Have you seen those cute LEGO head storage jars at the store? Every time I’m at the store and see those LEGO storage jars, I wish my kiddos were young enough to have one. Recently, I emptied a square yellow container of corn starch and as I was walking to the recycling bin, it hit me, Hey!, I could make my own DIY repurposed can LEGO Head storage jar for free!
DIY Repurposed Can LEGO Head Storage Container
You’ll need a square yellow container, (I used an empty cornstarch jar), a black Sharpie, a red Sharpie, some white labels, a hole punch and scissors.
I spent some time looking up LEGO face expressions to find 4 that I could draw. If you have a bunch of LEGO people around the house, just find 4 with expressions you like.
Don’t over think it, just draw a the face with the black Sharpie.
With the red Sharpie, draw a tongue. Punch the white eyes out of the label with a hole punch and add them to the black eyes you drew. Use the scissors to cut teeth (a simple rectangle) from the label and add it to the mouth.
I also drew an angry face,
a Grrr face,
and a winking face.
Don’t worry if you’re not an artist (I can’t draw a stick figure). You can practice drawing the faces on paper first. But they really are simple to draw.
This DIY LEGO Head storage container looks just as good as the Lego Head Storage Container one you can buy.
More gift ideas for the under 13 set
Just think off how cute your LEGO storage will be with this DIY Repurposed Can Lego Head!
And for the older Lego fans you can store your super cool LEGO figures.
More toy storage ideas:
- Upcycled Comic Book Can
- Upcycled Kitty Litter Container
- Upcycled Comic Book Clementine Crate
- Rocket Raccoon Organizing Bin
Holly @ Coconutheadsurvivalguide says
Hi Susan – ALL TIME FAVORITE of your upcycled/repurposed projects. Love this. Can I say it again… LOVE THIS!!!!! And I’m voting for the Mr. Winky side as my favorite. Hugs, Holly
Jen @ Mom can make it! says
I LOVE these! My family is obsessed with legos. I will definitely be making this! Thanks for sharing on the link party!
Cynthia L says
Oh my gosh! This is so cute. I love all of the different faces that you made. I know that there are a ton of kids that would love this! I wish I had a little one to make it for!
Tirabaralla says
Ahah, such a cute upcycle!
I don’t have kids but if I did I would be on the haunt for a similar “can” to repurpose 😀
susan says
I have found myself looking at the shapes of cans before I buy food at the store now. (doesn’t that make me a little bonkers?)
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
I love this! My children have LEGOS all over the place, and well, I don’t want to spend the money for one of those containers. Now I am going to make one! Thanks for the inspiration:)
Dianna L. says
such a great idea!!
Alexis AKA MOM says
What a GREAT idea! Thanks love it.
creativejewishmom/sara says
Adorable! I actually just featured your comic book crate from last week’s party, and love this one too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
susan says
Thank you for the feature!
The Practical Perfeccionista says
This is such a fun idea, and it’s cute and practical! I have one of these containers in my cabinet too!
Alissa says
This is adorable – and one that’s just our speed! I love how the different Lego expressions can become part of their imaginative play, like in the last photo. Awesome idea!
susan says
Thanks, Alissa. I try to do everything I can to encourage imaginative play (and organization 🙂
Jessica @ The 104 Homestead says
Well that is just pure genius. I’m thinking my little man and I have a craft project for this weekend. If I step on just one more lego…
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Aurey says
I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this idea! My son just move into the “little Lego” stage this Christmas and those containers are crazy expensive.
So glad we ended up on the same SITS team!
Renee @CreativeMamaMessyHouse says
I think this would be great for a take-along LEGO jar for trips to Grandma’s house. I think I have a can of cornstarch in my pantry…
Pam @Threading My Way says
I LOVE your Lego container!!!! Your Lego faces are totally cool.
Melissa Graham says
I came across this post awhile back and knew I had to make one of these. My son had a birthday (9th) on Wednesday and received a load of Legos for gifts. I happened to have an empty cornstarch container I had been saving for this project so I whipped it out and made him one. He loved it and used it that night to hold extra parts while he was making up the different items from the huge set he received.
susan says
Melissa, I’m so glad that your son liked the Lego Head storage jar you made. I’d love to see a photo of it (or link it up at my Inspire Us Thursday link party!)
Sandy says
I love this DIY. Legos are always my favorite.
susan says
Thanks, Sandy. I’m a big LEGO fan, too. 🙂