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~ Handmade Back to School Supplies ~

Do you ever feel like you spend a ton of money on back to school supplies in August, only to have to replace half the items by December?

I do!

It seems like every year, we buy our school supplies and within just a few weeks, a binder breaks or a book bag tears. It’s crazy!

This school year, I’m making a real conscious effort to buy handmade back to school supplies for my girls.

Handmade goods are known for being far better quality and you just know that special attention and care has been spent on each and every piece.

I’m hoping that by purchasing handmade supplies, the items will last longer than just a few months.

We’ll see!

As I was a browsing through the Back to School selection on Etsy, I found tons of really awesome back to school supplies! I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorites, here on the blog, since obviously, I can’t purchase them all. 😉

Although, I think I might be able to talk the girls into those arrow pencil bags or maybe even the flower patch sandwich bag…

Handmade Back to School Supplies

Bags

This arrow pencil/cosmetic case from Whitty Creations is perfect for keeping all your writing utensils together or use it to hold makeup and personal care products inside your book bag.

Handmade Back to School Supplies - PERSONALIZED Backpack Designed by You; Choose color, font, trim, and graphic from Embroidery Mark — PERSONALIZED Backpack Designed by You; Choose color, font, trim, and graphic from Embroidery Mark

These awesome backpacks from Embroidery Mark can be customized with your choice of color, font (for embroidery) and even your trim ribbon!

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Personalized Lunch Bag or Tote, Monogrammed Lunch Bag, Monogrammed Lunch Tote, Custom Colors and Name, Boys or Girls from Bow Dacious Baby — Personalized Lunch Bag or Tote, Monogrammed Lunch Bag, Monogrammed Lunch Tote, Custom Colors and Name, Boys or Girls from Bow Dacious Baby

I just couldn’t resist this one. I know my girls {think} they are too old to carry a lunch tote like this, but I think this personalized bag from Bow Dacious Baby is just adorable!

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Reusable Sandwich Bag -- Flower Patch Eco-Friendly from ArtisticsoulDesigns — Reusable Sandwich Bag — Flower Patch Eco-Friendly from ArtisticsoulDesigns

How perfect is this reusable sandwich bag from ArtisticsoulDesigns? I know I probably spend about $50.00 a year on sandwich bags for school/work lunches, so buying these would be a HUGE savings for me!!

Hair Accessories

Handmade Back to School Supplies - 25 Tie Dye Hair Ties in a Chalk Painted Ball Mason Jar from Pistachio Hair — 25 Tie Dye Hair Ties in a Chalk Painted Ball Mason Jar from Pistachio Hair

These tie dye hair ties from Pistachio Hair are perfect for any girl…any age! I’d use them. Plus, with the added adorable chalk painted mason jar for storage…how could you pass these up?

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Pencil bow, back to school bow, school bow, preschool bow, kindergarten bow from LaynieReeseBoutique — Pencil bow, back to school bow, school bow, preschool bow, kindergarten bow from LaynieReeseBoutique

Again, I know my girls are too old for these ↑ pencil and crayon ↓ hair bows, but how could I not include them?

They are so stinkin’ cute!

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Crayon Ribbon Sculpture Hair Clip, Back To School Hair Bow, Choose your color from Ella Bella Bows — Crayon Ribbon Sculpture Hair Clip, Back To School Hair Bow, Choose your color from Ella Bella Bows

Paper Goods

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Note Cubes with Sticky Adhesive 700 Sheets Personalized Monogrammed Back To School Teacher Graduation Desk Accessories Note Pad Office Gift from ChicMonogram — Note Cubes with Sticky Adhesive 700 Sheets Personalized Monogrammed Back To School Teacher Graduation Desk Accessories Note Pad Office Gift from ChicMonogram

This monogrammed note cube from ChicMonogram is perfect for any student or teacher! It’s great for keeping on your desk or in your locker to jot down quick notes.

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Personalized Name Decal DIY for School Binders, Folders, Notebook, Scrapbook for girls from Off the Wall Vinyl Decor — Personalized Name Decal DIY for School Binders, Folders, Notebook, Scrapbook for girls from Off the Wall Vinyl Decor

These super cute personalized name decals from Off the Wall Vinyl Decor are great for customizing your binders! You can choose from a variety of colors…even glitter!

Handmade Back to School Supplies - Printable Student Planner, Home School Planner, Daily Schedule, Lesson Plan, Set of 8, Blue and Red Plaid, Instant Download from VLHamlinDesign — Printable Student Planner, Home School Planner, Daily Schedule, Lesson Plan, Set of 8, Blue and Red Plaid, Instant Download from VLHamlinDesign

This printable student planner from my shop is perfect for any student, whether in public, private or home school!

I designed this planner with you in mind and have included a daily schedule, weekly schedule, weekly lesson planner, monthly calendar, reading log and a books and materials list, to help fill all your needs. Be sure to check out the other school planners in my shop!

I hope you’ve enjoyed checking out these handmade back to school supplies!