DIY Movie Theater Popcorn for Dolls

Far left, shapes cut from recycled paper egg carton. Center, decoupaged with white paper and stuffed
 with cotton. Far right, finished theater popcorn boxes filled to overflowing with painted Styrofoam beads.

       Our version of theater popcorn is crafted using a paper mache technique. This is primarily because once I make something, I don't like to remake it! 

       I will include links below to those crafters who provide a printable version of the craft for children to fold and assemble.

       The crafted version here will hold up to more wear and tear, although it is possible for little ones to damage solid paper mache if they play with it in a destructive way. But packing these in a box with similar items will not cause them to fold or bend. 

I added red stripes to the outside of my boxes
 with a red permanent ink marker. This little popcorn
craft would make a nice replacement for Molly's
movie popcorn and also be fun to add to Our
Generation's Movie Theater.

Supply List:

• egg carton (paper not foam)
• white paper
• white school glue
• white cotton balls
• permanent red marking pens (Sharpie, fine tip)
• tiny Styrofoam balls
• pale yellow acrylic paint
• tacky white glue
• Xacto knife (optional)

Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Cut the form for the popcorn box from a recycled paper egg carton. You may need to use an Xacto knife for this if your scissors are too dull. Trim off the edges till these are even on all sides.
2. Layer white school glue and with paper on the outside, inside and over the edges of the miniature container. Let this dry.
3. Stuff a wade of cotton down inside the cavity of the popcorn box. 
4. Squeeze tacky white glue on top of the cotton filler and press the tiny Styrofoam beads into it. Let the first layer dry and the repeat until the inside of the container is generously mounded up into a popcorn heap. 
5. Use the permanent red marking pens to draw red stripes around the outsides of the containers.
6. Dab on a bit of pale yellow paint on top of the faux popcorn to look like butter.
7. Mod Podge the entire surfaces of the theater popcorn boxes if you desire.
8. Now your dolls can have their very own popcorn treats to eat while watching a movie with you!

Printable Movie Theater Popcorn for Dolls:

• How to Make - Popcorn, Soda and Cookies!
• Foldable Popcorn Box - for American Girl Dolls
• American Girl Doll Popcorn Crafts

More About Popcorn:

• The Popping Corn Poem