Fashionable interior ideas from CDs: simple ideas

CDs are an interesting material for creativity. Once upon a time they were actively bought with collections of popular music. But music is no longer popular, and discs just collect dust on the shelves. They would be junk, but they have such an attractive mirror finish... Can't you use it? Of course, you can, and many craftsmen use it for a variety of crafts. Mirror mosaics, panels and much more - all this can decorate your interior in the most unique way. Your collection of ideas may also include the work of the YouTube channel master. DIANA Bilohorka. Some of them are very simple to perform, and you can probably repeat this experience with your own hands.

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  • 1 CD paper towel holder
  • 2 Planter for dried flowers or vase for sweets
  • 3 Napkin holder made of disc and ice cream sticks
  • 4 Vintage CD Flower Cart

CD paper towel holder

A very simple structure can be constructed from CDs and a cardboard tube or a piece of plastic pipe.

Fashionable interior ideas from CDs
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Take three discs and glue them together with hot glue. There should be a solid platform for the future construction.
Measure the length of the pipe or tube so that you can place a roll of paper towels on top of it.
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Measure the length of the pipe or tube so that you can place a roll of paper towels on top of it.
If you are using a cardboard tube, then acrylic paint is better. It fits well on cardboard and is almost odorless, so you don't have to open windowsPHOTO: YouTube.com
If you are using a cardboard tube, then acrylic paint is better. It fits well on cardboard and is almost odorless, so you don't have to open windows
One end of a tube or pipe can be decorated - wrap with bright braid or braid with sequins, as in this casePHOTO: YouTube.com
One end of a tube or pipe can be decorated - wrap with bright braid or braid with sequins, as in this case
Fix the tube to the center of the disc support using hot glue. To hide glue residues, place beads or other decor around the gluing area.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Fix the tube to the center of the disc support using hot glue. To hide glue residues, place beads or other decor around the gluing area.
The whole work will take you about 10 minutes, without taking into account the time it will take for the paint to dry. And in return, you will receive a handy device that solves the problem of disposing of paper towels.PHOTO: YouTube.com
The whole work will take you about 10 minutes, without taking into account the time it will take for the paint to dry. And in return, you will receive a handy device that solves the problem of disposing of paper towels.

Planter for dried flowers or vase for sweets

The discs can be cut, which gives a lot of options for their use. It can be a mirror mosaic or prefabricated structures of different shapes, such as a flower pot or a vase.

Prepare a piece of cardboard equal to the diameter of the disc. Cut the discs so that you get several semicircles, and the cut width is equal to the side of the squarePHOTO: YouTube.com
Prepare a piece of cardboard equal to the diameter of the disc. Cut the discs so that you get several semicircles, and the cut width is equal to the side of the square
Glue the cut disc onto the cardboard with a glue gun, and then use the rest of the discs to assemble the box. Position them so that the surface with the lettering is inside the box.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Glue the cut disc onto the cardboard with a glue gun, and then use the rest of the discs to assemble the box. Position them so that the surface with the lettering is inside the box.
Place the trimmed parts of the discs on the outside of the box, like petals. They can be easily glued with hot glue.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Place the trimmed parts of the discs on the outside of the box, like petals. They can be easily glued with hot glue.
The inside of the box, where the inscriptions will be visible, can be painted with acrylic paint. It is better to make several layers so that the surface is monochromatic.PHOTO: YouTube.com
The inside of the box, where the inscriptions will be visible, can be painted with acrylic paint. It is better to make several layers so that the surface is monochromatic.
Such a vase-pots can become the basis for creating a flower arrangement, and also be used to store sweets or some other little things.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Such a vase-pots can become the basis for creating a flower arrangement, and also be used to store sweets or some other little things.

Napkin holder made of disc and ice cream sticks

To make an original napkin holder, you only need one disc and several flat wooden ice cream sticks.

The disc needs to be cut into three parts: a strip in the center and two identical semicirclesPHOTO: YouTube.com
The disc needs to be cut into three parts: a strip in the center and two identical semicircles
Each part on one side should be pasted over with sticks. They are easily attached with hot glue. First stick them, and then cut off the excess with a stationery knife.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Each part on one side should be pasted over with sticks. They are easily attached with hot glue. First stick them, and then cut off the excess with a stationery knife.

# better at home. Fashionable interior ideas from CDsPHOTO: YouTube.com

Now that the parts are ready, you can put them together. Fasten the semicircles vertically to the base stripPHOTO: YouTube.com
Now that the parts are ready, you can put them together. Fasten the semicircles vertically to the base strip
If you paint the entire workpiece in one color, you get something that looks like a fence.PHOTO: YouTube.com
If you paint the entire workpiece in one color, you get something that looks like a fence.
You should have a stable and beautiful napkin holder, which you are not ashamed to put even on a festive table.PHOTO: YouTube.com
You should have a stable and beautiful napkin holder, which you are not ashamed to put even on a festive table.

Vintage CD Flower Cart

An imitation of a bicycle or a cart is a very popular design option for flower pots. Such a composition will decorate the interior or serve as an excellent gift for a loved one. And you can do it again using used discs.

Prepare 9 discs. Fasten each triplet together, placing something like ice cream sticks between the discs. These will be the wheels for the trolley.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Prepare 9 discs. Fasten each triplet together, placing something like ice cream sticks between the discs. These will be the wheels for the trolley.
Thanks to gluing several discs, the wheels will turn out to be quite thick and stable.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Thanks to gluing several discs, the wheels will turn out to be quite thick and stable.
All wheels need to be painted. Use acrylic paint and a foam sponge. So streaks and streaks will not remain on the surface.PHOTO: YouTube.com
All wheels need to be painted. Use acrylic paint and a foam sponge. So streaks and streaks will not remain on the surface.
Now we need axles for the cart. They can be made from ice cream sticks. Fold 2-3 pieces together and wrap them with thread or jute rope. You will need 6 of these blanksPHOTO: YouTube.com
Now we need axles for the cart. They can be made from ice cream sticks. Fold 2-3 pieces together and wrap them with thread or jute rope. You will need 6 of these blanks
On the front wheel, you need to glue 4 sticks, two on each side, at an angle of 90 degrees exactly opposite each otherPHOTO: YouTube.com
On the front wheel, you need to glue 4 sticks, two on each side, at an angle of 90 degrees exactly opposite each other
Now, to each parallel pair of sticks, you need to fix one more across, as shown in the photo. One partition will be the steering wheel, and the second will be the axle for the other wheels.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Now, to each parallel pair of sticks, you need to fix one more across, as shown in the photo. One partition will be the steering wheel, and the second will be the axle for the other wheels.
The axle for the wheels is also glued with a glue gunPHOTO: YouTube.com
The axle for the wheels is also glued with a glue gun
When assembled, the cart should turn out to be very stable, and now you can place a planter with a flower on it.PHOTO: YouTube.com
When assembled, the cart should turn out to be very stable, and now you can place a planter with a flower on it.
To make the composition look one whole, the pots can be decorated with the same thread or rope as the parts of the cart. Just wrap, gluing the thread to the basePHOTO: YouTube.com
To make the composition look one whole, the pots can be decorated with the same thread or rope as the parts of the cart. Just wrap, gluing the thread to the base
For greater stability, glue the planter to the trolley axle - and the structure is ready. You can put a vase in it or plant a living flowerPHOTO: YouTube.com
For greater stability, glue the planter to the trolley axle - and the structure is ready. You can put a vase in it or plant a living flower

This is how the disks, which until recently seemed completely useless to you, turned out to be really irreplaceable. The examples are really very simple, and you can easily repeat them yourself. If you are interested in this topic, then in addition we offer you a few more ideas in master classes:

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