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Old 04-13-2003, 04:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What to do with CD roms?

I have 2 or 3 dozen AOL and other ISP cdroms. Anyone have any ideas what to make with them?
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Old 04-14-2003, 10:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You can use them to make crocheted hot pads or coasters
http://home.inreach.com/marthac/cdpatterns.html

there is a large list of patterns there, hope this helps
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Old 04-14-2003, 11:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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you can make phot frames with them. I will see if I can find the link, I saw it on one of my hints and tips groups.


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hang them in the garden to scare off birds
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I saved mine up and made awesome Christmas trees out of them. Cut out a large plywood tree, then liquid nailed them side by side to cover the wood. Next I drilled through the centers (so the holes would go through the wood; not just the CD's) and I put a string of the large bulb Christmas lights on it; threading them through the back so you couldn't see the wires. Makes an awesome decoration!
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I saw a house where they had the roof bordered in them with the lights in the middle. Really impressive decoration. They also make great decorations for outdoor trees. You can melt a hole in an edge and attach a hanger. I've also seen them made into clocks using those cheap kits you can buy at craft stores.
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These are just a couple of sites that have uses for the cd's. @ of them have the picture frame ideas, with pictures.

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http://www.warp9web.com/dorset/cdwreath/cdwreath.html

http://www.thefamilycorner.com/famil.../cdphoto.shtml

http://familycrafts.about.com/librar.../blcdpicfr.htm

CD Angel Craft
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3 inch Styrofoam Ball
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Felt
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Make the styro foam ball into an angel's face. Add yarn for hair, wiggle eyes or closed eyes cut from felt (half circles with fringed eyelashes), a pink mouth, etc. Make your angel look however you like! Glue the CD to the top of the head to make the angel's halo.
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Our cub scout den used them to make mobiles. we just decorated them by gluing beads adn buttons to them and then hanging them by fishing line to coat hangers. they looked really nice and sparkled when you put them near a sunny window.
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Thanks for the ideas everyone!

I think I'm going to tackle the clock and Christmas wreath first. They seem a bit simpler. The crocheted crafts caught my eye, but I'd like to learn how to knit before I learn to crochet. Oh, and my cats would *kill* me if I scared the birds away. It's their favorite show.
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great ideas for cds

These are all great ideas! I will try the lights idea somehow..
I have seen a german site where this woman did gorgeous etchings in the shiny side. Just scratch and it turns white. She had roses, scrolly things, words, whatever and then used them as coasters I think.
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