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Saturday, August 6, 2022

100+ Creative Back to School Crafts

Get ready to head back to school with 100+ Creative Back to School Craft ideas!

100+ Creative Back to School Crafts

From new clothes to teacher gifts, there are so many creative handmade projects you can make for heading back to school! To help get you inspired, I've compiled a fantastic list of OVER 100 creative school-themed craft ideas including DIY school supplies, cut files, printables (including First Day signs), teacher gift ideas, and so much more! There is definitely something for everyone in this list, and I'd love to hear what your favorite ones are.

Back to School Printables


Creative Back to School Printables

These creative back to school printables include everything you need to help you and the kids get ready and excited for the big day! Click through the links below to access the printables:

Encouraging Lunch Box Notes - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Pencil Gift Box Template - Moms and Crafters
Daily Outfit Closet Organizer - Make Life Lovely
Back to School Table Setting - A Girl and a Glue Gun
Home Sweet Classroom Sign - We Can Make That!
Back to School Time Capsule - I Heart Crafty Things
Back to School Jokes - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Student Binder - Abby Organizes
Back to School Lunch Box Notes - Me & My Inklings
Back to School Bingo - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Printable Weekly School Planner - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Hogwarts House Notebooks - Polkadot Chair
"You Rule" Back to School - Thirty Handmade Days
Morning Checklist - Create Craft Love
Free Printable Lunch Box Notes - Laura's Crafty Life
Lunch Box Notes - The Crafted Sparrow
I Spy Back to School - Paper Trail Design
School Supply Labels - I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Back to School Stickers - Michelle's Party Plan-It
First Day of School Coloring Page - Skip to My Lou
First Day of School Scavenger Hunt - Organized 31
Back to School Word Search - Two Kids and a Coupon

Free Printable First Day of School Signs



Back to School Crafts


Creative Back to School Craft Ideas

These creative back to school crafts are fun for all ages to use in your classroom or homework space!
Get the full tutorials by clicking through the links below:

Rotating School Supply Organizer - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Recycled Cork Apples - Creatively Beth
DIY Pencil Shoes - The Keeper of the Cheerios
Paper Pencil Holder - Crafts by Courtney
DIY Striped Bookends - Pretty Providence
School Supply Mason Jars - Color Made Happy
String Art Apple - Me & My Inklings
Toilet Paper Roll Pencil - The Best Ideas for Kids
Recycled Book Apple Decor - Me & My Inklings
Pencil Yarn Wreath - Sunshine & Munchkins
Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks - Crafts by Amanda
Easy Stamped Lunch Notes - Creatively Beth
Felt Pencil Banner - Creatively Beth
DIY Ruler Pencil Holder - Anika's DIY Life
Back to School Cookies - Homemade Heather
Chalkboard Crayon Wreath - A Pumpkin and a Princess
Apple Popsicle Stick Frame - Made to Be a Momma
Pencil Mason Jar - Oh My Creative
Resin Pencil Earrings - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Pencil Mini Piñata - Studio Xtine
No. 2 Poop Pencil Toppers - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Friendship Bracelet-Style Bookmark - 5 Little Monsters
Felt Heart Pencil Toppers - Kids Activities Blog
Wood Storage Bookends - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
DIY Apple Garland - Little Dove
First Day of School Sign - Lovely Indeed

DIY School Supplies


Creative Back to School DIY School Supplies

These creative handmade school supplies and accessories are a fun way to enjoy the school year!
Get the full tutorials by clicking through the links below:

Personalized Pencil Bags - The Crafting Chicks
Tie Dye Backpack - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Plastic Bottle Zippered Cases - Make It & Love It
Duct Tape Pouches - Hip 2 Save
DIY Marbled Pencils - South Lumina Style
Lunch Money Zippered Apple Pouch - Snugglebug University
Pom Pom Pencils - Busy Bliss
DIY Insulated Lunch Box - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
DIY Doodle Lunch Bag - Skip to My Lou
Stenciled Notebook Cover - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Easy Zippered Pencil Pouch - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Pom Pom Backpack - Design Improvised
Personalized Sublimation Notebooks - The Crafty Blog Stalker
Custom Lunch Box - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Chalkboard Notebooks - The Crafting Chicks
DIY Bendable Pencils - Kimspired DIY
DIY Pocket Folders - Damask Love
Knotted Zipper Pencil Pouch - See Kate Sew
DIY Pencil Case - Smiling Colors
Paint Pour Notebook - Creativities Galore
Color-Changing Notebook - Kimspired DIY

School Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas


Creative School Teacher Gift Ideas

Teachers would love to receive any of these creative handmade gifts! Get inspired to thank your teachers!
Get the full tutorials by clicking through the links below:

Chaos Coordinator Tote Bag - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Pencil Gift Card Holder - Lovely Planner
School Supply Cake - The Craft Patch
Heishi Teacher Bracelets - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Teacher Pennant Banner - Giggles Galore
Apple Gift Box - Sugar Spice and Glitter
"Dinner on Us" Gift Card Holder - Mrs. Jones' Creation Station
Notebook Paper Tote Bag - Creatively Beth
Resin Pencil Keychain - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Teacher Survival Kit - The Savvy Sparrow
Apple Candy Jar + Printable Tag - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Rolo Pencils - Skip to My Lou
Printable Pencil Card - Liz on Call
Custom Teacher Clipboard - Teacher Gameroom
Teacher Pencil Sign - Leap of Faith Crafting
Personalized Pencil Teacher Gift - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Glittered Pencil Jar - Creative Cutting Classroom
Thank You for Helping Me Grow - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Back to School SVG Cut Files


Creative Back to School SVG Cut Files

Make something creative for school using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine)!
Get the cut files by clicking through the links below:

Teacher Apple Earrings - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Paper Crayon Gift Boxes - Abbi Kirsten Collections
Teacher Mode On/Off - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Back to School - Cutting for Business
Welcome to Our Classroom - Kara Creates
School Supply Labels - Liz on Call
First Day of School Chalkboard Sign - Perfect Stylish Cuts
Pencil Earrings - Oh Yay Studio
Just Here for Recess - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Back to Cool - See Lindsay
"Teachers are Magical" Unicorn - Persia Lou
Pencil Cut File - Poofy Cheeks
Ready to Rule the School - That's What Che Said
Back to School Frames - Hey, Let's Make Stuff
Hogwarts Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
I Put the Cool in School - Kara Creates
School Doodle SVG - Kelly Lollard Designs
Pencil Banner SVG - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Teacher Cut File - A Girl and a Glue Gun
Graduation Year Shirt - Dream a Little Bigger
Nacho Average Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Hello Grade - Special Heart Studio
Teachers Have Class - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Which creative school-themed craft ideas are your favorite?

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