100+ Creative Back to School Crafts

Get ready to head back to school with 100+ Creative Back to School Craft ideas!

From new clothes to teacher gifts, there are so many creative handmade projects you can make for heading back to school! To help get you inspired, I've compiled a fantastic list of OVER 100 creative school-themed craft ideas including DIY school supplies, cut files, printables (including First Day signs), teacher gift ideas, and so much more! There is definitely something for everyone in this list, and I'd love to hear what your favorite ones are.

Back to School Printables

These creative back to school printables include everything you need to help you and the kids get ready and excited for the big day! Click through the links below to access the printables:

Encouraging Lunch Box Notes - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Pencil Gift Box Template - Moms and Crafters

Daily Outfit Closet Organizer - Make Life Lovely

Back to School Table Setting - A Girl and a Glue Gun

Home Sweet Classroom Sign - We Can Make That!

Back to School Time Capsule - I Heart Crafty Things

Back to School Jokes - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Student Binder - Abby Organizes

Back to School Lunch Box Notes - Me & My Inklings

Back to School Planner Stickers - Lemony Fizz

Back to School Coloring Notebook Cover - Creatively Beth

Back to School Mystery Multiplication Worksheets - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Back to School Bingo - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Printable Weekly School Planner - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Hogwarts House Notebooks - Polkadot Chair

"You Rule" Back to School - Thirty Handmade Days
Morning Checklist - Create Craft Love

Back to School Joke Teller - Bren Did

Watercolor Notebook Covers - Eighteen25

Free Printable Lunch Box Notes - Laura's Crafty Life

Lunch Box Notes - The Crafted Sparrow
I Spy Back to School - Paper Trail Design
School Supply Labels - I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Back to School Stickers - Michelle's Party Plan-It
First Day of School Coloring Page - Skip to My Lou
First Day of School Scavenger Hunt - Organized 31
Back to School Word Search - Two Kids and a Coupon

Free Printable First Day of School Signs

A Storybook Day

Elegance and Enchantment

Frog Prince Paperie

Happiness is Homemade

Homeschool of 1

I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Leap of Faith Crafting

Moritz Fine Designs

Organized 31
Paper Trail Design

Seaside Sundays

Simple Everyday Mom

That's What Che Said

The Printables Fairy

Where the Smiles Have Been
Yellow Bliss Road

Back to School Crafts

These creative back to school crafts are fun for all ages to use in your classroom or homework space!

Get the full tutorials by clicking through the links below:

Rotating School Supply Organizer - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Recycled Cork Apples - Creatively Beth

DIY Pencil Shoes - The Keeper of the Cheerios

Paper Pencil Holder - Crafts by Courtney

DIY Striped Bookends - Pretty Providence

School Supply Mason Jars - Color Made Happy

String Art Apple - Me & My Inklings

Toilet Paper Roll Pencil - The Best Ideas for Kids

Recycled Book Apple Decor - Me & My Inklings

Pencil Yarn Wreath - Sunshine & Munchkins

Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks - Crafts by Amanda

Easy Stamped Lunch Notes - Creatively Beth

Felt Pencil Banner - Creatively Beth

DIY Ruler Pencil Holder - Anika's DIY Life

Back to School Cookies - Homemade Heather

Chalkboard Crayon Wreath - A Pumpkin and a Princess

Apple Popsicle Stick Frame - Made to Be a Momma

Back to School Felt Flags - She's Crafty

Pencil Mason Jar - Oh My Creative

Resin Pencil Earrings - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Pencil Mini Piñata - Studio Xtine

No. 2 Poop Pencil Toppers - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Friendship Bracelet-Style Bookmark - 5 Little Monsters
Felt Heart Pencil Toppers - Kids Activities Blog
Wood Storage Bookends - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
DIY Apple Garland - Little Dove
First Day of School Sign - Lovely Indeed

DIY School Supplies

These creative handmade school supplies and accessories are a fun way to enjoy the school year!

Get the full tutorials by clicking through the links below:

Personalized Pencil Bags - The Crafting Chicks

Tie Dye Backpack - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Plastic Bottle Zippered Cases - Make It & Love It

Duct Tape Pouches - Hip 2 Save

DIY Marbled Pencils - South Lumina Style

Lunch Money Zippered Apple Pouch - Snugglebug University

Pom Pom Pencils - Busy Bliss

DIY Insulated Lunch Box - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Pencil-Shaped Pencil Case - Cucicucicoo

Up-Crafted Book Journal - Jane Clauss

DIY Doodle Lunch Bag - Skip to My Lou

Stenciled Notebook Cover - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Decoupage Notebook & Pencils - Red Ted Art

Glittery Graphic Pencil Cases - Studio DIY

Easy Zippered Pencil Pouch - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Pom Pom Backpack - Design Improvised

Personalized Sublimation Notebooks - The Crafty Blog Stalker

Custom Lunch Box - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Chalkboard Notebooks - The Crafting Chicks

DIY Bendable Pencils - Kimspired DIY

DIY Pocket Folders - Damask Love

Knotted Zipper Pencil Pouch - See Kate Sew
DIY Pencil Case - Smiling Colors
Paint Pour Notebook - Creativities Galore

Color-Changing Notebook - Kimspired DIY

School Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

Teachers would love to receive any of these creative handmade gifts! Get inspired to thank your teachers!

Get the full tutorials by clicking through the links below:

Chaos Coordinator Tote Bag - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Pencil Gift Card Holder - Lovely Planner

School Supply Cake - The Craft Patch

Heishi Teacher Bracelets - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Teacher Pennant Banner - Giggles Galore

First Day Teacher Coffee Gift - Skip to My Lou

Apple Gift Box - Sugar Spice and Glitter

Teacher Pencil Earrings - Amy Romeu

"Dinner on Us" Gift Card Holder - Mrs. Jones' Creation Station

Notebook Paper Tote Bag - Creatively Beth

Resin Pencil Keychain - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Teacher Survival Kit - The Savvy Sparrow

Apple Candy Jar + Printable Tag - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Rolo Pencils - Skip to My Lou

Teacher Cookie Gift + Printable Tag - Larissa Another Day

Mason Jar Hand Sanitizers - Kara Creates

Printable Pencil Card - Liz on Call

Custom Teacher Clipboard - Teacher Gameroom

Teacher Pencil Sign - Leap of Faith Crafting

Personalized Teacher Nameplate - Modern Mom Life

Personalized Pencil Teacher Gift - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Glittered Pencil Jar - Creative Cutting Classroom

Marker Gift Cake + Printable Tag - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Thank You for Helping Me Grow - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Back to School SVG Cut Files

Make something creative for school using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine)!

Get the cut files by clicking through the links below:

Teacher Apple Earrings - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Paper Crayon Gift Boxes - Abbi Kirsten Collections

Teacher Mode On/Off - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Back to School - Cutting for Business

Welcome to Our Classroom - Kara Creates

School Supply Labels - Liz on Call
First Day of School Chalkboard Sign - Perfect Stylish Cuts

Pencil Earrings - Oh Yay Studio

School Fuel Tumbler SVG - Liz on Call

Just Here for Recess - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Back to Cool - See Lindsay

"Teachers are Magical" Unicorn - Persia Lou

Pencil Cut File - Poofy Cheeks

Ready to Rule the School - That's What Che Said

Back to School Frames - Hey, Let's Make Stuff

Hogwarts Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

I Put the Cool in School - Kara Creates

School Doodle SVG - Kelly Lollard Designs

Pencil Banner SVG - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Teacher Cut File - A Girl and a Glue Gun
Graduation Year Shirt - Dream a Little Bigger

Nacho Average Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Hello Grade - Special Heart Studio

Teachers Have Class - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Which creative school-themed craft ideas are your favorite?