With the start of a new school year right around the corner, there's no better time to start stocking up on supplies, and these DIY projects for back-to-school are offering some crafty and cost-effective alternatives to buying them from the store.
The end of the summer season often signifies the time for parents to start shopping around for school essentials and new clothes, but if you find that constantly buying new things is just financially too much, then these DIY activities are a great alternative. Why not add some personal touches and creativity to your school essentials by outfitting them with uniquely customized designs?
From crocheted pencil cases that are designed to look like minions from Despicable Me to chalk-made lunch bags that feature personalized messages, these DIY projects will definitely offer children a crafty way to showcase their personalities.
20 DIY Projects for Back-to-School
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DIY Minion Pencil Cases
The 'Crochet Minion Pencil Case' Resembles Villains from 'Despicable Me'
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Leather Lunchbox Tutorials
This Wood + Faulk DIY Makes Bringing a Packed Lunch Cool
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DIY Cement Pencil Holders
This Simplistic DIY Pencil Holder is Punched with Holes Like a Honeycomb
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DIY Frosted Supply Jars
The 'Glacier Jar' Will Add a Unique Personal Touch to Your Work Station
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DIY Crystal-Encrusted Kicks
This Crafty Project Turns an Average Pair of Shoes into a Sleek Design
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School Supply-Inspired Sweets
The Bakerella Pencil Push Up Pops are Academically Adorable
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DIY Personalized Knapsacks
The 'Spoonful' Back-to-School Affordable Backpacks are Fun to Make
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DIY Character Pen Pots
The DIY LEGO Pencil Holder is for Fans Who Simply Adore the Blocks
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Chic Chained Lunch Bags
Create a Stylish Faux Leather Meal Carrier with This Creative Tutorial
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Upcycled Notebook Docks
This DIY Project Turns a Book into a Clever Cellphone Charging Station
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DIY Notebook Lunch Bags
This DIY Teaches How to Make Your Own Lunch Bag for Back-to-School
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DIY Backpacks
Hoodie Laptop Bag How-To Helps You Turn a Sweatshirt into a Carryall in Seconds
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DIY Punk Backpacks
Going Back to School is More Fun With a Customized School Bag
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Sugary School Supplies
Thrifty and Thriving Candy Pencils Will Make School a Sweet Experience
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Personalized Markers
The Fraser Ross DIY Pen is Custom-Designed to Your Preference
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Customized Textbook Tutorials
The Classic School Notebook Design Get a Makeover with this DIY
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Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
The 'Disney Family Fun' Paper Gargoyles Project is Great for Kids
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Adorable DIY Music Makers
Create a Pitch Perfect Pair of Drums in Just a Few Simple Steps
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Message Board Switch Plates
The Switch Port Cover is Dry Erase for Leaving Quick Messages
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Chalky Meal Containers
Linda Facci's Blackboard Lunchbag is a Do-It-Yourself Project
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Elegant Analog Note Systems
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Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
High-Capacity Laptop Bags
The Offsite Laptop Bag has Extra Space for Chargers, Peripherals
Cheeky Summer Product Lines
Great Jones Has Introduced the Great Float and the Great Tote
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Friend-Founded Home Decor Lines
Nook Theory is an Affordable and Quality Home Decor Brand
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories
Stanley Introduces a Set of Quencher-Compatible Accessories
Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules
Stonyfield Organic Unveils its Sweet Threads Collection
Inspiring Back-to-School Campaigns
BIC Partners with GRAMMY-Nominated Artist Charlie Puth
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Stylish Cooler Accessories
DaCosta Verde's Tote Cooler Bag Collection is Fun and Functional
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Branded Electric Lunch Boxes
The Crock-Pot GO Lunch Box Warms Meals on Demand
Cute-Themed Collectible Bags
Sugoi Mart Launched its Kawaii Lucky Bag, Featuring Japanese Goods
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Snack-Inspired Backpacks
The CHEETOS x Sprayground Backpack Collab is Functional
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
The Crayola x S'well Collaboration Features Vibrant Bottles
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Micro-Sized Candy-Themed Backpacks
Haribo Mini Backpacks Offer Novelty to Consumers of All Ages
Tactical Tote-Style Backpacks
The BillyKirk No. 609 Standard Issue Backpack Tote is Versatile
Business-Ready Commuter Backpacks
These DoubleWin Backpacks are Stylish and Shockproof
Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags
114 Index and Sealson Create the Technical Grab Bag
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Back-To-School Beauty Kits
ESW Beauty Launches the Glow Getter Kit
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Staff Expands Its Collection with Playful Garbage Bags
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Convenient Kid-Focused Snack Options
KIND Healthy Snacks Debuts a Product Line Called KIND Kids
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Homestyle Cookie Starters
Homemade ish Helps to Create Freshly Baked Treats with Minimal Effort
Brain-Boosting Applesauce Snacks
Brain Squeezers are Supercharged to Support Growing Minds
Sugarcane Fabric Backpacks
PLEZi Partners with Kheris Rogers to Present the PLEZi Sugar Pack
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Low-Cost Back-to-School Promotions
The Dollar General Back-to-School Campaign is Launching Now
Designer Diabetes Bags
KYT's Bags Empower Diabetics to Treat Themselves in a Stylish Way
Summer Sunflower-Shaped Bags
Thom Browne Launches a New Sunflower Bag Ahead of the Warmer Months
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Crafting Game Apparel Collections
Bioworld is Expanding its Minecraft Collection
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Back-to-School Countdown Kits
Post-it and Scotch Brands Partner with Actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Pink Cosmetics-Matching Bags
Trader Joe's Large Reusable Insulated Bag Comes in Brazil Nut Colors
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Anxiety-Alleviating Animal Experiences
The Gentle Barn May Alleviate Stress During Back-To-School
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks
Edgy Kids' Brand nununu Partners with KitePride for a Backpack Line
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
University Starter Kits
IKEA Canada Curated a $99 Kit with Dorm Room Staples for Students
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks
The SPRAYGROUND x Dune Collection Has an Otherworldly Design
Cookie Dough Baking Kits
Baking Coach's Edible Cookie Dough Baking Kits Need No Mixing Bowls
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Premium Bundle Footwear Programs
Clarks' Back To School Collection Offers a Price Freezing Benefit
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Cheeky Lettuce-Inspired Blankets
P.F. Chang’s Marks the Back-To-School Season with Lettuce Wrap
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Sleepaway Camp Kits
Welly's Happy Campers Kit Helps Parents and Kids Prepare for Sleepaway Camp
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Figurine Compartment Tote Bags
Sonny Angels Can Be Comfortably Stored in the My Crew Bag
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
One-Ounce Snack Packs
Rivalz Created Single-Serving Packs for the Back-to-School Season
Book-Inspired Tech Organizers
The Twelve South BookBook CaddySack Organizes Laptop Essentials
Daycare Organization Essentials
Colle à Moi Offers Daycare Organization Tools
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
All-Black Travel Accessories
Goldwin Unveils a New Travel Equipment Line for Outdoor Exploration
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Playful Back-to-School Sweepstakes
Sunkist Growers is Giving Away Sunkist Merch for Back to School
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Chic Water Bottle Bags
WanderFull is a Stylish Hydro-Bag for the Consumer on the Go
Grab-and-Go Spinach Dips
Summer Fresh's Spinach Dip Has a Separate Compartment with Crackers
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Back-to-School Fried Chicken Deals
These KFC Back-to-School Deals Come in Two Options
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Back-to-School QSR Deals
SONIC will Add Free Items to the SONIC Teachers' Circle Program
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Supportive Scholastic Retailer Funds
The ALDI Back-to-School Fund Supports Parents This September
Kitschy Private Label Kitchenwares
These New LIDL Kitchenwares Come in Many Affordable Options
Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Back-to-School Cookie Promotions
This Insomnia Cookies Promotion is Only for Teachers and Students
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags
Harpz Designs the Dynamic Modular SwitchUP Bag
Indulgent Back-to-School Cookies
The Insomnia Cookies Back to Campus Collection is Limited-Edition
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Customizable Shopping Management Tools
HandyTote Ensures Items are Easily Classified and Located
Private Label School Supplies
Meijer is Introducing a New Selection of Products for Back-to-School
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Teacher Appreciation Giveaways
GIMME Beauty's Back-To-School Campaign Focuses on Teachers
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Grab-and-Go Veggie Snacks
The Harvest Snaps Mixed Snack Pack is Here for the Back-to-School Season
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children