Minions’ Winter Yeti-land Movie-Watching Party

As fans of Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me movies, we were so excited for the summer release of Minions© 2015 Universal Studios, all rights reserved, and celebrated with a pre-movie cereal parfait bar. Now, our favorite summer movie is on Blu-Ray/DVD, which means it’s time for another movie-watching party, which I’m excited to share.

Tiny movie spoiler ahead…since it is wintertime, I thought it would be perfect to create a winter Yeti-land to pay homage to the minions’ time serving a Yeti, before his very unfortunate demise.  I’m going to show you how to recreate what I’ve done for your own movie-watching party!

First, you need the movie…head to the Minions movie website so you can find out where you can purchase the Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack.  There are so many fun versions like this adorable movie tin.

Now, let’s set the scene…

• Head to your favorite fabric store for cotton batting to create your tablecover.  It is relatively inexpensive when you are armed with a coupon.
• Cotton balls are a fun way to decorate your winter scene with ‘snowballs’; I used a large bag for my tablescape and Igloo Cupcake cart.
• White and clear tableware are a must, but don’t forget yellow and blue accents…this is a minions party after all. 

• Reusable partyware like foam and plastic snowflakes and honeycomb shapes can be found at your favorite party or dollar store.  I even found pre-cut paper chain strips! It was a serious time-saver; the holidays aren’t about slaving away on every little detail.
• I love white china for entertaining, it makes your food stand out.  But it is by no means boring; with an edible food marker, it can be easily personalized with a guest’s name, holiday sentiments, or in our case, our favorite quotes from the movie.

• We had fun coming up with our menu! I drizzled yellow and blue candy melts over popcorn and before it cooled, added yellow and blue candy and sprinkles.
• Of course we had to have snowballs (powdered doughnut holes) and coordinating vintage soda bottles.

• Our favorite treat, minions’ Cracked Ice! It is so easy to make and the kids will love to help you make it.  Once you see the movie, you will totally get how it refers to the Yeti…

What You’ll Need

small candy eyes
3/4 cup mini marshmallows
large baking sheet
parchment paper

1.  In a large microwavable bowl, melt the candy melt until smooth,  according to the package’s microwave directions.
2. Cover your baking sheet or cutting board with parchment paper.
3.  Pour the melted candy onto the parchment paper, and using a spatula, spread it into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick.

4.  Sprinkle your hard candy, mini marshmallows and candy eyes on top, making sure to gently press in the larger items.
5.  Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator to chill for about 20 minutes until the candy has fully hardened.
6.  Remove the candy from the refrigerator and carefully slide it onto a cutting board. Cut the candy into irregularly shaped pieces.

You can serve some at the party and send the rest home as party favors.

• Every party I host has an activity and no snow-themed party is complete without igloos.
• I set up an igloo cupcake station so everyone could make their own.  I discovered a super cute DIY covering a cupcake with whipped cream and mini marshmallows that is sure to bring a giggle to even the adults…you know they are going to want to make one so be sure to have plenty of supplies on hand.
• The silly minions are just jumbo marshmallows dipped in candy melts with candy eyes added with a dab of melted candy.

Once the treats are enjoyed, load up your popcorn boxes and enjoy the movie!

Are you excited to watch Minions or see it again with your family? I hope you are inspired to host a movie-watching night…be sure and head over to the social hub for even more party ideas.

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