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
Supplies Needed for your LEGO Travel Box
- Empty Altoids Tin
- Exacto Knife
- Matte Mod Podge
- Sponge Paint Brush
- 2x3 LEGO Base (You can cut one down if you don’t have one!)
- Hot Glue Gun
- LEGO Bricks and Mini Figs
- Scissors
- >DIY Travel LEGO Box Template
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.
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.
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