DIY: Indie Mix Tape Project

Hi! It's Promise. This all started when I was cleaning out and organizing my new studio when I came across Audrey Assad's indie album packaging from a few years ago (photo below). She is an amazingly talented singer/songwriter with a great idea on how to package cds. She just threw it in a paper bag and wrote her title on the front. Whether you are an indie artist that needs a low budget packaging option OR you just like to make mixed cds for your friends, this DIY is super fun and easy. Inspired by Audrey's great idea I expanded on it a little more. Here's how: 

(Audrey's album cover)

INGREDIENTS: You will need the following items: small paper bags, scissors, twine, string, or yarn, your cd, and printable sticker paper. I got my sticker paper at staples.

 

1. PLACE CD INTO PAPER BAG. Then fold it in half. It is now the size of a cd case.

2. PRINT DESIGN ON THE STICKER PAPER. I created a design on the computer and printed it out on my home printer using the sticker paper. Cut out your design. [NOTE: you can download promise's design for use too! Just add your own title and print them out, but please give Promise credit for the designs!]

3. STICK DESIGN ON PAPER BAG. Peal off the sticker backing and place your design on your paper bag.

4. ENHANCE DESIGN. With a permanent marker I added doodles and borders to my design.

5. WRAP CD. Use the twine to wrap and secure the cd and design.

6. PROTECT IT. For extra effect and protection place your design into a clear bag (5.5inx8.5in), fold and seal.

Your Indie CD DIY packaging is now finished and looking mighty fine. Super easy right? Think you will try it? Link up in the comment section and show us how it came out. Have a great day!! 

Loves, Promise

 

Comments

[RACHEL DENBOW]

What a simple but stunning packaging idea! I love the graphics on the stickers, Promise!

[naddie]

AWESOME DIY! <3

[Livi]

this is perfect because i was thinking of sending out a mix myself soon!!

[Jessa]

Great! So simple! I will certainly try making this sometime. :) Thank you for this DIY.

[Jooleedoh]

This is so beautiful!!

[Missy]

I love the purple and orange graphics.

[Lauren]

Very pretty!

[Danielle]

This is an AWESOME idea! I love making mix CD's for friends. Question though--with the design and printing, what computer program did you use?

XOXO,
Danielle
itisajoiseywayofthinking.blogspot.com

[Alli (One Pearl Button)]

I love this design! The graphics are fantastic -thank you. Definitely a step up from my middle school mix tape magazine collages, haha.

[Lost In Reverie]

Beautiful!! Where did you get the clear seal plastic bags?

[promise tangeman]

to purchase the clear bags go to: WWW.CLEARBAGS.COM

[Josey Wiesmen]

Super cute and really simple. I love when simplistic ideas come together like this!

[Monina]

I love that idea, perfect for aniversary gift..

[tiffany.]

im SO all over this it's disgusting!!
mix tapes for everyone!!!

xo.

[sara f]

such a cool DIY :D

[Celina]

This is is awesome!! I've got to give it a try.

[Sue May]

love, love, love this! i make mixed tapes all the time and this just makes it so much more special. thank you!

[Lucía]

Oh, this inspired me for a birthday present that I'm preparing... it was a mix CD, and I was thinking about the packaging. Thanks for this post!

[kindsey]

just heard an interview with audrey assad recently & i love how her music is so genuine. i now love that she made super cute cd jackets too :)

[Kat]

i actually was just trying to think of creative ways to package my demo!!! this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!