A picnic is an ideal way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the summer outdoors. With these creative picnic ideas, you can use everyday items in unique ways to ensure comfort and fun, even in the woods.
Crafting the Perfect DIY Picnic Blanket
Without a picnic blanket you can get quickly grass stains on your dress, skirt or pants. Large bath towels take a lot of space in the basket, but if you sew some straps, you solve this problem in just two hours. With the straps with different length, you can make it compact and to wear it over your shoulder. Here you can find the step-by-step tutorial.
Enhancing Comfort with Multipurpose Pillows
Pillows are not just for sitting. There is a trick that can turn it instantly in a comfortable neck roll. Sew three colorful satin ribbons on one short side of the pillow cover. Leave one ribbon long enough to wrap around the rolled cushion. What a clever and fun picnic idea for more comfort!
Umbrella Hacks for Sun Protection
Of course, when you plan a picnic, you hope for a good weather. But just in case you always take an umbrella. With this fun picnic idea, you can find it a new purpose. Simply hang it on a tree, so that the food is protected from the sun and ants.
Creative Hula-Hoop Tent for Relaxation
How about a little hula-hooping? But after that, you can enjoy resting in a self-made tent hanging from a tree. Cut a ribbon into ten 40 cm pieces, attach the curtain to the hula-hoop, and hang it from a tree to create a cozy tent. This DIY project provides a shaded spot to relax.
Transforming Plastic Crates into Picnic Tables
Plastic crates are versatile and perfect for transporting picnic essentials. Turn them upside down and cover them with a picnic cloth to create low tables.
Fly-Free Picnics with a Repurposed Colander
Annoyed by flies at picnics? Repurpose an old colander into a decorative food cover. Discover how in this post.
Versatile Preserving Jars for Storage and Decor
When transporting fresh fruits and vegetables in preserving jars, ensure they stay intact. Once the food is consumed, reuse the jars as candle holders for a romantic ambiance. This multipurpose approach adds a charming touch to your picnic.
DIY Board Games to Banish Boredom
Pack a board game to keep everyone entertained. Create a homemade version of “Ludo” by drawing the game on a cutting board and coloring it with acrylic paint. Alternatively, use cardboard and painted pebbles for an easy-to-make and portable game.
You can try also making this Domino game with painted pebbles.
Eco-Friendly Vases
Wonderfully, a refreshing glass of juice or a sparkling lemonade! If the tetra packs and the bottles are empty, the fun goes into the second round. This time, they can be practical vases filled with water for flowers picked from the meadow. Recycling in a beautiful way!
Floating Drink Coolers for Lakeside Picnics
Picnic near a lake? Great, then this means not only “pack your swimming suit”, but also “Take the water wings”. You can put the drinks in the wings and use them on a leash as floating refrigerators into the water.
DIY Fruit Cups from Paper Plates
Create charming fruit cups from paper plates for your picnic. Cut paper plates as shown on the picture, then fold them and secure with colorful tape. Fill these homemade cups with fresh fruits like berries or grapes for a delightful and portable snack option.
