OK I have another template sample!! ย The templates will be released on the 15th.
Do you ever give gift cards to the movies-or for movie rentals? I know Netflix is becoming popular, and with the economy being what it is,ย sometimes a movie “IN” is a much more affordable (and realistic) date night option these days. Especially if you are like me-3 kids, and NO HELP for babysitting. Let’s be realistic. If you have children getting a night out is NOT easy. AND if you wait for a date to “reconnect” and spend time with your loved one, before you know it the kids will be going off to college, and you won’t even know who you are married to anymore! LOL!
Jay and I try to have one on one time daily-even if its just an hour.
Throwing romance out the window, and making a date night at home is about as good as it can get at my house! Jason and I appreciate getting movie rental gift certificates from people, to make it that much more affordable. Even a $10 gift can get us 3 movies ๐ Upon receiving such aย gift I thought about a fun way to GIVE a gift like that, and make it all the more special.
So this recent gift card (as seen here)ย being my inspiration point-here we go!
My newest Take Long Tote ยฉ template is the PERFECT presentation for a movie night at home!
Being inspired by the gift card packaging, I designed my front & back pockets to look just like a popcorn box! Of course both my pockets each hold a bag of microwave popcorn! You each need your own bag ๐ Heck they are only 110 calories, so eat up! The yellow filler adds to the design a bit.
Now to decorate my “popcorn box” pockets-I added strips of poppy cardstock, and made a scallop border.
I wanted to add to the popcorn pockets so-I did!
I used the stars from the 2008 Holiday Celebrations and cut them out. the “party time” is from Limitless Labels. I also used these for my candy bars (keep reading).
Now the close up-
OK so I wanted to make “tickets”. ย I used a corner punch for that, and chose to use the Limitless Labels set for my ticket design. The “enjoy is from Mixed Messages.
I used the solid flower from the Remember set, and embossed it with white EP to make is look like a piece of popcorn! I then embossed a spare piece of cardstock, punched out a 3/4 circle, and covered a dimensional for the popcorn center-for a more realistic look! This was a proud moment for me! LOL! I was pretty happy with the outcome! From a flower to a piece of popcorn ๐
Now a view from the side :
Drumroll…………opening it up-
Inside we have a gift card to the movies or video store, and 2 wrapped candy bars to match.
You can’t “go to” the movies without popcorn and candy bars right?
I think this is totally cute, and sure to surprise the lucky couple!
Here is a close up of my candy bars-
I just created a cute wrapper for them. Nothing fancy.
I think the project as a whole is really cute. Heck include babysitting and get it for the movie theater! LOL!
The point is you CAN plan a nice date night at home. It may not go uninterrupted but its the thought that counts. With Valentines Day approaching you can make this for your special someone as part of your romantic date night at HOME! LOL!
Change it up for Football season-with a FREE PASS for an uninterrupted afternoon of watching the game with friends even. It’s always the thought that counts. Who’d of thunk it? That 2 measly packages of microwave popcorn and some candy could look so cute?!
Endless possibilities for this template-even for the MEN in our lives.
Thanks for letting me share ๐
I’d love to know what you think of this project, and share ANY “dating at home” tips for those of us with kids who can’t get out too often!
47 Responses for "Mytime at the Movies"
NO way – that is too freakin’ adorable!!! Love it Lauren – especially the ‘popcorn’ on the tickets…I love it.
Way to go darlin’ – another knockout!! ๐
This is SO great, I love it! My husband and I play games together for “date night” once in awhile. We play Scrabble or Yahtzee and eat ice cream and sometimes drink a glass of wine ๐
Yes, a bit more than 110 calories, so maybe I will have to change that “habit” for the New Year! Replace the ice cream with some popcorn ๐
Lauren you are beyond creative! I love this! We do lots of “date” nights at home. Its so hard for me to find a sitter I trust, and out family is all out of town. I would love to get this as a gift. I think it would be a great teacher gift too. I am a teacher and I would totally want it! LOL
What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
I forgot to ask you when you had made the black Take Long Tote did you print out the temp? or did you have to trace it? I would love to make one in black as well when we are able to purchase it but that came to mind.
This one is sooo sweet. SIGH me and my honey don’t get a chance at too many date night.. sigh I actually told him we have to try this year to remember us. So much goes about that we just have enough time to say Hi Love you good night! lol…
This got me thinking hmmm maybe I could make a Valentine Love them pack! ๐
HUGS! your amazing!
What a great idea! As for cheap date nights…I have 9 children ages 11 to 3 mo. old twins. We always do a movie from red box and ice-cream. We usually fall asleep on the couch because we are so wiped out, but we love the alone time together. This gift idea is right up my alley! ๐
Just another thought…would a DVD case fit in one of the pockets?
What a creative and perfect gift! Anyone would love to receive this!
Such a great presentation for a gift. You are one amazing lady. The 15th is getting closer….
Love this idea too!!!
This is just too cute…can’t wait till the 15th..Suzanne
Too Cool! Love this idea!
I don’t know where you come up with these great ideas. You have and excellent MOJO. You make me want to learn how to order online. LOVE the idea of movie popcorn. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Oh you clever girl!! There’s a treat in every pocket!! ๐
Holy Toledo, Lauren! How do you do it?
Adorable date night idea!! And with a little one at home it’s not always easy to go out when we want to.
Thank yo for sharing this idea. I think it will definitely be useful not only as a personal date night invite but also as a gift for my mommy friends that need some encouragement to not forget that they still need a date night even after they’re married!
Wow. I LOVE this! what a great idea. This would make such a great gift for a movie lover! Thank you for sharing!!
I love it! I sometimes get movie gift cards for my kid’s friends, and this would make the gift seem so much cooler!
Wow! That is an awesome gift set! I love how creative you are! The 3-d popcorn flower is so smart!
Now that’s just rockin’ awesome!
Oh, this is another great idea! Men are always hard to create for and this would be terrific!!
Eek!! I love this!! I can see a lot of gift giving in my future now. I love all of it. I would also love some dating advice. After 10 years and two kids my husband and I are rusty at the dating thing. I guess the fun part is getting to know each other better and working at spending time. It’s fun and interesting!
i absolutely love this and it makes the gift of a movie/night out so much more special….you are amazing.
Too cute! I Know what you mean about date night “in”…and I’m sure my hubby would like a cute little surprise waiting for him like htis after a long day at work. TFS!
Once again FANTASTIC! I have three kids as well. We do movie nights in all the time. This is a great gift to give my friends! So creative.
Janin
Super cute idea! I just love the whole idea of giving gifts with a movie theme. I’ve done it with the microwave popcorn bucket too. This just makes it so much easier and less expensive to use the packs. Cool.
BK (before kids) I used to do a sidewalk cafe at home. Put the paper sign on the door as a teaser and then have a little table and chairs set up somewhere (patio, deck, balcony, sidewalk, living room…) use a table cloth and candles and get out the good dishes. Print up the menu and leave it on his plate or put in a picture holder. Break out the wine and have a lovely dinner and your own private sidewalk cafe or corner bistro. Moms, use those art easles or chalk boards to write up the specials of the day and you can be and naughty or nice as you want with the specials. ๐
Love this idea…Such a cute presentation.
Can’t wait to get this template
OMgosh…fun, fun, fun…and so creative!! You’re a genius, Lauren!!
All your templates are so wonderful, I have them all so far. Can’t wait to get this one. I think I’ll make a soup and tissue thing for friends that are down with the flu or colds this winter. Put a packet of chicken soup in each holder and two packs of travel sized tissues in the middle with a little get well note. Can’t wait to get this tote, you rock!
I love all of your templates! But this is so adorable!!!!! I’ll be adding both of this month’s templates to my collection! Thank you so much for creating and sharing with us!
Oh my goodness, what a great idea! I’m new to your blog so thanks for the templates, I can’t wait to try them. You are sooo creative!!
This is such a great idea! I wonder how you always come up with these fantastic things.
But being a mother of two little girls I don’t want to give this away – I WANT TO GET IT!!!!
I now just have to check out whom to send the link to create such a gift for me. ๐ Maybe one of my sisters….. *lol*
Keep updating us about your ideas! They are fantastic.
Regards
Corinna
Awesome!!!!
I love that idea. We also get NO alone time, and we could use it. with 5 kids running around, things are a little out of control.
I love the little popcorn peices!
Kris
What an awesome project! This is perfect for children and adults alike!
Awesome template!
Great idea for an end of the year teacher gift!!!
You rock Lauren… Marilyn
Very cute and creative idea, love it!
We were in the military when we were bringing up our daughter so we never had a babysitter around and we just made sure she was in bed by 8:00 every night so we could have the rest of the evening for ourselves, and we had a happy girl in the morning that had a good night sleep!
Great idea for a date night. I love it.
You create such GREAT STUFF!!!, can’t wait for the 15th…..
OMGosh! This is so stinkin cute. I can’t wait to give this one a try. I absolutely love your templates. They are so versatile and most of all great time savers. Thanks for sharing all of you amazing creations with all of us.
Touchdown!!! Score another 7 for Lauren!!
You’re kidding! You have 3 kids?! You look like you’re just out of high school (believe me, you’ll appreciate this in a few years…LOL)! Just found your blog via Nichole Heady -love your creativity…
This is such a great idea! SOO cute. I know I’m a little late…but I’ve got some fun ideas on my blog for dating at home! Feel free to come on over and check them out. http://loveactually-blog.blogspot.com
I just found your popcorn bag movie tote (or whatever it is called.) I’d love to get the template for my Girl Scout troops to make. We’re currently collecting movies, candy and popcorn to send to our military troops stationed overseas. This would be perfect for us! I wasn’t sure exactly what I would need to order. Is it the take along tote template?
Also, I got side-tracked by the Alexa’s Story link and had to read it. She is absolutely beautiful! We should all be blessed with such a “burden.”
Hi, can I buy the temp plate from you, how does it work, how do I see your others? I also want the cupcake one. Thanks, anne
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