SPOSTO'S RECORD RECYCLING PROJECT

We love the indelible quality and fidelity of a good ol’ analog record. If you’re an enthusiastic collector like some of us, enjoy taking your holiday surprise for a spin! Who knows what splendor may lie between the grooves of the album that fate has sent your way?

For those of you that haven’t seen a record since the late 70s, here are a few fun and creative ways to add a little retro panache to your world while keeping your new, incredibly wonderful and amazingly thoughtful holiday gift out of a landfill.
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CAUTION:
Most of these crafts require the use of an oven or power tools. Please use extreme caution and always create under the supervision of a grown-up.
THE ORIGINAL VINYL RECORD BOWL
You've seen these around, and thought, "What a clever idea!" Well, now you can make your own! Use it to store snacks and trinkets. Heck, you can even fill it up with some giant, old-school colored Christmas bulbs or tacky retro tree decorations for a funky Holiday centerpiece. It says, "I'm here for the party, and I'm staying 'till dawn!"
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
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BOOKENDS
Tired of that sloppy old bookshelf? Does your desk look like the bookmobile crashed into it? These simple and stylish record bookends keep it classy.
DIFFICULTY: EASY
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GROOVY BRACELETS
Nothing says “I love you” like a unique handmade, one-of-a kind, hiptastic vinyl record bracelet! These make a fun project for the kids or a great gift for the music lover in the family.
DIFFICULTY: EASY
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CLOCK
It tells time, not lies.
DIFFICULTY: EASY
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BOOK COVER
Protect your innermost ramblings, precious photos or priceless sketches with this armadillo of a book cover. Congratulations. You've just been upgraded to cool. And just wait till you tell everyone you made it yourself!
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
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DRINK COASTERS
Everybody needs coasters. Without them, Grandma wouldn't have anything left to yell at you about. So, grab a stack 'o wax and get cutting. You've got guests coming over! (Drinks sold separately.)
DIFFICULTY: HARD
INSTRUCTIONS