my body I want to work that day i.e. is it a leg day, ab day, arm day, etc. Once you have that decided choose some workouts that are challenging and enjoyable.

If you don't know any exercises you want to do google some! When I plan the exercises that I will be doing I usually have an amount that I have to do i.e. 4 sets of 25 reps. But I allow myself to add more. Choose an amount of reps that will give you a good workout but not so many that you hurt yourself. Don't forget to throw in some cardio either. I find a great way to get in cardio is by either running for a half hour before my workout or after. I've heard many people say they like to run after they've  finished working out; but I prefer to use running as a warm-up and do it before.

Don't forget to stretch before and after you workout. If you don't; you'll probably regret it the next day. And that's it! Easy, huh?

I hope some people found this post helpful! :) If you can share my blog on any social media that you use that would be amazing! And don't forget to comment if you have any suggestions for future posts - they don't have to be DIY's. As you can see, I post about basically anything. :)

P.S. I'm hoping to have a really cool upcycled shorts post next week so stay tuned ;)


*All of the pictures on today's post are from google*

By the way guys, my friend and I made a YouTube channel that we're going to post videos on every Sunday. Here's our introduction video if you want to watch it!!! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unriXTxyYGI

How to: Have the Best Summer Ever!

Hey guys! So I decided that since summer is fast approaching (well it's already here..) why not do a summer bucket list!? I'm going to show you my summer bucket list and hopefully you guys will be inspired to use this or to create your own! Let's do this!!!

1. Step out of my comfort zone!

2. Put blankets and pillows in a truck bed and sleep in it. (I know this is all over the internet but seriously - how cool would it be?!)

3. Start a YouTube channel with my friend.

4. Upload awesome prank videos like pegging, trolleying and public disturbances.

6. Do public interviews and upload it to YouTube

5. Go for a midnight swim with my friends

6. Go for a swim at sunset

7. Do something adventurous! Go zip lining, bungee jumping, skydiving. Something crazy!

8. Have a spontaneous road trip with my friends

9. Sleep under the stars

10. Meet new people

11. Go to a concert




12. Go on a 'penny date'

13. Continue updating my blog

14. Stay up all night

15. Have a sleepover on the beach

16. Make the most of my free time

17. Save money for future adventures

18. Exercise regularly

19. Learn a new language

20. Help someone in need

21. Inspire someone 

22. Have lots of bonfires

23. Have water gun/ water balloon wars

24. Learn how to water ski

25. Take up photography again

26. Smile lots; laugh often

27. Make lots of new DIY's

28. Make this a summer to remember!


Well guys; that's it for this week. I know this post was different from my normal posts but I'm really busy this week and figured that a summer bucket list would awesome since I was already creating one. I really hope you enjoyed this and I hope that it inspires you to get out of your comfort zone; off your but and into the world to do something crazy!!! Who cares if people judge you. You have one life and you need to live it. So go out, have fun and live it up. (But still be smart and don't get yourself into trouble) haha.

If you liked this post please share it on any social media you use as it would be wonderful if more people found my blog :-). Don't forget to comment if you have any suggestions for future posts!

I'm gonna sign off with a quote today since it's one of my absolute favourites (it's even hanging in my bedroom) and it completely suits this week's topic.

"Peace out, enjoy life and live the adventure." - Louis Cole. (This is his youtube channel)

DIY: Knotted Fringe Tank Top

Hey guys! So today I'm going to show you how to make a tank top with knotted fringe (I guess that's what we'll call it) at the waist. This shirt took about 20-30 minutes but it's totally worth it! So let's get started :-)

Materials:

• Chalk
• Old Shirt
• Fabric Scissors

Step 1:
To being you will put the shirt on and mark where your waist is using chalk. I drew this line all around my body so that I could use it when cutting the fringe. After you have that line marked cut off the collar of the shirt following the seam.

Step 2:
Now we're going to cut the fringe. To do this you can mark horizontal lines about 1/4 - 1/2 an inch down. These will be where you cut to create the fringe.

Once the lines are marked just cut upwards. You could do the front and back at the same time or do them separately. I did mine separately and once I had the front done I flipped the fringe up (onto the stomach area of the shirt) so that it wouldn't get in the way while I cut the back fringe.

Step 3:
This is where things get a little tricky; so please bear with me.

Begin with your shirt laying flat with the back fringes flipped up so that they are out of the way. Pick up the fringe closest to the edge of the shirt (fringe 1) and then take the fringe beside it (fringe 2) it and tie fringe 2 over and under fringe 1. (So cross fringe 2 over top of fringe one and then tie the knot under). Next pick up piece that is closest to fringe 2 on the opposite side and tie it over and under the fringe 1 and 2 combination. Continue tying each fringe over and under across the whole shirt . Once the front is done flip the shirt over and repeat the same steps on the back. Once you have finished the knots it should look like this:

Sorry I had to use my phone so the quality is terrible :-(

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! I have another project that I've been working on and I'm pretty excited for it. Hopefully it looks as good finished as it does in my head. If you enjoyed this post it would be great if you could share it with your friends on Twitter, Facebook or any other social media that you use! Don't forget to comment if you have any suggestions for future posts and I will see you next Wednesday!!! :-)