Monday, April 30, 2012

Scrapbook Paper Ideas: Party Hats including Printable Template

Mad Hatter Tea Party - Party Hats made with Digital Scrapbook Papers
I've been having a great time creating matching Digital Scrapbook Papers to go along with my party themes. This week on my blog I'm going to feature many of the great ways you can embellish a party with digital scrapbook papers. First up, party hats!

There's nothing like a good old fashioned party hat to celebrate a special day! This project is very simple. All you need is some white 8.5x11 card stock (found at most office supply stores), scissors, ribbon, some digital scrapbook papers, and the printable party hat template below.

Printable Party Hat Template from B.Nute productions
First, download/print the printable party hat template (see below). Print it on white 8.5x11 card stock as many times as you need.

Party Hat Template printed a second time with digital patterened paper.
(Mad Hatter Digital Scrapbook patterns shown here.)
Next, run the paper through your printer again, and print out with a patterned digital scrapbook paper. For this project, I am using my patterns from my Mad Hatter Digital Scrapbook Paper Pack.

Party Hats Made with Mad Hatter Digital Scrapbook Paper Pack
Now cut along the lines, fold with a slight overlap and tape as a cone. Punch 2 holes on either side at the bottom and sting a ribbon through (knot on back so ribbon stays.) There you have it! Fun party hats for all.

If you are feeling creative, embellish the hats with crepe paper, pom poms, glitter, and more! Let the guests take home their hat as a memory of the fun.

Printable Party Hat Templae from B.Nute productions


Instructions for Printing Your Paper Hat Template
1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the template some weight.
2. Follow instructions in this blog post for creating your party hat!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Free Printable Papel Picado Inspired Mini Banner

Free Printable Papel Picado Inspired Mini Banner or Flags
Here's the perfect decoration for you next Fiesta-- mini papel picado inspired flags. These are perfect for cupcake toppers, a mini banner (to decorate a cake) or use them as drink or straw flags! Festive, colorful and full of Fiesta fun!

Free Printable Papel Picado Inspired Mini Banner by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Papel Picado Inspired Mini Banner
1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the flags some weight.
2. Cut each pennant and flag out.
3. Punch 2 holes in the top of each pennant and string together with ribbon. Attach to skewers and put in a cake! For the flags, cut out 2 in a row, fold in half, and attach to a drink stirrer or straw with double stick tape in the center.
4. Have a great Fiesta!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Papel Picado Inspired Fiesta Invitation

Papel Picado Inspired Fiesta Invitation by B.Nute productions
I love the look of papel picado-- a beautiful and intricate paper craft from Mexican folk art. I could hang these festive flags pretty much all year round-- so colorful and bright, it will make any party or setting sparkle!

Inspired by these banners, I first created this design as a t-shirt for a family trip we took to Mexico a couple years ago. Now, with Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, I finally took the time to rework it into an invitation. I love the bright, festive, bold look. Perfect for a party, don't you think?

Getting this invitation in my shop also inspired me to create a It's a Fiesta Pinterest board, full of colors, inspiration, and party ideas for your fiesta. I'm just aching to have a margarita right about now!

Friday, April 20, 2012

Free Printable Barnyard Bingo Game

Free Printable Barnyard Bingo Cards by B.Nute productions
Here's the perfect game for your Farm Party or anytime you have a gathering of little ones... free printable Barnyard Bingo!

The game is really simple, just print out the cards, and give the kids something to mark off if they've heard the sound... then start saying animal noises. First person to get 4 in a row, or black out wins!

Another idea... Use these cards as inspiration for animal charades.... who wouldn't want to honk like a goose?

Free Printable Barnyard Bingo Card by B.Nute (card option 1 and 2)

Free Printable Barnyard Bingo Card by B.Nute (card option 3 and 4)

Instructions for Printing Your Barnyard Bingo Game Cards
1. Select links above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the game cards some weight.
2. Cut each game card out.
3. Hand out at party and start the game!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.



Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Free Printable Farm Fresh Tags or Stickers

Free Printable Farm Fresh Tags from B.Nute productions
There's nothing like fresh food from the garden, oven or kitchen! Here's some free printable tags perfect to label your fresh goodies... Print them out on card stock and tie them to a gift, use them at your Farm Party to decorate goodie bags, or print them out on sticker stock, and stick to a baggie full of homemade treats for your friends and family...  Yum.
Free Printable Farm Fresh Tags from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Farm Fresh Tags or Stickers

1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the tags some weight. If you'd like sticker paper, (8.5x11 sticker sheet) and make into stickers.
2. Cut each card out. You can use decorative scissors or a craft punch if you'd like. The squares are 2.5" each.
3. Tie on to goodie bag, home baked goods, or freshly picked fruits and veggies from the garden.

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.


Friday, April 13, 2012

Free Printable Coloring Page: Design Your Own Surfboard

Free Printable Coloring Page: Design Your Own Surfboard by B.Nute Productions
Calling all Surfer designers, young and old, here's a free printable just for you-- Design Your Own Surfboard coloring page. What's your dream board? Cool, edgy graphics; cartoons; wild prints. Perhaps you're design could be the next thing to hit the surfing scene!

Free Printable Design Your Own Surfboard Coloring Page by B.Nute productions
Instructions for Making Your Surf Board Coloring Page
1. Select each link above, and print out the coloring page on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper (print in landscape mode). 
2. Start designing!
Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Free Printable Surf Report: New Parent Advice Card

Free Printable Surf Report: New Parent Advice Card by B.Nute productions
Becoming a new parent is like diving into the deep blue sea of the unknown. Although there's the thought that you know what you are doing or it won't be hard... it never hurts to have some friendly advice before you start surfing parenthood!

With the popularity of my Surf's Up Invitation for many Baby Showers lately, I thought it would be fun to create a surf report style New Parent Advice Card perfect for the shower.

A dash of humor, surf report lingo, and all your friends advice will be priceless once the new one has arrived. Enjoy!

Free Printable Surf Report: New Parent Advice Card by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Surf Report: New Parent Advice Card
1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the cards some weight.
2. Cut each card out. They are each 5x7.
3. Hand out at party and have guests fill out for the parent-to-be!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Surf's Up Party: Printable Menu Card and Menu Ideas

Free Printable Surf's Up Menu Card by B.Nute productions
(note: printable menu is blank)
There's nothing like some tasty nosh to fill up all your surfer guest! Enjoy this free printable Surf's Up Menu template to use at your Surf's Up party. Also, here are some fun menu ideas for your Surf theme menu.

Famous Surf Spots
Use names of famous surf spots to help make your menu. You can search specific locations, like just Southern California, or Hawaii, or California, or make it global. Guests will love the names and feel like knowledgeable surfers now that they know where to find the best waves!

Surfer Terms, Dude
Show your guests your inner-surfer-self by using only surfer terms in your menu! The web is loaded with surfer terminology/dictionaries. So, start reading up, and in no time you'll come up with a sweet list of dude-worthy food items.

Free Printable Surf's Up Menu Card
Free Printable Surf's Up Menu Card by B.Nute productions
Tips for Creating and PrintingYour Surf's Up Menu Card
If you'd like to have your menu typed on to the menu card, just follow these few steps:
1. Select link above. Go to your browsers File Menu and select "Save As". Save image to your local computer.
2. Open an image editing program, and use the type tool to add your menu items. Create one list, then copy and paste this to the other two. Now print out file, and cut cards.
3. Or, if you prefer, open a desktop publishing program, import the saved jpg, and add type on top of the menu card. Now print out file, and cut cards.
4. Another option is to first print out the menu card (blank) and cut out each card (they are 3.5x7 in size.) In MS Word, create a narrow 3.5"x7" document. Leave a large margin at the top, and at least .75" margins on left and right. Type menu. Feed printed menu card through your printer and print out the MS Word document on top.
5. Lastly, a hand written menu is an easy option as well! Just select link above, print out on card stock and hand write menu!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.


Monday, April 9, 2012

Surf's Up Party Inspiration

Surf's Up Party Inspiration
images credits clockwise:
Surf's Up Party Invitation by B.Nute productions on Etsy
Surf Music USA Poster from garyusher.com
Surf Party Movie Poster from moviegoods.com
Lifeguard Station in Southern California from globusjourneys.ca
Vans Sneaker
The Beach Boys
Being a California girl, I love a good "Surf's Up" party theme. Nothing like surfin' tunes, and a relaxed attitude to make a successful party.

To go along with my Surf's Up Party invitation, I've created a Surf's Up themed Pinterest board to gather ideas for your perfect surfer party-- whether it be food ideas, music inspiration, decoration idea, or just inspirational pics--this is the spot to catch a cool wave of ideas. Enjoy!