Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with These 15 Fun and Easy Back-to-School DIY Crafts

As back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to start preparing for the school supplies list. Instead of buying all the supplies, get your kids involved and make some of their own school supplies from scratch with these easy and creative DIY crafts. Not only will it save you money and time, but your kids will also appreciate having unique supplies that stand out. Plus, making them at home will give them more time to plan their first-day outfits.

1. Kiwi Paper Lunch bag

Add some fun to your child’s lunchtime at the start of the school year with this simple DIY kiwi-painted lunch bag. Personalize it with your child’s name to make it extra special.

2. Pencil Holder

While you could always buy a holder from the store, there’s so much more fun in creating one at home! Use washi tape to decorate it or get really hands-on by painting your own design.

3. Recycled Organizer

Using just a few common household items, you and your kids can create a colorful organizer to keep all their supplies in one place.

4. Bookmark

Make reading even more exciting for the little bookworm in your family with fun bookmarks. This pencil bookmark is easy to make and requires only a few supplies.

5. Canvas Bags

The world is your canvas, and so are these pouches that allow your kids’ imaginations to run wild. With just a little paint and some cool stencils, storing pens, pencils, and erasers has never been easier or more fun!

6.  Bulletin Board

Keeping track of assignments and tasks can be challenging for kids, but with this highly customizable bulletin board, they’ll be organized in no time.

7.  Paper Chain

The countdown to the first day of school is on, and what better way to mark the days than with a cute paper chain?

8. Washi Tape Dry Erase Board

Boost your child’s confidence for their big test with a simple DIY dry erase board that allows for easily changing out messages of encouragement.

9. Drawer Boxes

Transform old cardboard boxes into perfect drawer organizers by wrapping them in patterned paper.

10.  Pencil Case

This cute French fry-themed case is the perfect way to store your number two pencils in style

11. Desk Organizer

Let’s make a pledge: no more messy desks in 2023! This color-blocked organizer will help keep you and your kids tidy throughout the year.

12.  Notebook 

Your kids will want to take notes just to show off these stylish covers.

13.  Art Display

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, which means your little ones will be bringing home a plethora of art projects. Why not celebrate their hard work with a themed display that shows how proud you are of their creations?

14. Teacher’s GIft

Why not help your kids break the ice with their new teacher by putting together a thoughtful gift that they’ll not only appreciate but also make use of?

15. T-shirt

Print images on shirts with modern digital technology to create unique, personalized items that will excite your child. You can also browse our digital image library for inspiration. You can find out how to print digital images on shirts, bags here.

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