Introduction: Stackable Toy Boxes
Step 1: What You Need
This is what you need if you are doing the bigger box...for my daughter I would be doing the cube...it's the same except there are no wheels. I would continue this instructable with the cube and post pictures of the bigger box later as i couldn't complete it.(my neighbor complained of the sanding noise so I'm waiting for the couple to leave on a nice long weekend!)
Step 2: Build the Box
Build a basic box...make sure it's square else it would not stack. Remember to first cut the slots for the finger hold. To cut the slots find the center point. Then mark 2 inches from the dot on either side. drill through on both ends...draw lines on the upper and lower curve and cut away with a jigsaw or band saw.
cut 2 square dowels the width of the finger hold planks...pass it through the box to make sure it would fit...then fix it at the bottom...you may glue,nail or do both!
Step 3: The Fun Part- Texturing and Painting
Prime/ gesso the boxes...giving it a textured background hides a lot of mistakes...plus children just love this part.
For more ideas on texturing check out the below instructable
https://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpturing-and-Texturing/
Paint and decorate how you like...I of course went for the rainbow colors.
Cut numbers in a mirror sticker and paste on one side...you can put on the other side pictures of what you want inside the box
Step 4: Ta Da!
Now varnish and let your kids enjoy organizing! It's fun stacking them up...it could be giant number blocks :-)
Step 5: Some Rainbow Thyme Ideas
Here are some links to some rainbow theme ideas
Coat rack https://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Mosaic-Coat-Rack/
Clock https://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-clock/
Foam Wall decor frames https://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-wall-decore-and-frames/
Rainbow book shelf https://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-READING-RAINBOW-Book-Shelf/
Bulletin Board https://www.instructables.com/id/Bulletin-board/

Finalist in the
Maker Moms Contest

Participated in the
Fix & Improve It Contest

Participated in the
Hurricane Lasers Contest
14 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
When your kids are painting,you should spread a newspaper under neath ,so that you don't have the trouble in cleaning the floor.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Agreed! :-)...i usually do...but missed this time and had to pay for it later
9 years ago on Introduction
looks highly professional werk, very creative,and useful toy , all the best
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks :-)
9 years ago on Introduction
very creative & extremely useful
9 years ago on Introduction
exellent job ................... keep it up......................
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
thanks
9 years ago on Introduction
I think this is terrific! I love the idea & love that is was inspired by your daughter. Thank you for including my bookshelf. I'm voting for you & hope that you get that saw!!!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Oh thank you so much! i hope i get the saw too! :-D
9 years ago on Introduction
This is really awesome.Great work.I have been following some of your projects and I really like them.Keep it up.You have my vote.All the best.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Great! thanks a lot! I soooo am aiming for a replacement for my jigsaw :-D...so the more votes...the better chance i have!
9 years ago on Introduction
Great job! Very well done and your dedication (time) and passion (creativity) are definitely in evidence. May I point out the correct spelling for theme...not thyme as you have it in the introduction. Good work and best wishes.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for your kind compliments! i really appreciate it :-)
Also thanks for the correction...I have corrected it and also found some other mistakes i have made as i was in a hurry to get it to the copy cat challenge! I have my eye on sooo many prizes it's getting kind of embarrassing! haha :-D
9 years ago on Introduction
These are so fun! Love them :D