DIY School Supplies for Back to School

Growing up, one of my favorite things to do in August was go “Back to School” shopping. New clothes, new pens, new notebooks – everything was new and exciting. However, you don’t necessarily need to buy everything new when you can create your own DIY School Supplies!

Take some of last year’s leftover markers, pens, pencils, notebooks, etc., and personalize them for the new school year. Why not dress up an old binder with fabric or tape, or make your pencils look like one of a kind pieces so you’ll never have to worry about someone forgetting to return it. Why not get the creative juices flowing? Here are 10 DIY school supply ideas I found to get you started.

DIY School Supplies

Back to School Binders Customized with Duck Tape

Use an old binder and dress it up with colorful duck tape.

Back to School Binders Customized with Duck Tape | The Country Chic Cottage

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Pencils

The turquoise feathers on these Dr Seuss pencils are awesome!

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Pencils | Moms & Crafters
Decorating a Composition Notebook

Turn ordinary composition notebooks into art with scrapbook paper.

Decorating a Composition Notebook | Crafts by Amanda

Make over a three hole punch

Take a boring three hole punch and add in some Washi Tape for a fun new look.

Make over a three hole punch | Washi Tape Crafts

Embellished Pencil Pouch for Back to School

Make your pencil pouch look designer with some felt and a button.

Embellished Pencil Pouch for Back to School | The Country Chic Cottage

Anthropologie Inspired Pencils

Fun tissue paperand sparkle Modge Podge make some super cute pencils

Anthropologie Inspired Pencils | Homework

Now get out those old supplies, some craft items, and get the kids working on their back-to-school supplies. It gives them a fun craft to do during the summer that they’ll be able to enjoy when school starts!

Did these give you any fun Back to School ideas? Which ones will you try?