AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE - DIY SWEET FILLED CHOCOLATE COKE BOTTLE.
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If you've been following along this Summer you'll know that I've decided to rescue some of the most popular past projects from the archives and re-share them with you in a series I'm calling 'An oldie but goodie.' So for those of you that are new to the blog or perhaps missed it the first time around I present to you my diy sweet filled chocolate coke bottle.
I first saw a version of this sweet filled chocolate bottle on YouTube a couple of years ago and it still blows my mind. It took a few attempts to get right so I do have a few tips for you.
1. Use all the chocolate! This was my first mistake and I can't stress this enough. The thicker the chocolate the easier it is to get out of the mould. Don't be tempted to stop halfway through and think 'hhmm, that should be enough,' trust me, it won't.
2. The refrigerator is your friend. I made the mistake of making this on a particularly hot week and had so many problems with the chocolate melting as I cut away the mould. If you start to have any problems pop it back in the fridge for 10-15 minutes and try again.
3. And finally, be careful when cutting away the bottle. It's fiddlier than it looks in the original video and is how I lost my second attempt. I pressed too hard and the knife went right through the bottle and the chocolate.
Check it out here and let me know if you try making one yourself. I'd love to know how you get on.
3 DIY'S I'D LOVE TO MAKE.
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Any diy's you can't wait to make?
9 WEEKEND DIY'S TO TRY.
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If you're thinking of staying home this weekend here's some fun things to try and diy.
DIY Summer Tassel Necklace
Summertime is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than a piece of tequila sunrise inspired neck candy that you can make yourself?
Felt Cloud Kid’s Wall Decor
I whipped out my beloved pile of woolly yarn and some felt to create a really cute and really easy wall decor. Even if you have zero sewing skills, you can make one of these I promise.
Giant Cake DIY
Today we’re going to show how to make a giant cake you can pop out of! I’m so excited. I’ve been wanting to make one of these for forever.
Fried Egg Donuts
As I hope you’ve guessed, they’re not actually fried egg donuts. I’m not that adventurous, ha! But they do look like they’re topped with a sunny side up egg.
Cute Animal Wrapping Paper
It’s pretty easy to do, and in just a couple of minutes, you can have your very own adorable gift to give at the next shower or kid’s birthday party you get invited to.
3D Paper Flower Gift Toppers
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DIY Pom Pom Picnic Blanket
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DIY Paper Flower Cake Topper
Showing you an easy way to bump up your boxed cake to “party worthy” status with this easy and elegant DIY Paper Flower Cake Topper perfect for your next celebration!
Have a great weekend.
