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Get Back To School Ready With Spotlight: Personalise School Supplies & Stationery With Our Favourite Projects
Getting your kids school-ready can be a stressful time for parents. Kids can be fussy when it comes to the look and style of their school supplies, which is all a part of their self-expression. However, off-the-shelf back-to-school supplies can have a 'generic' look and don't offer the best outlet for this self-expression. Back to school art projects revolving around personalising kids' belongings can be a fun activity to entertain children during school holidays while allowing them to decorate their school supplies.
To save you the stress and hassle, we have created a list of our favourite projects to help infuse a creative charm into your child's back to school routine. With our massive range of DIY school supplies, getting your kids' school ready has never been easier - or more fun!
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- Back To School Supplies You Need
- Create a Coordinating, Cosy Back To School Quilt & Pencil Case
- Brighten The School Day With a Colourful Striped Backpack
- Vibrant Lunch Bags That Are Easy To Spot
- Prepare For Messy Art Projects With Practical Art Smocks
- Handy Apple Tote Bags
- Personalise Back to School Gear With Cricut
Back to School Supplies You Need
Whether you are a teacher planning to go back to work or preparing your child for the new school year ahead, there are a few back-to-school supplies that are important to consider. Some essentials include:
- Notebooks
- Pens and pencils
- Stationery basics such as craft glue, erasers, pencil sharpeners and rulers
- A pencil case
- Drink bottle
- Lunch boxes and bags
- Back to school backpacks
We will take you through all the ways you can create DIY versions of these essentials, as well as how you can personalise existing school supplies!
Create a Coordinating, Cosy Back To School Quilt & Pencil Case
A new quilt will leave them feeling well-rested and ready to conquer the school day ahead, so in preparation for this new school year, brighten up your child's bedroom with a new, colourful quilt! This quilt and pencil case project guides you through creating a pencil patterned quilt along with a coordinating pencil case, so your child can bring an element that reminds them of home to their school, offering them comfort on stressful days. Where quilts are essential for a good night's sleep, pencil cases are essential for an organised day at school, making this project a fun and useful activity that results in a matching set of essentials. This project is great for quilters with advanced skills or those looking for their next challenge.
Back to school backpacks are essential for the new school year. Designed to carry workbooks, art projects and school lunches, school backpacks make it easy for students to bring all their necessities to school. Creating new back to school backpacks is one way for kids to express their creativity and personal style. Try recreating this Stripe Backpack Project. This project guides you through how to create all the tiny details that make up this backpack, including the carry handle and the straps, complete with clip sockets for easy fastening of the straps. Use a bold, patterned prima fabric, and this creation is sure to stand out against other back to school backpacks.
Leaving a lunch box filled with nutritious and tasty snacks at home is one of the biggest school time worries. With a bright and bold lunch box, forgetting this lunch box will become a rare occurrence. Using a colourful, patterned fabric, you can recreate this lunch bag project for a school essential that is easy to spot in cluttered school backpacks. This bold lunch bag is also easy to identify in a school yard, so any student can find their lunch bag among their classmates. This project guides you through how to create a lunch box complete with a Velcro attachment for a secure closure. Easy for beginner crafters, get your children involved and encourage them to select their favourite fabric for a personalised touch!
With a return to school comes a return to all the fun specialist classes, including art. While art class is an opportunity for children to express their creativity, it also comes with a bit of mess with paint and other craft supplies often dirtying their school uniform. That's why art smocks are a favoured school essential for parents of creative kids. Our Art Smock Project outlines everything you need to know to create a functional art smock that helps to protect your kid's school uniform in style! Involve your kids in this project by getting them to select their favourite pattern of broadcloth and poplin fabric for an art smock that reflects their personal style.
Sometimes a schoolbag isn't enough for a student's belongings. The accessories they need for extracurricular activities, such as sports uniforms or musical instruments, often require a separate carry bag. Try making this Apple Tote Bag Project for the perfect alternative to their school bag. This tote bag makes it easy to carry all the extra items your child may need while infusing a whimsical charm into their school day with a delightful apple motif.
There are many ways to make sure your child's stationery and school supplies stand out from others, so that they can easily identify them. One of the easiest ways to personalise school supplies is by simply labelling them. Once labelled, you can add a range of different designs to personalise your child's belongings even further. With Cricut, you can unlock a myriad of different approaches to personalising school supplies. This Cricut Back to School Project takes you through everything you need to know about adding a personal touch to a drink bottle, notebook, library bag and even a chalkboard.
Download the Personalise Back To School Gear With Cricut Project
Discover How to Personalise Kids Stationery and More Fun Back to School Projects
Preparing to go back to school after school holidays can be a tiresome time with many school supplies to organise. Turn this into a fun crafting experience while ensuring your children are prepared with their necessary school essentials. When it comes to learning how to personalise belongings for when your kid goes back to school, check out our range of fun project ideas to help spark your next creative endeavour. You can find everything you need to bring these creations to life, right here at Spotlight. Be sure to explore our incredible craft supplies range, online or at a Spotlight store near you today!
