Back to School DIY Ideas – Stationery Crafts
Well we do love school supplies. And we particularly DIY School Supplies. I have always enjoyed getting ready for back to school – as a child, and now as a mother too. And I particularly LOVE Back to School DIY ideas. There are so many fun and quirky things you can make, that are great for school, as well as for desk organisation – whether you homeschool or go to traditional school. This post was originally created as a “challenge” and others were encourage to share their ideas.. I have now collated all the Back To School DIY ideas for you browse as at your leisure. A great way to get crafty this summer AND get ready for when the new school term starts.
(PS I think you may like some of these Stationery Crafts for yourself too.. they are not just for kids!!)
Get a taster of some of these crafts in our 5 School Supplies video running on Auto Play! Enjoy!
Back to School Crafts – Pencil Holders
DIY Pencil Topper Ideas
- Buckeye Pencil Toppers
- Duct Tape Rose Pencil
- Bunny Pom Pom Pencil Topper
- Craft Foam Cat Pencil Toppers
- Adorable Monster Felt Pencil Toppers (great for Halloween and Valentines Gifts too)
- Quick and easy Pipe cleaner Heart Pencil Topper
- Gumnut Octopus Pencil Topper
- Washi Tape Flower Pencils by Morena’s Corner
- Pinwheel Pencil Topper by Criminal Grace
- Handpainted mini pencil toppers by Cleo Made
- Pipecleaner Pencil Topper Birds by Artsy Craftsy Mom
DIY Notebooks – perfect School Supply DIYs
As I child, i used to LOVE getting brand new plain notebooks and then personalising them to my hearts content. Here we go a step further and make some notebooks from scratch too!
- DIY Art Journal Notebook (easy!)
- Easy Notebook Decoupage
- Emoji Mini Notebooks made from one sheet of paper
- Two tone mini notebooks (rainbow or pokemon style)
- Paper Bag Notebooks
- Cereal Box Notebook DIYs by Creme De La Craft
- DIY Decorate Clipboard by Satisfaction Through Christ
- Washi Tape Decorated Notebooks by Handmade Kids Art
- DVD Case – notepad and pencil case by Vaughn
Desk Organisation – Pencil Holders/ Desk Tidies etc
- Toilet Paper Roll Castle Desk Tidy
- Washi Tape Tin Can Pencil Holders
- Knitted Pencil Holders by Ideal HOME
- Recycled Art Caddy by Morena’s Corner
- Magazine Weaving Pencil Holder by Instructables
- Recycled Phone Book Pencil Holder by Chica and Jo
- Colorful TP Roll Desk Tidy via Fun Crafts Kids
- Comic Paper Box Desk Tidies by Craft with Cartwright
- Fabulous Papier Mache Robot pencil pot by Art Cabin
- Juice Carton “City Scape” Pen Pots via Fun Crafts Kids
- Simple Jam Jar & Bakers Twine Pencil Holders by Crafts On Sea
- Decorative Mini Buckets by Jennifers Little World
- DIY Washi Tape Stand by Jennifers Little World
- TP Roll “Numbers” Pen Holders by Romanian Mum
- Magazine Weaving Paper Pot by Inspire Imagination Through Creation
DIY Paperweights
- Crayon Rock Paper Weights (so colourful and fun to make)
- Ladybird Rocks via Fun Crafts Kids
- Hedgehog Rock Paper Weight by Free Kids Crafts
- Dad Rocks Paperweight by Crafts by Amanda
- Glass Paperweights by All You
- Button & Resin Paper Weights by Lil Blu Boo
- Yarn Wrapped Rock Paper Weights by Parents
Easy DIY Bookmarks
- Gorgeous “Art Heart” Bookmarks
- Wonderful “Hug a Book” animal bookmarks (includes free templates)
- Black Glue Art Shark & Seahorse Bookmarks
- 80+ Corner Bookmark Designs – such a WIDE selection of ideas! Specifically –
- Paperclip and Button Bookmarks by Me and My Shadow
- Basic Sewing Button Bookmark by My Busy Beehives
- Monster Bookmarks by CT Baker
- Easy Sea Shell Bookmark by BHG
DIY Bookends
- Dinosaur Bookends by Doodle Craft Blog
- Record Bookends by Record revirginizer
DIY Pencil Cases
- No Sew Pencil Roll Up
- Measuring Tape Pencil Cases by Punk Projects
- DIY Capri Sun Pencil Case by Mum in The Madhouse
- Pringles “Pencil” Pencil Case by Sparkling Buds
- Plastic Bottle Pencil Cases by Doodle Craft Blog
- Duct Tape pencil case by Handmade Cuties
DIY Keychains and DIY Zipper Pulls/ Back Pack Charms
- Easy Felt Hearts
- Colorful Pom Pom Zipper Pulls
- Wonderful Dragonfly Keychains
- Hama Bead Owl Keyring
- Mini Icecream Charms
- Gorgeous Monogram Keychains by Think Make Share
- Adventure Time Key Ring by Cut Out and Keep
DIY Craft Supplies
- DIY Stampers (fabulous 5minute craft)
- DIY Star Shaped Crayons
- Homemade Watercolor Paints by Happy Hooligans
- Homemade Glue by Happy Hooligans
DIY Gift Wrap Ideas
- Plastic Bottle “Apple” Teachers Gift (quick and easy)
- A whole set of DIY Gift Wrap Ideas for Kids
- Super simple “hole punch” gift wrap by Fun Crafts Kids
- More DIY Gift Wrap (Paint Splatter and Hair Dryer technique) by Happy Hooligans
DIY Card Making Ideas
- Apple Teacher Thank You cards by Domestic Goddesque
- Scrap Material Cards (Hearts, Christmas Trees and Bunting) by Happy Hooligans
- Stencilled Bird Card by Crafts Unleashed
- Simple washi tape and scraps thank you cards by True Aim Education
- Printable Thank You cards by Handmade Kids Art
- DIY Pencil Cards for Teachers by Artsy Craftsy Mom
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Need inspiration? Take a look at this Back to School CraftsPost and This Back to School Ideas Post:
