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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danm95 says: Sep 6, 2008. 5:06 PM
I dont start till 4th of sept.
mg0930mg in reply to danm95Feb 23, 2009. 1:05 PM
Yet it was September the 6th when you said this...
emuman4evr says: Sep 14, 2008. 1:15 PM
Can you add my instructable to the list? Seems to fit perfectly in this category.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperbag_Book_Cover/
skunkbait says: Aug 28, 2008. 2:01 AM
What about a "How to Skip School" ible?
maharg20 in reply to skunkbaitSep 8, 2008. 12:14 PM
there already are many of those. just search how to skip school or something like that.

bumpus in reply to skunkbaitAug 28, 2008. 1:08 PM
I do believe that was a burning question.. :D
skunkbait in reply to bumpusAug 29, 2008. 7:40 AM
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.
bumpus in reply to skunkbaitAug 29, 2008. 7:16 PM
Noooo, you would never get yelled at for almost hitting a teacher...
:P

</sarcasm>

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

hehe
skunkbait in reply to bumpusAug 29, 2008. 8:14 PM
He shouldn't have been standing there!
bumpus in reply to skunkbaitAug 30, 2008. 6:22 AM
Good point.. :D
Your Average Guy in reply to skunkbaitAug 29, 2008. 9:41 PM
One time I just sat on the school roof and played solitare all day.
skunkbait in reply to Your Average GuyAug 29, 2008. 11:55 PM
Hey, that's not too bad. Sounds like a productive day to me.
linuxmom says: Sep 3, 2008. 8:16 AM
Gasp, what an honor! Hope it helps........and best of luck in your studies!
linuxmom says: Sep 3, 2008. 8:14 AM
Gasp, so honored to be listed! Hope it helps ..... and best of luck in your studies!
killrsheep says: Aug 31, 2008. 1:36 PM
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!
tomw92 says: Aug 31, 2008. 12:43 PM
Well im in UK and finished school a few months ago, starting college on 4th Sept. Woop!
piepieonline says: Aug 31, 2008. 12:10 AM
Aww.... School start 8 months ago here... Dammit Aus... Great Instructables BTW.
ryboodle says: Aug 30, 2008. 10:31 PM
Hahahaha I start on sept. 3
Labot2001 says: Aug 28, 2008. 2:51 PM
Excellent job, Josh! These are wayyyy better than the ones that I found...

Now to go scout craigslist for a NES...
Lithium Rain in reply to Labot2001Aug 29, 2008. 10:27 AM
Just check goodwill. I've found them there, especially the controllers.
Labot2001 in reply to Lithium RainAug 29, 2008. 1:56 PM
Err, I don't know of any goodwills in our area...
Goodhart says: Aug 28, 2008. 6:11 PM
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...
Pumpkin$ says: Aug 28, 2008. 5:28 PM
you forgot the "escape" ible ill make it later.....
Plasmana says: Aug 28, 2008. 4:14 PM
Wow! Great instructables!
driesyo says: Aug 28, 2008. 10:56 AM
lon live europ 1 of te 9nt mond
davidglinski says: Aug 27, 2008. 7:00 PM
a little late there i am already in my second week of school
westfw in reply to davidglinskiAug 28, 2008. 8:56 AM
So? After one week of school, you're so entrenched you can't replace your notebook/binder/lunchbox with something cooler?
comodore in reply to davidglinskiAug 28, 2008. 2:13 AM
What, where are you from??? My school starts on the 1st of September.
bengerszewski in reply to comodoreAug 28, 2008. 4:19 PM
my school year started august 25th
cormac3050 in reply to bengerszewskiAug 29, 2008. 2:19 PM
Me too! where r u?
scienceguy in reply to cormac3050Aug 30, 2008. 6:10 AM
me three. Yes I know, stupid comeback but I couldent resist. BTW are there any instructables concerning Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour?
cormac3050 in reply to scienceguyAug 31, 2008. 2:21 PM
No, not that i know of...
Grey_Wolfe in reply to comodoreAug 28, 2008. 8:13 AM
Here in Arizona school starts August 8, usually.
comodore in reply to Grey_WolfeAug 28, 2008. 8:46 AM
HAHA!!! :)
lawizeg in reply to comodoreAug 28, 2008. 11:11 AM
He gets out earlier. haha.
Grey_Wolfe in reply to lawizegSep 2, 2008. 4:51 PM
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..
cowscankill in reply to comodoreAug 28, 2008. 10:30 AM
no funny. mine starts on the 8th
davidglinski in reply to cowscankillAug 28, 2008. 3:11 PM
same i live in fl
cowscankill in reply to davidglinskiAug 28, 2008. 5:18 PM
I are Georgian
Labot2001 in reply to cowscankillAug 29, 2008. 1:56 PM
Georgia in Europe? Or US Georgia?
cowscankill in reply to Labot2001Aug 29, 2008. 2:02 PM
USA Georgia. I was replying to the person who lives in Florida (fl) because i live right north of him.
Rye in reply to davidglinskiAug 28, 2008. 3:29 PM
down here in tuba city, ours started on the 11th
Rye2121 in reply to RyeAug 29, 2008. 4:26 PM
is ur first name "rye" i mean full name not a nickname.
Rye in reply to Rye2121Oct 2, 2008. 7:53 PM
It's a nickname.
Rye2121 in reply to RyeOct 10, 2008. 4:37 PM
Cool my real name is Rye.
comodore in reply to Rye2121Oct 11, 2008. 3:10 AM
Cool, I forgot my name! :) haha
Rye2121 in reply to comodoreOct 11, 2008. 10:43 AM
what?
comodore in reply to Rye2121Oct 11, 2008. 12:15 PM
What? who am I? Where am I??? xD haha
zupperzipper in reply to Rye2121Aug 31, 2008. 4:19 AM
Belgium here! We start the first of september!
comodore in reply to zupperzipperAug 31, 2008. 4:25 AM
Me to!
Applejacks in reply to comodoreAug 31, 2008. 11:29 AM
Im in Michigan we start Sept. 2nd.
davidglinski in reply to ApplejacksAug 31, 2008. 7:23 PM
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
MatrixEagle15 in reply to davidglinskiSep 18, 2008. 6:14 PM
New York Started on the 4th
MatrixEagle15 in reply to MatrixEagle15Sep 18, 2008. 6:16 PM
of September i feel bad for the people starting in August....
comodore in reply to MatrixEagle15Sep 20, 2008. 8:20 AM
haha, me to, in my country we start September the 1st.
Yerboogieman says: Aug 28, 2008. 1:30 AM
just in time about 1 week until school starts
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