INSIDE: DIY outdoor movie night or picnic blanket from a $5 flat bed sheet. Easy DIY cheap crafts for summertime.
My husband will occasionally surprise us with a “family gift”. I can usually tell he’s up to something because he’s feverishly researching, I find random product numbers written down on scraps of paper, and he gets all mysterious when asked what he’s up to.
So after weeks of acting all sly, he surprised us with a projector for outdoor movies. (He even went so far as to be Mr. Crafty with a DIY movie screen.) Needless to say, his secretive surprise has brought our family together as we sit under the stars – mom and dad staying summertime “cool” as we share an ice cold Coke – watching the latest kid-friendly movie.
Sometimes the best times are the simplest times, don’t you think? Whether it’s our little family or the kids and their friends, there’s something special about just being home and hanging out. It sure beats loading three kids into car seats when it’s 100° out!
So grab your favorite movie and munchies. Then your crafting scissors to make this easy $5 movie (or picnic) blanket!
Lay the bedsheet down on a flat surface. Use your craft or sewing scissors to create slits every 1″ along the bottom of the sheet.
Repeat the same process for the opposite end of the bedsheet.
Form small knots by tying two slits together. Repeat this along each end of the bedsheet.
If desired, add some anti-fray spray to the end of the bedsheet to prevent unraveling.
There’s nothing quite like putting on an outdoor movie to get the kids motivated to eat their dinnertime veggies! When the sun goes down, get them settled on your DIY outdoor movie blanket.
For me, it’s any excuse to head to my nearest Target store. I set the kids up with their own self-serve refreshments in fun melanine outdoor glasses on a BPA-free plastic serving tray. And probably most important, they all had access to their own popcorn in individual popcorn bowls found in Target’s Dollar Deals section.
Meanwhile, mom and dad can sit back and chill in patio chairs with deep seat cushions !
Summer is all about making moments and memories with your family.
What simple ways do you celebrate the summer?
Thanks Janine! It makes cleaning up spilled drinks and popcorn very easy.
What a wonderful way to spend time together as a family! Looks like so much fun!
My husband has a projector, we should take it outside. I love the idea of the kids on the blanket and the adults on chairs! Such a great idea!!!
Thanks Carrie! It’s become our favorite way to watch a movie.
Cute idea, I’ve certainly done this with fleece, but never thought of using regular sheets, great idea, and perfect for kids to make as well. Thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday, and love the sweet story of your husband surprising you!
I love this idea, it’s perfect for the summer months, and it’s very easy to wash if it gets dirty. You’re right, the simplest things are often the best. Thank you for joining The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
What a brilliant idea! 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It. You’re one of my features tomorrow.
We just recently got a projector screen for our patio. Outdoor moves are so fun. Your blanket is perfect!
What a cute idea and easy to make too. Thank you for sharing!
What an absolutely adorable idea Victoria. There is nothing like relaxing outdoors with the stars as your roof. That is such a pretty blanket.
Such a fun idea. You are right, simple family together times are often the best, making memories.
Hi! I’m one of the co-hosts from the Welcome Home Wednesday Link Up. I love this idea! What a fun idea for family movie nights and picnics! I’ll definitely make a few of these soon! Thank you for sharing.
What a cute idea! I bet it would be fun to make a huge one and tie them together. Sharing on twitter.Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
We love to watch movies outside in the summer too! We have moved from blankets to reclining lounge chairs – lol. Great job and thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Love this! Pinning it and hopefully recreating it, soon.
That is such a cute and simple idea! I bet it would make a great beach blanket too. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Summer Time Fun Linky. Pinned.