Don't toss those old cassette tapes. Use them for clever and chic DIYs

Hey, children of the '80s, did you ever think your beloved cassette tapes would be considered vintage? If you still have boxes filled with bold ballads and Top 40 hits, you were right to hang on to them. The nostalgia is real, and luckily, there's a way you can still cherish those old tapes without having to keep them in storage.

While you may be streaming music in this decade,your old cassettes can still come in handy. All you'll need is a few supplies, then throw on your favorite oldies while you work. This will be an afternoon filled with DIY fun and trips down memory lane.

Create your own concert bag out of the most appropriate supply there is: cassette tapes. Stylish, trendy and totally outfit-appropriate, you'll be the one stealing the show when you show up sporting this accessory. The little bag is just the right size to cart your money and your cards, and cool enough to earn a few turned heads. Get the tutorial here.

This craft's perfect for teachers, student, or anyone looking to elevate their office decor. Turn your old cassette tapes into a pencil holder with a little spray paint, hot glue gun and imagination. Not only will your new pencil holder keep your space organized, it's also small enough that it won't take up too much room on your desktop or shelf.

Modernize your living area with a cassette tape planter. All you'll need is four old cassette tapes, flowers real or fake — you choose! — and a hot glue gun. Optional: Use spray paint to give the cassettes a metallic look. Once you've glued the sides together to create a little box, fill it with flowers and transform your shelf.

Something else that needs to be retired are your old lava lamps and black lights. Why not modernize them by upcycling your old cassettes into a stylish little lamp? All you'll need are eight cassette tapes and a hot glue gun to get this new light party started. Get the tutorial here.

Looking to create an amazing gift for the music lover in your life? Look no farther than this clever cassette tape wall decor. Depending on the size of your white board, you'll need approximately six old cassette tapes, a little wood stain and a hot glue gun. Once the wood has been stained, all you'll do is line up your tapes on the board, glue them down, and decorate!

Give your tabletop an upgrade while also giving it a blast from the past when you glue old cassette tapes to the bottom of a wooden tray. Doing so will add an extra element of design and style, so that no matter what you you put in your tray, all eyes will be drawn to your chick and trendy tray. Your guests will be so impressed, they'll be asking where you shop!

Looking for a new way to showcase your favorite photos? This is the project for you. You'll need a cassette tape, thick wire or metal, pliers and a hot glue gun. Mold your metal to the shape that you desire, then glue to the top edge of your cassette. Repeat for the other top corner. You're now ready to display your photos.