Summer, picnicking, and DIYs!
I can’t believe it’s full-on summer already. I live for this
time of year so it feels too good to be true!, but also it’s crazy busy and
there’s SO much going on it can become stressful. Let’s hope that doesn’t
happen only the second week into July… ;)
One fun thing happening this summer is the
Portland
Family Bloggers Picnic (July 28, if you’re a local blogger!), a free event
at one of Portland’s awesome parks and a chance for us bloggers to hang out,
potluck picnic on the grass, and meet everyone’s spouses and kids. We’ve done
this kind of event before and it’s so fun and relaxed.
DIYs to rock at a picnic
But okay, the main purpose of this post is for you DIY fashion fans out there… per request (of another Portland blogger, actually!), let’s talk about some great summer DIY projects perfect for a picnic!!
For me, that means…
- Easy. Not too much sewing or planning involved. I’m busy, man!
- Also, summery. I LOVE the time of year when you can wear shorts and a t-shirt outside and be warm enough!
- Also, day time-ey and a little classic. Thinking blue and white gingham… (like my so-called “picnic dress” of last year!)
The DIY attitude is, you've got to display something you made
yourself rather than recycling and curating entirely storebought content.
Originality, baby!! That's what's fun about this whole DIY movement and
learning to sew and be crafty, right? ;)
So here are some of my fave ideas for DIYs to wear to a picnic this summer!
Have you tried any of these? Picnicking classics...
Fedora! DIY a cool band?
The tie waist shirt (perfect button shirt makeover! I included one kind of like these in
my book!)...
The perfect DIY cutoffs (I made
these a few months ago, and
these last summer, but
these below are my faves...)
And some casual accessories, like a DIY rope bracelet or other camp-ey, carefree jewelry piece? (I wish I made more jewelry... I hardly ever do, though! Need to have a crafty party time and make a bunch at once!)
P.S. I also have to shout out to sponsors of the
last
Portland Bloggers event. (I’m an organizer of the group and we are so
grateful for our sponsors’ support! Thanks, everyone! Check them out if you haven’t
yet!)
I'm looking forward to the Portland Bloggers picnic, though I'm a bit nervous about going solo. I used to make jewelry when I was younger, and wish I had kept it up! A jewelry making craft party sounds like fun.
ReplyDeletei love a good DIY bracelet! must try these ones out and then head over to the meet-up page for details.
ReplyDeleteCute. :)
ReplyDeleteI just started thinking about stuff for the picnic this morning too! I think I may DIY picnic blanket this time around! I have so much fun vintage picnic stuff and a cute vintage repo dress I really only need a blanket! Love those bracelets! So easy going.
ReplyDeleteThat would be so cool! A DIY blanket-into-tote bag would be handy, too!
ReplyDeletePlenty of people will go solo, I'm sure! Wish I had more time for jewelry making, too..!
ReplyDeleteBummer! Our vacation was just moved and we're going to miss the picnic! Have fun everyone! And blue and white gingham, yes please. Anything blue and white.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, although I love the feel of the picnic picture (and thanks for the reminder of the upcoming Portland Bloggers Picnic!), I also wondered... did someone carry half a treasure chest made from a barrel and 2 crates to this picnic? :X
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