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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Snack Bag-Styled Accessories
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Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
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Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories
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Multitool Water Bottles
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Friend-Founded Home Decor Lines
Nook Theory is an Affordable and Quality Home Decor Brand
Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Comprehensive DIY Baking Sets
Santa Barbara Design Studio's Baking Tools Set is Informative
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
Handmade Backpack Designs
envello's Mochila Collection Includes a Series of Eye-Catching Designs
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Paper-Free To-Do Devices
The 'eMinder' Maintains a Customizable Design
Mindful Student Planners
The Centered Student Planner Offers Academic and Emotional Support
Design-Conscious Tool Sets
The HOTO Tools Hand Tool Set Can Be Stored Anywhere
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Sustainable Rewards Shops
The Nature Valley ReTok Shop Connects People to Back-to-School Supplies
Colorful Back-to-School Collections
Sprayground Released Over 100 New Designs & Collaborations
DIY Fall-Inspired Knitting Patterns
We Are Knitters Offers a Range of Fall-Ready Designer
Chic Modular Travel Bags
Canadian-Based Startup Girls Aloud! Created the Perfect Travel Bag
Spacious Carrying Capsules
HUMAN MADE Launches Another 'MILITARY BAG' Collection for Fall/Winter
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Work-from-Anywhere Inflatable Kits
STARBURST's Work from AnywAIRS Kit Brings Fun to the 9-to-5
Candy-Inspired Nail Polishes
Sally Hansen Insta Dri x Sour Patch Kids Back to School Line is Sweet
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Reusable Chewing Gum Containers
Dorcas Chu Creates a Multi-Functional Design Object
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
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Staff Expands Its Collection with Playful Garbage Bags
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
Budget-Friendly Bright Suitcases
MUJI Releases a Hard Carry Suitcase Collection in Bright Colors
Color-Coded Snack Pantries
GoGo squeeZ & The Home Edit are Organizing Pantry Chaos
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Modular Reusable Notebooks
The Rocketbook Pro is Infinitely Reusable and More
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Playful Vibrant Cookie Bags
Puppets and Puppers Delivers the New Seasonal Cookie Bag
DIY Monster Pops
tinyB's Fun Halloween Kit Helps Kids Make Their Own Spooky Treats
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Brain-Boosting Applesauce Snacks
Brain Squeezers are Supercharged to Support Growing Minds
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Portable Tech-Organizing Caddies
The Bellboy Desk Caddy Organizes Tech Essentials
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Breast Pump Accessory Bags
Willow's Line of Accessories Introduces Pump Anywhere Cases & Bags
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
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
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
One-Handed Access Diaper Bags
The Quilbie SpringEase Offers Quick Access to Essentials
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Bakery-Inspired Luggage Collections
Monos & Magnolia Bakery Created Limited-Edition Luggage
Pink Cosmetics-Matching Bags
Trader Joe's Large Reusable Insulated Bag Comes in Brazil Nut Colors
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
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
Creature-Themed Tech Cases
CASETiFY Debuts a Fun-Filled Collection in Collaboration with Minions
Educational Science Kits
Griddly Games Launched the 'Just Add Baking Soda' Science Kit for Kids
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits are Now Soy-Free and Gluten-Free
Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks
The 'notesX' Notebook Has Removable Pages That are Easy to Clean
Portable Drawing Tablets
smART sketcher GO! is a Portable Projector for Kids Who Love to Draw
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
All-Purpose Backpacks
'Wool & Oak' Debuted the 'EVERYDAY BAG' and 'TRAVEL BAG' with Many Features
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
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Buildable Gummy Candies
These Gummy LUNCHABLES Kits Give Kids Permission to Play with Food
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
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
Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits
This Kit Offers Everything You Need to Repair Laptops, Phones & More
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
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
DIY Caramel Apple Kits
Trader Joe's Caramel Apple Dipping Kit is the Perfect Autumn Activity
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils
Magnetdabbles Have Interchangeable Tips for Customization
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Kid-Friendly Hydration Pouches
The iPRO Hydrate Pouch is a Nutritious Lunchbox Staple
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits
The Mix It Yourself Cleaning Kit has Safe Solutions for Home Needs
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
One-Ounce Snack Packs
Rivalz Created Single-Serving Packs for the Back-to-School Season
Free Health Bowl Campaigns
Vitality Bowl is Offering Teachers a Year's Supply of Free Bowls
DIY Chocolate Treat Kits
The tinyB Monster Chocolate Pops are Ready for Halloween
School-Centric Eclectic Fall Fashion
Sundae School Presents the Back to School Capsule
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
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
School Bus Playsets
PLAYMOBIL Launches a New School-Themed Toy in Time for Back-to-School
Colorful Collegiate Capsules
HUMAN MADE's 'BACK TO SCHOOL' Capsule Perfectly Expresses Americana
Back-to-School Fried Chicken Deals
These KFC Back-to-School Deals Come in Two Options
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Vintage Floral Bedding
Pottery Barn Kids and Teen Debut a Floral Collection with LoveShackFancy
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
School-Influenced Spring Fashion
TOMBOGO's For The Truant & The Fluent Series Readies for SS23
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
STEM Snack Packs
This Frito-Lay Variety Pack Inspires Girls to Pursue Careers in STEM
Back-to-School Cookie Promotions
This Insomnia Cookies Promotion is Only for Teachers and Students
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Indulgent Back-to-School Cookies
The Insomnia Cookies Back to Campus Collection is Limited-Edition
Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags
Harpz Designs the Dynamic Modular SwitchUP Bag
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Grab-and-Go Veggie Snacks
The Harvest Snaps Mixed Snack Pack is Here for the Back-to-School Season
Whole Grain Cereal Bars
These General Mills Portable Cereal Bars are Formulated for Schools
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors