19 Fun Back-to-School DIY Projects – Easy Back-to-School DIY – GoodHousekeeping.com
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Remember the excitement of pulling out your fresh Jansport backpack and those brand-new school supplies for the first time? Same. And while many things have changed over the years, the universal love for cute pencils and notebooks will never be too cool for school. Start off your tween’s year in style with these easy-to-make supplies, clever organization ideas, locker decorations, and more.
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Beautified File Cabinet
They’re necessary to staying organized, but can kind of be an eyesore! With just some paint and stencils, you can give even the saddest cabinet a makeover.
What you’ll need: filing cabinet ($51, amazon.com), floral stencil ($6.39, amazon.com), metal primer spray ($6, amazon.com)
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Craft Caddy
Make doing homework and school projects easier by keeping all your supplies in a sectioned caddy that can move from room to room and also be easily stored when not in use. Keep it bare, or dress it up like organizing guru Jen Jones!
What you’ll need: galvanized caddy ($20, amazon.com), alphabet stamp set ($16, amazon.com)
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Streamlined Junk Drawer
Give all those adorable little plates, cups, and bowls that you (admit it) barely use a second life as micro-organizers. Arrange them so you can squeeze in as many as possible — the more landing spots the easier it will be to find what you need. Keep the dishes from sliding with a nonslip drawer liner made out of an old yoga mat.
Find more junk drawer inspo at IHeart Organizing»
What you’ll need: yoga mat ($9, amazon.com)
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Desk Extension
Expand your work space with just a shelf and a few taps of a hammer, making room to store extra tech items or books. It’s also a clever way to display artwork; you can easily swap in new frames or layer pieces that you love.
What you’ll need: set of floating shelves ($25, amazon.com)
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Splattered Watercolor Notebook
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Rainbow Watercolor Backpack
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Washi Tape Dry Erase Board
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