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Top 10 Back-to-School Instructables

Thanks to an idea from Labot2001, we've put together a list of some of our favorite back-to-school Instructables. Whether you're getting set for another year of school or helping to prepare someone else, these Instructables will help you get back into the classroom mindset in true DIY style.


Floppy Disk Bag by Imanalchemist
Floppy disks are now rarely used to carry information, but they can effectively carry all of your stuff. If you like this project, also check out Imanalchemists's Floppy Tote and Floppy Binder.
 

Eraser Flash Drive by fungus amungus
Stealthily conceal your flash drive in the guise of a standard pink eraser.
 

Nintendo Lunchbox by fluctifragus
Is that a sandwich in your Nintendo or are you just happy to have an awesome lunchbox?
 

Homemade Whiteboard by ausable
An erasable whiteboard can help you keep all of your assignments organized amidst a busy schedule.
 

Circuit Board Binder by killrsheep
A PCB binder will show all of the other regular, non-creative binders who's boss.
 

Make Your Own Notebook by chebang
Create a personal notebook with an album cover and some basic bookbinding techniques.
 

Mont Blanc Pen Hack by kingant
Nobody wants to throw down lots of money for writing utensils; luckily, with this method, you can cheaply recreate an expensive pen on the cheap.
 

Neoprene Laptop Bag by saul
Pieces of Neoprene, the squishy material often used in wetsuits, can be sewn together to create a functional and comfortable laptop case.
 

Better Videotape the School Play by westfw
A great videotape will help you remember your child's performance and much more effectively embarrass them when they're older.
 

How to Do Laundry by linuxmom
While you may disagree, your roommate knows that doing your laundry every once in a while is necessary for college students. For those who need to learn, don't worry: linuxmom is here to rescue you!
 

There are also some other great Instructables that could help you in school--comment and share those below. From one person going back to school to another, best of luck and have a good year!

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Sep 6, 2008. 5:06 PMdanm95 says:
I dont start till 4th of sept.
Feb 23, 2009. 1:05 PMmg0930mg says:
Yet it was September the 6th when you said this...
Sep 14, 2008. 1:15 PMemuman4evr says:
Can you add my instructable to the list? Seems to fit perfectly in this category.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperbag_Book_Cover/
Aug 28, 2008. 2:01 AMskunkbait says:
What about a "How to Skip School" ible?
Sep 8, 2008. 12:14 PMmaharg20 says:
there already are many of those. just search how to skip school or something like that.

Aug 28, 2008. 1:08 PMbumpus says:
I do believe that was a burning question.. :D
Aug 29, 2008. 7:40 AMskunkbait says:
Oh. I once climbed out a window and jumped off a roof to get out of school early. Another time I jumped an embankment with my old hotrod to get out of school. (They had blocked off the student parking lot and I was trapped inside.) WHen my car landed in the teachers lot, I almost (accidentally) ran over the vice principal and about three other teachers. I got in a little trouble for that one.
Aug 29, 2008. 7:16 PMbumpus says:
Noooo, you would never get yelled at for almost hitting a teacher...
:P

</sarcasm>

I can't wait till I get my license..

hehe
Aug 29, 2008. 8:14 PMskunkbait says:
He shouldn't have been standing there!
Aug 30, 2008. 6:22 AMbumpus says:
Good point.. :D
Aug 29, 2008. 9:41 PMYour Average Guy says:
One time I just sat on the school roof and played solitare all day.
Aug 29, 2008. 11:55 PMskunkbait says:
Hey, that's not too bad. Sounds like a productive day to me.
Sep 3, 2008. 8:16 AMlinuxmom says:
Gasp, what an honor! Hope it helps........and best of luck in your studies!
Sep 3, 2008. 8:14 AMlinuxmom says:
Gasp, so honored to be listed! Hope it helps ..... and best of luck in your studies!
Aug 31, 2008. 1:36 PMkillrsheep says:
im so honored! , never thought my binder would get that much attention :) im going to read the ones i haven't already checked and i definitely have to read the how to do your laundry instructable! have a nice day everybody instructables.com FTW!
Aug 31, 2008. 12:43 PMtomw92 says:
Well im in UK and finished school a few months ago, starting college on 4th Sept. Woop!
Aug 31, 2008. 12:10 AMpiepieonline says:
Aww.... School start 8 months ago here... Dammit Aus... Great Instructables BTW.
Aug 30, 2008. 10:31 PMryboodle says:
Hahahaha I start on sept. 3
Aug 28, 2008. 2:51 PMLabot2001 says:
Excellent job, Josh! These are wayyyy better than the ones that I found...

Now to go scout craigslist for a NES...
Aug 29, 2008. 10:27 AMLithium Rain says:
Just check goodwill. I've found them there, especially the controllers.
Aug 29, 2008. 1:56 PMLabot2001 says:
Err, I don't know of any goodwills in our area...
Aug 28, 2008. 6:11 PMGoodhart says:
The whiteboard idea I can use even though I no longer attend school....it will fit on one of the doors to my computer armoire...
Aug 28, 2008. 5:28 PMPumpkin$ says:
you forgot the "escape" ible ill make it later.....
Aug 28, 2008. 4:14 PMPlasmana says:
Wow! Great instructables!
Aug 28, 2008. 10:56 AMdriesyo says:
lon live europ 1 of te 9nt mond
Aug 27, 2008. 7:00 PMdavidglinski says:
a little late there i am already in my second week of school
Aug 28, 2008. 8:56 AMwestfw says:
So? After one week of school, you're so entrenched you can't replace your notebook/binder/lunchbox with something cooler?
Aug 28, 2008. 2:13 AMcomodore says:
What, where are you from??? My school starts on the 1st of September.
Aug 28, 2008. 4:19 PMbengerszewski says:
my school year started august 25th
Aug 29, 2008. 2:19 PMcormac3050 says:
Me too! where r u?
Aug 30, 2008. 6:10 AMscienceguy says:
me three. Yes I know, stupid comeback but I couldent resist. BTW are there any instructables concerning Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour?
Aug 31, 2008. 2:21 PMcormac3050 says:
No, not that i know of...
Aug 28, 2008. 8:13 AMGrey_Wolfe says:
Here in Arizona school starts August 8, usually.
Aug 28, 2008. 8:46 AMcomodore says:
HAHA!!! :)
Aug 28, 2008. 11:11 AMlawizeg says:
He gets out earlier. haha.
Sep 2, 2008. 4:51 PMGrey_Wolfe says:
That too, gets out mid May. Should say got out, as I'm not there anymore. But the schedule hasn't changed. Think it might be so some of their summer isn't rainy season. Plus it's expensive to cool the schools in June here, which is probably more of a concern for the system than whether or not the kids get a good summer..
Aug 28, 2008. 10:30 AMcowscankill says:
no funny. mine starts on the 8th
Aug 28, 2008. 3:11 PMdavidglinski says:
same i live in fl
Aug 28, 2008. 5:18 PMcowscankill says:
I are Georgian
Aug 29, 2008. 1:56 PMLabot2001 says:
Georgia in Europe? Or US Georgia?
Aug 29, 2008. 2:02 PMcowscankill says:
USA Georgia. I was replying to the person who lives in Florida (fl) because i live right north of him.
Aug 28, 2008. 3:29 PMRye says:
down here in tuba city, ours started on the 11th
Aug 29, 2008. 4:26 PMRye2121 says:
is ur first name "rye" i mean full name not a nickname.
Oct 2, 2008. 7:53 PMRye says:
It's a nickname.
Oct 10, 2008. 4:37 PMRye2121 says:
Cool my real name is Rye.
Oct 11, 2008. 3:10 AMcomodore says:
Cool, I forgot my name! :) haha
Oct 11, 2008. 10:43 AMRye2121 says:
what?
Oct 11, 2008. 12:15 PMcomodore says:
What? who am I? Where am I??? xD haha
Aug 31, 2008. 4:19 AMzupperzipper says:
Belgium here! We start the first of september!
Aug 31, 2008. 4:25 AMcomodore says:
Me to!
Aug 31, 2008. 11:29 AMApplejacks says:
Im in Michigan we start Sept. 2nd.
Aug 31, 2008. 7:23 PMdavidglinski says:
i didnt mean to start all of this but when i comment this always happens and its pretty cool to see when every one schools start
Sep 18, 2008. 6:14 PMMatrixEagle15 says:
New York Started on the 4th
Sep 18, 2008. 6:16 PMMatrixEagle15 says:
of September i feel bad for the people starting in August....
Sep 20, 2008. 8:20 AMcomodore says:
haha, me to, in my country we start September the 1st.
Aug 28, 2008. 1:30 AMYerboogieman says:
just in time about 1 week until school starts

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