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3.
Reflectors: On bike wheels, behind Christmas tree lights, under
candles. Use them as Christmas tree decorations. Bunch enough together,
slap on a bow and make a high-tech wreath! 4.
Picture frame (small): It doesn't get any easier than this. Take
CD. Take picture. Tape/glue picture to CD. But now the real problem: How
to put it up? Your options: Glue a magnet to the back, put it on the
fridge. Use mounting tape. Duct tape string/twine/fishing line/picture
wire to the back, then hang it on a nail. Or drill a hole (or two)
through the CD and put it on a hook. (Would look great if you had a
bunch of them!) 5.
Picture frame (large): Glue four CDs to light cardboard (like an
old cereal box), tape/glue on a picture.
Cardboard can be smaller than the four CDs and hidden, or larger
than the four CDs, creating a "CD matte" on which
you can paint, doodle, glue stuff, etc. Mounting-tape it to the
wall or attach something (in any of the ways described in the small
picture frame project above) to hang it. 6.
Clock: The ready-made center hole all but screams for a DIY clock
set, which you can find in most hardware and craft stores, usually back
with the doll-making and woodworking bits. Or you can find a small,
drop-dead ugly clock at a yard sale and give it a facial. Repaint it,
slap on a little glue, a CD, some creativity - it's Clock 2.0! 7.
Switch plate: Cutting CDs is a bit of a pain. They can be cut
with scissors, but the pressure of the cutting action tends to give them
lots of little fractures. Drilling them, though, works really well. For
a switch plate, you cut/drill out the center hole to fit your light
switch (remove the plate and use it as a guide), then drill your nail
holes. Attach either directly to wall, or on top of current switchplate. but wait, there's so much more!
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