9 Fun Ways to Use Our Free Back to School Printable Mini Kit
The countdown to a new school year is the perfect time to get creative!
Whether you're a parent, teacher, homeschool family or simply love paper crafting, our Free Back to School Printable Mini Kit is a fun way to celebrate the excitement of a fresh start.
Designed in bright, cheerful colours with playful school-themed illustrations, this printable collection includes 9 coordinating pages filled with decorative papers, journal cards, ephemera, tags, tickets, labels, bookmarks, washi tape, stickers and bonus patterned papers.
The best part? You can print only the pages you need, as many times as you like.
What's Included?
Your free download contains:
Decorative papers
Journal cards
Ephemera and die cuts
Gift and journal tags
Reward tickets
Labels
Bookmarks
Washi tape strips and stickers
Bonus matching decorative papers
Every page has been designed in the same colourful style so everything coordinates beautifully.
1. Decorate School Notebooks
Transform an ordinary notebook into something unique.
Simply cut out some of the stickers, add a few strips of printable washi tape and finish with one of the journal cards on the front cover.
Children love creating something that's completely their own before the first day of school.
2. Create Fun Bookmarks
Reading is always more enjoyable with a colourful bookmark.
Print the bookmark page onto cardstock, laminate if you'd like extra durability, punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon or colourful yarn.
They're perfect for:
School reading books
Library books
Homework planners
Teacher gifts
3. Make Teacher Appreciation Gifts
A thoughtful handmade gift doesn't have to be complicated.
Use the printable tags and labels to decorate:
Chocolate bars
Homemade cookies
Gift bags
Coffee vouchers
Small plants
Stationery gifts
Teachers always appreciate something made with care.
4. Brighten Up Student Journals
The journal cards are ideal for adding encouraging messages throughout notebooks or journals.
Try messages such as:
You've Got This!
Keep Learning!
Stay Curious!
Dream Big!
Be Kind
They're wonderful little confidence boosters for children throughout the school year.
5. Add Personality to Scrapbook Pages
If you enjoy scrapbooking, these pages make fantastic embellishments.
Layer together:
Decorative papers
Tickets
Labels
Tags
Stickers
Ephemera
to create colourful school memories from the first day, classroom activities, sports days or graduation celebrations.
6. Organise Your Planner
The printable labels and washi tape strips are perfect for decorating planners.
Use them to mark:
Homework
Reading time
Exams
School holidays
Parent evenings
Clubs and activities
It's an easy way to make planning a little more colourful.
7. Reward Great Work
Children love positive encouragement.
The reward tickets can be used as little surprises for:
Great reading
Good behaviour
Helping around the house
Homework completed
Acts of kindness
Collect them in a jar or let children exchange them for small rewards at the end of the week.
8. Homeschool Craft Projects
If you homeschool, this mini kit makes a brilliant addition to your craft cupboard.
The pages can be used for:
Learning journals
Reading records
Art projects
Daily planners
Memory books
Educational displays
Because everything coordinates, projects come together quickly and look beautifully organised.
9. Junk Journals and Paper Crafting
Of course, these printables aren't just for children.
Paper crafters can use them in:
Junk journals
Traveller's notebooks
Happy Mail
Pocket letters
Mini albums
Card making
Collage projects
The colourful school theme works especially well for documenting childhood memories, first school days and family milestones.
Materials You'll Need
To get the best results, we recommend:
White cardstock (around 200–250gsm)
Colour printer
Cutting machine, such as a Cricut (optional)
Precision craft knife (optional)
Corner rounder punch (optional)
Hole punch - check out these cute decorative hole punches (so cute!)
Twine or ribbon (cute ribbon variety packs)
Decorative and lace ribbons (optional)
Decorative paper clips (optional)
Laminator and laminating pouches, or self-adhesive laminating pouches (optional)
Printable sticker paper (optional)
Stuck for ideas? Be inspired by this huge variety of scrap booking decorations and embellishments
These simple supplies will help you create professional-looking projects at home.
Download Your Free Back to School Mini Kit
If you're looking for a fun and colourful way to celebrate the start of the new school year, this printable collection is a wonderful place to begin.
Whether you're creating journals, decorating planners, making teacher gifts or enjoying an afternoon of crafting with the children, this collection is designed to inspire creativity.
Click below to download your FREE Back to School Printable Mini Kit and start creating today.
— The Print Blossom Team
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