Wednesday, June 27, 2012

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box.

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

When planing any of my parties am a big beliver in recycling things before spending a lot of money at party stores. You can be amazed at what you can find and re-use over and over again. 

When I started to plan my son's Birthday picnic in the park party, I really thought it would be nice for every family to fill up a basket with their lunch, then to sit on the ground and have their own little picnic lunch.

As I was on a tight budget, I really didn't have the money to buy 20 real baskets. I noticed a friend carrying a free cardboard carry holder that she had just picked up at IKEA. The idea came into my head on how I could make use of the baskets and knew they could be used again after his party.
 As I needed 20 holders, I didn’t just want to walk out with them, so I asked the staff if I could purchase them. I was lucky to find out that I only needed to pay 20 cent for the whole lot! Bargain!!

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/
So this is a before and after shot.
(please excuse the iPhone photo)


DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

Step 1. Choose the side you want to make the drop down picnic blanket side. I chose the side that had the little middle window looking side. Once you have chosen the side, you can cut both corners of that side to open it up. (Use scissors or a Stanley knife to do this)


DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

Step 2. Glue down the Basket weave print onto the front and back of the basket. I have included the free printable here of the weave. Cut up brown craft paper in A4 size and place them though the printer and trim them up a little before gluing them on.
  • Hole punch the two top corners of the flap and both sides of the front of the box. This will be where you can tie some string to hold it closed.

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

Step 3. Is to glue down the cardboard flaps on the inside of both sides of the box. On the top of the image above you will see the flaps I am talking about.

  • Glue on your little picnic blanket onto the inside flap, you can Download Free Here. You can even stick on a piece of clear contact to make it a little water proof. 

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

Step 4. This option is up to you, but I made use of the little window which was already on the box and added a little thank you note to the guests.

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

This photo is a in action from my friends Instagram photo on the day.

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

Already to be filled..

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

 That is me on the side setting up the table..

DIY Picnic basket out of an IKEA carry box http://getyourdiyon.blogspot.com.au/

The Birthday Boy who turned 4.

Hope you enjoyed the Tutorial!!
 
 I will be also sharing with you soon on how I have made use of one of the left over baskets which I have turned into a Art Activity box for a little boys Birthday gift on the weekend..

Please feel free to share any images if you ever make one..

xo
Daneve

5 comments:

  1. You're so clever Daneve. It's a great project and I'm sure everyone was excited to receive lunch in a basket.

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  2. where a bouts do you pick up the boxes at Ikea? I've not seen them before but it's a fantastic Idea. I have a friends 30th coming up and would love to present a nice bottle of wine and cheese that way!! Off to search Ikea now!

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  3. Hi Abbie,

    Where are you located? I got these at my local IKEA in QLD Logan but since I got them they have been doing renovation and didn't see them there the last time I went.. They were in big metal baskets are where you pick up glasses,plates, bowl and so on..They might be back again once they finish the renovation..

    They would be perfect for what you want to do..

    Good Luck

    xo
    Daneve

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    1. Thanks Daneve, I'm at Springwood so just across the road from Ikea Logan. They were mid reno when I went last time so I'll have to try it again. I'm due for more roasted onions and meatballs so thats a good excuse!!

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