HomeSimplified.caEasy Back to School Cricut Crafts

Back-to-school is a great time for Cricut because you can create both practical items and cute personalized projects.

Here are some ideas ranging from very beginner-friendly to more involved projects.

Personalized School Supply Labels
Create name labels for pencils, notebooks, folders, water bottles, lunch containers and pencil cases.
Decorated Composition Notebooks
Use permanent vinyl to add names, monograms, school mascots or fun sayings.
Personalized Pencil Cases
Add your child’s name, grade, or a fun graphic to a plain pencil pouch.
Water Bottle Decals
Create waterproof name decals or fun designs using permanent vinyl.
Notebook Stickers
Make themed stickers for homework, notes, tests, projects and important reminders.
Bookplate Stickers
Create cute “This Book Belongs To…” labels for children’s school books.
Lunchbox Name Decals
A simple project that parents will actually find useful.
Binder Covers
Create personalized designs for different subjects
Teacher Appreciation Stickers
Make stickers such as “You’re a Star Teacher!” or “Thanks for Helping Me Grow.”
First-Day-of-School Photo Props
Cut cardstock signs for “First Day of Kindergarten,” “First Day of Grade 5,” and so on.

Personalized Teacher T-Shirts
Try sayings like Teach. Inspire. Repeat. or personalize them with the teacher’s name.
Teacher Tote Bags
Add a teacher’s name, grade level or subject.
Teacher Coffee Tumblers
Create vinyl designs for reusable coffee cups.
Teacher Pencil Cups
Personalize inexpensive pencil holders with vinyl.
Teacher Desk Signs
Create acrylic, wood or cardstock desk signs with the teacher’s name.
“Teacher Survival Kit” Box
Decorate a small box and fill it with things like pens, sticky notes, chocolate and coffee supplies.
Personalized Clipboard
Add a teacher’s name or a cute classroom-themed design.

Back-to-School T-Shirts
Create shirts for the first day of school, sports teams or school events.
Custom Sweatshirts
Great for older kids who want something more personalized.
School Spirit Shirts
Use school colours and mascot-inspired designs.
Personalized Hair Accessories
Make vinyl decals for hair clips or decorate plain headbands.
Backpack Tags
One of the easiest and most useful Cricut projects. Use acrylic blanks, faux leather or laminated cardstock.
Keychains
Personalized name keychains are particularly good for older students.
Locker Magnets
Make motivational quotes, subject labels or personalized locker decorations.

Homework Reward Charts
Create printable-and-cut charts with spaces for stickers or stars.
Reading Trackers
Make cute reading logs with Cricut Print Then Cut.
Homework Folder Labels
Create coordinated labels for “Homework,” “To Do,” “Completed” and “Important.”
Flashcard Sets
Design and cut customized flashcards for younger students.
Subject Dividers
Make colourful cardstock dividers for binders.
Motivational Bookmarks
These are inexpensive to make and perfect for keeping your place in your favourite book.
Personalized Bookmarks
Add names, favourite colours and graphics.
School Planner Stickers
Create stickers for assignments, tests, study sessions, projects and extracurricular activities.

First-Day-of-School Shirt + Photo Prop Set
Create a matching shirt design and first-day sign.
“Back to School” Breakfast Sign
Make a reusable sign for the first morning of school.
Lunchbox Joke Cards
Create little cards parents can put inside lunchboxes.
Lunchbox Affirmation Cards
“You’ve Got This!” and similar positive messages.
Personalized Pencil Toppers
Great for classroom parties or inexpensive student gifts.
School Supply Gift Baskets
Personalize the basket and labels, then fill it with supplies.
Back-to-School Organization Kit
Create matching labels for notebooks, folders, bins, pencil cases and storage containers.