DIY: Packing the Perfect Picnic

Gorgeous weather = picnic season! I love going on picnics. There's something special about packing up your favorite bites accompanied by your favorite people and being outdoors.

Here are some of my favorite picnic essentials:

One) A comfy blanket to lay on

Two) Lipgloss

Three) Sunglasses

Four) My mini Fuji Instax Polaroid camera

Five) A handy ice chest

Six) My favorite pasta salad (recipe below)

Seven) Fresh fruit

Eight) Pellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages (I love Pompelmo)

Nine) Cute cutlery & paper straws

Don't forget to pack delicious deli meats, cheeses & a French baguette.

Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced red onion

1 red bell pepper

1-2.25oz. can sliced olives, drained

11oz. grape tomatoes

2 roasted chicken breast, cubed

12oz. tri-colored rotini pasta

1/2 cup Italian dressing (or more if desired)

Toss everything in a large bowl, cover & refrigerate for a couple hours. Serve & enjoy!

Happy Picnicking!!

DIY Mr. Potato Head Busy Board

Keep the little ones busy while they learn about their 5 senses. This Mr. Potato Head busy board is simply made with felt. Remember, felt naturally sticks to itself so the fun and possibilities are endless! Stuff You'll Need: - felt in various colors - scissors - hot glue gun Directions: 1. Cut a large potato-shaped body out of light brown felt. 2. Make your eyes, ears, nose, mouth and arms. You can make additional fun accessories like a hat, shoes, bag, etc. Get creative! Here's Mrs. Potato Head! Emma and her masterpiece!

DIY Baby Wonder Woman Tiara & Bracelets

The cutest little crime-fighter around! Stuff You'll Need: *Get your free printable template here ! (Infant Wonder Woman bib sold online .) Baby Wonder Woman off to save the world!

Au revoir! Catch me on Instagram

I initially started this blog in 2010 to chronicle my baking adventures. In 2013 I became a mother and this space shifted to sharing my DIYs and inspiration for creative living. Since then, I've been fortunate to work with multiple companies producing creative editorial content. As I look back at this blog, I'm reminded of how your passions can actually unfold into a career. And if you're really patient and willing to put in the all the work, dream jobs do come true. So it is here where I say au revoir to my beloved blog, aka my creative journal. You can still find me on @craftedbyjen . xoxo, Jen

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