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DIY Travel LEGO Box
November 30, 2017
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Take your LEGOs anywhere with this DIY travel LEGO box. This vacation craft is perfect for entertaining young children on road trips, during a flight, in line at a theme park or even at your hotel.

If you are traveling to LEGOLAND California with your family for a fun adventure, this craft is a perfect addition to your packing list. It is just the right size to fit in busy little hands and into a travel backpack.

LEGO is considered one of the most popular toys ever invented. Why? Because, they are practically indestructible and have unlimited building possibilities. You can build a dream house, a spaceship or a race car with an ordinary pile of LEGO bricks. A single collection of bricks can convert to hours of imaginary fun.

Take that fun with you on the road to help keep your little ones entertained on vacation. There are bound to be moments of inactivity when traveling and often, these moments can be filled with screen time. Switch out the cartoon or video game with something much better...LEGO! These DIY travel LEGO boxes are small, but they pack a big punch.

Creating Your DIY LEGO Travel Box

It is easy to create your own travel LEGO box with our free printable. You could even give it as a surprise gift for your kids when you tell them you are headed on a trip to Legoland California!

Supplies Needed for your LEGO Travel Box

Instructions to Make Your LEGO Travel Tin

Start by emptying and cleaning an Altoids container. Then, print the free DIY Travel LEGO Box Template. Both a blue and pink option are offered on the template.

Cut out the entire colored square that you are using for your craft. It should be bigger than the top of the Altoids tin.

Brush the back of the paper and the top of the Altoids tin with Mod Podge. Make sure it covers all the way to the edges of the tin. Stick the paper onto the lid and press it firmly until it adheres completely.
Flip the container over and trim the excess paper off with an Exacto knife. Be careful not to rip the paper as you cut it.
This method will ensure that it fits the lid perfectly!
This next step is optional but adds a great touch! You can color the white edge of the paper with a colored marker, to make it look a little bit more "finished". It will also hide any little imperfections from the cutting step if you had some mishaps with the Exacto knife.
Next, cut the strip of paper from the template that matches your selected Legoland Adventure top. You are going to have to trim this strip to fit the space on the Tin.

Cut the strip to be as wide as the edge of the Altoids tin. Make sure it fits well before you use any glue! The strip does not fit all the way around the lid. Start in the back corner and wrap it around to the front of the tin and then back to the other back corner. Make them centered in the back. It will go to the hinges.

Paste a layer of Mod Podge along the side of the tin and then on the back of the strip. Press it into place. Smooth the paper down around the corners so it fits nice and snug.

Cover the entire lid with a thin layer of Mod Podge and let it dry.

We put three layers of Mod Podge on our DIY travel LEGO boxes to help make them durable and water resistant. Make sure to let the glue dry between adding coats.

Plug in your hot glue gun and get it ready to go. Once it is, glue the 2x3 LEGO base into the inside of the lid. Liberally cover the back of the base with the hot glue and press it to the tin. Hold it in place firmly for a few seconds to make sure it attaches well. If you don't have a LEGO base this size, you can try to cut one down.

It doesn't take long for hot glue to set. Once it does, fill your container with a variety of LEGO pieces and mini figs. You can rotate the LEGOs that you include in the sets to keep them fresh and entertaining.

Book Your LEGO Vacation Today

These portable LEGO Tins will be a hit with your kids on your next outing or trip to LEGOLAND. If you’re ready to book your next trip, you can book online or give our agents a call at 855-GET-AWAY. We’d love to help build you next vacation, brick by brick!

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