Who among you does not have at home an avalanche of old CD-ROMs that are unused or no longer usable because they are scratched, "burned" or because they contain data that no longer interest us? Well, instead of throwing them away we can reuse them in an original and creative way to realize some of these fantastic ideas.
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Who among you does not have an avalanche of old CD-ROMs unused or no longer usable because scratched, "burned" or because they contain data that no longer interest us? Well, instead of throwing them away we can reuse them in an original and creative way to realize some of these fantastic ideas.
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1. Coasters
If you have CDs in abundance, why not use them as a base for original coasters? You can decorate them with fabric scraps and the result is guaranteed. Just follow the tutorial.
Frame
If you are looking for a creative idea or if you want to give a gift to a couple of friends who are celebrating a new birth, here is an excellent idea. In this blog it is explained how to make a beautiful setting to hang using an old CD as a base. Pendants can also be used to decorate the frame: the result is guaranteed.
Mosaic mirror
Your old CDs and DVDs can be cut and used to add sparkling sparkles to other items. After cutting the supports into small pieces, we can use them to create a decorative mosaic on frames, flowerpots or mirrors.
Not sure where to start? Check out this handy guide that will show you how to turn an ordinary mirror into a fun and functional piece of furniture.
Eco-chic jewelry
If you love jewelry why not make some using old CDs and DVDs. Creating jewelry from items intended for the basket may seem like a daunting challenge, but it's easier than you might think. This simple tutorial () is a valuable contribution that will give you a brilliant look in no time.
An original handbag
If you are tired of the usual bags, you could try to create one using the case of a dvd, perhaps with a particularly flashy cover, a small mirror, velvet and a flashy button. Thanks to this guide you can add a touch of creativity to your wardrobe.
Tenda
If you love shimmering, alternative design curtains, use CDs or DVDs to tie together to create original curtains. The materials are few but the results are surprising. Here is the tutorial that will help you. For this idea and the photo we thank our liker on Facebook Luca Guglielmo Mancini who posted it to us.
Headboard for the bed
If you want to give a touch of light to your bedroom, here is an original idea, particularly suitable for children's bedrooms. This guide will explain step by step how to decorate your home in an economical, fun and ecological way.
disco-ball
And here's an idea for decorate the house suitable for children, teens and lovers of the 80s. The project starts from a balloon that will be used as a base and later covered with the pieces of the old DVDs. Of course, smaller sized balls such as tennis balls can also be used. This way you will also get sparkling Christmas decorations. This is the tutorial.
Wall decorations
After using CDs and DVDs, we just have to think of a creative way to reuse the cases. So here is an eco-chic idea to decorate a wall in our home. We'll need twenty old cases, a high-resolution image, and the help of a photo editing program to create a head-spinning pop piece. Seeing is believing.
Christmas decorations
Even if Christmas is still far away, here is a nice idea for decorations. It will be enough paint CDs / DVDs () or simply cover them with Christmas images of your liking.
Candle holder
If you are looking for an original idea to decorate the table, why not try making candle holders using old CDs and DVDs? You simply have to melt the supports in the oven to obtain sparkling candle holders worthy of a prestigious interior design magazine. Take a look at the tutorial () to find out how.
Artificial boxes
If any of your acquaintances are fond of fishing and in particular of fly fishing, here is an original idea for a creative and economical gift. Following the tips in this guide will make it easy to make an original fly bag. All you need is one DVD case, a piece of neoprene and some glue.
Stand for earrings
A very simple project to turn an old CD and an empty XNUMX-inch case into a handy stand for storing earrings. Here is the tutorial.
Watches with CD
Making watches with old CDs has become so popular that it is possible to buy special kits, but of course we can also do it with the materials we have at home, taking inspiration from the ideas of this tutorial that explains how.
And don't forget that the recycling and reuse are the highest expressions of sustainability in terms of respect for the environment: and they cannot be missing in an eco-ethical lifestyle.
Lorenzo DeRitis
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