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DIY School Supplies: Fun & Easy Crafts

“Constant dripping wears away the stone,” as the proverb goes, emphasizing perseverance and effort as the keys to creating unique and useful school supplies. These tools are more than just aids; they are “companions” in our pursuit of knowledge.

1. The Importance of School Supplies

1.1 Expressing Personal Style

Have you ever noticed how pens or rulers with unique shapes and eye-catching colors always attract attention and create a sense of individuality? This is how you express your personality and unique style. Colorful and uniquely decorated stationery items showcasing personal styleColorful and uniquely decorated stationery items showcasing personal style

1.2 Enhancing Learning Efficiency

“Practice makes perfect,” and well-designed pens, rulers, or even pencil cases can help us remember knowledge more effectively and increase our enthusiasm for learning. A student using organized and colorful school supplies to study, symbolizing efficient learningA student using organized and colorful school supplies to study, symbolizing efficient learning

2. How to Make Your Own School Supplies

2.1 Materials Preparation

  • Cardboard: The main material for creating the frame of school supplies. You can reuse old cardboard boxes, cartons, etc. Various types of cardboard and recycled paper materials for craftingVarious types of cardboard and recycled paper materials for crafting
  • Glue: Use multi-purpose glue or white glue to secure parts of the product. Bottles of multi-purpose glue and white glueBottles of multi-purpose glue and white glue
  • Cutting tools: Scissors, utility knives, paper cutters… Selection of cutting tools including scissors and utility knifeSelection of cutting tools including scissors and utility knife
  • Decorative accessories: Colored paper, felt fabric, ribbons, beads, etc. Decorative craft supplies like colored paper, felt, and ribbonsDecorative craft supplies like colored paper, felt, and ribbons

2.2 How to Make Some School Supplies

2.2.1. Pen Holder:

  • Step 1: Cut cardboard to the desired size to form the body of the holder. Cutting cardboard into pieces for a pen holderCutting cardboard into pieces for a pen holder
  • Step 2: Cut two more smaller pieces of cardboard to make the base and lid of the holder. Cardboard pieces cut for the base and lid of a pen holderCardboard pieces cut for the base and lid of a pen holder
  • Step 3: Glue the parts together. Assembling the cardboard pieces to form a pen holder using glueAssembling the cardboard pieces to form a pen holder using glue
  • Step 4: Decorate the pen holder with colored paper, felt fabric, or other accessories. Decorated pen holder with colored paper and felt fabricDecorated pen holder with colored paper and felt fabric

2.2.2. Unique Ruler:

  • Step 1: Cut cardboard into a rectangle, then draw dividing lines according to the desired length. Drawing measurement lines on a cardboard rectangle for a rulerDrawing measurement lines on a cardboard rectangle for a ruler
  • Step 2: Use a utility knife or scissors to cut along the drawn dividing lines. Cutting along the marked lines on cardboard to create a rulerCutting along the marked lines on cardboard to create a ruler
  • Step 3: Decorate the ruler with colored paper, draw patterns, and add unique details to create highlights. Decorated ruler with colorful paper and hand-drawn patternsDecorated ruler with colorful paper and hand-drawn patterns

2.2.3. Mini Magnetic Board:

  • Step 1: Cut a thick piece of cardboard to make the board. Cutting a thick piece of cardboard for a mini magnetic boardCutting a thick piece of cardboard for a mini magnetic board
  • Step 2: Glue a thin layer of paper onto the board surface. Gluing a thin paper layer onto the cardboard for a magnetic boardGluing a thin paper layer onto the cardboard for a magnetic board
  • Step 3: Use small magnets to attach notes to the board. Using magnets to attach notes to a mini magnetic boardUsing magnets to attach notes to a mini magnetic board
  • Step 4: Decorate the board with colored paper, paint, or other decorative accessories. Decorated mini magnetic board with colorful paper and embellishmentsDecorated mini magnetic board with colorful paper and embellishments

2.2.4. Sticky Note Holder:

  • Step 1: Cut cardboard into a rectangle, then fold it in half to form a box. Folding a rectangular cardboard piece to create a sticky note holderFolding a rectangular cardboard piece to create a sticky note holder
  • Step 2: Glue the edges of the box together. Gluing the edges of the folded cardboard to form a sticky note holderGluing the edges of the folded cardboard to form a sticky note holder
  • Step 3: Decorate the box with colored paper, felt fabric, or other accessories. Decorated sticky note holder with colored paper and felt fabricDecorated sticky note holder with colored paper and felt fabric

3. Tips for Beginners

  • Choose suitable materials: Prioritize using readily available, inexpensive, safe, and environmentally friendly materials.
  • Utilize recycled materials: Old cardboard, plastic bottles, milk cartons, etc., can be transformed into unique school supplies.
  • Practice regularly: Be patient and focus on each step; you will gradually become proficient and create beautiful products.
  • Refer to ideas: Explore creative ideas from the internet, books, or experienced individuals.

“Art doesn’t lie in creating new things, but in creating the old in a new way,” so unleash your creativity and turn your unique ideas into reality!

Note:

  • You can find more ideas and detailed instructions on the “HỌC LÀM” website or social media channels.
  • If you have any questions or need support, please contact the “HỌC LÀM” customer care team via phone number: 0372888889 or visit the address: 335 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.

Remember, school supplies made by your own hands are not only beautiful and unique but also contain your dedication and love for learning!

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