Summer is right around the corner and that means lots of time spent outdoors.Growing up in New York City means spending one two many summer days sitting under the trees in Central Park or biking down by Bowling Green. If you're not a big city go-er, there's still one thing we can most likely agree on – we all like picnics.

9 Totally Cool DIY Picnic Ideas

Creating your own DIY picnic basket is a lot of fun. You can plan everything  right down to the napkins and we're going to show you how.

Here are 9 really awesome picnic ideas that you must try! We are so excited about the nice weather approaching. Try making some of these great spreads by picking up a few things from the grocery store. Save money instead of eating out with these fabulous DIY picnic ideas!

1. Mason Jar Straw Lids

Check out these awesome glass mason jar lids. All you need to do is drill a hole in the top center of the metal tin lid and add a grommet! There isn't much else to it! These fun travel mugs are great for drinks on-the-go!

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2. DIY Picnic Food Covers

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These adorable picnic covers will keep pests away from your food! Never worry about ants getting into your sandwiches or flies having a fiesta on your sliders. Check out how to make these quick and easy DIY picnic covers.

3. Rainbow Salad in a Glass

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This delightful salad-to-go is a great way to pack a light and crisp snack. It's just the right amount and travels well. Beat tthe summer heat with this bright and colorful salad in a cup!

5. Make An Eclectic Party Setup

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Okay, so the blog itself is in Spanish, however, you can translate it all through Google. The picnic set-up here is just too good not to share. Check out her lovely Etsy shop where we recommend scooping up some beautiful little party favors and place settings.

 6. DIY Picnic Basket From Wooden Apple Basket

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Check out these lovely picnic baskets from style me pretty! This project requires a little extra time and effort to get them to look perfect, but the photographs here prove that it's totally worth it!

7. Old School DIY Picnic

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Want the skinny on how to re create this FAB idea yourself? This awesome tutorial shows you how to achieve this look right down to the perfect summer dress. Sorry we can't give you a link to purchase the car. Wouldn't that be just divine?

8. Amalfi Inspired Picnic

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The Amalfi coast in Italy stretches about 50km along the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula and is most famous for the town of Sorrento. This DIY picnic has the aesthetic and food to virtually transport you there. Check out how to throw this together for the perfect summer picnic before you travel abroad. Bellisimo!

9. Gazpacho to Go: Pack and Serve in Half-Pint Jars for a Prettier Picnic

Check out this lovely and unique way to store your Gazpacho! It's all about presentation when you're entertaining for a group. Impress your friends this summer with this quick and easy way to store your picnic food.

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