Tutorial - Recycled Bag Handles for a Picnic Caddy

Add a few sparkly bits and an old wire basket

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"I’m not really a handbag kinda girl. Well that’s not strictly true, I’ll buy a handbag and use it until it falls apart and then reluctantly buy another one.  Hey I get attached to my handbags, my life’s in there. Just recently my trusty “el cheapo” big, black bag started coming apart at the seams – probably because I had the kitchen sink in there, but that’s a story for another day".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Burlap BBQ Decorations

Get checkerboard effect with craft foam stamps you make yourself

Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"This project was actually inspired by my friend Sarah, from Our Daily Craft. When I posted on Google+ about the burlap goodies I had received, Sarah suggested making a summer-themed BBQ bunting. I loved this idea and even took it one step further by creating a pair of BBQ-themed decorations. I thought the burlap vase holder would make a wonderful centerpiece and is perfect for holding napkins and silverware or even condiments".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Waterproof Picnic Blanket

When finished,  roll it up and tie with the attached straps

Picnic Blanket Tutorial at Toronto Mama Blog

"I have been on a hunt for some time now for the perfect picnic blanket. In order to obtain "perfect" status, said blanket would have to meet the following criteria: It had to be huge...the bigger the better, machine washable (obvi.), waterproof and easy to store".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Portable Picnic Blanket

Portable picnic blanket is easy to carry and easy to make

Picnic Blanket Tutorial at Clones 'n' Clowns Blog

"What’s the very first thing you need to think of when you’re going for a picnic ? And not just any picnic, the perfect picnic. You got it – a picnic blanket (how did you guess that ?!). So that had to be our 1st DIY of picnic month on CNC. I have been meaning to make a picnic blanket forever seeing as I don’t really like using the blankets we have on our bed or couch. I would rather have something made especially for picnicking – just because I like things to have their own use ! I also feel a picnic blanket has to be loud and fun, something to contribute to the colourful parcs and woods it will lie on. Rowan fabric had to be it – isn’t that print beautiful ?!  But it wasn’t just a question of which material to use… I wanted my picnic blanket to be light and easy to carry too. Having a picnic secretly means lugging around a whole load of stuff so I wanted to make sure it was nothing that would take up too much space or arm strength so that we could keep those for food and drink".... Read more