Remember the days when we had shelves full of customized CDs with music compilations for every occasion, movies, and back-ups of our more-important-than-life files? If you still haven't thrown your collection to trash, now it is time to give these CDs a new life! Since everyone loves good DIY projects, we have made a list of creative ideas on what to do with old CDs.

From one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments to glamorous plates and mirrors, this list of brilliant 5-minute crafts will show you a few of the most excellent ways to recycling that pile of your old CDs.If you liked these DIY ideas, be sure to check out our list on how to creatively repurpose old stuff.

h/t: viralnova

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Mosaic Tile Birdbath

Mosaic Tile Birdbath

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Animal Sculptures Made Of Shattered Cds

Animal Sculptures Made Of Shattered Cds

Animal Sculptures Made Of Shattered Cds

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Guitar

Guitar

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Mirror

Mirror

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dkekesi
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creative framing, and extremely bad camera holding technique :-)

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#5

Wastelandscape

Wastelandscape

Wastelandscape

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MaureenDaniels
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant but can't see myself doing this any time soon.

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#7

Mosaic Flower Pot

Mosaic Flower Pot

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Mosaic Table

Mosaic Table

Mosaic Table

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DonnaDacy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this. Beautiful..looks like mother of pearl.

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#9

Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Ornaments

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Door

Door

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DonnaDacy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a great idea for a side light near the front door.

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#11

Kleenex Box Decor

Kleenex Box Decor

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coolguy2212
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nobody cares Katherine. Tell it to the judge)))))))))))))))))

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#12

Coasters

Coasters

Coasters

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Collar

Collar

Collar

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Holiday Clutch

Holiday Clutch

Holiday Clutch

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DonnaDacy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cute idea. Much more reasonable than paying big bucks for one.

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#20

Wall Art

Wall Art

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#21

Shiny Collar

Shiny Collar

Shiny Collar

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#22

Cd Lezard Madrid

Cd Lezard Madrid

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coolguy2212
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't live in Madrid. cool? yay or nay #calicalicalicalife

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#23

Photo Frame

Photo Frame

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DonnaDacy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would do this...what is used besides the frame and the cds?

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#24

Galaxy Cap

Galaxy Cap

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DonnaDacy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so cute. I can see my grand daughter wearing this.

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#25

Cd Lantern

Cd Lantern

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Lucy Galvin
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, what did you use to make the designs in them?

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#27

Shred In Mixer, Glue, Repeat.

Shred In Mixer, Glue, Repeat.

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DonnaDacy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cute idea. Isn't it kind of hard on whatever you used to shred it? I might do this if I could get more information. Thanks.

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#29

3d Print Cdbits And Turn Your Old Cds Into Lego.

3d Print Cdbits And Turn Your Old Cds Into Lego.

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#30

Stargate Replicator Bug

Stargate Replicator Bug

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#31

Elephant Mask From Beatelephant

Elephant Mask From Beatelephant

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Raye West
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MUCH better than the real thing

#32

Mini Bicycles For Promoting Cycling Events And Active Transportation: Easy For Kids To Make

Mini Bicycles For Promoting Cycling Events And Active Transportation: Easy For Kids To Make

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MichelleCastro
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mud Flap Girls for a big rig truck lol

#33

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

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Kelsey Rivera
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome I should do this for my friend ty for the idea!

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#34

Curtain Decoration With Cds

Curtain Decoration With Cds

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Louise Sinclair
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how do you make both sides of the cd to look the same (take off the printed side)?

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#36

Disco Ball

Disco Ball

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Kelsey Rivera
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that is how they make those nice!

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