DIY Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/diy/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:32:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Romanticizing Your Summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticizing-your-summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:27:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117374 Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a feeling. It’s the golden light; the smell of sunscreen; the hum of sprinklers. Big plans aren’t needed to capture the magic of summer. Romanticizing summer means slowing down. Noticing small things. Making everyday moments feel special. Here’s how to do it, even if you’re just staying home.   […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/feed/ 0 Learning the Real Cost of Fast Fashion:  https://youthareawesome.com/learning-the-real-cost-of-fast-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-the-real-cost-of-fast-fashion Sat, 31 May 2025 21:29:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117023   As I was cleaning out my wardrobe a couple of months ago, and swapping out my winter clothes for summer ones, I noticed how many pieces I barely wore. I remembered some of the pieces I bought because they were trending for, like, a week. I sat there surrounded by piles of cheap, barely-used […]

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]]> Create Your Own Lava Lamp: A Fun DIY Experiment https://youthareawesome.com/create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:59:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116442 Remember the mesmerizing glow and soothing motion of lava lamps? While they might feel like a retro relic from the ’70s, they’re still a favorite for creating a little magic at home. The good news? You don’t need to buy one—you can make your very own with just a few simple materials and steps! Not […]

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]]> Unseen & Unheard : The Teen Subcultures That Define the Next Generation https://youthareawesome.com/natania-varghese-unseen-unheard-the-teen-subcultures-that-define-the-next-generation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natania-varghese-unseen-unheard-the-teen-subcultures-that-define-the-next-generation Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:24:42 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115406 In the age of social media, it can seem like the world of teen culture is limited to what we see on Instagram, Tiktok, and Snapchat. From viral trends to the mainstream popularity of certain styles, it’s easy to think that all teens are following a set script. However, there’s another side to teen life, […]

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]]> Guess the Movie from the Emoji Plot Summary: Can You Get Them Right? https://youthareawesome.com/guess-the-movie-from-the-emoji-plot-summary-can-you-get-them-right/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guess-the-movie-from-the-emoji-plot-summary-can-you-get-them-right Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:08:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112208 Hello! As per the title, I’ve interpreted 5 movies into emojis based off of the plot. The movies range from genres of anime, romance, LGBTQ+, drama, and comedy. Please enjoy! Movie #1:  🤓♀️🪄❤️‍🔥📚 🏫, 😡💪🤾♀️, 🍯💗♀️  🍫🎂 😡♀️ 🏡→🍬, 🪆 → 🍯♀️ and 🤓♀️ 😡♀️ → 🫠♀️ 🍯♀️ and 🤓♀️ →  🏠👪   Movie #2:  […]

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]]> New Year – New Me: New Year’s Resolution Guide https://youthareawesome.com/new-year-new-me-new-years-resolution-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-year-new-me-new-years-resolution-guide Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:12:51 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=110754 With the end of the year approaching, there is always a time to reflect on what’s happened. For most people, this year, like all other years, came by very quickly. It is very easy to underestimate how long a year really is, and because of that, your reflection on what’s happened may be minimal. For […]

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]]> The Art Behind The Works of Art https://youthareawesome.com/the-art-behind-the-works-of-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-art-behind-the-works-of-art Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:07:14 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=110472   Almost everywhere in our lives, we see art. Whether the artwork exists on the side of a building, as a monument, or simply as a digital picture, etc… there are many pieces of artwork that catch our attention. Between every work of art that you may have seen, there is always a different perspective […]

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]]> Knitting for beginners https://youthareawesome.com/knitting-for-beginners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=knitting-for-beginners Mon, 23 May 2022 16:21:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108454 I’ve often heard that knitting is a hobby that our grandmas have. My grandma made me a really cute beanie and a pair of socks, and I was intrigued by her ability to make something so warm and cozy from a pair of needles and yarn. So, I asked her to teach it to me. […]

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]]> Calligraphy 101: the basics of calligraphy https://youthareawesome.com/calligraphy-101-the-basics-of-calligraphy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calligraphy-101-the-basics-of-calligraphy Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:02:15 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106686 Calligraphy can be a creative way of brightening up a handmade card, adding a bit of spice to your bullet journal, or personalizing a gift. Although it takes a bit of practice, with the right tools and a bit of time, you’ll be a calligraphy expert in no time! Things you’ll need to get started:Crayola […]

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]]> Crochet Away! https://youthareawesome.com/crochet-away/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crochet-away Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:22:15 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=105578 Many forms of handwork have been popular all around the world and throughout history. Knitting, embroidery and weaving have been useful to people all around the world as a means to produce clothes to wear or sell. Crocheting as we know it today was known during the 16th century as “crochet lace” in France, or […]

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]]> Homemade Gingerbread Latte https://youthareawesome.com/homemade-gingerbread-latte/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homemade-gingerbread-latte Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:12:41 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=105143 With Christmas fast approaching, it’s important to get into holiday spirit. What better way than to warm up by the fireplace with a cozy, steaming mug of gingerbread latte? Gingerbread latte is a classic Christmas time favourite, and for good reason too. The perfect blend of sweet and spicy– what could you want more? Well, […]

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]]> How To Make Edible Cookie Dough https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-make-edible-cookie-dough/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-edible-cookie-dough Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:26:50 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=104989 Time taken to write post: 40 minutes If you’ve ever wanted to try cookie dough but hesitated because of the possible risks involved, here’s your solution! Try out this recipe for 4 portions! Ingredients: 2 Cups of flour 1 Cup of brown sugar 1 Cup of softened butter 2 Tablespoons of milk 1 Teaspoon of […]

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]]> Quick & Easy Homemade Ice Cream https://youthareawesome.com/quick-easy-homemade-ice-cream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-easy-homemade-ice-cream Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:14:51 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102118 With warm weather (hopefully) around the corner, it’s a perfect time to spend your at-home days learning how to make one of our favorite summertime desserts. Scientists have found that just a spoonful of this popular dessert lights up the same pleasure centre in the brain as winning a game or listening to your favorite […]

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]]> Growing Food at Home — Garlic Sprouts https://youthareawesome.com/growing-food-at-home-garlic-sprouts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=growing-food-at-home-garlic-sprouts Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:42:54 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=100074   Instructions: Peel the garlic without damaging the cloves. Leave the cloves in room temperature until sprouts begin growing. Plant cloves into the soil, with 1/3 of the clove under the soil (if you don’t have soil you can also use water, just make sure the clove is upright and the sprout is above the […]

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]]> The 5 Best Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas https://youthareawesome.com/the-5-best-last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-5-best-last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas Wed, 25 Dec 2019 01:04:02 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=98983 Tis the holiday season. Sure, “Christmas isn’t just about the gifts”. But in reality, the presents do play a big part in Christmas celebration. Whether you’ve been invited to a last minute Christmas party, or you got the invite for the party two months before hand, and still managed to leave the gift buying until […]

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]]> YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Snowflake Hexaflexagons https://youthareawesome.com/snowflake-hexaflexagons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snowflake-hexaflexagons Thu, 20 Dec 2018 01:03:22 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=95042 A twist on the classic paper snowflakes, these trihexaflexagons will leave you mesmerized by their multiple sides and kaleidoscopic effect. Hexaflexagons are polygons with multiple faces, discovered by Arthur Stone in 1939. They can be made out of paper, then pinched and turned out to reveal the other sides. Being hexagons, they can easily be […]

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]]> YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: How To Make Gingerbread Cookies https://youthareawesome.com/yaa-holiday-countdown-2018-gingerbread-cookies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yaa-holiday-countdown-2018-gingerbread-cookies Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:51:29 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=95027 Ingredients: Flour – 3 cups [375 g] Sugar – 3/4 cup [150 g] Molasses – 1/2 cup [165 g] Melted butter – 3/4 cup [170 g] Water – 1/2 cup [120 ml] Baking Soda – 1 teaspoon Ginger – 1 teaspoon Salt – 1 teaspoon Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons Egg – 1   Directions: Mix […]

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]]> YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Gift Ideas https://youthareawesome.com/gift-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gift-ideas Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:51:27 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=94672 With Christmas only 25 days away and approaching you soon, you may be excited to enjoy the holidays. However, you might also feel anxious or sceptical about what presents to get for your relatives or friends. Here is a list of gifts that might get inspire you or relieve you off of some stress. Homemade (DIY) Gifts: […]

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Bullet Journaling https://youthareawesome.com/bullet-journaling-101-start/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bullet-journaling-101-start Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:20:05 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=87854 It’s a trend that has become more and more popular recently, and has provided its users with a way to easily lay out their lives on paper. Bullet journaling is often regarded by many as an intersect between mindfulness and productivity, which is why it’s such as useful tool in our past-paced, digitized lives. Due […]

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]]> Fun and Useful DIY Projects https://youthareawesome.com/fun-diy-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-diy-projects Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:00:31 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=80039 Second semester can often feel way more exhausting than first semester. After barely two weeks of school, I feel overwhelmed and want school to end more than ever. Fortunately, like many other people I know, I like to re-organize myself when I start something new (such as a new semester!) which refreshes me and keeps […]

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]]> Super Simple School Lunch Ideas https://youthareawesome.com/super-simple-school-lunch-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=super-simple-school-lunch-ideas Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:36:50 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=76454 As a student, I often find myself neglecting everything because ‘I have homework’ or ‘I’m too tired’. Although the school year has just started, my lunch quality has plummeted dramatically because it seems like I don’t have time to make my lunch (mostly because I wake up fifteen minutes before my bus arrives). Yes, many people […]

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]]> Summer “Art-spirations” https://youthareawesome.com/summer-art-spirations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-art-spirations Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:19:55 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=73041 Summer is often the time of year where I am found either outside and actively participating in summer-related activities or –-quite contrastingly— huddled in front of my computer. However, due to how using my laptop isn’t exactly beneficial for me in terms of health and it doesn’t always equate to productivity, I often find myself illustrating […]

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]]> Best Apple Cinnamon Roll Recipe https://youthareawesome.com/cinnamon-roll-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cinnamon-roll-recipe Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:30:24 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=72174   Cinnamon Rolls are everyone’s favourite! I really love baking and found this awesome easy to make recipe for cinnamon rolls using apples. Now instead of heading out to the store, you can easily make your own cinnamon rolls, save a ton of money and have them whenever you want! Enjoy! Here’s the recipe: Ingredients Dough […]

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]]> Grad: Throwing an After Party https://youthareawesome.com/grad-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grad-party Wed, 27 May 2015 16:13:46 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=71906 Graduation season is officially here! Congratulations to all those grads out there. I wish you luck in the next stage of your life. Graduation is really a time to celebrate, you can finally take a breath after the years of hard work and celebrate crossing a major milestone. Everyone knows the graduation ceremony isn’t enough to […]

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]]> Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#10) https://youthareawesome.com/weekly-pinterest-top-10-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-pinterest-top-10-10 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 00:13:09 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69990 {Original Image} This is it! The moment I have been waiting for! The 10th instalment of this series. You have no idea how truly beautiful this moment is to me. Thank you, to those of you who have stuck out with me and this series for these past 10 weeks (probably more considering I didn’t […]

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]]> Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#9) https://youthareawesome.com/weekly-pinterest-top-10-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-pinterest-top-10-9 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:45:39 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69333 {Original Image} The weekly Pinterest roundup is back! I’ve decided to try something new with my header image, and I think that it looks pretty cool. (Hopefully nobody hates it.) It’s been pretty hard for me to adjust back to this whole waking-up-before-eight thing, but I have managed to get through this week, so far. […]

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]]> Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#8) https://youthareawesome.com/weekly-pinterest-top-10-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-pinterest-top-10-8 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:16:47 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=68084 {Original Image} Let all the kingdom rejoice, for spring break is upon us! And we all know what that means. Staying cooped up in your house on the internet for a whole week! Actually, that doesn’t sound too different from my life when I’m not on spring break… Whether or not you have a life, […]

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]]> How to Draw Faces https://youthareawesome.com/draw-faces-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draw-faces-2 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:36:07 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69171 Want to know how to draw the most difficult part of the human? Through this video, one can collect a few tips on how to draw faces.

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]]> Rainbow Cupcake Recipe https://youthareawesome.com/rainbow-cupcake-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rainbow-cupcake-recipe Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:44:32 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69430 With Easter coming up, I’m going to show you how to make Rainbow Cupcakes! What You Need: Betty Crocker White Cake Mix Food colouring 1 1/4 water or milk 1/3 Vegetable oil 3 eggs Frosting Instructions: First get all the ingredients you need. Preheat the oven to 350° F Get a bowl and put in […]

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]]> Natural ways to brighten your smile https://youthareawesome.com/natural-ways-brighten-smile/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natural-ways-brighten-smile Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:33:19 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69264 Recently, I have been interested in whitening strips that are supposed to give you perfectly white teeth and a gorgeous smile. However, after a few strips, I discovered that even though my teeth were whitened, my gums and teeth became very sensitive. Also, I always feel the need to swallow, which is a terrible habit […]

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