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Easy Personalized Notebooks

Easy Personalized Notebooks

Sometimes it just takes a little personalization to take something ordinary and make it fabulous. Follow the directions to make […]

Custom Star Wars Backpack

Custom Star Wars Backpack

Send your young Padawan off to school with a custom backpack. A stencil makes this so easy to do.

Chalkboard Composition Notebook

Chalkboard Composition Notebook

It’s so easy to paint a chalkboard onto a composition notebook! Use it to write messages and notes to family […]

Kawaii Apple Purse

Kawaii Apple Purse

It’s so easy to make this cute paper apple purse. Just print, punch and sew, then fill it with goodies!

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Backpack Labels

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

Felt Covered Notebook

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Personalized Zipper Pull

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Backpack Labels

Backpack Labels

Make cute and colorful labels for backpacks, lunchboxes or anything else. They’re so easy to do and inexpensive to make.

Decorated Pencil Cup

Decorated Pencil Cup

Transform a pencil cup into an attractive desk display with washi tape and die-cut shapes. This is a quick and […]

Book Hugger Bookmark

Book Hugger Bookmark

Encourage after-school reading with a fun Book Hugger Bookmark. Unlike a traditional bookmark, this one can’t slip out and lose your […]

After School Snack Chat

After School Snack Chat

This fun activity is a great way for parents and kids to connect after school. These prompts work well for […]

Fabric-Covered Folders

Fabric-Covered Folders

Cover inexpensive paper school folders with fabric to make these custom school folders. It’s a fun way to let your personality […]

Fruit Stamped Lunch Bag

Stamped Lunch Bag

Make a reusable and eco-friendly stamped lunch bag. The kids will love stamping with actual fruit!

Pennywise Play School Set

Pennywise Play School Set

Create a play area kids will love with a colorful, impressively-sized, easy-to-make-and-store learning center. It’s an inexpensive way to indulge a […]

Crayon Holder

Crayon Holder

No need to search for crayons when you have this crayon holder! It’s great for taking art supplies to appointments, restaurants […]

Collaged Notebook Cover

Collaged Notebook Cover

It’s fun and easy to personalize your notebooks with photos, images, and patterned papers. Let your creativity run wild!

Apple Bunting

Apple Bunting

Turn empty plastic containers and old catalogs and magazines into an adorable apple bunting that is perfect for fall! Each apple […]

Eraser Bracelets

Eraser Bracelets

Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!

Denim Lunch Bag

Denim Lunch Bag

Turn worn-out blue jeans into a cute personalized lunch bag. This is very easy to make and is an excellent […]

Shark Pencil Pouch

Shark Pencil Pouch

Sew up a shark pencil pouch for Back to school, or any time of the year! This project is best […]

Fabric and Duct Tape Pencil Roll

Fabric and Duct Tape Pencil Roll

This cute and colorful pencil roll is easy enough for kids to make themselves. A great way to transport pens and […]

Back-to-School Blocks

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Back-to-School Tie Dye Crafts

Back-to-School Tie Dye Crafts

Kids love to tie dye! Follow the simple instructions to create one-of-a-kind infinity scarves, braided headbands, and even ombre skirts […]

Duct Tape Pencil Case

Duct Tape Pencil Case

Craft your own colorful pencil case using nothing but duct tape. Fun, useful, and one-of-a-kind!

Pencil Bookmarks

Pencil Bookmarks

These soft bookmarks grab your pages but won’t tear the paper. A fun craft for the kids and they make […]

Monster Bookmarks

Monster Bookmarks

Do your kids love monsters? Make these fun bookmarks that not only hold your place, but also keep from tearing […]

Back to School Scrapbook

Back to School Scrapbook

This K–5th grade printable school scrapbook is designed with space for notes and photos. So easy and such a great […]

Felt Pencil Case

Felt Pencil Case

This cute felt pencil case couldn’t be easier to make. It’s as simple as sewing two buttons in place.

Printable Back to School Signs

Printable Back to School Signs

Printable school photo signs make it easy to record your child’s first day back to school. Print one each year […]

LEGO-Inspired Printable Backpack Tags

LEGO-Inspired Printable Backpack Tags

Send your kids back to school with these adorable LEGO-inspired backpack tags. So easy to make using the printable.

Pencil Case

Pencil Case

Send the kids back to school with a pencil case they make themselves! No sewing required for this easy project. You […]

Hexagon Hair Pin

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Oilcloth Covers

Oilcloth Covers

Here’s a project you’ll want to make before heading back to school!  Turn an inexpensive, plastic organizer into a unique […]

Flower Pencils

Flower Pencils

Use push pins and cupcake liners to turn ordinary pencils into something fabulous!   A fun summer craft to get […]

Crochet Sock Monkey Shoulder Bag

Crochet Sock Monkey Shoulder Bag

This sock monkey messenger bag has lots of room and is perfect for a new school season! It’s easy for […]

Tassel Bookmarks

Tassel Bookmarks

Make cute and colorful bookmarks with a matching yarn tassel.  Keep them plain or personalize them with your name or […]

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Highlighter Roll

Highlighter Roll

Help your child create this cute and colorful highlighter roll to give to a special teacher.  Or, adapt this idea […]

Teacher Appreciation Note Cubes

Show that special teacher how much you care with these cute stamped note cubes.  They are fast and easy to […]

Fingerprint Tree Teacher Gift

Print this tree, then add the fingerprints of each child in the class, team or group.  This makes a wonderful […]

Teacher Appreciation Apple Mug

Show your appreciation for an awesome teacher with this sparkly apple mug, loaded with his or her favorite treats.  It’s […]

Butterfly Ribbon Hair Clips

Use this tutorial to make cute butterfly hair clips for little girls!

Ribbon Embellished Hair Comb

Ribbon Embellished Hair Comb

Use ribbon to embellish a plain hair comb. This makes a pretty statement and is great for matching with outfits!

Multi-colored Friendship Bracelet

Multi-colored Friendship Bracelet

In this easy bracelet tutorial, you will be taught how to wrap multi-colored friendship bracelet with threads. This idea is […]

Beaded Bobby Pins

Beaded Bobby Pins

Just using a few of beads, wire and blank hair pins, you can create a nice beaded bobby pin for […]

Bunny Bookmark

Bunny Bookmark

Turn envelopes into cute bunny bookmarks! When the book is closed, the little bunny ears stick out to mark your […]

DIY Scarf Hanger

DIY Scarf Hanger

A wooden hanger and metal rings to keep your teen’s scarves hanging in style. Whether you’ve got a ton or […]

Beaded French Hair Barrette

Beaded French Hair Barrette

Make these pretty hair barrettes for and/or with your daughter. A great project for back to school as well.

Dr. Seuss Quote Sign

Dr. Seuss Quote Sign “Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out” – perfect for a playroom or […]

Desk Containers

Desk Containers

Quick upcycled desk organizing from plastic containers headed to the recycling bin.

Recycled Jeans Organizer

Recycled Jeans Organizer

Recycle an old pair of jeans into a fashionable wall organizer for supplies and artwork.

Simple Ribbon Hair Bow

Simple Ribbon Hair Bow

How to make a simple hair bow out of pink and ivory ribbons? This article is going to show the […]

Egg Carton Bus

Egg Carton Bus

This recycled egg carton bus is a fun craft created by a six year old with her Mom’s help.

Class Pet Poster

Class Pet Poster

Make a poster for school quickly and easily with the help of Elmer’s Board Mate products.

3-Layered Bow-Tie Hair Bow

3-Layered Bow-Tie Hair Bow

This tutorial will show you how to make a pretty triple-layered bow tie hair bow out of pink and dark […]

E is for Eagle

E is for Eagle

This letter of the week craft works with the letter E – E is for Eagle. The kids can make […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Clip

Ribbon Flower Hair Clip

This tutorial is to show you how to make a lovely ribbon flower hair clip with mother of pearl buttons […]

Neon Kicks

Neon Kicks

Transform a pair of ordinary white shoes into adorable neon kicks! So much fun to make and to wear!

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