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Guitar Picks

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GUITAR PICK FROM OLD GIFT CARD

Simple and free way to make a guitar picks made by upcycling an old plastic gift cards.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Start with a standard guitar pick - it will be used to make a template.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Put the guitar pick on card stock and draw around it to make a template then cut out the shape with the kitchen scissors.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Put the template on the gift card and use a Sharpie or other marker to draw around the template on the card. I was able to get 4 picks from this card.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    You can use tape and tape it on then cut around the template (tape is made it a circle around index finger then used to stick the back of the template to the card).

    Cut around the markings or the template taped the card and you have yourself a new guitar pick!


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Carley Mouse

Carley Mouse

February 19th, 2009 22:46

so nifty! totally doing it!

Candice C.

Candice C.

February 20th, 2009 02:53

that's a great idea!

Alyx

Alyx

March 14th, 2009 02:23

I love this idea! I have a billion cool gift cards I couldn't find anything to do with! Great idea!

DarkAshHurts

DarkAshHurts

April 28th, 2009 23:32

haha! my brother is going to love you. he needs guitar picks. thanks.