7 Awesome Ways to Upgrade Your Ordinary School Supplies
Instead of spending your cash on expensive supplies, check out these clever ideas from Hometalk bloggers for turning simple (read: cheap!) school supplies into designer items, and making your own back-to-school fun.
Project via Giustina @Domestically Blissful
Add a drop of glamour to your first day back in the classroom by covering your plain ol’ marble notebooks in sparkling gold glitter. Even non-students can enjoy this update for a planner or diary.
2. Turn Paper Towel Rolls into Pencil Cases
Project via Larissa @Prodigal Pieces
That’s right—this one is so inexpensive, it’s an upcycle! Turn an empty roll of toilet paper into a super stylish pen and pencil carrier by covering it in colorful duct tape and adding a zipper.
3. Make a Succulent Pen Holder
Project via Amanda @Dwelling in Happiness
Spruce up your desk with this brilliant decoration and pen organizer in one. What could be better? Plus, these succulents won’t die on you over vacation.
4. Use the Rest of Your PT Rolls For a Supply Caddy
Project via Jen @Pink When
Keep your work space clutter-free with a no-cost caddy made from paper towel rolls, wrapping paper, and twine. Add as many levels as your school supply addiction demands!
5. Turn Basic School Supplies into a Colorful Set
Project via Sondra @Sondra Lyn at Home
If you needed another reason to love washi tape (as if!), you can use it to turn your mismatched school supplies into a band of colorful pals ready to start the year off fresh and fine.
6. Give Boring Clipboards an Exciting (And Gorgeous) Update
Project via Bre @Average But Inspired
Coat an ordinary clipboard in colorful fabric, and add a cute and convenient pocket along the bottom to give your organization a wild pop of pretty.
7. Make Your Own Colorful Notebook Closures
Project via Elena @El’s Journey
Using an elastic band and a fun patterned fabric, create a notebook closure that will keep papers from flying loose, and give you a handy place to tuck your favorite pen.
Want more amazing school projects, ideas, and how-tos? Check out the Back to School page on Hometalk for lots more fun!
