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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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!
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! 🙂
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.
Peanut butter and baking soda? Wow.
I remember those Lego days…this is cute ! Very creative! 🙂
Thanks, Deb. We're working our way through another jar of snack mix, so there's a second one coming. 🙂
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!
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. 🙂
You are so talented, Carol! I wish I could sew, but I guess a jar is the next best thing. 🙂
This is so cute! I have a nephew who would LOVE this. Followed you over from Monday Funday link party 🙂
Theanks so much Meaghan! We're almost done with another jar, so I plan to make another one. 🙂
Super cute!
Thanks, Diana! My son is already asking where the next one is. 🙂
SO cute! I'm going to have to stay on the lookout for a large jar like that!
Thanks, Jill! This jar was once full of Archer Farms trail mix — from Target. 🙂
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!
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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We all loved the Lego Movie too! And, a protein powder can would be great! 🙂
Thanks for the invitation, Teri, and for the sweet compliment! I'll have to check it out! 🙂
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
That's what the kids would prefer, but I was trying to avoid stepping on any more Legos! 🙂
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
They're so easy to make, and so much better than paying retail! 🙂