Chicago Card crafts

Still have your official University ID? What about used gift cards? Try one of these ideas for how to recycle plastic cards into something new.

Jacob's ladder wallet
Supplies needed: Plastic cards (2), ribbon, glue/tape, money

Instructions (pdf)

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Photography by Jessi Scurte

Photo frame
Supplies: Plastic card, X-acto knife, ruler, tape, photograph

Templates (pdf)

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Photography by Jessi Scurte

Guitar picks
Supplies: Plastic card, X-acto knife

Templates (pdf)

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Photography by Jessi Scurte

Flower box planter
Supplies: Plastic card, X-acto knife, tape, soil, seeds

Templates (pdf)

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Photography by Jessi Scurte

Cell phone stand
Supplies: Plastic card, X-acto knife

Templates (pdf)

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Photography by Jessi Scurte


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