Homemade/Handmade washing machine

Recently (I think a month ago) I saw a website which give me the idea of utilizing the cardbox. And it is so happened my hubby have an empty Lego box which is the perfect size for washing machine. So... I decided that I must make it.
And here is the result (version 1.0) of my handmade washing machine:

The moment kids saw it, they are very excited and busy exploring. 

My eldest kid is busy asking me. "mommy it is very beautiful. How do you make it? Why do you make it? Can I decorate it? Can I wash my toys with this washing machine? Can I bring to school (for show and tell)?"

Looking at their happy face, make me feel really happy.

The second version is started when I think it is better if I put some more pink color onto it and also to make the soap container steady in its place. So i paste corrugated paper as the frame of the soap container and paste a circle on the mode selector. and taraaaaaaaaaa this is the outcome of version 2:

What do you need to have to make this washing machine? Is it expensive?
The material is from recycle items such as:
1. cardbox
2. corrugated paper
3. stereofoam
4. bottle cap (for the button)- i only have red and white
5. unused eraser and button (for the button)
6. clear plastic (for the tube's door)

tools:
1. paper cutter
2. scissors
3. glue
4. candle glue

As I only have red and white bottle cap, i used it for thermostat. Red is for very hot temperature, and white is for cold. Then how about warm? I make it with pink corrugated paper which are placed on top of stereofoam.

When I make this, my aim is that I want to make it at least they can also pretend to put the clothes into the washing machine, adjust the mode of washing and put in the "soap" into soap container.
Hence I make the soap container can be detached and the mode selector can be moved.

My eldest kid is very proud to have this washing machine hence today she bring it to school for her show and tell session. Can't wait to hear her story later.

Btw, this is the website that give me the idea of this washing machine: http://www.estefimachado.com.br/2012/12/menino-tambem-encosta-barriguinha-no.html  (I dont understand the language but only look at the picture, it is a good idea to recycle cardbox).

It's interesting right? why don't you try doing it?