DIY refurbished desk. Quick and easy way to paint it

DIY painted desk. My original desk is from Walmart. Just search black desk. But anyways the black looked good with my room when I got it but recently I switched bedrooms at my house and took the opportunity to re decorate. So the black no longer went with my room and I decided to do all white furniture. But I just did not have the time to sand this baby down so I went and looked at spray paint. I found a brand that worked well on finished woods that required little to no sanding. So I gave it a shot. 

What you'll need:  

One can of primer

One- two cans of white spray paint

One can of a clear coat

(The picture above is the primer and paint I used. The brand is Rust-oleum. The clear coat was in the same line I just don't have a photo.)

Tips: make sure you are doing it in a well ventilated area and do not do it in an area that it hot. The paint will separate and not stick.

Spray in even, short and straight lines so that the finished looked is nicer looking. 

Before Desk: 

Coat one of primer:

Coat one of white spray paint:

Coat two of white spray paint:

Then I touched up some areas and spray a clear coat:

Finished product! It turned out really well and I love it!:

Layered Drinks For the Holidays

Layered drinks are a really simple and cute way to spice up the way your drinks look. It's a way of making your drink look festive for the holiday or whatever the event may be without trying to hard. 

So what you will need:

•Different kind of drinks in the colors you want to do it in.

-Good drinks to use are cranberry juice, piña colada sobe and blue Gatorade. 

•Ice

Easy enough right? So now what to do?

Directions: 

•Then figure out which drinks have the highest amount of sugar to the lowest amount of sugar. You will need to pour them in that order. The sugar makes the drink more dense and allows the drinks to not separate. 

•Then full your glass up about half way with ice and Pour the first drink to the desired height with the beverage that has the most sugar. 

•Then fill the rest of the glass up and again pour the next drink that has the second most amount of sugar.

•Repeat until your have used the colors you wanted. 

Disclaimer!!!!!!!: 

This works best with three types of colored drinks however. If you use to many the layers may be to small and where they meet might blend. 

Simple Do It Yourself Teeth Whitening

The most simple way to whiten your teeth is recommended by Dr. Oz. it is so simple and will literally take 5 minutes tips out if your day. 

Supplies: 

•Baking soda 

•Lemon

•Cotton swab

Directions: 

•Take 1/4 baking soda

•Then get Lemon juice from half a lemon

•Mix together and apply with a cotton swab.

•Let sit for not more than 1 minute and then rinse. 

DIY decorative keys

Have you ever come across the problem of not knowing which key goes to what lock? Or had the urge to by those cute decorated keys but just couldn't bring yourself to spend the money on it? Well here is your solution! If you have time to paint your nails then you have time to customize your keys!

First pick out the nail polish colors you'd like to use. 

Then paint the end of then keys and flip it around and get the other side. 

Then tape the grooved end to the edge of a table of some sort and let it dry. 

(It is totally up to you if you want to add designs and really decorate them! You can use a sparkly nail polish or take thin pen nail polishes and make shapes or write words in them! )

Once it is dried take a clear top coat and paint the key again the same way and again let it dry.

You are left with cute customized keys that don't leave you guessing which is which! 

Upcycle Old Shorts

How to revamp old shorts into something sexy and new! You can also add studs to the rims of the pockets and reline the pockets with a new bright colored fabric.

Green Tea Skin Spray

Green Tea has the power to brighten your skin. It is full of antioxidants that can improve the elastic tissue in your skin and protect it from the harmful sun rays.

So how do you make this spray? It's so easy! 

First take a bag of green tea. It has to be plain to ensure that there are no added chemicals. 

Then boil the green tea in one cup of water. 

Once as much of the green tea has bag has been boiled in to the water let us sit. 

Pour it into a spray bottle and let it cool in the fridge.

Then Once cold, spray it all over your face!

Easy right? This is so perfect for your skin and amazing for the summer. Keeps your skin looking good for those days you wanna look good, maybe at the pool or beach? It can even be brought with you and keep your skin refreshed for when you get hot! 

How to Make Your Own Shampoo

 Make Egg shampoo at home! This is so much healthier for your hair than all those chemicals and it saves you time by not having to wash your hair everyday because this helps keep your hair clean while preventing the oils to come back as quickly as a regular shampoo. 

•This requires 1 egg, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon castile soap, 1/2 a cup water or herbal tea and last but not the least 5 drops of essential oils of your choice. 

Blend all these together to make an Egg shampoo which can bring shine to your hair.

OR 

• Take one to two eggs and use only the egg yolk. Then mix in  one to two tsp. vinegar or lemon juice. Then add a little but of water for a thinner mixture if desired and mix the ingredients. 

Naturally Dye Your Own Hair

There is a constant battle I find myself in with wanting to keep my hair smooth and healthy and also wanting to have the perfect hair color. However, we should all know the two just really don't go hand in hand. But I have found a way to naturally dye your hair with natural products.

Brunette Hair Dye Recipe

Wash your hair with the following rinse. Pour the rinse through your hair 15 times, re-rinsing with the same liquid. On the final rinse, wring hair, and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with clear water.

Brunette: Rinse hair with a strong black tea, or black coffee.

NOTE: This process must be repeated daily for a few weeks before you notice any changes.

Blonde Hair Dye Recipe

Wash your hair with one of the following rinses. Pour the selected rinse through your hair 15 times, re-rinsing with the same liquid. On the final rinse, wring hair, and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with clear water.

Blonde: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice in 1 gallon warm water.

Blonde Highlights

Ingredients:

1 cup lemon juice

3 cups chamomile tea (brewed, & cooled)

Directions:

Mix ingredients, pour over damp hair then let sit for an hour while you sit in the sun, wash out. Follow with a good conditioner.

NOTE: This process must be repeated daily for a few weeks before you notice any changes.

Quick Dry Nails

For anyone who loves to paint their nails but doesn't always have time to wait for them to dry here is a quick tip. It's obvious that there are top coats that helps nail polish dry quickly but who wants to spend the money for that? So for a cheap way to have your nails dry quickly, apply Pam non stick baking spray. It works just the same!

How to Clean Makeup Brushes

Ok so for most makeup lovers out there it is a given that using makeup brushes is the best way to apply your makeup. However, sometimes for people buying the brushes and the makeup itself is a splurge all on its own. So when it comes time to cleaning your makeup brushes(which should be done!!!!), spending the money on the brush cleanser just isn't a priority. But I have found a way to clean your brushes at home without needing to go out and buy anything! This method has been tried and true and I recommend it!

What you'll need:
-White Vinegar
-Hot water
-Table Spoon measurer
-A cup

How To:
First, take your cup and fill it with hot water, then take a tablespoon of white vinegar and pour it in. Then set your brushes in and let them soak for 20 minutes! You will see a bunch of the makeup making the water look really dirty. You'll know it's working! Then after 20 minutes rinse the brush with hot, then cold water, and pat it dry! This method will clean and disinfect your brushes. Leaving your brushes soft and usable again while helping prevent acne because all the oils from your face aren't siting on it Anymore.

Good luck!