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Movie on the Lawn Invitation

By Jordan | Projects

Author:  Spring (Jordan)

A few years ago, I read an article in a magazine about a couple having a movie party in their backyard.  I always thought that was a great idea, and I told myself I wanted to host a movie party one day.  I was thrilled when we purchased our house and knew that after we completed our major back yard landscaping project, we would have a place to host a movie party.

Our neighborhood is very close-knit group.  They have an annual holiday party, Halloween party, and the wine crawl.  We were sure they would welcome the chance to get together in a different setting.

I decided that I would hand deliver the invitations so that I would have more freedom to be creative with them.

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I went to a few stores and looked online for invitation ideas, but I wasn’t really finding what I wanted.  Plus, they were pretty expensive.  I went to a local party store and found some cute, small popcorn containers. I purchased them along with some tissue paper, yellow crinkle paper, and bags.

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What I was going for was a popcorn container with the movie ticket in the back.  The movie ticket would have the party information on it.

I put something simple together on the computer and added it to some card stock to give it some definition.  I put a rain date, just in case.  We are showing  “National Lampoon’s Vacation”.  Since there are a few questionable scenes for younger ones, we provided a link so parents can read parents’ guide ahead of time.  They can then make an informed decision about bringing their children to the show.

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As filler for the invitation, I stuffed the popcorn box with tissue paper and then put some hot glue on the top.  Then I added the yellow crinkle paper to give a popcorn effect.  I put the movie ticket/information in the back.

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When I delivered the invitations, not everyone was home.  I put their invites in clear bags and tied them with ribbon.   It protected them from the weather and kept the paper contained.

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After we have the party, I will  be sure to write a post to let you know how it goes.

Cheers!

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  1. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:21 am

    This is such an awesome idea! I love the invitation idea. What a fun party!

  2. CAS says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:58 am

    That is such a cute idea! Our neighborhood(s)’ community does a “Movie Nite” at The Barn” (one of the community/rec centers) & they use an inflatable screen. We haven’t been yet, but it sure sounds like fun. I love the more intimate setting of what you’re planning much better. Have fun!
    🙂 CAS

  3. Carolyn says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    That is so clever Jordan. When Martha Stewart retires, you need to apply to take her place. You are the younger (and better looking!) version of Martha!!

    Do let us know how it goes and fingers crossed it doesn’t rain or become too chilly!!

  4. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    You are just so talented!! This turned out so adorable!! What a great idea and it sounds like it is going to be so much fun!! I look forward to your post on the movie night!

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