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15 Back-to-School Projects {DIY Ideas}

By Kim Layton 10 Comments

15 Back to School DIY Projects @EverythingEtsy

Back-to-School is an exciting time of year for students…and parents!  You’ll love these creative DIY projects to get the school year off to a great start.  I’m always excited about new paper and pencils, but I do kinda have a thing for pretty supplies!

15 Back-to-School DIY Projects


Washi Tape Notebooks

Washi Tape Notebooks & Pencils – Lia Griffith

DIY-Wood-Homework-Station-20

DIY Rustic Homework Station – Love Grows Wild

Back to School Nerdy Chic Book Clutch

DIY Nerdy Chic Book Clutch – Caught on a Whim

Back to School - DIY Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial

Felt Initial Notebook – Everything Etsy

Back to School - DIY Backpack Project

Back Pack Tutorial – Purl Bee

Back to School Tags by Laura Winslow

Teacher Gift Tag Printables – Laura Winslow

Back to School - DIY Pencil Holder

Decorative Pencil Holders – Create With Mom

Back to School - DIY Lunch Bag Tutorial

Notebook Lunch Bag – Design Sponge

How-to-make-notebooks

DIY Project Life Card Notebook – A Pumpkin & A Princess

Back to School - knotted pencil pouch sewing tutorial

Gingham Style Knotted Pencil Pouch – See Kate Sew

Back to School - DIY Paper Clips - Mod Melts Tutorial

Mod Melts Flower Paper Clips – Everything Etsy

Back to School DIY Messenger Bag

Braided Belt Messenger Bag – Cold Hands Warm Heart

Web

Moustache Bookmark – Onelmon

Back to School Locker Tote Tutorial

DIY Locker Tote – Growing Up Gabel

Mod-Podge-Fabric-Covered-Books

Mod Podge Fabric Covered Books – Mod Podge Rocks

You’ll also want to check out these for cute back-to-school ideas…

21 Bookmark Tutorials for Back to School

21 Handmade Bookmark Tutorials

What’s your favorite??? I love the nerdy book clutch…I need one, for sure!

Happy back-to-school for all you moms out there!

~Kim

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Filed Under: Tutorials Tagged With: back to school, craft, diy, Handmade, handmade gifts, how to, ideas, printables, projects, sewing, Students, teachers, Tutorials

Comments

  1. Pat Layton says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    This stuff is adorable!! It makes me wish I had a
    “Back to School” person!
    I do see a few things that could be just for me 🙂
    xoxo

    Reply
  2. Elliot Marie says

    July 30, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Love all the great ideas!! Thanks for sharing them! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Laura Winslow says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Thanks so much for including my Target Teacher Gift idea + printable! Such a great group of ideas! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Wendy Sullivan says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:24 am

    I love these book covers! I noticed that my daughter becomes way more enthusiastic about her studies when her books and stationary are colorful and bright. So, if that’s the price I should pay for her good grades, I’m ready for a little bit of handmade trials:)
    Then I tried your felt initial cover tutorial but had no felt around so I made it using regular fabric. It looks pretty good as well but I strongly recommend using felt for those who are eager to give this tutorial a try. It would look way better if made of felt.

    Reply
  5. rebekah says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:34 am

    i love back to school, even though i’m not enrolled:-) getting my kids ready and i love the bookmark ideas, hoping we can make some during our summer free time and mentally prepare for the school year ahead. thanks for the ideas!

    Reply
    • Kim Layton says

      July 30, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      I understand! I always feel the need for a few fresh office supplies around this time of year…lol! Thanks for stopping by!

      ~Kim

      Reply
  6. Blogger Girl says

    January 7, 2016 at 10:58 am

    so cool! I am looking at this because school starts in a few days in my house! Thanks for sharing! <3

    Reply
    • Kim Layton says

      January 19, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Homeschooling rocks!

      ~Kim

      Reply
  7. golu dolls says

    August 15, 2018 at 3:20 am

    looking good

    Reply
  8. kanchipuram sarees says

    August 15, 2018 at 3:20 am

    nice post

    Reply
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