Going back to school is always exciting for kids. For parents, there is a lot to get together and organized before that first bus pick up.  Between school supply lists, back to school lunch planning and after school activities, it is amazing it all gets done. When packing backpacks this year, consider some of these back to school supply ideas that will make what goes in the backpack more fun.

I love all the simple ways there are to upcycle school supplies or add little things to a back pack to make it just a little more fun. These 9 ideas will definitely get you started towards a super cute backpack for the new school year.

DIY Decorated Mini-clipboards from Seven Thirty Three

Minecraft Backpack Tag from Seven Thirty Three

Easy Notebook Makeover from A Bubbly Life

Duck Tape Embellished School Supplies from Craft-o-Maniac

Super Cute Back to School Checklist from Classy Clutter

Washi Tape Chalkboard Clipboard from A Pumpkin and a Princess

Washi Tape School Supplies from Unsophisticook

Personalized School Supplies from Eighteen 25

Printable Personalized School Labels from Anders Ruff

How long before you head back to school? Are your school supplies all purchased and in place? We have a few more weeks and I am almost done with picking up all the supplies on our list. Next up: trying some of these fun ideas to make the supplies even better!