Make a travel Lego box storage kit to keep kids entertained on trips. Easy to build, portable, and perfect for creative play on the go.
Not everyone needs a travel box storage setup, but my nephew definitely did, he's got a full-blown Lego obsession.
I ended up making one for him and one for my son, figuring it might keep them both entertained (and maybe even sitting still).
These little boxes are fun to make, easy to customize, and perfect for road trips, waiting rooms, or just keeping all those tiny bricks in one place instead of underfoot.
Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 20 minutes
Supply List
Some links may be to similar items when exact items can't be found online.
Instructions
The inspiration for my boxes came from Finely and Oliver, and I thought I could make those!
I did mine, with only slight differences, but for the basic tutorial, you can check out the one I linked to above.
The box I used came from Hobby Lobby, but I checked on a recent trip, and they no longer sell these exact boxes, but any kind of wood box with a flat lid should work.
Instead of painting the box, I used Mod Podge to adhere the fabric to the wood box.
Any wood areas that the fabric doesn't cover, I painted with craft paint to match the fabric.
You can cut a builder plate down to the size you need to fit on top of your box, and then glue it on top.
Final Thoughts
This box actually holds quite a few Legos!
I can't wait for my nephew to get his, so the boys can play together with their travel Lego boxes.
I'm hoping it will keep them busy for at least an hour. 🤞
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Bonnie @ Uncommon
ah...little boys heaven...legos and Star Wars....this would be a HUGE hit at our house!! What a fantastic idea!! 🙂
Katie
Yes, star wars is a must around here... we talk about it all.the.time! Now if we can just keep the legos in there! lol
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain
We haven't quite entered the Lego-years yet 🙂 But I'm sure this will come in so handy some day!
Katie
I try and keep them up most the time, especially since my daughter swallowed one, but it certainly helps!
Mel
What an absolute cracker of an idea, my boys would love this, so would my nephews, pinning this for possible Christmas present ideas 🙂 I bet your sisters little one and your son were over the moon/
Katie
Thanks so much! I think I have some other nephews who will be getting these too! : ) My sister's son hasn't gotten his yet, but he's already so excited from the pictures. I can't wait to see him play with it!
lori dorrington
Love this idea! We have a long road trip coming up with the grandkids. I think I'll make one of these for our little guy. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Lori in Atlanta
Katie
Thanks Lori! We are driving home to Texas for Christmas so these will definitely be coming with us! I'm sure I'll still have legos all over the car though, it's inevitable.
Marla
I love this idea! My son is always wanting to take a wad of legos wherever we go and this could be a perfect way to keep up with them.
Katie
Thanks Marla! It really does help with they have a "fun" place to keep all those little things!
Grace
Yay! So glad you were inspired by my LEGO boxes. Yours turned out great! Such a fun idea to mod podge fabric around the sides - very clever. Cheers! Grace
Katie
Thanks Grace! Our boys LOVE these. My nephew hasn't even gotten his yet but he has seen the pictures and he is soooo excited. My son can't have legos quite as much since my daughter swallowed one, lol.
Amy
What a great idea! All the lego kids in my life would love these!
Katie
Thanks Amy! My son loves his... I think my sister's son will love his even more though! He's a huge lego fan!
Amy
What a great idea! All the lego kids in my life would love these!
Heather @ Dragonfly Designs
I freaking LOVE this idea and am featuring it tomorrow!!
p.s your blog looks great ~ you switched to wordpress?
xo
Heather
Katie
Thanks Heather! Yeah... Is witched at the beginning of the summer. I' already ready for a change though, I have some kind of disorder when it comes to blog design, lol.
Crystal
My boys love legos! This looks awesome and we need to make some! Thanks for the idea.
Crystal
Katie
Thanks so much! Enjoy your weekend coming up! : )
Hani
Fabulous idea. It's a Must Have for my boy. I am going to make this soon. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
Katie
Thanks Hani! Aubrey has a blast with his...it's his spaceship, lol! Oh boys, they are so crazy ; )
Tracy
I love this project!
Athena
I love this lego box. My kids would have a blast with it. I found your site through the Sasse Life's Sunday Social. I am your newest follower. I hope you have an opportunity to stop by TheStuffofSuccess to say hello. Have a terrific week. Athena
Katie
Thanks so much Athena! I'll be sure to stop by today! Have a great day!
Eva Scott
My son is a little young for legos but this is a great idea for travel!
Katie
Thanks Eva! My son has a blast with this!
Bobbie
I love the modge podged Star Wars fabric.
Katie
Thanks Bobbie! My son had a blast picking it out!
Amy*
This is great! I love how you added the lego plate to the top so it not only stores legos but provides a space to play! If you ever come up with a solution to keep legos from falling in between the car seats let me know. I dismantled my back seat just yesterday in search of a Boba Fett's head 🙂
Amy*
Katie
HAHA, My sister would love it if there was a plan to keep them out of the car, lol! I don't let Aubrey take them in the car because my daughter will get them and put them in her mouth, but we still end up with some in the car, lol
Helen
I have to make this for my little guy!!! Its pinned and ready to go in my list of things to do!! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Katie
So glad you like it Helen, thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day!
Jen
Great idea. My boys would love this! Thanks for stopping by for our Pretty Things Party. Hope to see you again next week!
Jill
Love this idea! What makes the boxes latch and the legos not fall out?
Katie
Thanks so much Jill! There is a magnet that keeps it latched, of course my son broke his already, lol! My sister's son is a lot more careful with his toys : )
Cariann
What a great idea. We have a couple of road trips coming up and I think I have a couple of old cigar boxes in my craft stash that I can use.
Katie
Thanks so much Cariann! They are so much fun for the kids, I'd love to see how yours turns out : )
Beth
You are an awesome aunt. What a great gift. I can see these boxes getting bigger and bigger. LOL! My boys had both situations; some legos were kept separately because they built a certain project, others went into the big bin for creative play. I have a few posts about lego creating, from when my kids were a tad younger. They still have their legos though.
Katie
Thanks so much Beth! They really have a blast with this. So glad you stopped by : ) Enjoy your day!
Shiloh
Super fantastic idea!! It looks so cool!
Katie
Thank you so much! Glad you like it : ) Have a great day
Lisa H.
What a great idea!
This is so cute and handy and my Grandson would love it!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa
Katie
So glad you like it! Thanks so much for stopping by Lisa! Have a great day!
Kara
Thanks for sharing at The Pinterest Challenge! Woohoo!! You WIN this round's challenge! Your Travel Lego Box is fabulous!
Hamill
My son would love this. Thanks for such great idea.
Crete car
Hey! I Really LOVE this idea and am featuring it tomorrow!! p.s your blog looks great ~ you switched to WordPress?
Zed
I am your newest follower.