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CD Case recycling

Here is the promised mini tutorial on how to recycle CD cases into notebook holders [this years Teachers Day gifts]. 

Since I am a big fan of recycling crafts I am always on the look out for recycling ideas..I'd seen DVD case notebooks and post it note holders but googling up instructions for how to recycle CD cases specifically yielded nothing much so sharing how we went about recycling CD cases.

CD Case notebook

To make note book holders like I have shared in this post on Teachers day gifts you need a CD case which has a bit of room inside it.I found  2 types of CD cases with enough depth to hold a notebook -

1.opaque black plastic type

2. transparent glass look type 

The  glass type does  not have very sturdy hinges and one broke while I was embellishing it so I would urge you to try out the hinges before you embark on recycling it.

Embellishing the glass type is a bit different and in this post I'll share on how to recycle the opaque plastic CD cases

CD case recycling

1.Test the hinges -discard those that look suspiciously likely to fall apart!!

2.Check the inside and use a craft knife /scissors to cut off protruding center of plastic from the inside as shown in the pic above .

CD Case recycling

3.No need to chop off all the protruding bits of plastic from the inside-just the center is enough![see pic above-I have left the rim in the 2nd half of the collage]

CD case recycling

4.If the inside has a bit of bumpy surface use card stock[thick paper] to line it otherwise thin paper will look unsightly and tear too!.Double sided tape [not foam tape] is the easiest adhesive I found for this .

Washi lovers can have a ball too as washi /fabric tape is great to deck up plastic surfaces [as shared in this post on Recycling with washi]Thank you Priya for sending me the yummy Washi.

5.Choose a notebook /Post it notepad which is not too bulky and will let your CD case close without much mishap!!

CD case recycling

6.In the collage above you can see my little crafter covering the notepad with pattern paper she had chosen and matching die cuts.

CD Case recycling

7.Once your notebook is ready adhere it to the inside of your CD case.We used double sided tape again [I love this adhesive-so quick, easy and mess free especially important factors while crafting with kids]

CD Case recycling

8.Embellish the front of your CD case and you are done! We used double sided tape to help stick pattern paper on the cover of our recycled CD case

CD Case recycling

Added stickers[a gift from Priya Sondhi--Thank you Priya],fabric flowers, punched flowers and some die cut foam and paper leaves on our recycled CD case.

CD Case recycling

In another variation , added chip board  embellishes ,pearls and rhinestones to make a simpler CD case notebook

CD Case recycling

Here is a closeup of the gorgeous shimmery glittery chipboard embellishes which are a gift from the awesome generous Shalini of Crafters corner

CD Case recycling

I hope I have you with me till now. So that's 3 down on my list of Teachers Day gifts!! 7 more to go..wish me luck!!!

My husband had suggested making minialbums with the CD cases but the thought of making 10 albums for Teachers Day was too scary for me.Need input from you guys about experience with mini album making--how much time would a basic one entail ?
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