If you like owls as much as I do, then you will undoubtedly fall in love with this cute little owl wall messenger craft. An upcycled CD or DVD is a great base for a cute little messenger pad that you can put anywhere. A bit of felt or foam paper, glue, and a few minutes’ time and you have a cute and functional craft!
CD Owl Wall Messenger
I am always looking for something to write a note to my son on in the kitchen. It seems that every notepad and pen disappears into that junk drawer everyone has.
No matter how hard I try, I always end up scribbling notes on the back of receipts I dug out of my purse. I’ve even tried making some of these cool magnet ideas to hold paper up, and always forget to refill it.
Using an old scratched CD and a few craft supplies, I was able to create this great little messenger pad hanger that fits on the side of my refrigerator with ease.
Of course, this isn’t the only place you can add this craft. It works great in your kitchen, bathroom, office, kids room, entryway, garage, or even in your car!
Where Can I Find Old CD’s?
If you don’t have old scratched CDs or DVDs lying around, you can always pick up some inexpensively at your local thrift shop.
I have even put out a notice in my local Facebook swap shop group and been given hundreds by members of the community just happy to get rid of the clutter.
Another way I have found old DVD’s was at our local movie rental place. Yes, it is 2020 when I write this, but in Michigan, there are still a few movie rental businesses out there. When they have old discs that are scratched, they tend to just throw them away. I let my neighborhood store know I wanted them, and can buy a big box of them for just $5!
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Is Paper or Felt Better for This Craft?
This really is a personal preference. The felt tends to last longer and not tear or rip as easily. Foam paper is another sturdy option for coating the CD. If all you have on hand is paper, that’s fine.
Craft paper is thinner and will not hold up as long as felt, but it can be used for the bulk of this project.
Note: If you plan to hang a notepad from the bottom of this wall messenger owl, then you will want to use something sturdy and strong for the “legs” on the owl.
What Should I Use to Hold the Message Pad?
If you check out your local craft store, you’ll find a number of hooks available to add inside the legs for holding items. I, however, found them even cheaper just by digging out old broken keychains.
The keyrings are ideal for adding to this message pad holder. Any sturdy hook or ring can work in this craft to secure your notepad in place on the bottom of the owl legs.
Have leftover felt after this craft? Make this adorable felt hairbow!
Supplies Needed
- Old CD or DVD
- Felt in 3 colors (pink, orange, yellow)
- Googly eyes
- Keyrings or hooks
- Decorative flower or bow
- Ribbon
- Notepad
- Pen or pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue or hot glue gun and glue
How to Make a CD Owl Wall Messenger
Using a CD, trace a circle onto the pink felt.
Cut out the circle leaving the top side with extra felt to create ears.
Now, you will draw 2 half moon shapes for wings, and a mask shape for the face out of the yellow felt.
Now, you will glue the pink body of the owl onto the CD.
Glue the face onto the pink body as shown.
Add the googly eyes and a small orange felt nose with craft glue.
Next, you will glue the wings onto the body, one on each side.
Add a small bow to the bottom of the owl body.
Now, glue or pin a small bow or flower in place on one of the ears of your owl. I found this little clip and used it for my owl.
Now, you will cut two strips of felt or foam paper and fold them into loops.
Add a keyring or metal loop to each of the legs, then tread that loop through a spiral notepad as shown. Once in place, glue the legs together leaving a small opening in the leg loop.
Now, slip a pencil through the open loop of the legs.
Glue the legs in place on the bottom of the owl and hold in place until secure.
Hang from the wall, refrigerator, or even in your car using a command hook, magnet, or tape.
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Printable Step by Step Photo Tutorial:
DIY CD Owl Wall Messenger With Video
Use an old scratched up CD or DVD to create this adorable felt owl that is used for holding a little notepad and pen to take notes! A perfect addition to your kitchen for grocery lists!
Materials
- Old CD or DVD
- Felt in 3 colors (pink, orange, yellow)
- Googly eyes
- Keyrings or hooks
- Decorative flower or bow
- Ribbon
- Notepad
- Pen or pencil
Tools
- Scissors
- Craft glue or hot glue gun and glue
Instructions
- Using a CD, trace a circle onto the back of pink felt leaving the top half open to create ears;
- Cut out the pink body and set aside;
- Now, trace and cut out wings and a face mask for the owl on the yellow felt;
- Glue the pink body of the owl in place on top of the CD;
- Now, glue the face of the owl in place as shown;
- Add googly eyes, and a small orange felt nose;
- Glue the wings in place on the sides;
- You can now add a small bow at the bottom of the owl body;
- If desired, add a small bow or flower to one of the owl ears;
- Next, you will cut two small strips of pink felt and fold them over to form a loop;
- Thread two keyrings through the top of your notepad, and then pull the felt loops through the keyrings and seal the top of the loops with glue;
- Glue the loops in place on the bottom of the owl;
- Add a magnet or hook to the back of the owl to hang from the wall or refrigerator to use as needed.
Notes
Add a heavy magnet to the back of this owl and put on the front of your refrigerator to keep track of groceries you need to replinish.
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Anonymous says
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