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08/22/2013

35 Back to School Crafts, Gifts and Project Ideas

Good morning!  I can’t believe it’s back-to-school time already, but it sounds like most of you send your kiddos back next week already (and I hear some schools are already in session this week)!  As much as I get sad to see the end of the summer go, though, I have to say, it’s wonderful to get everyone back into a routine.  What kinds of things are you doing to prepare for going back to school?  Getting organized?  Putting together a teacher gift?  Any crafting?  Well, today Nancy and I have rounded up 35 back-to-school tips, projects, and ideas to help get everyone excited about starting the new school year.  Check them out!

35 Back to School Projects and Ideas at www.happyhourprojects.com

1. Crocheted Minon Pencil Case from Petals to Picots
2. Back to School Teacher’s Gift from The Happy Scraps
3. Back to School Wreath from Atop Serenity Hill
4. Pencil Holder from Optimistic Mommy
5. Bee Themed Teacher Card from Repeat Crafter Me
6. DIY Gumball Machine Teacher’s Gift from Just Dip it in Chocolate
7. Felt Apple Notebook Hugger from Small Things with Love
8. Printable Class Schedules from Pitter and Glink
9. Back to School Check-list from Mums Make Lists
10. Book Hugger Bookmarks from Organized 31
11. Ball Jar Teacher’s Gift from 365(ish) Days of Pinterest
12. Apple Chalkboard Frame from Pitter and Glink
13. Chalkboard Treat Bag from Summer Scraps
14. DIY Chalkboard from Michelle Lea Designs
15. Back to School Décor from The CSI Project
16. Back to School Photo Frames from Naptime Creations
17. Folded Paper Pocket for Books from Crafty Journal
18. How to Make Friends from One Creative Mommy
19. DIY Duck Tape Pencil Pouch from Ya Gotta Have a Hobby
20. Felt Kitty Pencil Case from Small Things with Love
21. Cool Excuse Notes from Michelle Lea Designs
22. Motivational Binder Covers from Second Chance to Dream
23. Crocheted Pencil Case from Petals to Picots
24. Portable Homework Station from The Benson Street
25. Pencil Flowers from About a Mom
26. Teacher Gift from the Moody Fashionista
27. Glitter Stapler from Pitter and Glink
28. 10 Thrift Store Tips for buying School Clothes from Domestic Bliss Sqaured
29. Best Back to School Fonts from A Typical English Home
30. Personalized Clipboards from Just a Girl and Her Blog
31.Teacher Appreciation Gifts from The Pin Junkie
32. Free Lunch Box Pintable from The Pinning Mama
33. School Work Art Display from Simplistically Sassy
34. Teacher’s Homework from Juggling Act Mama
35. Teacher Gift from One Artsy Mama

 

Filed Under: Round-Ups Tagged With: gifts, school, weekly round-up

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  1. Courtney Pies says

    08/22/2013 at 5:25 pm

    Thank you so much for including my Pencil Holder! It means so much to me!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  2. Heidi says

    08/22/2013 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks so much for including my ideas for making friends in this fantastic roundup, Adrianne! I can’t wait to check out all of the ideas. You created a great list. Pinning and sharing.

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    08/22/2013 at 11:41 am

    Thanks for including my Ball jar pencil holder! This is a great collection. Guess I’ll have to save them for next year, since we’ve been back to school since the 14th! :)

    Reply
  4. Lizy says

    08/22/2013 at 10:30 am

    Adrianne, Nancy thank you so much for including my Gumball Machine in this awesome roundup! So sweet of you guys!

    Reply
  5. Kara says

    08/22/2013 at 8:03 am

    These are all such wonderful ideas!! Thank you so much for including my pencil cases in your roundup :)

    Reply
  6. Abby says

    08/22/2013 at 7:46 am

    Thank you so much for including my personalized clipboards, Adrianne and Nancy! What a great roundup!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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