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43 DIY School Supplies (Easy Back To School Ideas)

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This blog post will show 43 DIY school supplies (easy back to school ideas).

Make your own back-to-school supplies, including smaller projects from left-over scrap yarns in your yarn stash and fun crafts.

As the summer ends and fall is around the corner, it’s time for everybody to leave the beaches behind, return to their routine, and for the schools to open.

It’s time to put the swimsuits in the closet, take out your schoolbooks, get ready to start and prepare for the next school year.

That means shopping for new supplies and making your own if you are a maker!

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DIY School Supplies

DIY School Supplies

Make something unique for going back to school this year.

Personalize using their favorite colors and add a few new pens and pencils as a special gift!

Choose your next project from the list below and see what you need to get started!

*This list includes both knitting and crochet patterns and easy crafts.

Happy Crafting!

Back To School Shopping 

Shopping for school supplies is fun, and there are a lot of sales you can benefit from.

But it also can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s better to make a list and compare that to what you already have before going shopping or exploring the e-shops.

Clothes like T-shirts, jeans, long sleeves, gym wear, shoes, sneakers, and winter shoes will most definitely be needed because kids grow too fast.

If needed, school bags, notebooks for each subject, pens, pencils, erasers, markers, color pencils, art supplies, a pencil case, folders, hand sanitizer, lunch boxes, post-its, rulers, and whatever else they might need for their classes.

Back to school supplies

Why buy it when you can make it?

As a maker, back-to-school season is a good excuse to bust out your needles and hooks, browse your yarn stash, and make some of the school supplies yourself.

You can make pencil cases to store all your pens and pencils in or cup sleeves for your hot drinks.

It lets you personalize your items, ensuring they reflect your unique style and preferences. 

Handmade items can also be more durable and tailored to your specific needs.

Additionally, creating your own supplies can be a cost-effective alternative to store-bought items. 

Handmade items make great conversation starters and can even be gifted to friends.

Back to school pencils

Lessons for you too!

Not only will the kids and teens be learning some new skills at school or college this year, but you can do that too!

Take a look at my knitting lessons and crochet lessons, which include lots of easy beginner projects, tutorials, and more!

You can also find video tutorials on my YouTube channel here.

Ipad and drawing tools

Knit or crochet something useful they will love!

Eyeglasses or sunglasses cases knitted backpacks or sweaters perfect for fall and school, and even a laptop sleeve you can carry your laptop in.

Knitted or crochet accessories are very popular in fashion right now, and there are so many crochet or knitting patterns you can try online.

Look at the list of knitting and crochet patterns, and you might find your next project. 

How To DIY School Supplies?

Creating DIY school supplies is a fun and creative way to personalize your learning tools and save money. 

You can start by decorating plain notebooks with colorful washi tape, stickers, or custom drawings to make them unique.

For pencil cases, consider sewing a simple pouch from fabric scraps or repurposing an old makeup bag. 

Customize your pens and pencils with decorative duct tape or paint. 

Additionally, making your own bookmarks from cardstock and embellishments like ribbons and stamps can add a personal touch to your reading materials. 

How to make school supplies cute?

Making school supplies cute involves adding personal, colorful, and creative touches.

Here are some ideas for easy school crafts:

  1. Decorate Notebooks: Use washi tape, stickers, or doodles on the covers.
  2. Customize Pens and Pencils: Wrap them in colorful duck tape, washi tape or add small charms.
  3. Create Unique Bookmarks: Use cardstock, ribbons, and stickers.
  4. Personalize Folders: Add labels, decorative tape, or drawings.
  5. Make a DIY Pencil Case: Sew a fabric pouch or decorate an existing one with fabric paint.
  6. Use Cute Accessories: Attach keychains or charms to bags and zippers.

These simple, crafty additions can transform ordinary school supplies into something fun and unique.

Where You Can Get Inspiration From? 

There is a variety of sources to get inspiration from if you are looking for school supplies DIY crafts. 

Like social media outlets. 

Pinterest is your best bet for crafts. 

If you prefer video tutorials, you can find plenty of projects on TikTok and YouTube

You can even find quick tutorials on Twitter.

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