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Welcome back! Ok, I should really be saying that to myself – it’s been a busy few months and several other things had to take a priority over the blog. But, today I’m back!

I really enjoy the challenge of trying to figure out how to reuse things, especially when it’s a nice container (I’m a sucker for a nice container!). Benefit cosmetics’ box o’powder fits right into this; it’s cute, good quality, and there just has to be another way to use it! Well, I think I’ve discovered a pretty neat reuse, that also solves a problem I have.

Now, one problem I always have when I travel is that my hair accessories, typically a hair tie or two, bobby pins, and spin pins, always get lost in my toiletry bag. This little box will be a perfect solution. Just some quick decoration with washi tape and I’m ready for my next trip. Now, full disclosure, I did get this idea from Pinterest (one of the reasons I love Pinterest) but it was just a picture with no link.

Materials

• Powder box or compact (empty and cleaned)
• Washi tape
• Craft knife or scissors
• Permanent Marker

Since I’ve used all the blush in this box/compact it’s a little beat up. Plus, I wanted to cover up the logo, so I could add my own label.

After cleaning out the box, choose a tape for covering the top of the box. I chose a dark blue pattern to provide the best coverage.

Line up the tape across the top and use the craft knife to cut a nice straight line. Repeat until entire top (and sides if you choose) is covered

Using a piece a contrasting tape, write a label and add it to the top of the box

Done! Now we’ll never have to worry about losing our bobby pins or hair ties on a trip.

What else could I store in these cute little boxes? Any ideas?

(oh, and I got no endorsements or anything from Benefit. I just really love their blush)