Treat Holder from CD DVD Spool : CD Crafts Ideas

This darling little treat holder is an upcycle made from those disc spools that your blank 50 count CDs or DVDs come in. It’s perfect for a few cookies, or a large muffin as shown. Any small knob works for the top. You could even glue a large wood wall onto it! What a unique way to give a treat to someone special.
This nifty little recycled treat display holder is part of our CD Crafts category. Its made from a spindle container that houses 50  CDs or DVDs.  It’s perfect for holding bagels, cupcakes, muffins, cookies and other small food items and a wonderful unique way to give a special treat to someone.   You could also put non-food items in it.  What a wonderful way to give a thank you to someone! If you are looking for recycled crafts… we got ’em! blank.640x25

Supplies Used

  • One CD/DVD Spindle Container (The size that holds 50.)
  • Fancy knob for top.
  • Ribbon of choice.
  • Hot glue.
  • Paper plate cut as insert for bottom.
  • Awl or drill for putting a hole in the top.

 

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Instructions : Treat Holder CD Crafts

 Break the center spindle piece off the base. covered.treat.holder.CD.craft-2

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Drill or punch a hole in the center of the top lid to attach the knob.

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Any small knob will work. I had these cool crystal ones.

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Attach the knob through the hole. Secure with a screw underneath.

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Add some ribbon if desired and a trimmed paper plate for the inside.

This darling little treat holder is an upcycle made from those disc spools that your blank 50 count CDs or DVDs come in. It’s perfect for a few cookies, or a large muffin as shown. Any small knob works for the top. You could even glue a large wood wall onto it! What a unique way to give a treat to someone special.

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15 responses

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  2. Zoe Ryan Avatar

    Interesting idea, I’ve never thought I’ll have the opportunity to reuse my husband’s old CD cases! I hate to throw away that kind of waste and you just made my day!

  3. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai Avatar

    Absolutely BRILLIANT! This is such a clever and easy idea. What a great way to re-purpose. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/03/05/home-matters-linky-party-27/ 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thank you Lorelai! I appreciate that. I’ll drop by too!

  4. Diana Rambles Avatar

    Fantastic idea!

  5. Pam Avatar

    What a cute idea! One of my co-workers is a cupcake fanatic. She’d love this!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thanks Pam! Glad you liked it. Ü Would certainly be perfect for some fancy cupcakes!

  6. sami Avatar

    What a cute idea! I love up-cycling and getting crafty. This is great!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thank you so much Sami!

  7. Betty Avatar

    Hi, I’m visiting from Frugal Friday. What a clever idea.

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Why thanks you Betty!

  8. Maria Avatar

    What a great idea! I have a couple of these containers hanging around and would never have thought to use them this way 🙂 Stopping by from The Weekend Re-treat.

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Glad you found the idea helpful Maria! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. Ü

  9. Robin Avatar

    What a neat and great idea! Thanks for sharing this because I have many of these cases and now I can use them for something else!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Awesome! Glad it helped you figure out what to do with your surplus of cases. Ü