125+ Super Fun Back To School DIY Ideas & Hacks

125+ Back to School DIY Ideas & Hacks – here are over 100 of the absolute best back to school DIY ideas and hacks. From notebooks to locker organization and even lunch box notes this post is your one stop shop for everything back to school DIY!

Can you believe that back to school is right around the corner?

When I was a kid I loved personalizing my school supplies. It helped get me excited and motivated about heading back to school. So, I created a massive list of the best back to school DIY ideas and hacks.  If you’re anything like me you’re going to want to try almost all of these really fun back to school DIY ideas!

In this post you’ll find back to school DIY ideas ranging from custom notebooks to packed lunch hacks. Seriously, this is a huge post with over 125 fun back to school DIY ideas that kids are just going to love.

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125+ Super Fun Back To School DIY Ideas & Hacks

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Notebooks

[1] This gorgeous  pink and gold dipped notebook from Eat Sleep Cuddle is an awesome way to get excited about taking notes.

[2] Or, use chalk paint to make these clever chalk paint notebooks from The Crafting Chicks.

[3] How fun are these adorable notebooks decorated with scrapbook craft paper from Rockin Strawberries?

[4] If you love watercolor then this FREE printable watercolor notebook cover from Eigteen25 is a must try.

[5] Making an amazing Ombre Notebook couldn’t be easier with this simple tutorial from Eighteen25.

[6] Or, use up some extra fabric by making one of these adorable fabric covered notebooks from Crazy Little Projects

[7] And, if you’ve got some washi tape laying around you gotta try Lia Griffith’s Washi Tape decorated notebook tutorial.

[8] With the help of a little Modge Podge and some decorative paper you can easily make Homey Oh My’s gorgeous decorated floral notebooks.

[9] Make your notebook totally unique with Pie in The Sky’s tutorial for recycling old magazines into  gorgeous triangle love notebooks.

[10] Use easy marble vinyl to make The Lovely Drawer’s easy faux marble notebook.

[11] Add a heart design to make even the most boring notebook special with Chica Circle’s easy tutorial.

[12] Or, add simple embroidery to a notebook to give it a little flair with this tutorial from Dear Handmade Life.

Binders & Folders

[13] DIY Washi Tape Binder Covers from I heart Nap Time

[14] FREE printable homework binder cover from I Heart Nap Time

[15] Simple pretty paper binder tutorial from Thrift Diving

[16] Fabric binder cover tutorial from Ginger Cake

[17] Stay super organized with this FREE printable student binder from Just A Girl and Her Blog

[18] And, keep your binder neat with these DIY Washi Tape binder dividers.

Pens & Pencils

[19] Super cute yarn pom pom pencils from Craft-O-Maniac.

[20] Sparkle pencils and monster toppers from 100 Directions.

[21] Adorable bunny pom pom pencil toppers tutorial from Artzy Creations.

[22] Fun glitter dipped pencils from Thirty Hand Made Days.

[23] Poop pencil toppers from Artsy Fartsy Mama.

[24] Easy Washi tape Pencils from DIY Inspired

[25] Free pattern from Ami Guruthi for DIY Superhero Pencil Toppers.

[26] Printable paper firework rocket pencil topper from Goh Likim.

[27] Simple DIY painted back to school pencils from Hello Glow.

[28] Creative Duck Tape Pencil toppers from Scattered Thoughts of A Crafty Mom.

[29] DIY Washi Tape pencils from Minted.

[30] Adorable painted confetti pencils from Make & Tell.

[31] Mod Podge glitter pencils from B.A.S Blog.

[32] Fun Anthropologie inspired pencils from Home Work.

Pencil Organizers & Holders

[33] Back to school pencil holder from Crafts By Courtney

[34] DIY Marble pencil holder from Crafts On Fire

[35] Folded pencil & pen holder from Robeen Shop

[36] DIY Crochet mason jar holder from Petals to Picots

[37] Mosaic pencil holder from My Little Secrets

[38] DIY Tin can pencil holder from Grillo Designs

[39] Corrugated plastic pencil holder from Lovely Indeed

[40] DIY Mason jar accessories holder from Do DIYs

[41] Floral DIY pencil holders from Consumer Crafts

[42] DIY scrapbook pencil holder from Inspirations By D

[43] Upcycled cassette tape pencil holder from Upcycle That

[45] Wrapped yarn pencil holder from Craft Passion

[46] Knit and crochet pencil holders from Mr Handsome Face

[47] Embroidered pencil holder from Eryn With A Y

[48] Handmade paper pencil holders from Craft & Creativity

[49] Fabric flower pot pencil holder from Straight Grain

[50] Star Wars R2-D2 pencil holder from Crafts By Amanda

[51] DIY rustic pencil holder from Strawberry Chic

[52] Yarn stitched pencil holder from The Crafty Swedes

[53] Wood bangle pencil holder from Make and Tell

Pencil Cases

[54] DIY 30 minute pencil roll case from Create & Craft

[55] Zipper pencil pouch from Positively Splendid

[56] DIY pencil pouch from Alice & Lois

[57] Pencil purse from Voyages Of The Creative Variety

[58] Simple crochet pencil pouch from  Persia Lou

[59] Easy zipper pencil case from Little Red Window

[60] DIY watermelon pencil case from Seams and Scissors 

[61] Mail tube pencil case from Damask Love

[62] Patchwork pencil case from A Spoonful of Sugar

[63] DIY stamped pencil pouches from  Almost Makes Perfect

[64] Upcycled soda box pencil boxes from Creative Itch

[65] No sew zipper cases from Make It Love It

[66] No sew colored pencil roll from Small + Friendly

[67] Duck tape pencil case from While They Snooze

[68] DIY vinyl decorated pencil box from Consumer Crafts

[69] Recycled plastic container pencil box from DIY Inspired

[70] Upcycled cereal box pencil cases from Instructables 

DIY Lunchbox Ideas

[71] DIY Insulated lunch box from Mister Domestic

[72] DIY Lunch tote from Mary Martha Mama

[73] Easy frozen lunch box sponge from Kids Activity Blog

[74] Reusable storage bags from I Heart Nap Time

[75] DIY applique lunch bag from A Little Craft In Your Day

[76] FREE printable lunch box jokes from One Creative Mommy

[77] Back to school chalkboard lunch box from Scissors & Spatulas

[78] Fruit cup printables from Thirty Hand Made Days

[79] DIY butterfly clothes pin snacks from Clicky Chick Creates

[80] Personalized lunch note bananas from Cake Whiz

[81] Adorable lunch box notes from This Tiny Blue House

[82] Mason jar snack hack from The Decorated Cookie

[83] Masonables snack containers from Soup Spice Everything Nice

[84] DIY paper straws from The Artisan Life

[85] Cricut DIY water bottles from Suburban Wife City Life

Clever Backpack DIYs & Hacks

[86] Monogramed backpack tags from Old Salt Farm

[87] Back to school DIY laptop bag from The Tip Toe Fairy

[88] Pom pom party personalized back pack from DIY Candy

[89] DIY backpack tassle keychains from Joann

[90] Monogram stencil back pack makeover from Lolly Jane

[91] Faux fur back pack makeover from Glitter In My Tea

[92] Personalized back pack from Rachel Teodoro

[93] Clever back pack cord roll from Brit+Co

[94] Backpack earphone holder from Make It Love It

[95] Easy watercolor back pack from Brit+Co

DIY Ideas For Lockers

[96] Emoji locker magnets from The Surznick Common Room

[97] DIY duct tape locker pockets from Fiskars

[98] Upcycled magnetic cereal boxes from Soho Sonnet

[99] Clever magnetic ziplock locker organizers from Ziplock

[100] Middle school locker survival kit from Thrifty Fun

[101] DIY Locker chandelier from Chica Circle

[102] Magnetic pen holders from The Mama’s Girls

[103] DIY Locker wallpaper from A Thrifty Mom

Other Back To School DIY Ideas

[113] Paperclick pom pom’s from Raising Up Rubies

[114] Washi tape dry erase board from I heart Nap Time

[115] DIY colorful scissors from Lines Across

[116] DIY Storage containers from Fall For DIY

[117] Chunky tassle bookmarks from Homey Oh My

[118] DIY painted storage boxes from Tell Love + Party

[119] Gold leaf brushed clip board from Lovely Indeed

[121] DIY striped book ends from Pretty Providence

[122] Easy upcycled binder clips from Bsaz Creates

[123] DIY homeowork caddy from Laura’s Crafty Life

[124] Paint chip calendar from DIY Projects

[125] DIY floral mousepad from The Crafted Life

[126] Handmade DIY bookmarks from Tater Tots & Jello

[127] Washi tape wires from Shaken Together

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