{DIY} Lego Storage Solutions

I have three kids that are really into Legos.  Now I am trying to figure out how to keep the pieces from being scattered all over. Let me share with you the best options that took me hours to find!!

Super Quick Clean Up 

This is ingenious. They can play with them and then pull the cord and they are instantly picked up.  I know my son won't play with them perfectly in this space, but he may some of them.  I also think this would be better on a smaller scale for each set and also put the instruction booklet in there with them.

The Lego Shelf
I absolutely love this idea!!

Pull Out Bookshelf Playtime

This is great. This bookshelf was converted to pull out drawers by adding tracks from a hardware store. To make it more Lego friendly, you can add the Lego boards to the bottom of the drawer.

Wall Boards
This is cute, but would be really expensive. Each of these boards are $15.

{DIY} Lego Head - Adorable!
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Lego Head - Looks great and is very easy :) just buy it

IKEA Tables turned Lego table!

This shelving unit is very easily accessible.  I love how she took something that most of us have and made it Lego friendly by adding shelves to double the space and also using small storage bins. theorganisedhousewife.com.au

Michael's sells these plastic bin organizers. 

You can sort them by color if you choose.

And you can place instructions in the drawers, too.

Of course you can convert a train table

 Ice Cream Buckets and Printed Lego Pictures

 I hope you were able to find some options that you are able to use right away! ~Julia

DIY Lego Face Plates

If you're planing a Lego themed party, these plate are sure to make a fun statement (and they're easy!). I went from store to store in search of cute party supplies for my son's Lego/Star Wars themed party. Let me tell ya, I was fairly disappointed by the stuff I found. Ok, maybe I have really high expectations. But in the end, I think these turned out way cuter than anything I found in the store!

Check out the rest of the Lego Party Ideas!!

I cut the corners of each plate to round them out a bit. Yea, I'm a little obsessive, but they just weren't {quite} round enough for me! We then drew faces on using a black Sharpie. Even my 6 year old daughter did a few of her own that turned out pretty cute!

Lego Star Wars {Printable} Party Pack

I created this party pack for my son's 5th birthday party. Legos and Star Wars... what a fun combination for any boy! The printables included in this download could also be seperated for just a Lego party or just a Star Wars party. It includes:

Star Wars Food Signs, Cupcake Toppers, Banner, Game Signs

Lego Cupcake Toppers, Pin the Pieces on the Lego Man Game, Banner, Straw Toppers

Download it all for FREE! Here: Lego Star Wars Printable Party Pack

This printable pack includes duplicate pages - choose to print black and white on yellow card stock (what I did to save ink!), use the color images and you're ready to go or print in black and white and let kids color them in!

100 Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas

Handmade gifts are fun, thoughtful and can be very budget friendly! They don't have to be cheesy or tacky. On the contrary, the popularity of handmade items has skyrocketed in recent years with more and more people making an effort to shop locally, support small businesses and buy things that are Eco friendly. Check out all the great ideas that are sure to  be a hit with your family and friends. For lots and lots of ideas like those pictured on the left, check out the Handmade Holiday's collection found here. If you're not very confident in your own crafting abilities, consider supporting great small businesses and stay-at-home moms that have set up shop at sites like Etsy 

>> Gifts for Kids <<

Build this nifty personalized Lego tray using the tutorial found here

Make a fun place to store and carry cars! Find the tutorial here

An adorable selection of felt food! Find lots of ideas here

Makeitdo has a very cute tutorial on a Snowman Kit.

>> Gifts for the Home <<

Burlap Wreaths are so versatile for every season.

Gift Ideas for the Baker at I Heart Organizing

These pinecones are transformed here by Martha Stewart.

Fabric Covered Boxes Get the tutorial here.

Grab a frame from your house and download this 

free Christmas Subway Art here.

Burlap Rose Wreath Tutorial

Frame a Sentimental Family Saying! For this idea, Click Here

Easy to create Felt Stockings

 >> Easy Gifts for Kids to Create and Give <<

Here's a great opportunity to create some fun gifts for friends and loved ones. This no sew apron is a wonderful intro.

Kids love making Salt Dough Ornaments!

Peppermint Ornaments that while being created and popped in your children's mouths will not hurt them :) Thanks, Martha Stewart and crew.

Find full instructions here Angel Paper Plates provided by Martha Stewart.

Cinnamon Ornaments Click here for the recipe.

>> Gifts for Santa <<

Milk for Santa from DukesandDuchesses.com

Many families make cookies for Santa, but here's a cute gift around that theme from makeitdo.

>> Accessories and Apparel <<

This easy to sew tutorial from Design Sponge for a zipper case could be used for school supplies, make up or a small assortment of anything!

Here's a cute iPad or Tablet case!!

American Girl Matching Clothes Set

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