35 Back-To-School DIYs to Start the Year on a Creative Note

The best part of the back-to-school season is always the school supplies. But while it's fun to pick out notebooks, new backpacks and pencil cases from the store, it's even better when you get to personalize your own items. That way, you get to show off your distinct personality, choose your favorite colors and make everything one-of-a-kind. Oh, and you might get to keep a few things organized, too. Plus, many of these projects can be accomplished with art supplies you already have around the house (and maybe a few recycled items, too). All you need is a little bit of inspiration to get you started — there are ideas for all skill levels here.

These fun back-to-school crafts let you design your own workstations, lockers, desks, backpacks and everything you can store in them. So, what's your style? Are you looking to celebrate the fall spirit and take on an apple-themed project? Are you looking for something trendy and of-the-moment, filled with emojis or rainbows? Or do you want something more classic and watercolor-inspired? No matter what your school style is, they can DIY a back-to-school craft to match — and we give that an A+.