How to Make CD Ornaments

Make sparkling Christmas bell-shaped ornaments from your old CDs using these directions submitted by an eHow visitor.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Hammers
• Common Nails
• Threads
• Sharp Scissors
• Large Needles

1. Cut CD with sharp scissors into five or six pie-shaped pieces.
2. Punch a hole at the narrow end using a strong sewing needle or a hammer and nail.
3. Insert thread or wire to form a loop to hang on Christmas tree.
4. Enjoy rainbow colors in the sunshine or the reflecting Christmas lights.

Tips & Warnings

• Recycle CDs that Internet access companies send you in the mail.
• Teachers and nonprofit organizations can ask United States Postal Service carrier stations for the undeliverable CDs and other craft items that are normally thrown away. Address a letter to the USPS station manager and make arrangements to pick these items up regularly.