We received one for a wedding gift, but it was worn out a long time ago.
On a recent shopping trip to Walmart, I found this on sale for $5.
Thinking it should have a few accessories and
since thrifty has become my middle name,
I decided to make my own accessories.
I started with 3 dishtowel purchased for $3.99
and some ribbon that I already had from another project.
The first thing I made was a silverware holder.
I folded one of the dishtowels over by 1/3.
Then I measured out the placement for the silverware
adding a chalk line to act as a sewing guide.
I then added the finishing touch by placing a pretty ribbon around it.
I also wanted a convenient way to transport the dirty silverware and dishes home after picnics, so I took another dishtowel and sewed the sides and bottom together forming a bag. I finished it off by adding a ribbon for a drawstring. When the bag is dirty after use, all you need to do is throw it in the washing machine.
My total cost for the project ~ $8.99
Doesn't it make you want to have a summer picnic?
Joy
I'm linking this post to ...
Blue Cricket Design ~ Show and Tell
Fingerprints on the Fridge ~Feature Yourself Friday
Finding Fabulous ~ Frugalicious Friday
I LOVE this picnic basket! How clever that the basket can fold down. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Joy, this is so helpful and creative! I am heading over there TONIGHT to see if I can find a picnic basket and I am totally going to copy your ideas! They're so handy and useful, and so economical! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself! I'm so glad I found your blog - your talents and ideas are wonderful! New follower :)
Yes, that totally makes me want to go on a picnic...the ideas for this are very creative and practical. I sure wish I could lift my sewing machine...I may just have to get hubby or C.S. to bring it downstairs for me. Please keep me in your prayers for Thursday, I have to go for Genetics testing and I'm not looking forward to it! Thanks for always stopping by to see me friend!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love the idea of a bag for the dirty dishes. Lisa~
ReplyDeleteLove the silverware wrap!!
ReplyDeleteUber cute! I not only love the thriftiness of it, but how easily you can store it!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute...and what a steal on the basket!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I found your post at Beyond the Picket Fence. I've seen the silverware holder before and it looks so easy to sew. I really need to try it. I love the red you chose!
ReplyDeleteI love the picnic basket you pulled together and the red looks so summery. I especially love the price.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love all of the great accessories you made!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cute and I love all your great ideas. What a great price too. Thanks for joining We're Organized Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love this...I am going to stalk every isle at Walmart until I find one of these baskets!
ReplyDeleteThis would make a great shower or wedding gift!
Thanks for the share!
I love this! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteBecca
I am just catching up on your blog! Love this! It is just the greatest idea!
ReplyDeleteThe popularity of your link-up has earned a feature as one of this week's top 10 favorites on my weekly newsletter! Great post!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, thank you! I was searching for a diy cutlery holder for camping (the cutlery ends up all over the rubbermaid "kitchen" bin all the time!) and this is just perfect. Thank you!
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