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50 Back to School DIYs

August 20, 2014 3 Comments

50 Back to School DIYs at handsoccupied.com

It’s that time of year, dudes. Every other ad you see is for juniors’ clothes at the department store, backpacks on sale at the other store, and every other craft is pencil or apple related. I don’t mind, though. As a librarian, I’ve always appreciated the bookish things in life, so here are 50 of my favorite back to school DIYs from around the internet.

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pencil & eraser DIYs + DIY pencil cases

1. simple pencil roll -club chica circle
2. woven pencil pouch -lovely indeed
3. color block pencils -the crafted life
4. monogram pencil case -maritza lisa
5. hand sewn pencil case -diy candy
6. colored pencil coasters -crafts unleashed
7. add a pencil loop to a notebook -clover and dot
8. DIY pencils -the merrythought
9. simple stamped pencils -hands occupied
10. fabric scrap eraser grips -le idee della vale
11. pvc pipe pencil case -jade and fern
12. oilcloth pencil pouch -say yes
13. triangular pencil case -a spoonful of sugar
14. crochet pencil shaped pencil case -one dog woof
15. DIY erasers -babble dabble do
16. apple pencil holder -smart school house

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books & notebooks

17. mini-albums with vintage books -make and takes
18. homemade anthropologie style journal -henry happened
19. embroidered notebooks -on my honor
20.glitter polka dot notebook -hands occupied
21. duct tape notebook makeover -live laugh rowe
22. Reading Rainbow-inspired diy notebook -hands occupied
23. geometric hearts notebooks -a bubbly life
24. how to make a text block notebook -damask love
25. chalkboard notebook -making home base
26. how to cover a notebook with fabric -by Wilma

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organization

27. wooden supply organizer -the kim six fix
28. duct tape + cereal box organizer -aunt peaches
29. monster pencil caddy -hydrangea hippo
30. notebook paper pencil cup -madame citron
31. teacher appreciation tote -tater tots & jello
32. personalized binder clips -cheltenham road
33. washi tape clipboards -lia griffith
34. embroidered locker caddy -mrs. greene
35. faux copper desktop organizer -freutcake
36. giant framed household calendar & whiteboard -yellow brick home

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gifts, etc.

37. ruler clutch purse -hands occupied
38. eraser-inspired gift wrapping -oh happy day
39. number 2 pencil gift box -lines across
40. diy apple jars -the 36th avenue
41. pom pom apples pie topper -oh happy day
42. notebook page tote -say yes
43. vintage style pennant -hands occupied
44. pencil piñatas -jacks and kate
45. paper cup apple wraps -willowday
46. school supply inspired zipper pouches -melly sews
47. vintage poster library tote -hands occupied
48. duct tape fox backpack -ducktivities
49. diy pencil drink stirrers -studio diy for the sweetest occasion
50. chalkboard paint and ruler planter -she knows

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Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: apple crafts, back-to-school, crafts, diy, eraser, pencil, Ruler, school crafts, teacher gifts

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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  1. Jennifer Patricia Priest

    August 20, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Thank you so much for sharing my pencil caddy project!!!!

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  2. Rachel | The Crafted Life

    August 20, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Yay, thank you so much for including me in this awesome roundup! I love how you broke everything down into categories. So good :)

    Reply

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