As summer days drift away, it’s time to get creative with some back-to-school crafts that kids will love. These easy and fun projects not only prepare little ones for the classroom but also let them express their unique personalities through their school supplies.
School Supply Organizers
Decorating jars and boxes as school supply organizers is both fun and functional. Kids love having a special spot for their pencils and crayons.
A few things you might like:
- Mason Jars with Lids: Decorate mason jars for an easy and stylish pencil holder that kids will adore.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Use vibrant acrylic paints to personalize and brighten up your school supply organizers.
- Jute Twine Roll: Add a rustic touch to your organizer crafts with versatile jute twine.
Splattered Watercolor Notebook
A splattered watercolor effect on notebook covers is both artistic and unique. Kids enjoy the freedom to splash colors and make each cover a masterpiece.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Watercolor Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant watercolors perfect for splash art on notebooks.
- Watercolor Paper Notebook: Get a durable notebook designed to handle watercolor art. Ideal for back-to-school crafts.
- Paintbrush Set: Explore precision and variety with a range of brushes, perfect for detailed and splatter effects.
Patterned Storage Pots
Transform small pots with patterned stickers for a chic storage solution. Kids enjoy matching colors to their decor or swapping stickers seasonally.
Check these products out:
- Colorful Patterned Stickers: Brighten your pots with colorful patterned stickers. Mix and match to create your unique style!
- Decorative Plant Pots Set: Enhance design flexibility with decorative pots and let kids enjoy creative customizing options.
- Kid-Friendly Crafting Tools: Equip your kids with safe crafting tools for enjoyable and effortless pot decorating.
Button Bookmarks
Using buttons and ribbons to make bookmarks is a quick and satisfying project. I’ve seen many kids proudly use these in their favorite reads.
Try these:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: Explore creativity with assorted buttons. Ideal for creating personalized and unique bookmarks. Start crafting!
- Decorative Ribbons: Enhance your bookmarks with colorful and decorative ribbons. Perfect for a stylish finish!
- Fabric Glue: Secure your bookmark projects with reliable fabric glue. Easy to use for all crafting needs.
Reusable Snack Bag
Crafting reusable snack bags from fabric is both practical and eco-friendly. Kids enjoy choosing patterns that make lunchtime special.
Items that may come in handy:
- Colorful Fabric Squares: Choose vibrant fabric squares for crafting eco-friendly snack bags your kids will love.
- Durable Sewing Thread: Ensure sturdy and lasting snack bags by using quality, durable sewing thread in your project.
- Cotton Drawstring Cord: Add a practical touch with cotton drawstring cords, perfect for securing homemade snack bags.
Lunch Money Pouch
Sewing a small pouch for lunch money helps keep things organized. Kids adore picking their favorite fabrics and adding a personal touch.
Consider these options:
- Colorful Fabric Bundles: Excite kids with vibrant fabric options to personalize their lunch money pouch today!
- Beginner Sewing Kits: Introduce sewing with a comprehensive kit, perfect for crafting fun, personalized pouches.
- Decorative Button Assortment: Add a unique touch to pouches with an assortment of fun, decorative buttons!
Back-to-School Collage
Encourage kids to make a collage of their hopes and goals for the year using magazine cutouts. It’s a creative way to visualize their dreams and share them with classmates.
Some ideas to consider:
- Children’s Craft Scissors: Ensure safe cutting for kids with these easy-to-handle craft scissors. Perfect for collages!
- Glue Stick Set for Kids: Securely attach cutouts with these mess-free glue sticks, ideal for back-to-school collages.
- Colorful Construction Paper Pack: Add vibrant backgrounds to your collages with a variety of colorful construction papers.
French Fry Pencil Holder
Turn a container into a quirky pencil holder that looks like a box of fries. It’s a fun twist that makes organizing supplies less of a chore.
These products might be useful:
- Wooden Craft Box: Get creative with this wooden craft box, perfect for DIY pencil holders. Personalize it your way!
- Pencils Set: Stock up on pencils to fill your unique holder. Ideal for school or office organization!
- Acrylic Paints Set: Enhance your pencil holder with vibrant colors using these versatile acrylic paints. Unleash your creativity!
DIY Bookmarks
Using cardstock and colorful ribbons, kids can create unique bookmarks. I find it’s a wonderful way for them to keep track of their reading adventures.
Explore these options:
- Cardstock Paper Pack: Create sturdy and colorful bookmarks with this variety pack of high-quality cardstock paper.
- Assorted Ribbon Set: Add flair to your bookmarks with this vibrant assortment of crafting ribbons.
- Hole Punch Tool: Easily create holes for ribbons with this simple and effective hole punch tool.
Inspirational Wall Art
Crafting posters with motivational quotes is a great way to inspire kids at home or in the classroom. It’s heartwarming to see their creativity and positive messages.
Useful items to consider:
- Poster Hanging Kit: Easily display your child’s motivational art with this versatile and user-friendly hanging kit.
- Decorative Poster Paper: Encourage creativity with high-quality decorative paper perfect for crafting inspirational posters.
- Calligraphy Marker Set: Enhance motivational quotes with beautiful lettering using these vibrant calligraphy markers.
Backpack Charms
Making backpack charms with beads and felt gives each bag a unique flair. I love seeing kids’ faces light up when they attach their handmade charm.
You might give these a try:
- Assorted Bead Set for Crafts: Create vibrant backpack charms by choosing from a variety of colorful beads that kids will love.
- Felt Sheets for DIY Projects: Dive into creativity with versatile felt sheets perfect for making unique backpack charms.
- Keychain Rings and Clips: Securely attach your handmade charms to backpacks with durable and easy-to-use keychain rings.
Personalized Notebook Covers
Transforming plain notebooks into works of art with collage and paint is always a hit. It’s amazing to see how proud kids are of their personalized school gear.
A few suggestions:
- Acrylic Paint Set for Kids: Unleash creativity with vibrant paints perfect for personalizing notebooks. Add color to your school supplies!
- Decorative Sticker Pack: Enhance your notebooks with fun stickers. Customize with designs that express your unique style!
- Collage Paper Pack: Transform plain covers with colorful collage paper. Layer designs to make each notebook a masterpiece!
Chalkboard Art
With some chalkboard paint, kids can create their own mini chalkboards for reminders and messages. It’s a delightful way to bring a bit of nostalgia into their daily routine.
A few choices to try:
- Chalkboard Paint Set: Transform surfaces into chalkboards with ease. Great for creating personalized message boards.
- Mini Wooden Easel Stand: Display your chalkboard creations beautifully. Ideal for desks or shelves.
- Colorful Chalk Set: Add vibrant colors to your chalkboard art. Fun and easy to use for kids.
Apple Mason Jar
Painting mason jars to resemble apples is a cute and useful craft. They make excellent gifts for teachers or fun storage for small items.
A few relevant products:
- Red Acrylic Paint Set: Bring your apple mason jar to life with vibrant, long-lasting red acrylic paint.
- Mason Jars with Lids: Start your craft with durable mason jars perfect for painting and creative designs.
- Craft Paint Brushes Set: Achieve perfect strokes and details with a versatile set of craft paint brushes.
Classroom Name Plates
Creating name plates with construction paper and fun embellishments brings a personal touch to any desk. It’s a fun way for kids to mark their territory in the classroom.
May just do the trick:
- Construction Paper Pack: Create vibrant name plates with colorful construction paper, perfect for any classroom desk decoration.
- Craft Embellishments Set: Add sparkle and personality to name plates with a variety of fun craft embellishments.
- Name Plate Holders: Keep your customized name plates upright and visible with sturdy and stylish holders.
Rainbow Desk Organizer
Crafting a rainbow desk organizer from cardboard is a vibrant way to keep things in order. Kids love the pop of color it adds to their study space.
Possibly handy products:
- Colorful Cardboard Sheets: Brighten up the desk with vibrant cardboard sheets perfect for crafting your organizer.
- Non-Toxic Glue Stick: Ensure secure assembly of your organizer with a safe, non-toxic glue stick.
- Child-Safe Craft Scissors: Make crafting easy and safe with child-friendly scissors for precise cuts.
Crayon Box Name Craft
Creating a crayon box name craft helps kids practice spelling and letter recognition. It’s always a hit for decorating classroom doors or bulletin boards.
Might be a good match:
- Wooden Crayon Box: Organize your colorful crayons in style with this sturdy wooden box for easy access.
- Colorful Crayon Set: Unleash creativity with a vibrant crayon set, perfect for fun and educational craft activities.
- Alphabet Stickers: Add a personal touch to your crafts with easy-to-use alphabet stickers for name decoration.
Custom Pencil Cases
Decorating plain pencil cases with fabric markers and patches is a favorite pastime in my studio. Kids love seeing their personalities shine through every doodle and splash of color they add.
Some handy options:
- Fabric Markers Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant fabric markers perfect for adding designs to pencil cases.
- Iron-On Patches: Enhance your pencil case with customizable iron-on patches for a unique and personal touch.
- Plain Canvas Pencil Cases: Start your creative journey with plain canvas pencil cases ready for decoration.
