How to build a brick present
To build a brick present, set two red bricks side by side for the box and lay a yellow ribbon across them, put two more red bricks on top of the ribbon, then finish with a yellow knot and two yellow bow loops on top. It's a short build: 9 pieces and 3 steps, for ages 2–3.
The present build at a glance
| Pieces | 9 (4 kinds) |
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| Steps | 3 |
| Ages | 2–3 |
| Colors | red, yellow |
| Finished size | 4 × 4 studs, about 4.8 cm (1.9 in) tall |
| Special pieces | None: plain bricks |
Few steps make this one quick, but regular bricks are small parts: not for kids under 3. Here’s which bricks fit each age.
Parts you need
4× red 2×4 brick
2× yellow 2×4 brick
2× yellow 1×2 brick
1× yellow 2×2 brick
Step-by-step instructions
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1 Box and ribbon
Two red bricks, then a yellow ribbon on top.
Find: 2 red 2×4 bricks, 2 yellow 2×4 bricks
Did you know? People wrap presents so they are a surprise.
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2 Box top
Two more red bricks on the ribbon.
Find: 2 red 2×4 bricks
Did you know? Some kids shake presents to guess what is inside.
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3 Bow
A yellow knot, then two bow loops on top!
Find: 2 yellow 1×2 bricks, 1 yellow 2×2 brick
Did you know? A bow makes a present look extra special.
Questions parents ask
How many pieces do you need for a brick present?
9: 4 red 2×4 bricks, 2 yellow 2×4 bricks, 2 yellow 1×2 bricks and 1 more kind. The full list is in “Parts you need”.
Are these present instructions free?
Yes. Every step is on this page. A print-ready PDF with the parts list and one big step per page is free by email.
What if I’m missing a color?
Use a brick of the same size in another color. The shapes hold the model together; the colors are only for looks.
