Kick off the school year with an easy project inspired by back-to-school shopping lists. These 17 creative, DIY ideas will send you to the head of the (craft) class. Before you dip into your lunch-money fund to pay for pencils and paper, get creative with some budget-friendly solutions that show off your studious side. Have fun, save money with these back to school DIY projects.

Diy Button Bookmarks

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cutediys.com

Painted Wooden Bead Bag Charm

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www.beadbash.net

Colorful DIY Notebooks

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www.everythingetsy.com

DIY Crochet Backpack Flair

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www.studiodiy.com

Diy: Make A Bi-Weekly Planner From A Weekly Planner

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mintedstrawberry.blogspot.ca

Craft Attitude Back to School Blog Hop

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diydoyenne.com

Personalized Back to School Notebooks

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www.designimprovised.com

How To Sew An Oilcloth Pencil Pouch

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www.polkadotchair.com

DIY Glittery Graphic Pencil Cases

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www.studiodiy.com

diy custom notebooks

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lovelyindeed.com

DIY: Oilcloth Zippered Pencil Case

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www.momtastic.com

Diy Foiled Name Labels

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persialou.com

Roll Up Glove-box Essentials Caddy

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www.doodlecraftblog.com

Add pop of color to your stationary box with this quick Ikea hack

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passionshake.com

DIY Fabric Book Cover

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www.momtastic.com

Diy Pencil Toppers: Muppets Most Wanted

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sisterssuitcaseblog.com

Simple Painted Notebooks

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www.delineateyourdwelling.com