Back to College Crafts
Craftster has rounded up some great back to college crafts like this Notre Dame monogram pillow by Miss American Pie.
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How-To: Make an Apple Vase
An apple is the classic gift, but this twist is sure to be sweet and unexpected. I used flowers that were growing in my yard, with one large ivy leaf in each bouquet. Ivy represents wisdom, making it the perfect greenery for any teacher.
How-To: Sew a Simple Fabric Book Cover
To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one that’s been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks.
Apple Print Backpack
Make this apple print backpack for back to school by Ellen at Alpha+Mom.
Decor it Yourself: Dorm Room Decor
Meg at Decor it Yourself shows you how to make a bean bag chair, perfect for back to school dorm room decor.
Back-to-School Schultüte
Marie at AlphaMom shows you how to make your own back-to-school schultütte — the German tradition of sending your first-grader to school with giant cone filled with school supplies and goodies.
