Computer Lab CD bathroom passes are a fun way to spruce up the mundane wooden version that many of us have.
Since CD’s are really becoming a thing of the past, I’m always looking for a fun way to reuse them. You may have a bunch in your cabinet or you might need to pick up a 3 pack at the dollar store for this project.
The supplies needed:
* CD’s (2-4)
* Scrapbook Paper
* Colored Cord’s (2)
Let’s get started!
First, cut little squares of your scrapbook paper to judge the size of your letters. Many of you have awesome machines that will do most of this part for you- more power to ya 🙂 The rest of us, will continue by tracing the letters on top of the pattern side of the paper. Remember, drawing on the other side will make your letters backwards. Yep- I did this at first out of habit from other projects (trying to avoid lines on the finished project). Silly me!
Second, lay it all out. Are you like me? I usually change up at least one thing before I’m ready to glue. After all, it’s the details that count… even if I’m the only one that really notices. After it’s to your liking, glue those letters down to the CD- basic glue will be fine at this point.
Third, mod podge to finish off the top. Now, because you can see the strokes taken with the brush- choose wisely. Do you like the lines a bristle brush leaves? I preferred it for this project as the foam style doesn’t distribute the glue evenly.
Lastly, add your colored cord for a handle. I guess this could be optional, but for me- it was necessary! Last year my passes didn’t have any sort of handle and they were placed… well, let’s just say I didn’t even want to touch them sometimes.
I found these packs at the dollar store and liked the color and the “tech” relevance. Simply measure and cut to your liking. I attached with glue to hold it firm in place.
*** Add a CD to the back for a completed look. Therefore the ends of the cord will be hidden between the 2 CD’s.
I might even make a nurse and office pass next. It’s nice to have a visual when a student is out of the classroom, don’t you think so?
Credit to my daughter! She came up with the idea of using a CD and reminded me of this while I was making these bathroom passes 🙂
