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Marker Caddy

Marker Caddy

Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Ramona Owls

Ramona Owls

Add some crafting fun to your child’s summer reading! Use a paper bag to make an adorable owl inspired by […]

Candy Pretzel Crayons

Candy Pretzel Crayons

These fun treats are made by dipping pretzels into colored candy melts. Great for back to school!

Colored Glitter Pencils

Add sparkle to ordinary pencils. The transformation makes them just perfect for your young princess!

Homemade Blank Books

Use leftover pages from school notebooks to make brand new blank books. They’re perfect for budding artists and writers, and […]

Cereal Box Backpack Charms

It’s easy to transform an empty cereal box (or leftover cardboard) into customized backpack charms that add flair to any […]

Apple Painted Can

Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!

Chalk Pastel Apple

Work on adding shadows and highlights to simple subjects with this lovely apple project. Chalk pastels make it look very […]

Mini Apple Bean Bags

Make your teachers some fun apple-shaped bean bags for classroom activities and games. The tutorial includes ideas for how to […]

Button Tidy Box

Make a tidy box organizer for craft or sewing supplies. Customize it with your favorite buttons!

Pyrography Pencils

Restyle monochrome pencils with pyrography! It’s easy to do, but parent supervision is essential.

Galaxy Journal Cover

Give a plain journal a galaxy-inspired cover that’s out of this world! It’s made with inks and embossing powder.

Gel Freezer Pack for Lunch

Make your own reusable gel freezer pack to keep the food in your insulated lunch bag fresh and cool. It’s […]

Light Bulb Balloons

Photograph those ‘light bulb moments’ or document back-to-school with this cute balloon craft. The printable makes it so easy.

Glitter Mason Jar Teacher Gifts

Turn a mason jar into a thoughtful and practical gift for the special teacher in your life. The tutorial includes […]

Dry Erase Marker Teacher Bouquet

Give a special teacher a gift that is practical and adorable – this dry erase marker bouquet! It’s easy to […]

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Pencil-Shaped Paper Box

Use colored cardstock to create a cool pencil-shaped box. The completed box can hold pencils, markers or other craft supplies.

Morning Chart for Preschoolers

Morning Chart for Preschoolers

This printable morning chart helps young children start their days off right. Kids move the icon to the smiley face when […]

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.

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!

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 […]

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