Turn a Bread Box into a Catch-All Organizer!

Who doesn't need more easily accessible storage/drawer space in their kitchen? Turn a bread box into a Catch-All Organizer!

Life Hack: Easy Way To Open Plastic Packaging!

We've all been there, right? Buying something inexplicably wrapped in plastic casing that's eerily reminiscent of titanium steel? 

Your scissors are no match for it. The usually-dependable pocket knife makes drunken swipes but just can't get the job done. What to do, what to do ...

6 Fabulous Reasons to Buy Burlap!

Hope you've been having a wonderful week! Mike and I have been burning through episodes of Weed on Netflix. Only four more seasons to go :-).

Anyhoo, here are the Sunday Funday Features: Six Fabulous Reasons to Buy Burlap (Remember to check http://www.joann.com for money-saving coupons!).

Just a quick note - feel free to pin the collage (above) but please click on the pictures/links and go to the original post to pin any individual pics. Thank you!

Reason 1: Make Luminaries (credit: Crafts by Amanda) to decorate your holiday table!

Reason 2: No-Sew a Burlap Banner (credit: Typically Simple) for any occasion!

Reason 3: Craft a Burlap, Twine & Butterfly Wreath (credit: Crafts 'N Coffee)

Reason 4: Make #FAMILY stenciled Wall Art (credit: Home.Made.Interest)

Reason 5: Burlap Pillows (credit: Simply Kierste)

Reason 6: Reupholster a Thrift Store Ottoman (credit: DIY Inspired)

{Muslin & Merlot is a member of the Crafts and Food Round-Up Group!}

DIY Tangle-Free Hair Accessories

These tangle-free accessories can be found everywhere from Anthropologie to Wal-Mart!  I first saw this idea on pinterest - check out Simple Medicine's tutorial.

Fun back-to-school project. Get together with your friends to make matching accessories!

DIY Customized Book Safe

My nephew prefers cash to presents. I wanted to find a fun way to package it. What's more fun than a book safe, such as the one in which Andy hid his rock hammer (you've seen The Shawkshank Redemption, right? It's one of my all-time favorite movies! Thank you, Ted Turner, for showing it on TNT eleventy billion times!). 

I made this book safe with my nephew's first initial. Pretty sure he liked it! Or at least he liked the money hidden inside :-).

You will need:

• Book you don't mind destroying. This was copy of A Divine Comedy. I feel a little bad about cutting up Dante :-(. 
• Scrap piece of stiff paper - cardstock or thin cardboard
• Scissors
• Exacto knife or box cutter
• Money and rubber band 
• Double-sided tape