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
Hurricane Lasers Contest

Participated in the
Fix & Improve It Contest
14 Comments
11 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 11 years ago on Introduction
Agreed! :-)...i usually do...but missed this time and had to pay for it later
11 years ago on Introduction
looks highly professional werk, very creative,and useful toy , all the best
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thanks :-)
11 years ago on Introduction
very creative & extremely useful
11 years ago on Introduction
exellent job ................... keep it up......................
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
thanks
11 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 11 years ago on Introduction
Oh thank you so much! i hope i get the saw too! :-D
11 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 11 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!
11 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 11 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
11 years ago on Introduction
These are so fun! Love them :D