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An empty or used empty CD case can be turned into a beautiful art or craft project. There are many creative ideas to try. For this blog post, I’m choosing to feature a CD case Christmas craft.
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Supplies To Collect
Gather the following for this seasonal craft:
- clear CD jewel case
- thin unpainted wood holiday decoration
- festive cardstock
- acrylic craft paint
- scissors
- ruler
- glue stick
- white glue or glue gun
- craft bits: pony beads, holiday confetti, garland strips, sequins, punched paper snowflakes
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Assembling The CD Case Christmas Craft
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Carefully remove the tray from a clear CD case.
Trim the cardstock pattern of choice to the size of the case.
With the case open, use a glue stick to adhere the cut cardstock to the bottom right section.
Paint a thin holiday-themed wood decoration with acrylic paint and let it dry. The paint and decoration can easily be found at dollar stores.
Note: Acrylic paint dries quickly and comes in a large variety of colors. It’s so fun to use!
Glue the painted wood shape to the cardstock.
Add craft bits of choice.
Close the case snugly.
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Display on a shelf or wall in the classroom or your home.
Tips: The craft bits can be glued down so they are stationary or left movable.
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If desired, add a clear seal to keep the CD case closed.
You may wish to make this CD case Christmas craft in a variety of holiday and winter themes. The craft lends itself to being showcased in groups.
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Of course, little learners can get in on making this creative craft. The activity could be a cooperative one for a parent/teacher/caregiver and child.
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CD Case Christmas Blocks
Instead of displaying the crafted CD jewel cases, include them on a table with blocks for little learners to use in construction play. This is an idea I look forward to exploring in the future.
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Related: Christmas Treasure Blocks
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You may also like:
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New Year’s Countdown Activities
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Woolly Sheep Valentine’s Day Crafts
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© Annette Kaminsky December 24, 2021
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This is so cute! It would seem that the little bits, like the stars & snowflakes would come out of the side opening where the hinge is. Is this a problem?
Hi Linda,
Thanks for your compliment. If you fold a slight edge in the cardboard backing the pieces stay in better, but some of the little pieces may come out during play.