so this got me to thinking. what have the crafty-www people come up with, since playing music from tapes isn't going to happen (does anyone but my dad still even own a tape player??). i found quite a few wicked ideas. way to go, upcyclers!
this brilliant re-use i found from the bottomless paddling pool's photostream on flickr.  i SO WISH i thought of it myself.  it's brilliant.  case for your ipod.  no tragic scratching on the back like mine.  AND you can put it in the case the tape came in & no front scratches either!  i will be the coolest kid at the park.  fact.
originally designed & developed by tami walker-i found a tutorial on instructables by boxyqueens-and for you uber crafty peops, this will be something you can do.
found on etsy (magical crafting world where everyone is a genius).  a notebook, by bibliopegy.  freaking great.
this one is a wallet/id holder by sweetheartsinner.  it is the best one i've seen.  there is a tutorial on instructables to make a change purse with a cassette tape cover.  also cute (& you could buy the tapes for almost nothing at a junk/goodwill/salvage yard!)