Make This Waterproof Picnic Blanket + Carrying Handle
Turn your favorite throw into an outdoor grab-and-go.
![Waterproof Picnic Blanket The Crafty Lumberjacks Sit on DIY Waterproof Picnic Blanket](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Beauty-2_2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383202239.jpeg)
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Picnics are often limited to hot, sunny days, but not with this two-layer waterproof travel blanket. Head to the park, find the perfect spot and enjoy the fresh air even if the ground is a little damp. HGTV Handmade’s Crafty Lumberjacks share an easy, no-sew guide to creating a trendy picnic blanket ready to travel whenever the mood hits.
Materials + Tools:
- blanket
- waterproof material (nylon or vinyl)
- heavy duty snap pliers
- heavy duty brass snaps
- fabric scissors
- nylon strap material
- (2) brass webbing belt tips
- (4) brass handbag feet
1: Align Materials + Punch Holes
First layer the blanket over the waterproof material so the edges fit together. Use fabric scissors to trim the material to match your blanket size. Then, use the hole punch attachment on the heavy duty snap pliers to punch a hole on the corner of the blanket about 1 inch away from the edges (Image 1). Repeat the step with the waterproof material (Image 2). Once all corners are punched and aligned (Image 3), measure along the sides of the blanket and punch matching holes (Image 4).
![Use heavy duty snap pliers to punch a hole through both materials starting with one corner and about an inch away from the edge. Tip: Heavy duty pliers will create a hole that allows both sides of the heavy duty brass snap to fit securely.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383196574.jpeg)
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![Cut the waterproof vinyl material to fit your blanket. Layer the blanket over the vinyl so the edges fit together. Use heavy duty snap pliers to punch a hole through both materials starting with one corner and about an inch away from the edge.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-10.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383192728.jpeg)
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![Use heavy duty snap pliers to punch a hole through both materials starting with one corner and about an inch away from the edge. Tip: Heavy duty pliers will create a hole that allows both sides of the heavy duty brass snap to fit securely. Once the corners are punched, measure and create matching holes along the edge of both sides.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383198634.jpeg)
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![Use heavy duty snap pliers to punch a hole through both materials starting with one corner and about an inch away from the edge. Once the corners are punched, measure and create matching holes along the edge of both sides.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383198533.jpeg)
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2: Add Snaps to Blanket
Change out the attachments on the pliers to add a stud and post (Image 1). Apply heavy duty brass studs and posts to each hole (Image 2). Now change out the attachments on the snap pliers again to add a cap and socket to each brass stud and post (Image 3). Connect all the snaps together to ensure an even fit (Image 4).
![Then, change out the attachments on the snap pliers to add a cap and socket to each hold punched on the waterproof material.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383195437.jpeg)
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![Change out the attachments on the snap pliers to add a heavy duty brass stud and post to each hole.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-9.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383193135.jpeg)
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![Change out the attachments on the snap pliers to add a heavy duty brass stud and post to each hole. Then, change out the attachments on the snap pliers to add a cap and socket to each hold punched on the waterproof material. Connect all the snaps together to ensure an even fit.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-11.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383199369.jpeg)
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![HGTV Handmade's Crafty Lumberjacks share an easy, no-sew guide to crafting a waterproof picnic blanket. To make, you will need your favorite blanket, waterproof material like nylon or vinyl, fabric scissors, heavy duty snap pliers, heavy duty brass snaps, nylon strap material, four brass webbing belt tips and two brass handbag feet.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-14.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383188754.jpeg)
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3: Make Blanket Straps
Roll up the blanket and measure it by wrapping a piece of nylon strap around, leaving a 2-inch overhang (Image 1). Then cut two equal length pieces of nylon and place them side-by-side, vertically and parallel to the blanket (Image 2). Cut two more smaller pieces of nylon to create the blanket handle: one piece that equals the width of the vertical pieces, and the other just a little bit longer (Image 3). Now make the letter “H” with the smaller nylon pieces by placing them horizontally across the vertical pieces, about 8 inches apart (Image 4). Once measured, set the smaller pieces aside for later.
![Roll up the blanket. Measure by wrapping a piece of nylon strap around it, leaving a 2-inch overhang. For this blanket, cut two 10-inch pieces of nylon. Then, measure out and cut two nylon straps to carry the blanket. Cut one the exact size of the width, and cut the other just a little bit longer.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-16.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383188989.jpeg)
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![Cut two 10-inch pieces of nylon. Then, measure out and cut two nylon straps to carry the blanket. Cut one the exact size of the width, and cut the other just a little bit longer. Now create the letter “H” with the cut nylon pieces. Do this by laying the two longer straps vertically and parallel to each other, about 8-inches apart. Then, add two smaller straps horizontally across the longer vertical pieces.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-17.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383187938.jpeg)
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![Cut two 10-inch pieces of nylon. Then, measure out and cut two nylon straps to carry the blanket. Cut one the exact size of the width, and cut the other just a little bit longer. Now create the letter “H” with the cut nylon pieces. Do this by laying the two longer straps vertically and parallel to each other, about 8-inches apart. Then, add two smaller straps horizontally across the longer vertical pieces.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-18.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383187750.jpeg)
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![Measure out and cut two nylon straps to carry the blanket. Cut one the exact size of the width, and cut the other just a little bit longer. Now create the letter “H” with the cut nylon pieces. Do this by laying the two longer straps vertically and parallel to each other, about 8-inches apart. Then, add two smaller straps horizontally across the longer vertical pieces.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-19.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383186094.jpeg)
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4: Add Snaps to Straps
Use heavy duty pliers to punch a hole in the nylon where the larger straps overlap (Image 1). Then, change out the attachments on the pliers (Image 2) and add a brass stud and post to the top of each strap (Image 3). Connect the straps by snapping the brass pieces together. Tip: To prevent fraying, add a brass webbing belt tip to the end of the nylon straps (Image 4).
![Using heavy duty pliers, punch through all three layers of the nylon straps to connect everything together. Then screw in the brass purse feet by hand into the holes to keep everything together. Tip: If the snap pliers cannot punch through all strap layers at the same time, punch each strap individually in the same spot.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-20.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383186899.jpeg)
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![Change out the attachments on the snap pliers to add a heavy duty brass stud and post to each hole. Then, change out the attachments on the snap pliers to add a cap and socket to each hold punched on the waterproof material. Connect all the snaps together to ensure an even fit.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-5.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383196525.jpeg)
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![Change out the attachments on the snap pliers and add a stud and post to the top of the straps. Then add brass snaps by hand.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-22.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383187037.jpeg)
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![To prevent fraying, add a brass webbing belt tip to the end of the nylon.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-24.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383184353.jpeg)
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5: Attach Handle + Enjoy
Make the handle with the two smaller pieces of nylon. Place the two smaller pieces together with the larger piece on top (Image 1) creating a rounded loop handle. Then, use heavy duty pliers to punch through all three layers of the nylon straps (Image 2). Tip: If the snap pliers won't punch through all strap layers at the same time, punch each strap individually in the same spot. Now add brass handbag feet to the punched holes to connect the handle to the straps (Image 3). Roll up the blanket with the finished carrying handle (Image 4), pack a picnic and enjoy (Image 5).
![For the handle, measure out and cut two nylon straps to carry the blanket. Cut one the exact size of the width, and cut the other just a little bit longer.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-25.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383183338.jpeg)
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![For this blanket, cut two 10-inch pieces of nylon. Then, measure out and cut two nylon straps to carry the blanket. Cut one the exact size of the width, and cut the other just a little bit longer. This creates the handle loop look.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-26.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383182286.jpeg)
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![Using heavy duty pliers, punch through all three layers of the nylon straps to connect everything together. Then hand-turn the brass purse feet into the holes to keep everything together.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-29.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383197352.jpeg)
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![Using heavy duty pliers, punch through all three layers of the nylon straps to connect everything together. Then screw in the brass purse feet by hand into the holes to keep everything together. Now roll it up, pack a picnic and enjoy.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Step-30.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1586383184277.jpeg)
Cassidy Garcia
![HGTV Handmade's Crafty Lumberjacks share an easy, no-sew guide to crafting a waterproof picnic blanket. To make, you will need your favorite blanket, waterproof material like nylon or vinyl, fabric scissors, heavy duty snap pliers, heavy duty brass snaps, nylon strap material, four brass webbing belt tips and two brass handbag feet.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/4/8/2/Original_Cassidy-Garcia_Crafty-Lumberjacks_Picnic-Blanket_Beauty-6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1586383199630.jpeg)
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