10 Back to School DIYs

August 18, 2014 by Kym Terranova

Back to school time has arrived and it’s time to get crafting! What better time than now to work on some organizational projects, like a homework station or school countdown calendar? Give your first day of school photos a little style with colorful printed grade signs and a cheerful school bus frame. We’ve also found some adorable personalized school supplies, like backpacks and notebooks, that your kids will love to carry to class. There’s also a complete set of DIY locker accessories with every necessity covered! And once you’re done crafting, you can even hide the new supplies in the Back to School sensory bin for little kids to discover.

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Craft Stick School Bus - Reading Confetti — Craft Stick School Bus – Reading Confetti

Locker accessories - Sassy Style Redesign — Locker accessories – Sassy Style Redesign

School Countdown - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home — School Countdown by Becoming Martha – Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

DIY Portable homework station - Uncommon Designs — DIY Portable homework station – Uncommon Designs

Back to School Custom Cinch Sacks - That's What Che Said — Back to School Custom Cinch Sacks – That’s What Che Said

First Day of School Signs Free Printables Pre-K – 12th - Nest of Posies — First Day of School Signs Free Printables Pre-K – 12th – Nest of Posies

Felt Initial Notebook - Everything Etsy — Felt Initial Notebook – Everything Etsy

{Dig Into Treasure Hunting} Back to School Learning Bins - JDaniel4's Mom — {Dig Into Treasure Hunting} Back to School Learning Bins – JDaniel4’s Mom

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Sweet Cookie Embroidery (Japanese Edition)

“Sweet Cookie Embroidery (Japanese Edition)” by nashi is a Kindle-exclusive Japanese craft book that introduces readers to the art of Totsuka embroidery through the lens of confectionery-inspired designs. The book showcases the delicate and charming icing cookie designs of sweets artist KUNIKA, translating them into embroidered accessories using simple stitches.

The book features a collection of designs inspired by KUNIKA’s icing cookies, rendered through Totsuka embroidery techniques. Each design is accompanied by clear instructions and illustrations, making it accessible even to beginners. The use of embroidery threads, beads, and pearls adds depth and texture to the creations, enhancing their visual appeal.

The designs are characterized by their simplicity and elegance, reflecting the aesthetic of KUNIKA’s original cookie art. The Totsuka embroidery technique employed is straightforward, utilizing basic stitches that are easy to follow. This approach ensures that both novice and experienced embroiderers can enjoy the projects.

While specific user reviews for the Kindle edition are limited, the book has been positively received in other formats. For instance, a review on Japanese Creative Books describes the designs as “lovely simple designs, a bit limited but completely worth the money if you like the style.” The reviewer also notes that the book offers “the best prices for Japanese embroidery books.”

“Sweet Cookie Embroidery (Japanese Edition)” by nashi is a delightful resource for those interested in combining the art of embroidery with the whimsical charm of confectionery designs. Its clear instructions and appealing projects make it a valuable addition to any craft enthusiast’s collection.