Cheap, Simple Projects To Get Your Kids Ready For School In No Time!

I love my kids, but to be completely honest, I’m going to keep some of these for myself!

3. DIY Book Cover

With so many textbooks being carried around, chances are your books tend to get a little beat up. My kids are constantly dragging our books to and from every which way, so when we came across this tutorial on how to make a simple, fun, fabric book cover, we jumped right on it! And of course, we had to share it with you too. Learn how to make this simple project in the video from Gurl.com, and give it a try… it’s perfect for back to school!

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4. Patchwork Eye Pillow

Okay, okay… so this one’s not a school supply. But with the stress of getting ready, we love adding a little yoga, meditation or just taking a few minutes to relax and breathe in the middle of our days. We all know life can get really hectic and taking a few minutes for ourselves is really nice. After running across this tutorial from Vanessa at Crafty Gemini Creates, we knew we needed to make this soothing patchwork pillow for our meditation sessions right away and honestly, it has been so nice!

5. Zipper Pouch

Continuing our rampage against loose knick-knacks and odds-and-ends, we bring you the perfect project to help keep track of all that’s loose at the bottom of those backpacks. We bet when you lay out everything that is in those pockets, you will be shocked by what you find… that’s why you need this handy pouch! The Crafty Gemini is back to give us the run-down, so check it out and wrangle all that stuff!

6. Quilted Tablet Sleeve

Don’t you think it is great when you can use your quilting skills for other projects too? That is just one reason why we love this tutorial on how to make your own quilted iPad or tablet cover! I mean, let us face it, iPads and tablets are so expensive, so it is super important to keep them safe and protected. Using just one fat quarter, a little bit of leftover scrap fabric and some batting, you can make your own quilted iPad cover! Even better, it will be a one-of-a-kind case that fits your personality and makes a great gift for the new tablet owner in your life! Follow along with the tutorial below from Make It Coats, and give it a try! We would love to see how yours turn out!

7. Upcycled Phone Cover

Are you tired of your same-old phone case? Sure, it protects your smarphone, but you want it to look great while you talk, text and take selfies. Upcycle an old case rather than buying a new one with these great ideas – glitter, paper, even nail polish can turn an old case into something brand new and ready to take on the school year!

Want even more back to school DIY ideas? Check out these projects to get you excited about the school year!

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