Movie Night Gift in a Box Supplies

What I love most about this easy DIY gift is that you can easily customize it. Include snacks and treats that your friends and family enjoy to create a unique gift for anyone.

To put this easy gift box together, you’ll need:

• A sturdy box. Make sure the box you choose can hold the weight of all your movie night supplies to ensure it doesn’t fall apart before you give the gift.
• Filler paper. Paper shreds are a great choice for gift boxes because it helps you fill up the unused space in your box. Tissue paper is another good option for box filler when creating this gift.
• Clear treat bags. Instead of filling your gift box with bags and boxes of treats, dress up the gift with the help of clear treat bags.
• Printable Gift Tag. Download my free printable gift tag to dress up your gift in a box.
• Ribbon. Use ribbon to add a pop of color to your box and to decorate each of your treat bags.
• Movie night snacks. The most important element of this gift box is the treats inside. My movie night in a box included popcorn kernels, movie theater butter salt, and three different kinds of candy. I also added some individual popcorn boxes so everyone can enjoy their own treats. Other fun box ideas could include holiday movies or gift card to a streaming service, various seasoning salts and oils, or homemade movie tickets.

How to Make a Movie Night in a Box:

Once you have all your supplies gathered up, you can start putting your box together. The good news is that making this gift is so easy!

Start by filling your box with your filler material. If you’re using paper shreds, make sure to pull the paper pieces apart to fluff them up and expand them across the entire box.

When your box is ready, start filling up your treat bags. Place the popcorn kernels and candy in the bags, then trim the top of the bags, if needed. After that, all that’s left to do is decorate the top of each bag with a bow.

If you’re using seasoning salt or oil, try pouring them into clear glass containers or shakers. You can find small jars and spice shakers at the dollar store to use in your own gift box.

Arrange your treat bags in the box to create a pretty display, then place the lid on top. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the outside of the box to hold the lid in place.

Then, print out your gift tag on cardstock and cut it out around the border:

• DOWNLOAD HERE: Printable Gift Tag

Sign your name on the back of the card, then punch a hole in the corner and tie it to the top of your gift box.

This gift box is  perfect for families or any movie lover!

If you’re looking for more DIY gift ideas try making this beard oil, face serum, wood bead photo holders or these stamped clay jewelry bowls.

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Fall Decorating Ideas 2021 – White Pumpkins:

Firstly, who doesn’t love a white pumpkin? I literally grab as many as my arms can carry every Fall when we take our kids to the pumpkin patch. I mean, I’m here for the orange and reds colours of Fall… but there is something about the white pumpkins that does it for me. The neutral vibes are so gorgeous and can be incorporated into a modern, minimalist or Scandinavian look without looking cheesy. 

Grab some fresh ones from your local pumpkin patch, or the faux ones off Amazon that you can pull out year after year. I love to dot them all around the house.

Fall Decorating Ideas 2021 – Dried Arrangements: 

I love all the dried arrangements, pampas grass, and dried leaves that have become super on-trend. They are beautiful and we don’t need to worry about watering them – win win! Put any of them into a white, clear, or neutral vase and they really add a beautiful dimension to any space. 

Fall Decorating Ideas 2021 – Neutral Vibes: 

As you can tell, I think the neutral tones are here to stay. There is something really calming about all of these looks and how they bring in a sense of Fall without overwhelming the decor of your home. 

The key is to layer in different neutral tones and textures. Whites, beiges, browns, woods, linens, rattan, and more mixed together in a space really creates a gorgeous look.

Want more Fall decorating ideas? 

• Fall Pampas Grass Arrangement
• Dried Flowers Arrangement
• Neutral Thanksgiving Decor

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DIY Eucalyptus Wreath Supplies:

This handmade wreath is so easy to make because you only need two craft supplies to put it together. To make your own wreath at home today you’ll need:

• Foam wreath form. A green foam wreath form will serve as the base for your wreath. Use the size of the wreath form to help you decide how big your wreath will be. A smaller wreath form will take less time to make, but a larger wreath from will create a bigger impact in your home!
• Faux eucalyptus branches. The number of branches you’ll need to make your wreath will depend on the size of your wreath form. For my 10-inch wreath, I used around 15 small eucalyptus picks.

While you can put your wreath together with just these two craft supplies, it’s also a good idea to have a hot glue gun and wire cutters on hand. The glue gun will help ensure your branches stay in place and the wire cutters will make it much easier to trim your eucalyptus branches.

{Tutorial} How to Make a Eucalyptus Wreath:

After gathering your supplies, you’ll need to start by preparing your branches to be added to the wreath form. That means cutting off each individual branch from the pick to create several smaller branches. After trimming the branches from my stems, each branch was two to three inches long. Wire cutters are the best option for trimming branches because they’ll easily cut through the thin wire in each branch. A sharp pair of scissors will also do the job, but it will be much harder to cut through each branch.

Once all your branches have been trimmed, you can start putting your wreath together. Simply push the wire in the end of each branch into the floral foam. As you add the branches to the wreath form, make sure to layer each branch on top of the one below it to fully cover the wreath form. As you add your branches to the wreath form, you can place a small drop of hot glue on the end of each branch to ensure it stays in place.

Continue adding branches to the wreath until the entire form is covered. After that, examine the wreath to see if there are any bare spots where the foam wreath form is exposed. Stick additional branches in those spots. Or manipulate the existing branches to cover the bare spot. Using your hot glue gun to reposition the branches is a simple way to keep those branches in place after they’ve been moved.

Hang your wreath!

Looking for More Wreath Ideas?

Check out these DIY wreath ideas!

• Pampas grass wreath
• Floral hoop wreath
• Faux floral wreath
• Yarn wall hanging

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Supplies You’ll Need To Dye Pampas Grass:

You only need a few simple supplies to color your natural pampas grass. To dye your grass stems, you’ll need:

• Fabric dye. I used Rit tropical teal fabric dye to tint my grass stems, but any fabric dye will work.
• Dried pampas grass. Any dried pampas grass stems can be dyed, but I suggest using stems that have plumes in a light shade so they soak in the shade of the dye more easily.

Depending in the dye you use to tint your plumes, you may need more ingredients for the dying process. To dye the pampas grass with Rit dye, you’ll also need dish soap and boiling water.

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

To dye your pampas grass, you’ll need to start by following the instructions for preparing your fabric dye. I added my dye to boiling water and a few drops of dish soap. Once the dye is prepared, you can start adding your pampas grass plumes.

Make sure your work area is covered to prevent staining your table. After that, put on some rubber gloves and carefully dip your pampas grass plumes into the dye. Move the stems around to coat each of the pieces of the plume, then let the stems soak. The longer you allow the stems to soak, the brighter the color will be. Mine soaked for around 30 minutes.

When you’re satisfied with the tone of your plumes, you can remove them from the dye and hang them to dry. Make sure you hang your stems outside or cover the floor under your grass to prevent the dye from staining. The dye will drip off the pampas grass as it dries.

Give the stems at least 24 hours to dry. When the dye is dry, the plumes will be stuck together. To fluff them up, you can hang them outside in direct sunlight. Or you can speed up the process with a hair dryer.

Start by running your fingers gently down the stem to separate the pieces of the plume. Then, use a hair dryer set on medium heat to fluff the plumes. After all the plumes are fluffy, you can add them to your floral display.

Want more Pampas Grass ideas?

Pampas grass is so versatile and easy to decorate with! Use your pampas grass to make a fall arrangement, a hoop wreath or use it as part of a dried flowers arrangement.

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We’ve put our ideas into two main categories: Ornaments and Other Decor. 

They all have a bit of a different look, feel and skill level. Browse through, find the craft idea that you love, and then get to work. Buy your supplies in bulk so that you can have a good profit margin. And remember that people love anything personalized and custom (think about how you can incorporate that for your orders). Have fun! 

Christmas Crafts to Sell: 

Christmas Ornaments To Make and Sell: 

1. Elegant Resin Poured Christmas Ornaments from sustainmycrafthabit.com
2. Cinnamon Ornaments from strengthandsunshine.com
3. Wood Slice Ornaments from thesweetestdigs.com
4. Rustic Farmhouse Ornaments from thefestivemommy.com
5. Oyster Shell Ornaments from coastalwandering.com
6. Gold Marble Bulb Ornaments from lovelyindeed.com
7. Arabesque Tile Ornaments from joyfullytreasured.com
8. Clay Angel Ornaments from colorfulcraftcorner.com
9. Icicle Ornaments from greenwithdecor.com
10. Driftwood Beach Ornaments from craftsbyamanda.com

Christmas Decor To Make and Sell: 

1. Christmas Doormat from thesweetestdigs.com
2. Farmhouse Style Wooden Stars from queenbeeofhoneydos.com
3. Ornament Wreath from wherethesmileshavebeen.com
4. Snowflake Lotion Bars from aworthyread.com
5. Origami Christmas Trees from sugarandcharm.com
6. Holly Napkin Rings from tikkido.com
7. 3D Gnome Shadow Box from nelidesign.com
8. Reindeer Drink Stirrers from lovelyindeed.com
9. Air Clay Candle Holders from colorfulcraftcorner.com
10. Personalized Stockings from thecreativebite.com
11. Burnt Wood Christmas Trees from greenwithdecor.com
12. Personalized Serving Tray from thebestvinylcutters.com
13. Santa Milk & Cookies Plate from dollarcrafter.com
14. Star Soap Chains from kenarry.com
15. Mini Stocking Card Holder from happiestcamper.com

Which one are you going to choose?

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Want more DIY Christmas Decor Ideas?

• Front Porch Christmas Sign
• Modern Wood Christmas Tree
• Rustic Christmas Wreath

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Fall Pumpkin Wreath Supplies:

You won’t believe how easy this beautiful wreath is to make. And since it’s so simple to put together, you only need a handful of supplies! To make your own fall wreath at home, you’ll need:

• Foam wreath form. They key to making this simple wreath is using a foam wreath form. The foam holds the flowers in place so you don’t have to do any extra work to secure the pieces of your wreath on the form.
• Fall flowers. I used faux peonies to decorate my fall wreath because I love how full the blooms are. Look for any large flowers in fall colors to decorate your wreath. Hydrangeas, mums, and sunflowers would all make great options.
• Mini pumpkins. The finishing touch to this easy wreath are the mini white pumpkins. You can use any color or style of pumpkins, but I suggest keeping them small so they won’t weigh down your wreath.
• Hot glue gun. Make sure all the pieces of your fall wreath stay in place by using your hot glue gun to attach each piece to the form.

How to Make a Fall Pumpkin Wreath:

Step 1: Use Wire Cutters to Trim Stems off Flowers

This wreath really is simple to make. In fact, the hardest part is preparing your faux flowers! I suggest using wire cutters to trim the stems off each of your flower stems. You only need around one inch of stem under the flower to secure it to your wreath form, so you’ll need to cut off all the extra stem from each bloom.

Step 2: Add your flowers to your wreath form

If your floral stems have leaves that can be moved up and down along the stem, make sure to push them up underneath the bloom to add some depth to your wreath. Otherwise, you can cut the leaves off the stem and glue them under the flowers after you’ve secured the blooms to the wreath form.

Once all your floral stems are ready to go, you can start attaching them to the wreath form. Start by putting a little bit of hot glue on the stem of the flower, then just push it into the wreath form in the spot you want to place it. Continue adding flowers until the wreath form is covered.

As you’re adding your flowers, make sure to leave a few small sections of the wreath form exposed so you can add your pumpkins in.

Step 3: Attach pumpkins

To attach the pumpkins, add a mound of hot glue to the form, then press the pumpkin in place. Hold the pumpkin steady until the glue sets.

Step 4: Hang!

When all your flowers and pumpkins have been added, all that’s left to do is hang your wreath on your front door!

More DIY Fall Decor:

For more fall decorating ideas check out these 20 modern farmhouse wreaths or these 20 beautiful fall decorations.

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Even if you aren’t ready to become a zero waste household, you can make a huge impact by reducing the plastic use and overall waste in your home with some key tips.

19 Ways to Reduce Plastic Use in your Home:

#1 – Carry a reusable bag

No more plastic bags! That should be an easy switch. I love these cloth bags and always have one tucked into my purse for anytime I do a shopping trip. This is an easy way to quickly reduce plastic use in your home.

#2 – Use reusable produce bags

Think about those plastic bags you use at the grocery store for your fruit and vegetables. If you use 5 or 6 per trip, every week, 52 weeks a year, for your lifetime… umm, that’s a LOT of bags. By grabbing some of reusable mesh bags like these, you can re-use them every grocery trip. You just empty your produce out into your fridge when home, give them a quick rinse, and that’s it! We have had ours for over a year now, and haven’t needed to replace them. 

#3 – No more takeout containers

Grabbing food or drinks on the go is one of the biggest culprit of horrible plastic (and paper) products that you just dispose of right away. Put a reusable coffee mug, utensils, and a bowl in your car so that you always have some on hand when you on the go.

#4 – Buy in bulk

We noticed that a lot of our waste came from food packaging. We shifted to buying in bulk (from places like Bulk Barn) and brought our own cloth bags with us. We re-use the same cloth bags every trip (I even keep the little tag on them with the item number and name — for example “almonds” with the SKU). Once home, I de-cant everything into glass jars in our pantry. Then as we run out of stuff, I just grab the cloth bags specifically for that item when I go to the store. It’s like a built-in grocery list! 

#5 – Buy in boxes

If you have to buy certain foods pre-packed, aim to choose ones that come in boxes instead of plastic. Cardboard is more easily recycled. Think: pasta noodles, milk, etc.

#6 – Switch to stainless straws

We drink a lot of smoothies in our house and they are so nice to drink with a straw. But instead of using plastic, we bought a package of stainless steel straws. They feel great, can go in the dishwasher, and mean zero waste.

#7 – Make your own hygiene + cleaning products

One of the things I LOVE doing is making our own soaps, hair products, face serum, and cleaning products. It means I don’t have to buy new stuff in new containers all of the time – simply refill the glass containers I’m already using. Plus, everything I am making is toxin-free, healthy for my family to use, and cheaper. 

I have compiled a bunch of my recipes here. 

#8 – Switch to shampoo bars

One option with shampoo and conditioner is to go to a store where they offer refillable options, but if you don’t want to go that route then shampoo bars are a great option too. No plastic bottles and they wash your hair just as well! 

#9 – Buy matches instead of lighters

You know those disposable plastic lighters? Think about how many of those are sitting in our landfills. Regular matches are a much better choice, environmentally.

#10 – No more disposable razors

Stop buying disposable razors and instead get a razor with replaceable blades.

#11 – Switch to Bamboo Toothbrushes

Ever think about all of those plastic toothbrushes you throw out every few months? By using bamboo ones instead, you are using a biodegradable material instead of plastic (which never breaks down!). 

#12 – Compost your food

Aim to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Think of all that rotted food just sitting in big plastic garbage bags in our landfills, when it could be simply going back into the earth through a compost system.

#13 – Use natural cleaning cloths + scrubbers

Stop buying the plastic scrubbers and synthetic sponges that you just have to throw out after using them. Instead, natural fiber brushes are awesome for cleaning and are biodegradable. Skoy cloths are made from cotton and cellulose and work just like a cloth, absorb like a sponge, and replaces paper towel. Again, completely biodegradable.

#14 – Ditch the saran wrap

Getting rid of saran wrap was one of the first steps I took to going as plastic-free as possible. I started using beeswax wraps and never looked back. They last for about a year (and are biodegradable) and keep your food way fresher. I’m always amazed at how long an avocado will stay fresh and green when I wrap it in one of these. Use them to wrap up any food you’ve cut into, cheese, leftovers, etc. Simply rinse with warm soapy water and re-use.

#15 – Zero waste floss

Have you ever thought about all of those little plastic containers for floss that you go through? There are companies now offering zero waste floss where the packaging has been more thoughtfully chosen, and where the floss itself is biodegradable. 

#16 – Give up gum

Did you know almost all chewing gum is made of plastic? Yep… when you’re chewing gum, you’re chewing on plastic. Gum is not biodegradable, not digestible, and basically ends up being a pretty huge environmental issue. Next to cigarette butts, gum is apparently the second highest littering item in the world. 

#17 – Litterless lunches

We pack lunches every day for our kids. But how can you pack a lunch that produces zero waste? I know how easy it is to get the pre-packaged snacks for lunches, but it really doesn’t take much time to instead use reusable containers for everything in your kids lunches. Go with something like a planetbox, which makes it easy to pack a varied lunch and put the whole thing in the dishwasher every evening! 

#18 – Buy bread in paper bags

When you can, buy fresh bread in paper bags instead of the plastic bags they usually come in. Fresh bread is usually way yummier, anyway!

#19 – Get a reusable waterbottle

OK this is the easiest one ever. I feel like bottled water needs to be banned. Did you realize that a lot of bottled water is just packed city water, anyway? Get yourself some really cute waterbottle. I love the stainless steel ones from Swell.

What can you start doing TODAY to reduce plastic use in your own home? Start watching your waste and you’ll be amazed and what a difference you can make! 

More Ways to Reduce Plastic Use

• 8 ways to green your house (and save money!)
• 25 Tips for a low waste Christmas

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Pampas Grass Wreath Supplies:

This quick and easy DIY wreath is made with just four craft supplies! And it’s so simple to make, you can have completed in less than an hour. To make your own pampas grass wreath, you’ll need:

• Metal hoop wreath
• Pampas grass in various colors
• Copper floral wire
• Brown twine

Pampas Grass Hoop Wreath Instructions:

Making a pampas grass wreath is a pretty simple process. The key to creating a great wreath with this dried grass is having a sturdy wreath form. The base of my wreath was a metal wreath hoop. It worked perfectly to hold the stems of the grass in place.

Before you start creating your pampas grass wreath, it’s a good idea to take a few steps to prepare your grass for crafting:

• Let the stems rest in the sun. If your pampas grass was shipped to you, it will need a few minutes to acclimate to your environment. After unpacking your grass from the shipping box, place it in a sunny spot for around an hour. The sun will help fluff up the branches.
• Treat the pampas grass. Since you’ll be moving the grass around as you make your wreath, you may want to take a second to treat the grass with floral protectant spray or hairspray. Simply spray the grass and allow it to dry to keep the leaves from falling off as you build your wreath.

Step 1:

Once your pampas grass is ready to go, you can start building your wreath. First, cut the stem off the pampas grass up to the section of the stem where the leaves start. Secure the end of the stem to the wreath form with floral wire.

Step 2:

Continue adding stems to the wreath form until you’re satisfied with the amount of grass you have on your wreath. You can cover the whole wreath form with pampas grass or half the wreath.

Step 3:

When you have your stems secured to the form, start from the bottom and carefully bend the grass stems along the wreath form. Place a short piece of floral wire under the leaves of the grass, along the stem, and secure it in place by twisting the wire in the back of the wreath form. Continue this process with each of the grass stems.

Step 5:

After all your stems are secured in place, lightly shake the wreath to knock loose any leaves that have come off the stems as you were working. Use a piece of twine to cover the end of the bottom stem by tightly wrapping the twine around the stem.

Now, hang!

Hang your pampas grass hoop wreath on display.

This pampas wreath is a great minimalist piece of decor alongside these painted mini pumpkins or this pampas grass arrangement!

More DIY Wreaths

From floral, to neutral to minimalist there is a wreath for every occasion. Check out these ideas:

• Floral Hoop Wreath
• Faux Flower Wreath
• Rustic Christmas Wreath
• Fall Leaf Wreath

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