This week in motherhood, I cleaned up millions of Legos, numerous apple sauce lid wrappers that were stuck to the carpet, pulled out apple cores from the couch, scrubbed boogers from the wall that no one claims to have wiped there, swept up endless amount of crumbs, dirt, grass and wiped up never-ending spills. My picky husband swears by paper towels, he is so grossed out when I wash my hands in the kitchen sink and dry them on my hand towel hanging from the oven, funny guy. Good thing we keep a full stock of Bounty on hand, I swear we go though them faster than toilet paper!
My kids start school this week, after only 2 months of summer vacation.
We created this cute monogram stencil backpack makeover in a few, quick steps. My son LOVES his new bright orange Jansport pack. But I was a little worried other boys or even girls may have the same one since orange is in right now. He won’t mistake it for anyone else’s now!-in your face orange with a big ol’ navy B painted on, this is one-of-a-kind!
To make your own…
- Place a piece of cardboard in the pocket you’re going to stencil on so it won’t bleed through.
- Tape down your stencil and paint inside with your desired color, (we chose Americana’s multi-surface acrylic paint in black.)
- ( Optional)For added character, I drew diagonal lines across the letter with a Crayola white colored pencil.
All of these supplies are just a couple bucks at your local craft store. Really fast and really easy!
Visit all of our Back-To-School ideas like our DIY Ruler Vase,
Also download our free printable backpack tag,
for your new snazzy backpack and check out our 13 free back to school fonts.
Be sure to let your teacher know how much you appreciate them with our original Teacher Appreciation Art!
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Our post on treating and preventing lice is a must read for parents of school kids. Yes, lice, those nasty nearly invisible bugs in your hair. How did we become such experts on lice? Because my cute 8 year old daughter came home with it, from her 3rd grade classroom. All but 2 kids came home with it, ick! Be sure to read up, you don’t want to bring those little critters home.
Kathryn Griffin says
This is so cute and such an easy tutorial. Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/08/make-pretty-monday-week-186.html Have a happy week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
I love this monogram! What a great idea! Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Marci!! We love your party!! XO
Jess says
Oh this is too cute. 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for crafts, recipes, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Jess!
Stephanie Stuart says
I love the personalized back pack, but why not do one that’s made in the USA? I found a beautiful one! We made the Ultimate *Back-to-School List* ALL MADE IN USA! Let’s start this school year off right! I sincerely hope this helps you out! Please share it so others can buy American! http://www.americanmomreview.com/2013/08/back-to-school-list-made-in-usa.html
Jessica says
What kind of paint did you use?
lollyjane says
Thanks for asking, Jessica! We’ve updated the post to reflect that! (; We used: Americana’s multi-surface acrylic paint in black
Jessica Castles says
Thank you! My son wants a new backpack this year and his is brand new! I refuse to buy a new one, lol! But I’ll be more than happy to decorate his, haha!!
Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says
This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-link-up-29/
Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
Hosted by:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
We hope to see you there!
Home Coming says
Cute idea!
Jamie says
I want a monogrammed backpack! And I’m also about to download some free fonts. Thanks for linking up to Monday Funday 🙂
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke Photography says
That is such a fun idea, I love it!