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CD Fragments - Recycled compact disc art
I decided to make one more thing for the craft fair. These are fragments of old AOL advertising compact disks (CDs) that have been made into pins (brooches?). Easy peasy. They are way prettier in person than in the photo (which you can click to enlarge) because the top layer is enameled. There are about 5 layers each with different elements which make for great depth. Click the 2nd photo and you can see the depth a bit better. My favorite is the one at the top you can barely see - it is stamped Dream - has a clock face - and a beaded 'pendulum' - to me it says Dreamtime! 
I even made little cards to mount them on - how's that for professional, LOL. If these don't sell at the fair I think I can approach a couple of boutiques with them. Although there are a few tutorials here and there on the web, I am thinking of making these and the domino necklaces/magnets into an online class. What do you think?
Those are kewl, Judi! I really like them. What a great way to create something so pretty out of something useless. I hope you do well at your sale.
Posted by: Linda Fleming at November 17, 2007 4:13 PMBeautiful and definitely have depth Judi...some of the words look like they are pressed into a pillow of gold.
Posted by: Veronica at November 17, 2007 5:02 PMReally cool! First chance I've had to check out emails/blogs today! And, yes! The cards are a VERY professional touch! Nice use of cds! I would never have guessed what they were!
Posted by: Kai at November 17, 2007 5:10 PMI think they are fantastic ,how much are these :}
Posted by: Jacque at November 17, 2007 5:34 PMBeautiful!
Posted by: Hana the Dog at November 17, 2007 8:09 PMJudi
I think U IS RIGHT ON the money with both ideas- at the show and online classes and also on Etsy- go girl they are brilliant - loves them heapsa
love n hugs bear xoxoxoxoxo
You are so good at this artzy stuff, I love these they are so awesome!!
Posted by: kerry at November 18, 2007 12:25 AMThese are very beautiful Judi. They look very gypsish. What a great way of using up cds.
Posted by: shashi at November 18, 2007 5:45 AMOh my,
Such beautiful CD art pins. Love the way you have trasformed them but have also preserved the shape of the CD fragment. Nice work. Have fun at the fair.
Posted by: Heera at November 18, 2007 5:56 AMJudi I jusy love these-- and know they will do well --as each piece is so gorgeous and different--I think the different shapes helps to make them even more unique..does this mean we are losing you to the jewelry wrld?
Posted by: jan demetralis at November 18, 2007 6:17 AMI think these would make a great online class, Judi--in fact, one of my teenaged daughters will sign up in a heartbeat, especially if you offer it in time for her to make Christmas gifts (hint, hint)
Best wishes always,
Beth Ann
I love these! They are bound to sell.
Posted by: Tammy at November 18, 2007 10:11 PMWOW! GRATE IDEA!! THEY ARE LIKE DECOUPAGE'/COLLAGE?? OR ONLY STAMPED AND PAINTED?? ONLY 3-4 & ISN'T IT TOO CHEAP? IT TAKES WORK PAINT AND SO ON?!
DOLL HUGS & MINE LOUISA IN ISRAEL
22C TODAY ONLY A TSHIRT AND CARDIGAN
WE WILL GET DRY FROM NONE RAIN!!!
Posted by: louisa at November 19, 2007 9:57 AMWOW! GRATE IDEA!! THEY ARE LIKE DECOUPAGE'/COLLAGE?? OR ONLY STAMPED AND PAINTED?? ONLY 3-4 & ISN'T IT TOO CHEAP? IT TAKES WORK PAINT AND SO ON?!
DOLL HUGS & MINE LOUISA IN ISRAEL
22C TODAY ONLY A TSHIRT AND CARDIGAN
WE WILL GET DRY FROM NONE RAIN!!!
Posted by: louisa at November 19, 2007 10:02 AMThank you for letting us review these lovely pieces. I think these should seel very well. You've even given me an idea to take in to a totally new direction. They are fabulous.
Posted by: Rose Prescott at November 25, 2007 9:33 PMLove these-if you do an on line class-let me know-Please--Leslie
Posted by: Leslie at December 1, 2007 3:47 PMI would really be interested in an online class or tutoria for these. Please let me know if you offer one.
Jamie
Posted by: Jamie at December 6, 2007 1:07 PMI have been hoping you would make a class out of these, i love them and cant wait for you to start.
Posted by: Loretta at December 30, 2007 7:20 AM
Make your own version of Judi's dolls.
Many patterns available!
