Guitar Picks From Old Credit Cards

Tired of losing guitar picks? Well, friends, here is a quick and easy way to make new picks out of your old credit cards. Don't throw that plastic out ! Cut them up and put them to use as guitar picks.

It starts with taking an old pick to use as a stencil. Take a permanent marker and outline around the old pick onto your expired credit card (or other flat plastic material.) Next, cut with scissors.

Work with a few different thicknesses of cards or other plastic materials until you get comfortable. Some plastic cards will obviously make stiffer guitar picks.

Cut the credit card into pieces. Trim the edges. Smooth the edges with a file or a scrap of medium sand paper.

I like the picks with some of the lettering from the credit card still intact. They have a nice grip to hold onto the pick.

Now, test out by strumming your nearest guitar. Give to friends for the holidays!

Here I am trying to learn a few holiday songs. Of course, my new Min Pin "Bob" is trying to cover his ears as I learn how to play. Bob says "Hope your holidays are safe and warm."