Upcycled CD Ornaments ~ Easy DIY Craft Project

These Easy Upcycled CD Ornaments make great DIY Last Minute Handmade Gifts, you probably already have everything you need to make them! I love being able to use cast off materials like Old CD's and scraps of wrapping paper and fabric to create these, and kinda want to make a bunch more already.  They are so easy from start to finish they only take an hour or so to create a few at a time, You will want to make more and more because they are so easy!

Supplies -
Old CD's
Puffy Paint (optional)
Colored Markers - I used Bic Mark It's
Decorative Paper or Fabric- Wrapping Paper works Perfectly for Holidays and Birthdays!
Ribbon
Old Buttons or Cabachons
Glitter Glue
Glue Stick
Hot Glue
Scissors

 

Step 1 - Draw outlines of designs in black or use black puffy paint or glitter glue for a more deluxe look.

- Allow the Puffy Paint To Dry before moving to Step 2.  

  

2. Color In your Designs with Markers, I used Bic Mark-It's, but Sharpies work just fine.

 

 

3. Glue Decorative paper or fabric to the backsides

 

4. Use Hot Glue to Affix Ribbon to over the decorative backside

 

5. Use Hot Glue to Affix Buttons to the Front Centers, Then outline with glitter glue and around the edge of the disc.

 

6. Hang to Dry up to 4 Hours - Finished!         

 

Did you try this project? I'd love to see your results! 

Upcycled Coupon Organizer Box - Easy Rainy Day DIY Craft For Couponers by thriftalina

Don't you hate it when you go through your coupons (or coups' as I call them) just to find that you have to throw a bunch of them away for expiring before you could use them?

Even if you have been looking for a fun way to keep your 'trading' coupons separated, or keep receipts from shopping trips, rebates, Coupons to be Used...and more from taking over your counters, coffee tables & drawers...I've had this little project finished for a while and with this rainy Northeast weather you may find it a fun way to tackle an organizing chore for one of these days.

To Make ~ thriftalina's Upcycled Coupon Organizer Box - You Will Need:
-Extra/Expired Coupons of all kinds
-A Good Coupon Sized Box to decoupage, I used an old Cigar Box but you can use Tissue/Paper Towel Boxes, Gift Boxes, Food Packaging Boxes/Trays, or anything else you can think of!
-Glue Stick
-Decoupage Glue like Mod Podge
-Foam Brush
-Scissors 

This project is so easy, and it is kid friendly!

Start by making sure the box you are using is smooth all the way around, you can choose to put a layer of Mod Podge on it and allow it to dry if you feel like it may need some reinforcement or extra smoothness.

While you are waiting for it to dry start gathering your coupons that you want to use. I went for as many colorful ones as I could find but you can choose to do it all in black & white too. *thriftalina tip - the MORE Coupons you have to use, the BETTER your results will be, it's better to have too many than not enough to cover your entire box here.

Start gluing your coupons to the box once it's ready, start with your least favorites and overlap them to surround the entire box, it's OK if you have some little spaces in between because you will then glue your favorites around that layer until you have complete coverage. *thriftalina tip - Don't worry if you have to fold a bit of a coupon underneath/around or overlap a part of it, this is what, in the end, makes it look completely collaged, Glue with confidence!

Once you are satisfied with your collage work, Use the foam brush to apply generous amounts of mod podge and smooth it all the way around the coupon covered areas. Be sure to keep your coats even and allow them to dry, but feel free to give it as many coats as you like, I think I did about 5 or 6.
Let your Coupon Box Sit in a dust free place to dry.

Then you will have a finished storage space for your stray Coupons, Receipts, Rebates & More. Put it where you will remember it, Office, Kitchen, Coffee Table, or Where you Cut Out your Coups & Go through it regularly to clean out any expired items.