This is such a great idea for allowing your kids to get a great visual of all the color options they have with their crayons. My favorite part of her post is the pictures of her son taking the crayons … Read More ...
Back to School Pencil Magnet
This simple craft is perfect for hanging up all of those A+ tests and the beautiful artwork that your children will bring home. This tutorial even has a math lesson to go along with the craft, so its perfect to … Read More ...
Free Back to School Printables
This free printable is for your little ones who sometimes don’t want to share what they did at school during the day. If you make this a part of your daily routine, your children may truly blossom into a creative … Read More ...
Tissue Paper Tie Dye + Journal
I love projects where you have to wait to see the end result. This is one of those crafts that you work on, but don’t see the fruits until a few days later. Inspiration Surrounds… Creativity Abounds found a wonderful … Read More ...
Back To School Art Supply Tote
This project is so simple, and basically ‘free’ to make that it is a MUST DO before school starts! We have many of these ‘beverage’ holders sitting in our recycle bin. I will definitely be pulling them out to do … Read More ...
Vintage Print Notebook Re-Vamp
Those black and white bound notebooks are so ‘old school.’ Domestic Anarchy shows you how to use vintage prints and Mod Podge to jazz up your back to school notebooks. These are so cute!
… Read More ...Personalized Lunch Boxes
I love the look of those beautiful monogrammed lunch boxes from Pottery Barn…but they are so darn expensive. This is a great way to make sure your child knows which lunch box is theirs while also making it personal. Come … Read More ...
Chalk Paint Projects Galore!
Does chalk get you in the school spirit? I love the look of a freshly cleaned blackboard and a brand new stick of chalk to start off the year(sorry, that’s the school teacher in me.) ….from glitter to gumdrops has … Read More ...
Back to School Craft-Burlap Pencil Case
I love the simplicity of this craft….a little paint, some burlap and voila, you’ve got magic. (Parents might have to make the actual case if doing with a younger child) If I were a kid, I would love making my … Read More ...
Homework Organization System
My children are not in school yet, but just the thought of adding onto documents and paperwork that we already have is daunting. I am not a very organized person ‘naturally’, but I do enjoy peeking at how others do … Read More ...
Paper Bag Owl Craft
Family Buzz has a simple tutorial for making owls out of paper bags. Perfect for welcoming the fall season….kids may even like to bring these to school with their lunch in it!
… Read More ...Paper House Tutorial
Our very own sewing editor Ann Weaver has a two great ideas on her own blog…Casserole Blog. She had the idea of a Reward Craft Project for her daughter’s class, but also these Little Paper Houses are so … Read More ...
Woven Paper Apples
Creative Jewish Mom takes a spin on the Woven Paper Hearts I’m sure you’ve seen before, but how about Paper Apples? She makes them for Rosh Hashana, but they are also just in time for a back to school craft … Read More ...
Recycled Apple Craft
This craft is perfect for those toilet paper rolls you’ve got lying around and were waiting to do a back to school craft. Head on over to No Time For Flashcards for this simple, cute craft!
… Read More ...Felt Locker Caddy
This is a craft that can be done by a highschooler, or a gift for back to school from the parents. Head on over to Craft and they will show in detail how to make one for a boy or … Read More ...