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!



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.





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



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





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



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!





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.



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

Happy mixing!

xoxo
Talia Christine