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How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

December 9, 2016

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How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

*Paint products provided by Poppies Paint Powder. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy).

It’s funny how some things are meant to be.  My friend, Sue is a buyer for Shoppe No. 5.  Sometimes she will come across an item she thinks will work.  This time she bought a very plain bed tray.  Then I saw an idea on Pinterest,  Kara, who blogs at The Joys of Boys shows how to create a cute LEGO tray.  I immediately knew what to do with the plain tray.  So this is how to DIY a LEGO table the easy way.  I figured this is perfect for the grandparents to have on hand for when the grandchildren visit.

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

Of course I wiped the tray down with cleaner and then lightly sanded the wooden frame of the tray.  The LEGO base plates are in the primary colors of blue and green so I decided to use the rest of the colors from the color wheel, red, orange, yellow and purple.

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

I decided the best product for this project is Poppies Paint Powder.  One reason is because I already had the colors I needed in paint samples but more importantly since this project is for a child I wanted to make sure the paint would be safe.  Poppies Paint Powder is made with food and pharmaceutical grade minerals and the wax is an all-natural beeswax. 

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

So let’s get started.  I taped off the tray part and mixed up a small amount of the purple paint.  To mix a small amount it is 1 part powder, mix with a little water and 4 parts paint.  The paint literally glides on.  I used artist brushes since the area is small.  It took a total of three coats plus some touch up where I was a little sloppy. 

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

Then on to the next color, red.  Red is such a bold color a little goes a long way.

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

I used orange on the pieces that connect the tray legs to each other and the final color, yellow on the legs. 

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

I ordered the plates and worked on the tray while I was waiting for the delivery.  The cool thing is the company emailed me the instructions to install the plates on my project.  I love a company with good customer service.  The link is below.

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

In order to make sure the base plates will work you have to have LEGO bricks. Lucky for me I bought a small package and had a piece to use as a guide.  Then a friend let me borrow some of her little boys LEGO bricks.  I did discover the tray is not perfectly square so after I glued down the plates I took a small brush and painted out the white space in the purple.

How To DIY A LEGO Table The Easy Way

I was so pleased with how to DIY a LEGO table the easy way.  And to make it even easier you don’t even need to paint it.  But it is prettier painted don’t you think?

 

This post contains some affiliate links

Bed Tray                                              Poppies Paint Powder

Daddy Van’s Wax                               DAP  glue

Base Plates                                          LEGO Bricks

Painters tape                                      Assorted brushes

Affiliate links may be contained in this post.  That means if you click on one of those links, I will receive a small commission.  You won’t be paying a cent more but it just means I will make a little money from your purchase.  Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

 

 

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Filed Under: Crafting with Debra Tagged With: Bed Tray, Daddy Van's Wax, LEGOS, Poppies Paint Powder, Primary Colors

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  1. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:30 am

    This is a great way to repurpose those trays, Debra! I have one exactly like that tucked away in a cupboard somewhere and my grandson loves to play with mega blocks when he’s here. Hmmm, you’ve got the old noggin going this morning. Love this idea!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 9, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thank you, Marie. I felt for my area it is perfect for the grandparents in condos and small homes since they can store it away when the grandkids are visiting.

      Reply
  2. Florence says

    December 11, 2016 at 7:31 am

    You make it look so easy Debra! I don’t have any young grands, but this project makes me wish I did. I guess you could use the tray for something else besides logos. Where did you get the tray?

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    • [email protected] says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:35 am

      It was pretty e. The trays are available through Amazon, see the list of supplies on the bottom of the post. Or many thrift stores have them. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  3. kelly says

    December 11, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    That is the cutest idea! I had boys that loved playing with legos when they were little! You wouldn’t believe how many we gave away after my youngest called it quits. That tray is a great idea for the grandparents as you said and even for car travel on trips!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 12, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Thank you. That is a good idea about bringing it on car trips. Or even in an RV.

      Reply
  4. Diane @ An Extraordinary Day says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    What a great idea! And wouldn’t that be perfect for those sick days, too!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 14, 2016 at 7:38 am

      There really is no reason why you can’t use it as a bed tray in between playing with legos. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  5. debbie says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:34 am

    This is a favorite for me. First of all I have that bed tray. But we do use it when we are ill or special breakfast in bed events like Mother’s Day. But what a great idea. This could be fun for a child sick in bed or if they are having to sit somewhere and wait or easy to take to someone’s home to visit who has no toys. Love it.

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    • [email protected] says

      December 14, 2016 at 7:39 am

      Thank you, Debbie. I agree that because it is so portable it can go anywhere.

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  6. Maria Brittis says

    December 15, 2016 at 9:09 am

    What a great idea for the kids! you can have fun too. I will have to remember this when first grandchild is born.
    Maria

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    • [email protected] says

      December 15, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you. It is fun to “try it out” to make sure it work the way it should 🙂

      Reply
  7. Keri says

    December 15, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Debra, what a cool repurpose!! I’m sure any kiddo will love to play with this Lego table.

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    • [email protected] says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you so much, Keri. I am inclined to play with it myself.

      Reply
  8. Leanna says

    December 16, 2016 at 1:13 am

    Hi Debra: This is a wonderful idea. I think the trays would work really well over a car seat on vacations. Little ones would be entertained and although the lego would likely get tossed around they would all still be in the car so no big cleanup.

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    • [email protected] says

      December 16, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Leanna, thanks so much. It would be nice for them to keep occupied.

      Reply
  9. Teresa says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:06 am

    You did a great job. I made a Lego table earlier this year too, but I had to cut some baseplates to get them to cover the whole tale. While it wasn’t very hard by itself, it still involved a lot of extra work. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 16, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you Teresa. Lego tables are so much fun aren’t they?

      Reply
  10. Amber Harrop says

    December 20, 2016 at 10:57 am

    What a clever idea Debra my daughters would of loved this !

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    • [email protected] says

      December 20, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you, Amber. It was a fun project, especially setting up the photo shoot.

      Reply

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