This is fun! The perfect Pinterest Picnic! Great ideas and How-To’s from Mashable:
DIY Tent
Dress your picnic up and protect it from the elements by constructing a small tent.
Originally by Apartment Therapy, pinned by se7en_hoods.
DIY Picnic Blanket
No picnic is complete without a picnic blanket. Decorate your own by painting a drop cloth. They are cheap and come with the added bonus of being waterproof.
Originally by Designlovefest, pinned by Shannon Mahoney.
… Or use a shower curtain instead
If you don’t have time to make your own picnic blanket, throw a shower curtain on the ground first and instantly transform any blanket into the perfect picnic blanket.
Originally by Real Simple, pinned by Nathalie Rivard.
DIY Picnic Basket
Make your own picnic basket out of these recyclable materials.
Originally by Oh Happy Day, pinned by Cheryl Bartel.
Add a soundtrack
Spice up your picnic by bringing along some music. Place your smartphone inside a glass or ceramic container and hit play. The shape of the container amplifies the sound, acting as a DIY speaker.
Originally by 7th House on the Left, pinned by Studentrate Trends.
Natural Ant Repellant
Don’t let creepy crawlers spoil your outdoor meal. Use this natural bug repellant to keep ants away from your picnic.
Originally by Martha Stewart, pinned by Cynthia Moncada.
Pressed Picnic Sandwiches
Pressed sandwiches pack and transport easily. They also look fancy and taste delicious.
Originally by The Crepes of Wrath, pinned by Janice Spillane.
Celery and Peanut Butter
Celery and peanut butter can be quite messy, but pack it inside an empty jar, and it is the perfect picnic snack.
Originally by thrive., pinned by Brandi Stowers.
Lunch in a Glass
If you aren’t one for sandwiches, throw a salad in a glass. Cover the glass with plastic wrap and secure with a rubber band or tie. Salads make great impromptu picnic meals.
Originally by Tartelette, pinned by Britt Schuman.
Drink Covers
Don’t let bees or any other flying insects dive-bomb your drink. Shield the top by placing a cupcake liner over top.
Wine Holder
Go ahead and relax. This wrought iron stake can hold a wine bottle and two glases so you don’t have to worry about anything tipping over.
Originally by Pottery Barn, pinned by Dee Cole.
DIY Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These chocolate covered strawberries are a hit with Pinterest users. They are made in an ice tray so they are portable and easy to take to any picnic.
Pinned from t. time chic!, pinned by Dawn Griffith.
Cupcakes in a Jar
Food in a jar is a popular concept on Pinterest and a great way to pack otherwise messy food for a picnic. Add a little sweet to your picnic by making these red velvet cupcakes.
Originally by Cakies, pinned by Sarah Gabbay.
Ice Cream Tote
Beat the heat by finishing off your picnic with a refreshing snack. This tote will keep a tub of ice ceam cold so you can enjoy it wherever you decide to lay down your blanket.
Originally by Ladies’ Home Journal, pinned by Diane Karwoski.
Summer is the perfect time to take your day-to-day indoor activities outside. To help you do just that, we scoured Pinterest to find all the ingredients of a perfect summer picnic.
Grab a DIY picnic bag, some supplies for a tent or shelter, a picnic-approved snack and some tunes to keep you occupied. It’s picnic season, and we hope to see you out there.
We covered the basics in our round-up, but we would love to hear what else you have to add. What should we have repinned? Let us know, and we will add some of your suggestions to our board!
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