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18.11.10

Paper CD Case Tutorial

I love making mixes of my favorite songs. I'd make them for just about any occasion. Road trip? I need a mix. New friend? You need a mix, I'll make you one. However, my biggest beef with mix CDs is no proper transportation or, worse, no playlist. I need a playlist! I need to know what's going on!

Ages ago, I learned how to make a super quick and easy cd case out of paper. It's super cheap, and easy to decorate! Best of all, you can write or print the playlist right on the case. Brilliant!! I've been making these ever since!

Paper CD Case Tutorial

What You'll Need:
Paper
Pens
Your CD

Optional: Anything you want to use to decorate the cd case! 
(I, sadly, am lacking coloured pencils, glue, tape, or anything else I could decorate my case with. But the possibilities are endless!)

Begin by placing the CD in the middle of your piece of paper, then fold up the left and right sides of the paper against the edge of the CD.

Paper CD Case Tutorial
Paper CD Case Tutorial
Paper CD Case Tutorial

Next, fold up the bottom of the paper to create a flap.

Paper CD Case Tutorial

Folding up the bottom flap of paper has just created a pocket for you to put the CD in!

Paper CD Case Tutorial
Paper CD Case Tutorial
Paper CD Case Tutorial

Brilliant! Next, fold down the top flap to finish the CD Case. You can close it with a sticker, wax seal, or some tape.

Paper CD Case Tutorial

Alternatively, you can fold the top edges underneath and you can fold the the top of the case to tuck into the bottom flap. This is my favorite option as it feels really secure and you don't need any extra supplies, so it can be done in a snap!

Paper CD Case Tutorial
Paper CD Case Tutorial
Paper CD Case Tutorial

Ta-Da! You've got a gorgeous DIY CD case ready to show off! I like to write the playlist on the back of the case.

Paper CD Case Tutorial

Mix CD's make great presents and a handmade CD case gives it a personal little touch.

Happy mixing!

xoxo
Talia Christine

5 comments:

  1. That's genius, Tal!! My favorite part, tho, is the background of freshly laid new carpet!! Yay!!!

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  2. Hi Talia! I found your blog and am a new follower:) I love this tutorial you put together-mix CDs are some of my favorite things to give as gifts. They are personalized and unique on their own, but with this cute holder, it's even more so. Looking forward to your posts:)

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  3. @vintch, Thanks for following, vitnch! I'm glad to have you along!

    xoxo

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  4. Love it! So simple, yet so cool!
    Tone - http://swingsandroundabouts-blog.blogspot.com/

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  5. Love x10! I'm definitely doing this for my best friend for Christmas! (:

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