20 Back-to-School DIYs to Make



Getting ready for Back-to-School? We've rounded up a few projects we've posted here in the past that are perfect for back-to-school. Customize your pencils, make an organizer or hey, maybe even your own desk!  Click below for the round-up!

1. DIY Table/Desk
(Above) Make a table out of pipes with this project which comes with their own blueprints from the folks at Cartolina.  Click here for the instructions.








2. Cover a Vintage Turntable
(Above) Make one for your dorm! Click here for the how-to.




3. DIY Art Deco Dresser
Update an old dresser art deco style.



4. DIY Desk Organizer
(Above) A cool project to keep you organized. Click here for the tutorial.



5. Draw a Mural
If you got skills, or a projector, draw a mural! Love this one by Angela Leon.


6.  Make a Triangle Shelf
A cool display idea for a dorm by Ashley Miller and Moorea Seal . Click here for the how-to.







7. Make a No-Sew Pennant
Show your school spirit with this no-sew pennant DIY. Click here for the how-to.



8. Decoupage a TV Tray
No desk? No problem! Grab Grandma's old TV trays and decoupage away! Click here for more info.


9. DIY Fern Pressed Pencil Jar
A pretty cup made by you for your things. Click here for the how-to.


10. Make a Wallet Out of a Cowboy Boot
An all around favorite, make a new wallet western-style. Click here for the tutorial.


11. Wooden Desk Base Lamp
A cool combo, a light and a pencil holder. Click here for the instructions.


12. DIY Sparkle Top Pencils
Add some sparkle to your writing tools! Click here for the project.


13. Back-to-School Temporary Tattoos
Go Team! Yay! Rad! Lots of positive vibes for the first day back with these printables.  Click here for the link.


14. Make a Faux Terazzo Desk Top
A fun idea using contact paper. Click here for the how-to.


15. Yarn Planter DIY
A super easy way to to decorate some planters for hanging plants. Click here for the instructions.


16. Simple Display Shelves
Love these shelves our friend Rikkianne made and shared with us this past spring. Click here for the how-to.


17.  Rainbow Notebooks
Make a set of your own notebooks. complete with rainbow lined paper. Click here for the downloads.


18.  DIY Chart Style Art Frame
A budget-friendly way to hang your favourite art. Click here for the how-to.


19. Re-Do A Vintage Desk
Go mid-century with this inspiration by Visual Heart. Click here for more info.


20. Instagram Polaroid Wall Art
Make some faux polaroids out of your Instagrams with this how-to.


Jan Halvarson

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Love that desk organiser! I feel like I might have to get a bit crafty this weekend

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