--- title: "10 Clever Ways to Reuse Computer Keyboards ..." description: "Valentine Tic Tac Toe; Wallet; Rings; Organizer; Magnet; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/clever-ways-to-reuse-computer-keyboards/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 10 Clever Ways to Reuse Computer Keyboards ... Looking for ways to Reuse Computer Keyboards? You have come to the right place because we love a good DIY and repurpose list here on All Women Stalk. The list below will give you nifty ideas on how to **reuse a computer keyboard**. These are especially fantastic for those who love to do a bit of geek crafting every now and then. Enjoy! ## 1. Valentine Tic Tac Toe ![Valentine Tic Tac Toe](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/130_479x328.jpg) How cute is this? Sure this is a Valentine craft but you don't have to wait until February 14 to make this fun** computer keyboard DIY**; any lovely gift for your love given any time of the year is sweet. You can also make this before a long road trip with your family. [Tutorial](https://paperplateandplane.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/valentine-tic-tac-toe/) ## 2. Wallet ![Wallet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/218_499x322.jpg) Yes, you can **reuse a computer keyboard** and make a wallet. From the keyboard you dismantled, you will see a thin sheet of circuitry. That's what you will need to make this creative and cool wallet. You will also need clear packing tape for keeping the whole thing intact. [Tutorial](https://www.instructables.com/Wallet-made-from-a-computer-keyboard/) ## 3. Rings ![Rings](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/317_300x166.jpg) I'm sure you have seen keyboard rings before. If you want to make your own (for keeping or giving away), you will need only the keys and ring bases. Glue and enjoy! [Tutorial](https://goo.gl/bgu9bJ) ## 4. Organizer ![Organizer](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/417_500x392.jpg) Your local craft store has cardboard boxes in various sizes. Get several that will be perfect for organizing your home office or craft room. Gather keys and then glue to the cardboard boxes. You will need to remove or flatten the underside of the keys first, of course. [Inspiration](https://walyou.com/keyboard-floppy-disk-recycled-pencil-cup/) ## 5. Magnet _ This is probably one of the more popular ways to** reuse computer keyboards**. This is because these magnets look awesome cool and are incredibly easy to make. You simply attach magnets to the underside of the keys you plan to use. That's it, really. Tutorial_ ## 6. Lampshade ![Lampshade](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/618-560x447_560x447.jpg) Isn't this lovely? Yes, this will need the circuit sheet under the keys as well. Other materials to gather are light source, metal tin, glue, packing tape, hole punch, and a screwdriver. Check out the link for the assembly. [Tutorial](https://www.instructables.com/Keyboard-Circuit-Sheet-Lampshade/) ## 7. Choker _ After you make a keyboard ring, you can use some of the extra keys to make a necklace. You can even spell out words for this particular **computer keyboard DIY**. How about PANIC? Or LOVE? Or your name? Tutorial_ ## 8. Frame ![Frame](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/817-560x373_560x373.jpg) Making this is pretty much similar to creating the desk organizer. Get a plain frame and glue keys onto it. Methinks this will also work with photo frames made of cereal boxes. [Inspiration](https://www.neatoshop.com/product/4x6-Recycled-Keyboard-Frame) ## 9. Art ![Art](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/914_479x355.jpg) You can use keys to make art in the vein of typography or text style. This "You Are My Type" one is a great example. Cute, right? [Tutorial](https://paperplateandplane.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/keys-to-my-heart/) ## 10. Zen Garden ![Zen Garden](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/07/1013-560x371_560x371.jpg) This is probably my favorite among these **computer keyboard DIYs**. I love that the keys were also used to make the miniature sand rake. Very clever. [Tutorial](https://www.instructables.com/Zen-Garden-Keyboard-Go-Team-Keyboard/) Did these **computer keyboard DIYs** make your geeky heart flutter? 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