Clever Recycled School Supply DIY Ideas.
Are you trying to find a way to save money at the start of the school year? We all have school supplies our children bring home that have hardly been used from the previous year. Below you will find 16 Genius Upcycled School Supply Projects to transform those items into brand-new school supplies.
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Reduce, recycle, reuse is the motto of frugal living. And this is the perfect application for it. Whether you turn your kids’ old school supplies into new supplies, or into something else entirely, these projects are a great way to create something with supplies you already have!
16 Genius Upcycled School Supply Projects
Here is why I recommend doing some upcycled school supply projects at the start of a new school year:
- Repurposed School Supplies. Don’t throw away those old-school supplies your kids bring in and no longer want! Instead, incorporate the items into home storage, decor, and even helpful organization ideas that may help simplify your life.
- Old To New. Let your creative juices flow to update barely used school supplies into new ones the kids will love taking to school this year.
- Budget-Friendly Projects. With the excitement of a new school year comes many expenses: new shoes and clothes, athletic equipment, lunches, and school pictures, to name a few. Why not save a little money and reuse school supplies you already have by giving them a fresh new look?
1. DIY Upcycled Crayons from Hands On As We Grow
2. Recycled Rulers Into a Back to School Wreath from Laura Kelly Designs on Hometalk
3. Upcycle An Old Globe Into A Fabulous Light from Lovely Etc.
4. Tie Dye and Crayon Batik Bag from Mad In Crafts
5. Decorating a Composition Notebook from Crafts By Amanda
6. How To Update An Old Dictionary With Stencils from Salvaged Living
7. Vintage Ruler Picture Frame from Creatively Beth
8. Personalized Back To School Printables from Printable Crush
9. Clip Board Art Gallery Wall from Kate Decorates
10. Melted Crayon Pumpkin from The Best Ideas For Kids
11. Colorful Crayon Slime from Crayons and Cravings
12. Maps: Where in the world is Daddy? from Salvaged Living
13. Upcycled Messenger Bag from Gingersnap Crafts
14. Upcycle Binder With Transparent Duct Tape from Mad In Crafts
15. Easy DIY First Day of School Sign from Fireflies and Mud Pies
16. Organize Your Bathroom With School Supplies from Frugal and Frenglish on Hometalk
How will you upcycle the school supplies at your house?
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