16 Creative Ideas With Old CDs
Creative Ideas With Old CDs
With the advancement of technology, we now have better ways of storing our digital media in the form of soft copy and cloud storage. It allows quicker storage and access of your wanted materials. This means that physical storage devices become more and more out of date. Soon, CDs or DVDs will be less used. Or maybe you have a box of old CDs just sitting in the attic just waiting to be thrown away. Well, we at HomelySmart don’t encourage that because with the right tool and the right guide, any junks can be turned into something useful and mesmerizing. Here’s some gorgeous ideas to repurpose old CDs.
1. DVD Mosaic Plate
Want a plate with unusual appearance? Here’s one great idea for that! Just be sure not to use it for any hot food stuff.
2. Guitar Decoration
Guitar isn’t entirely about skill. Sometimes, the gear that you use too can be part of the entertainment on stage. Stick some cut out CD/DVD onto the body of the guitar to make this amazing appearance.
3. Shoe Decoration
Not just guitar, you can do the same for shoes too! Come to think of it, you can actually do it for a lot of things like handbags, book cover and whatever you can think of.
4. Art Displays
Make art with CD cut outs! This one is pasted on felt and onto a box. Makes a pretty amazing gift box decoration if you ask me. You can also try out other patterns such as snail, heart and what not.
5. CD Clock
This is an easy one! You can buy clock kits from your local DIY shop. Since there’s a hole in the middle of the CD, you can just reassemble the clock kit through it.
6. CD Coasters
Make easy coasters with some glue and jute cords.
7. Mosaic Table
Upgrade the look of your old table with a modern mosaic design! Checkout the tutorial below to see the complete guide!
8. Mosaic Chair
If you have a lot of free time, try out this idea! It requires lots of CD fragments, creativity and patience. But, it’s all worth it! In fact you can even sell this for a higher price!
9. CD Tower Lamp
Everybody needs lamp! Checkout the tutorial below to see how the creator made this magnificent creation!
10. Flower Pot Mosaic
Transform boring orange pots into something incredible with CDs! You can cut out some shape and do it like with idea no. 4. Stick it with fabric glue for the gap between the CD fragments. Be sure to smooth it out with sandpaper!
11. CD Mosaic Covered Bin
Give your bins some makeup with CD mosaic cover!
12. CD Case Holder
Now, the role is reversed. The CD will hold the CD case now. Checkout the tutorial below and make one yourself!
13. Disco Ball
Because why not? Besides, it’s so easy to make, you’ll want to have one of this for every parties! The CD fragments are glued around a styrofoam ball with hot glue. It’s as simple as that. Make smaller version of this for a super cool Christmas ornament.
14. Table Lamp
Your kids would love this! Be sure to checkout the tutorial for the complete guide.
15. Mirror Frame Decor
It’s a cheap and fancy way to improve the appearance of your mirror. It might be better to start gluing from the sides so you can align it nicely.
16. Tissue Box Decor
Ordinary tissue box gets and entirely new and elegant look with this CD fragment cover!
There you go! 15 most practical way to upcycle your old CDs. There’s also a lot of alternative version to these basic ideas. For example, instead of coiling jute cord around the middle of the CD to make a coaster, you can also wrap the CD with felt and sewed fabric to turn it into soft coasters too! Just let your creativity run wild. If you like this post, do us a favor and share it!
