Upcycled Back-To-School Crafts

It feels so crafty to make something that’s typically recycled or thrown away into something awesome! It’s amazing what you can make using soda bottles, cereal boxes, old buttons, or even Capri Sun pouches (how cool is that lunch bag!). Since the start of the school year is upon us, here are 12 creative upcycled back-to-school crafts:

1. Tin can supply caddy by Sandy Toes and Popsicles

2. Milk jug sandwich box by Creme de la Craft

3. Make bookmarks from spare buttons by I Heart Naptime

4. Soda bottle apple treat cups by Saved by Love Creations

5. Soda box pencil cases by The Creative Itch Boutique

6. An old pair of jeans turned into a child’s apron by Happy Hooligans

7. T-shirt tote bag by My Tot Spot

8. Mini pocket notebooks with cereal box covers by Creme de la Craft

9. Pringles cans repurposed to collect box tops and pull tabs by Hops ‘n Dots

10. Zippered soda bottle pencil case by Instructables

11. Capri Sun juice pouch lunch bag by Thrifty Fun

12. Cereal box magazine holder by Everyday Dishes

For more creative upcycling ideas, check out my Halloween upcycling projects and upcycled Thanksgiving crafts!