# Credit Card Crafts 10 Uses for the Unwanted Plastic Bank Cards By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-card-crafts-10-uses-for-the-unwanted-plastic References: [scavenging.wordpress](http://scavenging.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/ten-practical-uses-for-your-credit-cards/) With the recession in full swing, many people are feeling resentment toward their credit cards. Instead of discarding the unwanted cards, here are some fun ideas for [crafts to do with them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series). In order in the gallery are credit cards being used as [Monopoly money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter), picture frames, eyeglasses, tables for dolls, burglary tools, golf putters, coins, light switch cover, a "Credicopter," and perhaps the most controversial of them all, a cocaine cutter (as suggested by Scavenging). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** Find innovative ways to repurpose unwanted credit cards by creating unique craft projects. - **Sustainability:** Promote environmentally-friendly practices by encouraging the reuse of credit cards for creative purposes. - **Crafting:** Explore new possibilities for crafting by incorporating credit cards into different art projects. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Crafts:** The art and crafts industry can leverage the trend of repurposing credit cards to create new and unique products. - **Financial Services:** Financial institutions can consider offering credit card recycling programs to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can showcase and sell credit card-inspired craft products, targeting environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Metal Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-co-skin.md) - [Secure Card Recycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-recycling-system.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Credit Card-Maintaining Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardsaver-platform.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Card-Sized EDC Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-workshop-sere-cards.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md)