Here are ten crafts to make with record albums!

First of all, I know what you are thinking – “Why ruin a good record?” Well, there areplenty of scratched, unwanted albums out in the wild, stuck in a pile or even a landfill.

Giving these albums new life is a way to celebrate your personality, add something interesting to your decor, or simply enjoy working with a different medium. 

Crafts to make with record albums

Curating the records: 

• Use scratched, warped, or no longer playable albums. 
• Ensure you’re not using a rare or collectible record that could have value to a collector.
• Choose records with titles or labels that match your vibe.

TIP: I love to use a heat gun and heat-resistant gloves for softening the albums.

Okay, let’s do this! Click on title for the tutorial link.

Record album shrines

This is a fun craft for a make and take or a craft night. You can cut up the album into smaller pieces or use the entire record to make a shrine.

 

Record Album Bowl

This is a classic project, here is how to make it. Level it. up by adding painted designs!

 

Vinyl Record Coasters (using the center)

I LOVE this idea – how cool to have a set of coasters like this. And so easy to make! Another idea – take a picture of an album label if you don’t want to cut up the record.

 

Record Album Bookends

I make these as gifts and people go nuts for them. Match the record to the theme of the person or season.

 

Record Album Junk Journal

Use the record cover to make a junk journal!

 

Vinyl Record Journal Covers

Here is a step-by-step process to cutting and using record albums as journal covers. Make sure to sand the edges, they will be sharp!

 

Business Card or small sign holder

A cute little stand to hold a sign, cards, whatever you want to display on a tabletop.

 

Wall Display

This is easy, especially of you use a heat gun! 

 

Business Card Holder

Here are more ideas!

Check out this inspo reel – so many awesome ideas for crafts to make with record albums!

Vinyl “Wave” Sculptures:  Heat the record slightly and bend it into an S or wave shape. Allow it to cool, forming a freestanding piece. This can function as a decorative bookend or standalone art.

Album Cover Shadow Boxes: Use the album cover to line a shadow box. Fill the box with small collectibles or themed decorations (e.g., music memorabilia or trinkets). Another option: Cut up the cover to make a shadow box.

Vinyl Record Wall Hooks: Cut a vinyl record into thirds or quarters, then heat and bend each piece into a hook shape. Attach the flat ends to a wooden backing with screws or glue.

Album Clocks: Attach a clock mechanism to the center hole of a record.

Record Bowl Set: Shape multiple records into bowls for holding keys, snacks, or trinkets.

Album Cover Canvas for painting or collage art

Vinyl Record Lampshade: Drill small holes into a record to create a starry pattern and attach it to a light fixture.

Tiered Serving Tray: Stack records of decreasing size on a metal rod to create a tiered tray for parties or organizing supplies.