DIY Picnic Basket Coloring Set

Create a DIY picnic basket play set with a layered wooden basket, removable lid, and cute picnic food pieces inside. Add personalized text, color the details, and use the tabbed lid to open and reveal the tiny picnic treats. Perfect for kids’ activities, gifts, pretend play, or a charming summer craft project.

Instructions:

1. Color the pieces first.
   After cutting, color or paint the lid and base piece before assembly, if desired. It is usually easier to color the engraved/scored details before the layers are glued together.

2. Build the basket frame.
   Glue or adhere the thicker frame layer(s) on top of the base piece. Two frame layers are included, but you may cut more or fewer depending on your material thickness and how much space you want inside the basket.

3. Add the lid insert layer.
   Once the frame layers are dry, glue or adhere the thinner frame layer on top of the basket frame. This thinner layer creates the inset area where the lid will sit.

4. Attach the basket handle.
   Snap the handle into the basket lid. If needed, add a little glue to secure.

5. Color the food.
   Finally, color or paint the food with paint markers, acrylic paint, colored pencils, or your preferred coloring supplies.

6. Place the food inside.
   Add the finished food to the basket, then place the lid into the inset frame. Use the handle to lift the lid and reveal the picnic inside.

Materials:

⅛” Plywood (shown is Maple & Oak TruFlat and from Houston Acrylic)