Curtain Pull Backs From Old CD/DVDs

Curtain Pullbacks From Old DVDs or CDs

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Want a super creative way to hold back your curtains? Well, here it is! It’s an upcycle project that uses an old CD and a chopstick (or a dowel.) Decorate them with some ribbon, artificial flowers and a glue gun and you can make them match any color scheme you like.

Note: These work best for thinner curtains or sheers. I found that the  CD’s will bow and possibly break if you try to jam too much material in them though some CD’s are stronger than others.

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Supplies Needed

  • CD or DVD (used or new)
  • Chop sticks
  • Ribbon
  • Artificial flowers
  • Hot Glue Gun

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Visual Tutorial

Trace a circle in the center of the CD. The size does not have to be exact. I used a regular size vegetable can for tracing.

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blank Using a sharp utility knife cut out the circle. This required going over and over the lines as the CD is fairly thick. It does NOT have to be a smooth even cut.

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26 responses

  1. Leih Avatar

    Thank you for sharing! I love this…very bright idea!

  2. jo Avatar

    Amazing idea.. Thanks for sharing…. Now I know what to do with lots of cds that I got at home… Loved it!
    Jo

    1. Nancy Avatar

      So glad you found it helpful Jo. Thanks for visiting!

      1. pyewackit27 Avatar

        Lovely idea. May I also suggest using brightly coloured button for decoration.

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  4. Christia Zamora Avatar

    So nice and easy to do. I surely can share this idea with my younger sisters. Thanks for posting.

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Your very welcome Christia!

  5. Jenna Avatar

    What a lovely idea!!! I have tons of old cds!!!

  6. Bethany Magnie Avatar

    Such a great idea! Found your blog on the “Home Stories A to Z” link up party. Thanks for posting!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Your welcome Bethany. Thanks so much for visiting!

  7. Nicole Avatar

    Oh now, this is really creative and cool! I don’t have curtains right now to tie back but if I did I would definitely be using this!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thanks Nicole. Glad you found it useful!

  8. Stephanie Wesztergom Avatar

    What a GREAT idea. I’m thinking you could use rope/twine adding shells of drift wod for a coastal look

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thanks Stephanie! You sure could. You could make just about any theme you wish!

  9. Ashley Avatar

    Hi! Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty Sunday. Super clever and cute! Thanks for sharing!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thanks for commenting Ashley!

  10. Marigene Avatar

    I was just thinking of pulling the curtains back in my bedroom…I am going to give this cute project a try. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a wonderful week, Nancy.

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thank Marigene! Have a wonderful one yourself!

  11. Zografia Avatar

    What a clever idea! I need a couple of pul backs and i have lots of CDs around the house

    1. Nancy Avatar

      So glad you found it useful! Thanks for stopping by!

  12. Angela McKinney Avatar

    Great way to recycle. I love how they turned out too. Very cute. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thanks Angela! Ü

  13. Danielle Avatar

    Those came out so beautiful. I also have soooo many cds that nobody uses anymore, time to put a few to good use!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Thanks Danielle. Thank you so much for posting a comment. Ü Good luck!

  14. Amanda Avatar

    This is SO create and SO cute! I have a ton of old cd/DVDs and now have a new use for them! Thanks for sharing!

    1. Nancy Avatar

      Your so welcome Amanda! Thank for you stopping by and commenting. Ü