Cards, cards and expired credit cards, here are the perfect starting materials to put into practice many original ideas and projects dedicated to creative recycling. Cards, expired credit cards and supermarket cards are made of durable, waterproof materials, perfect for creative and imaginative reuse. About 4 grams of oil are needed to make a plasticized card. So trying to reuse them is very important. Here are 10 ideas that you can draw inspiration from to reuse old cards and cards.
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They represent a bit of the symbol of our consumer society. We are now inundated with points, fidelity card and plastic cards of all kinds. Including the credit cards or debit cards that have expired. You wouldn't think so, but they are perfect starting materials for putting into practice many original ideas and projects dedicated to creative recycling.
Cards, expired credit cards and supermarket cards are made of durable and waterproof materials, perfect for reuse in a creative and imaginative way. About 4 grams of oil are needed to make a plasticized card. So trying to reuse them is very important. Here are 10 ideas you can draw inspiration from reuse old cards and cards.
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Picks
It is one of the simplest ideas to put into practice. From a single card you can easily obtain at least two picks. Just draw the shape on the card with the help of a pick you already have. Then you will have to cut out following the contours. And here is immediately ready a new one plectrum for your guitar. MTV Brazil had devised a special machine to turn old credit cards into picks, but scissors or a cutter are enough and that's it.
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Pendant
Here is an idea suitable for those who love to create their own at home eco-jewelry. To make a pendant for your necklace you just need to cut out your favorite shape from an old credit card, or select the space in which your name is present, or a numeric code, depending on your preferences.
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Earrings
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Here is another eco-jewelry idea. These earrings were made from a Gift card, a prepaid card for purchases received as a gift, but you can also recreate them starting from any plastic card. If you use a light-colored card, you can decorate it with felt-tip pen motifs.
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Plasticized cards and cards also to renew the hairstyle. If you have any Gift card cute already used for purchases, you can turn them into originals clips. You just need to drill two holes on the sides, so that you can insert a wooden stick inside them. And here you are ready to decorate your tail or embellish one chignon.
Bracelet
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Creative recycling will allow you to obtain the materials needed to create a new one from old cards and credit cards bracelet. You can also recover the pearls of a necklace that you no longer wear and thus combine the two elements in a completely new creation. Cut out of the credit cards some small squares or triaangolini to be pierced in order to insert an elastic band and compose the bracelet.
Key holder
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Making a new key ring from an old credit card or a plastic card is very simple. Just cut out your favorite shape from your credit card. Then you will have to make a small hole in order to insert the ring of the keychain. And that's it!
Frame
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From Etsy here's an idea to make and decorate one photo frame starting from the old cards and cards. You will be able to cut square fragments from your tiles to obtain a colorful mosaic. As a base for the decoration you will use a frame with a neutral background, for example white or black, or a sturdy cardboard base to be shaped by hand.
8) Hairpins
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Again from Etsy, here's an idea for decorating hairpins per hair. On your basic bobby pins and on clasps with click-clack you can create varicolored floral decorations. With a bead you will make the center of the flower, while from the tiles you will cut the petals.
Plate
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There are also those who have thought of transforming the old cards and cards into tidentification plates for the suitcases, backpacks, travel bags and all kinds of luggage. You can customize your tags by covering them with fabric. You can also drill them in order to insert a chain or ribbon with which to secure them to your luggage. THU il tutorial.
Magnet for the fridge
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Turning expired credit cards (or any other plastic card) into a fridge magnet where you can grow small plants is simple, fast and allows you to bring some greenery to your fridge, desk or any other sad place that needs a touch of life. Find the full tutorial HERE
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Read also:
- MTV in Brazil promotes the machine that recycles credit cards into guitar picks to make music
- Eco-jewelry: recycling plastic ATMs and credit cards has never been so fashionable
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