Back To School DIY's
/The start of the new school year is right around the corner. Get ready to head back to class with one of these fantastic back-to-school crafts project ideas.
From DIY book covers to custom decorated backpacks, notebooks to pencil cases, we have something for everyone. Perfect for older kids, teens and even grown-ups to keep them busy during the last few days of summer.
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Back To School Craft Ideas.
Summer is here and that can mean only one thing, the back-to-school season is upon us. And what better way to celebrate than by making one of these fantastic DIYs.
If you’ve already started to get ready to go back to school you’re going to love these fun and simple craft project ideas. There are ways to make your own notebooks or makeover existing ones or even how to make a book cover using gift wrap.
Below you’ll find a whole bunch of fun ideas or customising backpacks along with some simple printables you can use to personalise your school supplies. Print your own composition notebook covers, customise your trainers or even make your own desk.
Back To School Crafts For Adults.
Even though it's been quite a few years since I left school I still get that back-to-school vibe every time. It will always be one of my favourite times of the year. So of course, I had to include some DIY ideas that are perfect not only for kids and teens but also for grown-ups as well.
Any teachers out there? I’m sure a personalised composition notebook tumbler would look fantastic on your desk. College or university students? How about a modern desk tidy that doubles as a plant pot or maybe even a stylish chair covered in cute iron-on patches?
Back-To-School Supplies.
Want to know my favourite place to buy cute back-to-school stationery supplies? Etsy of course! I’ve linked a couple of my all-time favourites below:
Scribblet - I love these pastel highlighters.
Scandi Attic - stickers and washi tape galore.
Tiny Desk Co - I have a growing collection of these. They’re so handy.
Keep scrolling for the best back-to-school DIYs.
DIY Flair Chair
Add some colourful flair to your desk chair with this iron on patches.
DIY Binder Clip Notebooks
Get ready for back-to-school with this easy book-binding hack. Instead of throwing away half used notebooks use this clever trick to upcycle them into brand new journals.
Composition Book Mug
Looking for a quick and easy teacher appreciation gift? Personalize these adorable composition book mugs with your teacher’s name!
DIY Stenciled Canvas Lunch Bag
This DIY Stenciled Canvas Lunch Bag is a fun and easy back to school craft and a great way to share your style.
Reusable Sandwich Bags and Snack Bags
These reusable sandwich bags are made out of cotton fabric with an added a vinyl coating to them to make them durable and easy to clean.
How To Make a Pocket Folder
Create your own custom school supplies with a personalised folder.
Rainbow Ruler Cookies
Create these adorable ruler shaped treats for their first day of school. You can even make them to scale for a sweet, educational treat!
Geometric Paper Bowls
Perfect for holding washi tape, paperclips or any of those loose bits and bobs that are lying around.
Balsa Wood Desk Organiser
Tidy up that desk with this handy organiser.
Roll-Up Pencil Organiser
Pencil organisers don’t exactly sound cool, but this one is actually pretty cute.
DIY Plush Pillow Backpack
Yes, you read that right! It may seem insane to think that you can make a pillow into a backpack, but with a simple addition of a pocket, straps, and a zipper, you’ll be too cool for school.
DIY Giant Pencil Shaving Garland
Make some oversized “pencil shavings”, to create a back-to-school party garland!
Back-To-School Eraser Gift Wrap
Fun to make little packages of goodies for your kids to open the morning before they go back to school.
DIY Desk Nameplates
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
DIY Stencilled Backpack
To set yourself apart from others, add a custom floral pattern. It really only takes a few minutes and makes your bag totally unique.
Wrapping Paper Book Covers
Protect your books with these easy DIY book covers. Use your favourite wrapping paper or wallpaper to create your own personalised dust jackets.
DIY Holographic Pencil Case
Follow along below for the tutorial on making your own holographic fabric in any color you choose and how to sew it into this little zippered pencil pouch too!
Hairpin Leg Desktop DIY
Simple enough for you to build without owning a lot of power tools.
Printable Tear-Off Weekly Planner
If you’re a fan of paper to-do lists too, you’re going to love this free printable weekly planner. It’s perfect for keeping track of your week and is the perfect size for your desk.
DIY Sheet Of Paper Cake
Celebrate going back to school witha giant sheet of notebook paper (seriously, you just need a sheet cake and some frosting)!
Printable Composition Book Covers
Make your own colourful notebooks for back to school season!
Modern DIY Desk Organiser
A modern DIY desk organizer that doubles as a planter to keep my papers, notebooks, scissors, etc close by without taking up all of my desk space.
DIY Apple Shaped Zipper Pouch
These pouches or mini purses are perfect as a teachers gift or to pop in your kid's school backpack to hold coins, small beauty and hair essentials or trinkets!
Quick And Easy DIY Notebooks
Upcycle loose sheets of paper into stylish notebooks. Use them to write down to-do lists, daily tasks or simply to doodle in.
PB & J Sandwich Cakes
The classic PB&J sandwich cake is just so darn perfect! Yes, it’s true—what you’re looking at here isn’t a sliced sandwich, it’s actually a sandwich CAKE!
Back-To-School Sneakers
Quick and easy tutorial for DIY doodle sneakers. These puppies will definitely catch more than a few of your classmates’ eyes this semester, plus you can customize them however you want!
DIY Post-it Note Holder
If you’ve got a bit of a post-it obsession yourself or you just want to get your desk cleared of clutter check out this easy-peasy DIY.
Easy Sugar Cookie Teacher Treats
Whip up these easy teacher treats as a way to thank the teachers in your life! No fancy decorating needed – just cookies, clear treat bags, and cute printables!
DIY Plaster Paperweights
These DIY plaster paperweights are beyond easy to make and the perfect way to make the work on your desk look a bit brighter.
A composition notebook style tumbler, a cake that’s made to look like a piece of paper and how to make your own reusable lunch bags, what’s not to love?
Love simple crafts that won’t break the bank? Check out all my easy origami crafts, browse the free printables section or check out some of my favourites below:
