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Simple DIY Earrings

Hi, it's Lexa. So, here is a way to make super simple DIY earrings!! As you can see from the image above, I made button ones, but you can use whatever you want. (
You can't really see the earring backing on the picture, but it's there)

All you need is an earring backing, that you can buy from a craft store, and craft glue, and whatever you want the actual earring to be. I used a button, that I pulled string through the holes a few times.

How to make:
Note: I will say button in these steps, but that just means whatever you want the earring to be. Like, if you are using a bead, you can replace my word button with bead.
Step 1: get your button ready to how you want it. Such as paint it if you want, put string through the holes like I did, or whatever you want to do. If you like it the way it is, skip this step.
Step 2: get out your earring backing, and use craft glue to glue the button to the earring backing.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1-2 for your second earring.
Step 4: Let dry for 36 hours, and then wear!!

Feel free to email us if you have any questions or concerns at losangelesbffcupcakers@gmail.com!!

The Drawing Challenge

Hey, it's Lexa! So, this is the Drawing Challenge, which is super fun and hilarious. It's fun to do on a long car ride, or, if you are going on a school field trip, (that's when I created this challenge) or even just if you are bored!

What you need:

• A piece of paper (a notebook works)
• a pencil or pen

How to play:

You can do it by yourself if you want, but it is more fun with multiple people. You can have as many people play as you want.

All you do, is close your eyes really tight, and your friend tells you something to draw. If you are by yourself, you can think of your own thing. The only rule: you MUST pick your pencil up! When you are done, open your eyes and see your wonderful drawing.

Ideas of What To Draw:

• Giraffe
• car
• storm
• umbrella
• dog
• cat
• couch
• shark
• park
• family
• a bedroom

Of course, you can use your own ideas too. If you are more experienced with drawing, such as if you like to draw and spend time drawing things, I would suggest drawing something harder.

Harder Version of the Game:

 If you have colored pencils (or crayons or markers) on hand, color it too! You can either open your eyes to see it, and then shut them again and color it, or don't even open your eyes until you are completely done!

Feel free to leave comments or email us at losanglelesbffcupcakers@gmail.com with any questions, or your results, or just things to say. Have fun with the game!

Also, please take the weekly poll!! We promise, no info from you, or anything. Just an answer. And thanks to those you already do, or have taken one.

Bonus Post 2017: Tips for Tricking People into Thinking Your Old iPhone is Not So Old

Hi, it's Annamarie, I'm also known as the friend with "the old phone". I have an iPhone 4S, which is one of the older models for Apple. Literally, I cannot find one CASE for it in a store besides plain colored ones on Amazon. My parents said I'm not getting an upgraded phone for three years. From old emojis to bad pictures, here's some ways you can make your old phone seem not so old to people.

-Get a gel case. Gel cases, especially the clear ones, make your phone look both wider and longer. Also, there's a less chance of the phone cracking. 

-Put on the screen a clear screen protector. Make sure there is no bubbles when you put it on. 

-Get a popsocket. This makes your phone look popular and stylish - plus helps to hold it!

-Clean the screen daily. This is a BIG part of tricking people into thinking you have a brighter screen. Grab a paper towel and dampen it to clean the screen.  

-Make sure that your home button is clean. A dirty, yellow colored button makes your phone look old and dirty. A white, bright button makes the phone look like a Touch ID sensored phone!

-Turn up your brightness. 

-Get a white and bright and colorful wallpaper. 

-If your your posting a picture on social media, edit it to look brighter and detailed. 

Hope you enjoyed how to make your old iPhone look upgraded!!! This helped a lot for me, going from a dirty, small phone to a brighter, cleaner phone!! Sadly, I am stuck at an iOS 7, but that doesn't stop me from loving my phone!!!

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Update Febuary 2018: ANNAMARIE GOT A NEW PHONE!!!

Tropical Paradise Smoothie

Hey! Sorry, I don't have a picture for you, but here is the recipe! again, just like the Strawberry Limeade Slushie, you can change this however you chose based on what you like or how much you want, and all that.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peaches
• 1 cup oranges
• 3/4 cup pineapple
• between 1 and 3 cups water
• 1 cup ice

Instructions:

Step 1: Mix all fruit together in blender. Add water while the fruit is blending, until the mix is how you like it.

Step 2: Add your ice! You can add more or less if you chose.

Step 3: That's it. Step 3 is to enjoy your smoothie!

DIY Garland Ideas

Hey!! It's Lexa again. (Annamarie is on a vacation) So, the thing I hate the most on craft websites are things like the following example. Say I'm looking for craft ideas for gifts and I see a website for Best Brownie Recipe In a Jar. So I click it. And then they are all like, 'all you need is a jar and a pre-bought brownie mix. Put it in the jar and your done!' That would take me, what, 5 seconds? And now what?! So, I have some ideas I am going to use for garlands, and no, I am not going to tell you to go out and buy a tassel and some string, all though you will need certain stuff. This will be completely DIY.

Garland #1: Watermelon Garland

Supplies:

• Scissors
• glue
• tape or hole punch
• string in your color choice
• green paper
• pink paper
• sharpie or black marker

Step 1: To create the watermelons, you need the above materials. first, cut out as many pink triangles as you'd like.

Step 2: Cut long green rectangles, for the edge of the watermelon.

Step 3: Glue the green rectangle on to the pink triangle and let dry.

Step 4: After you let it dry, cut the edges of the rectangle so it matches up with the side of the watermelon. Put some black 'seeds' on the watermelon.

Step 5: Either put two hole punches in the top of the watermelon and to pull the strings through, have tape ready.




Now, the words...

Supplies:

• Paper in your color choice(s)
• Sharpie
• String in your color choice(s)
• Hole punch or tape

Step 1: Cut the paper into your choice of shape. I chose squares with a scalloped bottom.

Step 2: When you are finished with that, write your word on it. My word of choice was 'Love' but some other ideas are:

Love, Peace, Joy, Happiness, Faith, Believe, Live, Summer, or your name, Such as I could have replaced ;'Love' with 'Lexa'. Now write that word on your shapes. I did one letter per square.

Step 3: Tassels! Look up how to make tassels, or see a coming-soon video on DIY tassels.

Step 4: Either put two hole punches or have your tape ready.

Step 5: Sort your watermelon into two equal piles. Such as, if you cut 14 watermelon, put 7 in each pile.

Step 6 for hole punching: Hole punch both ends of your watermelon, (or shape) and pull the string through. Put half your watermelon on the string, equally spaced, and then put your words and tassels on. Then finish it by putting the rest of the watermelon on and hanging it up!

Step 6 for taping: Tape the string to the back of your watermelon or shape. Put half your watermelon on the string, equally spaced, and then put your words and tassels on. Then finish it by putting the rest of the watermelon on and hanging it up!

Garland #2: Sweet Treats Garland

Supplies:

• Colored paper
• Tape or hole punch
• Glue
• String
• Markers

P.S. Sorry for the poor quality of the Sweet Treats Garland Pictures.

There really aren't any steps for this. Just cut the paper out and glue it into treat ideas and then tape the string to the back of it, or hole punch it and string it, then hang it from your doorframe or on a wall.

Treat ideas: Ice cream, donuts, m&m's, cookies, cake, cupcakes.

Garland #3: Picture garland:

Hey, it's Lexa. Ok, before I explain the project (you might not even need explaining, you can sort of tell by the picture) I need to explain why the picture is how it is. So, this room isn't Lexa or Annamarie's, it just someone we know. We thought it was a good craft idea, so we decided to post it. However, the unnamed friend didn't want her identity in the picture, so we had to cover up the picture of her with friends and things like that, so, sorry about that. But, you can still tell what it is, so it's fine. Anyways, here is the craft...

You need:

• clothespins
• string
• something to hang this up with (Tape, sticky stuff you hang on a wall, whatever)
• Pictures 
• Optional: Cardstock paper

Directions:

1. Print off your pictures 
2. Optional: Glue the pictures to cardstock paper
3. hang a string on your wall by both ends
4. Put clothespins on the string, and clip the pictures to them
5. If you run out of space for pictures, you can rotate them. Use these 5 pictures this month, next month change them out for a different 5 pictures, etc. 

https://crazycraftsandcooking.blogspot.com/2017/09/picture-garland.html

Garland #4: Tassel Garland (with dry-erase flags!)

 Hey, it's Lexa! So, recently, I've been wanting a whiteboard, or something to easily display information and reminders on! And then I was thinking about making a garland for my bedroom door. And THEN I remember in elementary school, writing on lamented sheets of paper with white board markers. So I realized I could make some sheets of paper, have them laminated, and I'd have a whiteboard! But having a random piece of paper on my wall, lamented, might look kind of weird. So then I had the idea to combine them, and make a garland with some dry erase flags!                                                                                                                                             So, here's what you need for this project:         *Paper to laminate and make into flags                       *tissue paper in your color of choice                                *some sort of string or yarn to use you put the tassels and flags on                                                                                                                                                                                  

So, making the flags is pretty simple. Just cut the paper into the shape you want, laminate it, and hole punch it. Then you can put it on the string or yarn you are using. It should be easy to use dry erase marker on it, and erase it!
If you don't know where to laminate it, you can also use tape on a plastic binder tab thing, usually they are dry-erase. Then you should be able to cut it up. You could also cover your paper with strips of tape, which should work the same way.

For the tassels, I found a website that explained really well (with pictures!) how to make the tassels. Here is the link to that website. After that, put them on a string and put it up where you'd like! Comment below or send us an email with any questions or comments!

More coming soon!

Last updated September 14, 2018
Sorry The last time this was updated before then ^^ was almost a year. In fact, in two weeks it would be a year. Sorry to all y'all waiting and emailing, it's taken some time.

DIY Starbucks Strawberries and Creme Frappiccino

Note: can be substituted so it is dairy-free 
This delicious copycat Frappuccino is both easier and cheaper than getting a water at Starbucks! (Bad joke?) 😂

Annamarie here. If you've ever been to Starbucks, you may know of the high prices for coffees, lemonades, teas, Frappuccino, and secret menu drinks. (Hey - what even happened to the unicorn Frappuccino?)

Since it is summer season where me and Alexa live, the strawberries and creme frap is perfect! I wanted to go to Starbucks today, but of course the response I get - "no, it's too expensive," so I had to make-do and look on Pinterest for copycat recipes. I came across a healthy version of the strawberries and creme frap that was considered, "skinny" and "healthy". So, I put my own twist to it, and came up with this:

Ingredients:
-1 cup frozen strawberries
-1/2 cup milk*
-heaping handful of ice
-1 cup strawberry Greek yogurt (or regular, if you use regular, add extra strawberries)*
-whipped cream, optional

Place all ingredients in a blender (or I used a food processor) and blend for 30-60 seconds. First, I put in the liquid ingredients, then slowly added the strawberries and ice. Top with whipped cream, optional.

*milk can be substituted for coconut or almond milk for dairy-free, or substituted with skim milk
*yogurt can be substituted with a dairy-free yogurt

Want to add chocolate for a dipped chocolate tang? Add Nutella or chocolate syrup for a special twist.

Please comment on how you like this!!

Fun fact: Lexa has never been to Starbucks!

Strawberry Limeade Slushie

Hey!! So here is an amazing slushie recipe that's really simple!!

(Sorry for the poor photo quality)

So, I don't know how much you want to make, or how much of everything you want to use, so here is an amount you can adjust however you want.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups limeade
• 2 cups strawberries
• 1 cup ice

Instructions:

Just mix everything in the blender until well combined and serve! See, simple!!

No-Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Brownie Bites

Hey, it's Lexa! So, here is a Dairy and Gluten Free recipe for you people out there who are allergic to dairy or gluten, that still tastes amazing! (And it's healthy!)



Ingredients For Brownies:
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup hemp hearts
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
3 tablespoons sugar
2-5 tablespoons water (start with 2 and look at the mixture and add more if you think it needs it)

Instructions:
Step 1: Place all ingredients in a food processor, or a high powered blender. Mix until combined well.
Step 2: Separate into 12 pieces (or more in you make them smaller) by making a ball with them in your hands and them putting then on a cookie sheet and flattening them with a spoon or your palm.
Step 3: Put them in the fridge until they are cold, and you store them there for up to 3 days!



Ingredients for Frosting:
1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips (or if you don't need these to be dairy free use regular chocolate chips)
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions:
Step 1: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 20 second intervals until almost melted, then stir until smooth and melted
Step 2: Add olive oil and mix until well mixed, then use a spoon to drizzle over brownies.

Note: you can serve right away if needed, or put in fridge for frosting to harden, and then serve. You can also just eat the brownie bites if you don't want frosting. Enjoy your brownie bites!


Adapted from: Healthfulpursiut.com

DIY Calendar

Hey! So, I realized I (Lexa) never got a calendar this year, and so, instead of spending my money on buying one, I decided to see if I can figure out how to make one! I searched through a bunch of websites, but most of them you had to buy supplies, or it was really complicated, or it took up too much space, things like that. So eventually I gave up. Then, I had an idea for my own! It is really simple, and doesn't require a lot of supplies! So, here it is.

Supplies:

• Small notebook that flips back (where the spiral is at the top)
• Colored pencils or markers
• Straight edge (I just used the side of a book, since I couldn't find my ruler 😂)

And that's actually all!

Instructions:

Note: It is probably just easiest to use the picture as a model instead of using the directions

Step 1: Flip to the second page, leaving the first one blank
Step 2: Write the name of the month on the top
Step 3: Separate it into 7 sections. Separate each of those into 2 sections, one of them being smaller
Step 4: In the smaller section, write the date
Step 5: Do this with each week
Step 6: Fill in your schedule!

Please note: I didn't do the whole year at once, so please don't think you have to! I told myself to do maybe a month or two a day, and I filled in my schedule as I went.

And, in case anyone is wondering how to do the last week of the month when it isn't a full week, here is how I did it:

You could even print off a picture to put on the bottom, or whatever you want! Anyways, thanks for reading this!! Please let us know how your calendars turned out, and if you have any questions or concerns, please email us and we will get back to you as soon as we can! Have fun with your personalized calendar!

Hi! Keep checking back, because there are new recipes on their way! Also, we are adding a new weekly poll. Come back every week to vote, and we'll announce the winner! It's really simple and you don't need to give any info, all you need to do is vote! And keep checking for new recipes and updates!  Also please please please follow us!

Also, please note that if you have any questions about any crafts or recipes, such as allergy info or questions about where to get something, email us at losangelesbffcupcakers@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

Banana Cupcakes (With Edible Glitter Sprinkles!!)

Hey people! So we finally got another cupcake recipe! And here's an idea to tweak either recipe, or any other cupcake recipes you find. They sell tools for it, but you can use a spoon to scoop out the insides of the cupcake, and fill it with frosting, m and m's, sugar, whatever you want! Anyways, this recipe is really good and really simple, so have fun making your next desert!

Banana Cupcake Recipe:

Ingredients: 

3 large ripe bananas

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1/2 cup (or one stick) of melted butter

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners, and spray the liners with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3: Mash bananas and sugar in a bowl, and mix it well with sugar.

Step 4: Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

Step 5: Beat the egg with a fork in a measuring cup.

Step 6: Add the egg and melted butter to the banana mixture.

Step 7: Add the flour mixture, and stir until everything is moistened.

Step 8: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 9: Place in oven for 20 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown. 

Step 10: Remove muffins from oven, and let cool for 5 minutes. 

Edible Glitter

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon Food dye (Whatever color you chose)

Direction:

Step 1: Combine the sugar into a bowl

Step 2: Pour Food dye into the bowl with the sugar. Mix well. 

Step 3: Spread on parchment paper on a baking sheet. 

Step 4: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 5: Place in oven for 8 minutes. 

Step 6: Let cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy plain or on your cupcake!

Adapted from: Everyday Recipes and Activities for Healthy Living.