Here is a little craft that I have been able to use in a variety of fun ways for camping. I came up with the idea when I was teaching and wanted to recognize students in a special way. At school we had an endless supply of discarded CD’s – there just had to be something to do with those wonderful, sturdy, shiny 4 ½” disks! Button lover that I am (see previous post), I discovered that the CD’s would be perfect for BIG BUTTONS to wear or display.
After you are finished with your design, print it. With the 4 ½” “BIG BUTTON” you can usually duplicate your design to put three on a page. I print on heavy-duty card stock, or even on a sheet of glossy photo paper. I also throw a little extra ink on the page by choosing the highest quality print option that is available. Cut the artwork out and glue it to the CD. I use a spray glue for an even and permanent bond that is wrinkle-free. On the back of the button you can stick a self adhesive pin back or a stick-on magnet – purchased at WalMart or craft stores. I have also put a design on each side of the CD and glued a small paperclip between the printed design and the CD to create a small loop to hang the CD from a string. . . hung from the awning they spin and twirl in a breeze.
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Lou
3/31/2012 09:07:18 am
Ella,
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9/13/2012 06:44:37 pm
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