In the age of Spotify and Apple Music, I thought I had zero use for my old CDs. However, I had so many of them, both from my love of music and then there were the photos and videos I had burned onto disks over the years, that I hated to just throw all of them away. It turns out, you can upcycle those funky little plastic disks into some really cool crafts!
DIY Ideas With Old Compact Discs
3. DIY Kaleidoscope Earrings
This diy kaleidoscope earrings idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thekipiblog to see every step.
4. Curtain Pull Backs From Old CD
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This curtain pull backs from old cd idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Craftyourhappiness for the complete recipe.
5. DIY Vintage Farmhouse Clock Faces
DIY Vintage Farmhouse Clock Faces – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Raggedy Bits’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. Old CD Mosaic High Gloss Resin Tray
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the gloss resin tray. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Resincraftsblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. Turn A CD Into A Clock
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this turn a cd into a clock idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Morenascorner at the link.
8. DIY Faux Mosaic Frames
Give this diy faux mosaic frames idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Beadcreationz to see every step.
9. Decoupaged CDs
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This decoupaged cds idea nails easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the decoupaged cds. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
10. Sparkly Clutch
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this sparkly clutch idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Thatcheapbitch’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. CD Tealight Holder
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Ever crave a fun DIY? This cd tealight holder idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Pretty As A Picture Photo Stand
I have always loved fun crafts, and this pretty as a picture photo stand idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Craftyourhappiness at the link.
13. Recycled CD Mosaic Flower Pot
This recycled cd mosaic flower pot idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Makeiteasycrafts to see every step.
14. Make House Numbers From CDs
Why make it complicated? This make house numbers from cds idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the numbers from cds. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Uniquecreationsbyanita for the complete recipe.
15. Shiny Collar
Shiny Collar? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Followfashion’s full tutorial for all the details.
18. Triangle Statement Necklace
Try this triangle statement necklace idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Getinspiredbyevanna to see every step.
21. Recycled CD iPhone Dock
Looking for handmade goods that actually works? This recycled cd iphone dock idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Geeky Gadgets has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Recycle CDs Into Wall Pouches
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this recycle cds into wall pouches idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the into wall pouches. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Craftyourhappiness at the link.
23. Photo Coasters from CDs
This photo coasters from cds idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Diydanielle to see every step.
24. Marker Spinners
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this marker spinners idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Agirlandagluegun for the complete recipe.
26. Paddle Games from Recycled CDs
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I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
27. Room CD Hanging
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Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this room cd hanging idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
28. Mosaic Table
Put this mosaic table idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Thoughtsofanauticalgirl to see every step.
29. CD Mini Album
Credit where it is due – Jentapler really delivers on a fun DIY, this cd mini album idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Jentapler for the complete recipe.
30. Garden Art Sparkly Ornaments
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this garden art sparkly ornaments idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the art sparkly ornaments. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Thekindergartenconnection’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. CD Mirror
Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This cd mirror idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Intuition Physician has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Recycled CD Mosaic House Number Plaque
Count me as a fan of a fun DIY – this recycled cd mosaic house number plaque idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Makeiteasycrafts at the link.
