Whether it is expired or you’re just no longer using it, the generally accepted way to dispose of an old credit card it to chop it up into small pieces before throwing it away.  When it came time for Yuka from Clossette to cut up one of her old cards she did some strategic trimming, leaving a portion perfect for creating simple, personalized jewelry.  And putting your credit card on a necklace is a far cry more economical than putting  necklace on your credit card!  [how to make a recycled credit card name necklace]

Project estimate:

  • Old credit card, on hand
  • Jump rings, on hand
  • Chain, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up