Hi Friends!
My kids all love Legos — even the girls. But my little man is completely addicted to them, and his collection is growing fast! He got a few new sets for Christmas, and he’s already working on his birthday list, which of course, consists of more Legos! Our biggest problem is keeping the little bricks and mini figures from overtaking the house, and if you’ve ever stepped on one of these, you know it’s not fun. So, I decided to work on getting these guys organized, and I made this cute DIY Lego head storage container from a plastic jar.
There are a lot of ways to store Legos, but the problem is getting the kids to actually put the pieces away. I bought some of those little plastic containers with the Lego heads on them, thinking they would be good for keeping the figures separate from the bricks. But those aren’t that big, and they aren’t cheap.
So, I was looking at this large plastic jar, which formerly held snack mix, and it vaguely reminded me of a Lego head. I thought if I turned it into a storage container, the kids would want to use it for the little figures. But first, I had to remove the label. Usually, I can remove labels from jars by just using some Dawn, but this stinker was not budging! Finally, I used a mixture of peanut butter and baking soda, and voila — it worked!
I gave the jar a couple of coats of yellow Rust-Oleum spray paint and let it dry. Turning the jars upside down before painting seems to work best for me, and you can see that even the box is now a pretty shade of yellow!
I got out some of my son’s Lego figures out to use as a guide, and I used paint pens to draw the face.
So then, I had to explain to the kiddos that I wasn’t playing with the Legos all day and I was actually working on something — ha, ha. The kids think it’s cute, and if they like it, I like it. Now I just have to stock up on snack mix and turn the empty jars into more Lego head storage containers — fun!
How are you conquering clutter this year? If you have any tips for storing toys, I’d love to hear them. Thanks a bunch for stopping by — Have a super day!
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Dee M says
They're so easy to make, and so much better than paying retail! 🙂
B. Lynn says
Great idea!!! It's fun and functional… My two favorite things combined:) And a whole lot cheaper than the $20ish ones I've seen in the stores.
I just might have to make one of these for my little guy!
Found this on Living Well Spending Less: Thrifty Thursday
Dee M says
That's what the kids would prefer, but I was trying to avoid stepping on any more Legos! 🙂
Audrey says
Wait, Legos aren't meant to be "stored" scattered across the family room floor? ha ha!
cute idea.
found this on You're Gonna Love It
Dee M says
Thanks for the invitation, Teri, and for the sweet compliment! I'll have to check it out! 🙂
Dee M says
We all loved the Lego Movie too! And, a protein powder can would be great! 🙂
Teri says
Your jar is so cute, it made me smile as soon as I saw it! Very creative and clever way to get the legos picked up and organized. I would love if you would share these t my blog party, Celebrate It!. It is all about sharing how we celebrate the big and little moments that make up our everyday lives.
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Natashalh says
Very cute! My husband has become obsessed with the Lego Movie ever since watching it on a plane last month. He would absolutely love this! Good thing we have plenty of big plastic containers from things like protein powder. =) Visiting from DIY Sunday Showcase!
Dee M says
Thanks, Jill! This jar was once full of Archer Farms trail mix — from Target. 🙂
Jill Herzberg Morgenstern says
SO cute! I'm going to have to stay on the lookout for a large jar like that!
Dee M says
Thanks, Diana! My son is already asking where the next one is. 🙂
Diana Hansen says
Super cute!
Dee M says
Theanks so much Meaghan! We're almost done with another jar, so I plan to make another one. 🙂
Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says
This is so cute! I have a nephew who would LOVE this. Followed you over from Monday Funday link party 🙂
Dee M says
You are so talented, Carol! I wish I could sew, but I guess a jar is the next best thing. 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much! I don't think my kids will ever give up the Legos, and it's sweet that your son is saving them. 🙂
Carol says
That is so cute, Dee! My son was addicted to Legos, too, but that was way before there were so many sets. He had a ton, so I got some sturdy fabric, cut a big circle, made a casing with some nylon rope for a draw string, and that worked so well. It held up so well that he was able to pass it on to his son! I think they are one of the best toys around!
Dee M says
Thanks, Deb. We're working our way through another jar of snack mix, so there's a second one coming. 🙂
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says
Peanut butter and baking soda? Wow.
I remember those Lego days…this is cute ! Very creative! 🙂
Anonymous says
My kids are grown and gone now, but a person NEVER forgets the pain of stepping on Legos! lol …. They are great toys, though. My son loved them, and still has a couple of large cardboard boxes full of them, waiting to be shared with his own kids…..LOVE your project. It's really cute.
Dee M says
Yep–gotta love these Legos! My son still takes things apart as soon as he makes them, so that's why we have them everywhere! 🙂
Laurie says
Very creative with the jar! My son would use that for more than just legos. Just wait until your son gets into the lego sets and he never want to dismantle them . . .more challenges down the road with legos!