DIY: NUTELLA BROWNIES

DIY: NUTELLA BROWNIES

For this DIY project, I will elaborate how to make Nutella brownies. Honestly, these are so delicious, and if you decide to make them, they will not last! I made these in February for gifts, and people absolutely couldn't get enough of them.

For this you will need:

1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

1 cup of Nutella (yum)

1/2 cup of Sugar

2 Eggs

1/3 cup of Butter

3/4 cup of Flour

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. So first you want to begin by just mixing your sugar and butter together in a big bowl until it starts to look kinda like a whipped frosting.

3. Next, mix in your eggs.

4. And mix together your Vanilla Extract and Nutella.

5. Once that is completely mashed together, stir in the flour until the batter looks brown, and there are no clumps.

6. Pour in your Nutella brownie batter into a greased brownie pan, and cook for 30 minutes.

Voila! Now you know how to make the most moist and delicious brownies. If you would like to send this as a gift to a friend or significant other, you can buy a cookie cutter in the shape of a heart and decorate it with sprinkles and frosting to show how much you love them!

To watch instructions on how to make these brownies, you can also refer to Bethany Mota's YouTube video on how to make these and other DIY gifts.

This post was for the purpose of Lone Star College--Cyfair.

DIY: How To Make Crisco Candles

DIY: Crisco Candle Making

For this DIY, I will show you how to make your own homemade candles out of Crisco! It is quite easier than it looks, and you'll impress your friends and family. For the items needed to make this project, you can purchase them online or at your local crafts store. Hobby Lobby is my go-to choice.

Fun Fact: Before electricity was invented, people used to make a type of vegetable shorting as a source of light. It could burn for up to 8 hours/45 days straight. With that in mind, you'll be happy to know that your candle will burn up to 5x longer than a typical candle at your preferred candle store.

For this project, you would need:

48 oz. can of Crisco vegetable shortening

Essential Oil/Candle oil

Crayons

Wicks

Glass container 

Glue gun/glue (a strong type that will work on glass or porcelain)

1. Depending the type of glass container you will be using, you will need about 1 to 2 cups of Crisco. You can melt your Crisco either by microwave or over the stove. Before melting, remove the paper around the crayon color that you would like your candle to be and add it to the Crisco. (I usually place the crayon is some warm water for a minute, and it comes off easily)

2. Now you can star by preparing your candle container. With a glue gun (or strong glue), glue the bottom of your wick inside your glass container. (This wick should have a metal anchor to make this easier). Once dry, you want to wrap the excess wick around a wooden stick (or pen, lollipop stick). This will keep your candle wick centered for when you add the melted Crisco.

3. You will now begin melting the Crisco either by stove or microwave. If you use the microwave, it should take around 2 or 3 minutes. If you use the stove, it is preferred to use a double boiler system, but I usually just melt mine in a pot on medium-low heat until the Crisco is fully liquefied.

4. Once the Crisco is completely melted, you will add the essential oil. This should only take a few drops, depending on how fragrant you would like it to smell. Stir it together. By now, you should have the color and scent of your candle melted.

5. Carefully (it will be VERY hot) pour your melted candle mixture into your container, and just wait for it to cool. If you don't want to wait, it will be much faster if you put it in the fridge for a couple hours.

6. If you would like to decorate your candle, glue some lace around the edges or for a summer look, I glued star fish to the outside of my candle. (the star fish are at Hobby Lobby)

The finished candle should look something like this! I hope anyone who tries this enjoys themselves. To watch an easy how-to video of how to make these types of candles go to Lisa Pullano's DIY YouTube page. Chow!

This post was for the purpose of Lone Star College--CyFair.

Introduction

Introduction Topic

Melanie Polk

Hello everyone! My name is Melanie, and I have created this blog for my online computer class this semester. So far, it seems to be quite interesting at Lone Star College Cyfair location. The topic I have chosen for this blog will entertain all audiences, but the majority will most likely be anyone who is interested in DIY projects (do it yourself). I, personally, love to create DIY projects for home decor, and because it's usually a cheaper alternative that's fun. Of course there is added bonus points if you enjoy the satisfactory feeling of creating your own customary items, and they also can turn out to be excellent gifts! The majority of my DIY projects so far have been candles, and I love making them!

Most recent candles I created 

Made from soy wax

For those of you who are interested in making your own home made candles, I will provide a post with easy instructions to follow. They are accessible materials that anyone can purchase at your local crafts store. I usually purchase mine from Hobby Lobby. If you also search through amazon, you may be able to find good prices to save some money!