Around ten, a birthday party turns into a movie night, and this card sets the stage. Red velvet curtains with gold tassels frame the top, a film reel and a striped tub of popcorn sit at the bottom, and the headline is lettered like an old theater marquee.
The guest of honor’s name goes across the middle in tall navy capitals, a little like a name on a poster. The date and the place follow in quiet serif type. Add those three and the screening is booked.
Project the film on a sheet across the fence, pile blankets and pillows on the lawn, and set out a popcorn bar with a few shakers of toppings. Start at dusk, keep the running time under two hours, and print “tickets” for the guests to hand in at the door. Pajamas welcome.
