How to Turn a CD Into a Coaster

Use up those old CDs.

If you find yourself with a plethora of scratched, old or otherwise unwanted CDs lying around, have some fun with them. You can turn CDs into coaster to use yourself or to give as gifts. Here's how.

Things You'll Need

• CDs
• <br>Glue
• <br>Scissors
• <br>Fabric, lace, photos or magazine pictures
• <br>Clear shelf paper

Instructions

1. To make a lace or fabric coaster, cut out two squares of lace or fabric for each coaster. The squares should be only slightly larger than the CD.

2. If you wish to create coasters using photos or pictures from magazines, cut out pictures and decide on a design by placing them onto your CD. You can overlap, or place pictures or photos side by side. If the pictures are larger than the CD trim them to the correct shape and size so that no paper is hanging over the edge.

3. Cover one side of the CD with glue.

4. Place a piece of lace or fabric or your pictures on the glue, smoothing out any lumps, creases or bubbles.

5. Repeat the steps on the other side of the CD. If you are using fabric or lace, wait until the glue is dry and then trim the edges to the shape of the CD.

6. If you made picture or photo coasters, allow the glue to dry and then cover with a sheet of clear contact paper, again smoothing out any bumps or bubbles.

Tips & Warnings

• These coasters make great gift. Personalize them by using a fabric or picture theme your recipient will love.

• If using hot glue, and when using scissors, be sure to supervise children.