If you’ve got old computers laying around that aren’t old enough to be antiques but not new enough to be functional you can turn them into stuff… that’s right, stuff!
From Instructables, comes this tutorial on how to deconstruct an old desktop keyboard to create a new money holder, a.k.a wallet.
Freakin’ sweet, right? I’ve looked it and you might need to cannibalize two keyboards to make this wallet. Of course they also suggest that you can make a checkbook cover and it seems like that would require less materials. Also, if you’re techy but not necessarily so crafty there’s no sewing invoved so as long as you have knowledge of how to cut and tape, you’re all set.
They also offer some suggestions on what to do with the other parts of the keyboard:
Keys - make magnets, clocks, or notes to loved ones (I Ctrl U!)
Plastic casing - If your area accepts #6 or 7 plastics for recycling do that.
Metal - Recycle as scrap or use as a surface for projects that use glue, solder, or other messy activities.
hat tip: Planet Green
