Easy DIY Gift: CD Picture Frame

Do you want to spruce up your home without spending too much money? You’ve come to the right place. This easy DIY project shows you how to use old CDs to decorate your picture frames. We all have CDs lying around in our homes gathering dust. They may be old ones that were sent by ISPs or playlists you used to listen to before you got an iPod. Don’t toss them out just yet, follow these instructions to make picture frames your friends will be envious of.

Easy DIY Gift: CD Picture Frame

A great holiday craft!

Image via: Jam Carin

Things You Will Need

An old CD. If the width of your picture frame is wide you may need more than one CD.
Scissors or tin snips
Tacky glue
Tweezers
A piece of thin cardboard or a piece of cereal box
Black slick dimensional fabric paint

Instructions

Cut the CD into pieces using the scissors. Vary the shapes and sizes.
Apply the glue on the front part of the frame and spread it using the cardboard.
Use the tweezers to pick up the CD pieces and place them on the glued frame. Continue this process and leave space between each piece.
Put the CD pieces on every part of the frame until it is fully covered. Leave to dry.
Squeeze the paint onto a scrap paper to ensure it doesn’t come out with bubbles.
Fill in the spaces between the CD pieces with the paint. Keep the lines even.
You can repeat the lines to make them bold. However, make sure you don’t smear the previous lines.
When all the lines are filled, leave the frame to dry.
Display for all to see!

You’ll love your finished work

Image via: Make it easy crafts

Who knew old CDs could make stunning artwork? This easy DIY project is ideal for beginners and requires few materials. You will love it for its simplicity. Try it this holiday season and display your family pictures, holiday images, or beautiful art. Your friends and guests will ask you for tips on how to make the frames. After you show them, get started on another DIY project.

Can you think of anyone on your gift list who would enjoy this holiday craft?

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