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The Sound of Music

It's a given fact that music makers can always brighten up an afternoon, and this homemade cardboard guitar featured on Mini-eco is sure to do just that for the aspiring musicians in your home!

Mom Kate came up with the idea for making this sensational strummer after Christmas when they had a bunch of extra cardboard box leftover from gifts — and though she says she most likely won't be busting out her own rendition of "Purple Haze" anytime soon, Kate admits that with a little bit of fiddling, favorite songs such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" are completely within reach. To make your own homemade guitar, you'll want to have a thick cardboard box, along with an extra piece of cardboard for the raised bridge (Kate notes that this is the main secret for it working well), rubber bands, and brads. Be sure to check out her full post for the full scoop on getting started!