DIY Picnic Basket Party Favors

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Add a touch of charm to your Cowgirl Birthday Party with this sweet DIY Kids Picnic Basket. Serve lunch, snacks, sweet treats, and pony party favors in an individual picnic basket for each child. These baskets are so convenient! Use them indoors, transport outside to the barn, or simply use for distanced dining. You'll love these themed picnic baskets that you can further personalize for each party guest.

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

First, paint the body of each Rectangular Basket white. Paint the handles a soft pink.

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Step
2

Next, remove the wooden heart from the DIY Wooden Chalkboard Place Cards and paint the black chalk a soft pink.

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Step
3

Remove a single bloom from a Pink Hydrangea Mat and glue this to the top corner of the place card where the heart used to be. Using alphabet stickers add a child's name to the place card. You could also use a cutting machine to create the names using vinyl and adhere to them to the place card.

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Step
4

Glue the completed place card to the rim of the basket between the basket handles. Be sure to glue the place card stand to the rim as this allows the handles to still move freely.

 

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Step
5

Fold and line the basket with a Light Pink Bandanna. This fun lining also doubles as a wearable favor! Next, add a Horse Party Paper Dinner Plate to the basket.

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Step
6

Wrap up a set of silverware in a Horse Party Luncheon Napkin and place into the basket.

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Step
7

Use a clear portion cup to include fruit snacks into your party baskets.

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Step
8

For sandwiches or large cookies use a brown paper treat bag. Fold the top closed and add a Truly Scrumptious Doily over the fold. Secure in place with a pink clothespin.

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Step
9

Next, fill a Horseshoe Drawstring Favor Bag with Foil Wrapped Caramels and add to the basket.

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Step
10

Add an adorable Flocked Horses with Saddle for the kids to take home with them after the party.

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Step
11

Finally, add the basket to your place setting for a unique way to serve lunch at home or in the barn!

Be sure to check out the full Cowgirl Birthday Party for more ideas and inspiration including a DIY Horse Cake Topper project and a one-of-a-kind Cowgirl Hat Chandelier!

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