Back To School Shopping Guide from Handmade in Kansas City

Summer is winding down, and the school year will be soon upon us. Start your child's school year off with unique, fashionable, and locally made items from Handmade In KC members. Here are a few fun and functional choices. Stay Organized with the College Dorm set from The Tulle Box, or storage bins from Life's Gems.

dorm set by The Tulle Box

storage bins from Life's Gems

Kids can keep their room in order with Mon-Stor storage by Lu & Ed.

Mon-Stor by Lu & Ed

What better way to carry a student ID card than a badge holder and a lanyard? Pick from a selection of fun patterns, colors and designs by Ni-Chern Designs.

Badge Holder by Ni-Chern Designs

Lanyard by Ni-Chern Designs

Your son can carry his lunch money, and a love note from mom, in a cool new wallet by Geek Chic Boutique.

Caped Crusader wallet by Geek Chic Boutique

Every girl needs a new outfit for the first day of school. Why not a handmade dress or skirt?

 Chevron dress from Handmade by LoloZ

Once you have the dress picked out, add a flowery hair clip to complete the outfit.

Vintage Lace flower clip by Violet's Buds

What is your must-have item for back-to-school?

Thank you to Handmade in KC member, Melanie from Violet's Buds for creating this post.