As per orange’s request, here’s a great idea on how to re-use your old CDs–make them into mini-clocks!

I found this cd clock tutorial over at youcanmakethis.com. The project is so easy, even kids can make it! Maybe with a little help from the adults on installaing the clock parts.

youcanmakethis’ design (images above) is more on the pretty side, using colorful scrapbook paper to decorate the face. But I’m so sure you can come up with other designs.

To get you started, here are some more ideas for inspiration:

a scratched/crackled surface from geek-ware ,

… an industrial concept combining the shiny side of the CD + a cut circuit board from greensmartgifts,

… and a more challenging version from blisstree using clock parts with a pendulum and a painted CD clock face.

If you have a lot of old CDs, tons of creativity, and enough free time, you can make several clocks as gifts for family and friends.  You can even turn this into a business, making customized designs for sale as giveaways, souvenirs, or personalized gifts.

Every year, students, alumni, employees and faculty of the University of the Philippines (UP) celebrate the start of the academic Christmas break with a lantern parade. This year, the theme is the environment and the use of recycled materials.

There were a lot of bee-inspired lanterns (maybe in line with the idea of save-the-bees-save-the-earth) and mother naure floats. We especially loved the huge Manny Pacquiao and Mommy Dionisia floats and the students’ colorful and creative costumes. We are definitely looking forward to next years’ parade!

Learn more about the UP Lantern Parade through the years here.