It’s a great way to start the final week of our Summer Survival Guide Series when I get to welcome one of my true blogging mentors over to share a marvelous idea with you! Beckie from Infarrantly Creative and Knock Off Decor is as genuine and talented as they come, and I am so tickled she could stop in this morning!
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Hello Positively Splendid Readers. I am Beckie from Infarrantly Creative and Knock Off Décor.
I am excited to participate in the Summer Survival Guide here at Amy’s house. I am a big Amy fan and one of her loudest cheerleaders!
The idea is to create a simple summer idea, craft or recipe. But I always struggle with the “simple” part. But I actually thought of a simple idea that will help with your summer picnic fun. Raise your hand if while on your summer picnics you put pairs of shoes on the corners of the blanket to keep it from blowing away? Yep, you do it too, huh? Well here is a simple idea using grommets and golf tees to keep your blanket in place.
Supplies:
grommet plier kit
golf tees
old quilt or blanket
small zippered bag
O-ring that pulls apart
1. If you purchase the Grommet Plier Kit #1P from Dritz it comes with four 3/8” grommets in the package so you don’t have to purchase anything else. It retails for $29.99 at Joann Fabrics but I purchased it half off (of course).
2. Find an old quilt or thin blanket. I prefer a quilt because it is cotton and cool against the skin during hot summer days. I had an old king size quilt that was on our master bed about 8 years ago. Shabby Chic floral was in back then, I promise.
3. The back of the grommet kit gives perfect instructions on how to attach the grommets. Attach the grommets on all four corners.
Front side of grommet
Back side of pressed grommet
4. Lay out your blanket and grab four golf tees. The grommet holes are the perfect size to hold the golf tees in place. Push the tees through the grommet holes and into the ground.
Now your blanket won’t blow all over the place while you create fun summer picnic memories with your kids. I also attached a small mesh bag with an O-ring onto one of the corners to store the tees in when not in use.
Happy Picnicking to your family this summer.
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Thanks so much, Beckie, for stopping in to share this brilliant, yet simple, idea! I think this needs to be patented!
I hope everyone’s week is off to a terrific start!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Awesome idea!
What a smart idea! I have some blankets that I need to try that with for sure!
I love, love, LOVE this idea! With Annabelle, I hope to be spending a lot of weekend days outdoors and this is a perfect idea. Now I just need to get a grommet plier kit.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.