23 DIYs To Try With Your Kids Before School Starts
Summer crafts and hacks to get your family ready for fall.
1. Upcycle a milk jug into a sandwich keeper.

cremedelacraft.com
You can never have too many sandwich keepers, tbh. Get the tutorial HERE.
2. Customize gel pens with color-coordinated feathers.

idlewife.blogspot.com
Learn how HERE.
3. DIY this ruler crate to keep homework supplies organized.

lemontreedwelling.com
Lemon Tree Dwelling will show you how.
4. Keep crayons organized with this handmade crayon roll.

sayyes.com
Find out how at Say Yes.
5. Always have a snack sack on hand.

owensolivia.blogspot.com
Owen's Olivia has a great tutorial to make your own.
6. Download these free printable bookplates.

lavendersbluedesigns.com
Get them at Lavender's Blue Designs.
7. Create a family command center out of an old door.

creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com
Get tips HERE.
8. Help them make this mail tube pencil case.

9. Waterproof their canvas shoes to help them last all year.
Bee's wax and a hairdryer should do the trick.
10. Keep homework organized with a customized bulletin board.

sheknows.com
Tutorial HERE.
11. Color code notebooks by subject to make them easy to find.

12. Build this DIY digital projector for their classroom.

content.photojojo.com
Photojojo will show you how.
13. Color-code hangers to streamline outfit planning during the week.

14. Make your own catch-all shelf to keep school supplies contained at home.

15. Got sewing skills? Upcycle juice pouches into storage cases.

rookno17.com
Get the tutorial HERE.
16. Or keep things handy by installing a pen holder in their notebook.

17. Make them a custom backpack.

hartandsew.blogspot.com
Instructions HERE.
18. Help little ones feel confident with their zipper abilities.

hellomess.com
And keep accidents at bay. (Tutorial HERE.)
19. Never run out of ice packs again.

20. Chalkboard a notebook.

21. DIY this duck tape bookmark.

duckbrand.com
Instructions are HERE.
22. If you're feeling really ambitious, try tackling these book covers.

suzyssitcom.com
See how it's done HERE.