Inspired by Birch: A Woodsy Invitation for All Occasions

Birch Inspired Invitations by B.Nute productions

Last Thanksgiving we headed to Keystone, Colorado to visit my older sister and her family. Besides our delicious turkey feast and loads of hilarious sister time, I also loved our walks in the woods. Everyday we'd layer up and tromp out of their development onto one of several trails. At one turn you'd see a gleaming panorama of the Rockies, and the next we'd be nestled among the trees.

The birch trees were my favorite. Without leaves, and with the light snow on the ground it was the

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving at the Nute Home, 1959

I love this photo. It was taken Thanksgiving, 1959 at my grandparent's house. My parents were just newlyweds of 5 months (they are not in this picture), and I was not even an inkling in their mind (perhaps my older brother and sister were-- but definitely not me!)

I love this photo so much because it just says "family Thanksgiving." The men are in ties, the women are dressed up. The china is being used and my grandmother's fancy goblets are out. The candles are lit, and there is a welcoming pineapple/fruit centerpiece on display. It's not a Martha Stewart affair, and would not grace the boards of Pinterest for it's recipe or party idea potential, but it sure looks like a festive gathering.

The best part about this picture is everyone has a smile on their face. So even if this was just a down-home Thanksgiving, it must have been fun!

Wishing you and your family have a wonderful, down-home Thanksgiving of your own!

Free Printable Thanksgiving Cootie Catchers / Fortune Tellers

Free Printable Thanksgiving Cootie Catchers from B.Nute productions

Here's the perfect printable to add some fun to your Thanksgiving celebration- 2 free Thanksgiving themed cootie catcher/fortune tellers. One is full of fun Thanksgiving facts, and the other will hopefully spur some great conversations about being thankful.

So, print out a bunch out, and set them around the table to keep the conversation going between young and old this Thanksgiving!

Free Printable Thanksgiving Cootie Catchers

Thanksgiving "Thankful" Cootie Catcher

Free Printable Thankful Thanksgiving Cootie Catcher from B.Nute productions

Thanksgiving "Fun Facts" Cootie Catcher

Free Printable Fun Facts Thanksgiving Cootie Catcher from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Making Your Thanksgiving Cootie Catchers
1. Select link above (below each image), and print out from your browser. 
2. Trim the edges/extra paper.
3. Now begin to fold. For detailed folding instructions, see Cootie Catcher Folding Instructions from the Daring Book for Girls.
4. Now read your Thanksgiving fun facts and think of all the things you are thankful for this year!

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.

Free Printable Today I am Thankful Artwork

Free Printable "Today I Am Thankful" Artwork from B.Nute productions

The holiday season is officially upon us. There is just a little more than a week until Thanksgiving, and then December festivities follow quickly behind. To celebrate this year I've decided to dedicate the next 6 weeks to a free holiday printables spree! I look forward to creating all sorts of goodies you can use through out the season and beyond.

First up is a whimsical, hand drawn "Today I Am Thankful" printable. It's perfect to frame and place on your fireplace mantle, bookshelf, or shelf behind your kitchen sink. When things get really hectic this season, read it (and reread again) and remember to take a deep breathe and be thankful!

There's a lot going on in my family right now, and although some has been quite stressful, I do realize everyday that I am VERY thankful! It's hard to remember when times are tough, but perhaps that's when it's an even better reminder.

So, enjoy this free printable, and the printables to come in the next coming weeks, and today be thankful!

Free Printable "Today I Am Thankful" Artwork

Today I Am Thankful Free Printable 5"x7" Artwork by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your "Today I Am Thankful" 5x7 Artwork
1. Select the link above at the bottom of the image, and print out the artwork on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the art.
2. Cut out the sign and put in an festive 5"x7" frame. Decorate your space with the art.

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.

Free November 2013 Wallpaper: A Thanksgiving Feast and a Contest

Free November 2013 Wallpaper: A Thanksgiving Feast from B.Nute productions

November is here! Can you believe it? I can practically hear the jingle bells of Christmas and the holiday season taking over... but before it does, I'm here to get you ready to celebrate Thanksgiving.

For this months free desktop and iPad calendar, I've created a Thanksgiving feast, every possible food I could think of that might be served on Thanksgiving arranged in a calendar. I must admit, although there has never been a shortage of food at our Thanksgiving celebrations, it was somewhat challenging to come up with 30 different items. I'd love to know if I've missed one of your family favorites!

Thanksgiving Giveaway Contest
To add a little fun to this months wallpaper give-away, I thought I'd also hold a CONTEST. Yes, a contest with a PRIZE too! The first person to guess the most number of Thanksgiving foods I have illustrated in this free wallpaper wins. Simple as that! And, what's the prize you ask, I'll send the winner a set of stylish notecards, matching envelopes, and matching stickers, perfect for writing thank yous or greetings to friends and family.

So, here's what you have to do to enter:
1. Send me an email to questions@bnute.com with all your guesses of the food items illustrated in my November 2013 Thanksgiving Feast wallpaper.
2. The first person to guess the most correct number of food items illustrated wins!
3. The contest will end November 30, 2013. On that date, I'll tally up all the answers and see who got the most food items correct.

Look forward to your guesses!

Free November 2013 Desktop and iPad Wallpaper

Free November 2013 Thanksgiving Feast Wallpaper from B.Nute productions

1900x1200 November 2013 Thanksgiving Feast Desktop Wallpaper

1980x1600 November 2013 Thanksgiving Feast iPad Wallpaper

To set as your desktop image

Click on the 1900x1200 link above. When the image in view, on a PC, right click and select “Use Picture as Desktop Image”; For a Mac, Control-click and select “Use Image as Desktop Picture”. 

To set at your ipad wallpaper

Click on the 1980x1600 link above. When the image in in view, click and hold. Select "Save Image" from the popup menu. Once saved, select your "Settings -->Brightness & Wallpaper" and change your wall paper to the newly saved image in your photos.

Free Printable Retro Christmas Digital Scrapbook Papers

Retro Xmas Digital Scrapbook Papers by B.Nute productions

Ho, ho ho! It's been a bit since I've posted on my blog. No, the turkey Thanksgiving didn't get me, just been a busy bee catching up with orders (including some new invites on the way), and coming to the realization that the holidays are on their way!

So, in the spirit of giving, I've created a sampling of free printable Retro Xmas Digital Scrapbook Paper for your holiday crafting pleasure. Just think of all the things you can make with these great prints:

• Paper Chain - An old fashioned paper chain for your mantle or tree
• Gift Tags - just print, cut, fold and write on them
• Holiday Gift Wrap - just print out and wrap on your little gift
• Retro Xmas Banner - print, cut into banner pennants, string and voila!
• Paper Ornaments - print out, cut with a craft punch, embellish, hang on the tree.
• Cupcake or Drink flags - print out, cut into strips, fold over toothpick or straw, and glue/tape together
• Frame Matte - find some pics, a frame, and use this paper as your festive frame matting.
• Scrapbook Page of the Holidays - get those holiday pics, and scrapbook some memories
• and, much more... 

I would love to hear what you create with these papers!

Free Printable Retro Xmas Digital Scrapbook Papers by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Downloading and Using Your Digital Scrapbook Papers

1. Select link or image above and download the compressed zip file to your local computer. 
NOTE
(Once clicked, the folder will automatically being downloading in your Download folder or designated folder on your computer where files are downloaded. Do not click more than once, or you will download several copies.)

2. The files is a compressed zip file. Once downloaded, it should uncompress as a folder containing the 4 different paper designs.

3. Each digital scrapbook page is 300dpi, 12"x12" in size.

4. Now, use for your next craft project or scrapbook page!

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.

Free Printable Victorian Thanksgiving Party Invitations and Accessories

Free Printable Victorian Thanksgiving Invitation from B.Nute productions on Catch My Party

I'm so excited to share with you my latest Free Printable Party Kit-- A Victorian Thanksgiving hosted over on Catch My Party. 

Free Victorian Thanksgiving Party Kit by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party 

I'm a huge fan of typography, so I had so much fun picking out some vintage Victorian letters to mix and match and use in this design.

Free Victorian Thanksgiving Place Cards and Party Circles by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party

The kit includes invitations, place cards, party circles, menu cards and a "Give Thanks" banner.

Victorian Thanksgiving Banner by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party

 So, head on over to Jillian's site, Catch My Party, and get printing! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Free Printable Victorian Thanksgiving Party Kit by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party

Free Printable Retro Thanksgiving Digital Scrapbook Papers

Free Printable Retro Thanksgiving Digital Scrapbook Papers by B.Nute productions

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Can you believe it? Here are some free printable Retro Thanksgiving Digital Scrapbook Papers. These are a perfect complement to B.Nute's Retro Thanksgiving Invitation and a great to use to embellish your holiday gathering! Download the digital papers, print out, then craft to your hearts content-- make a festive banner, place cards, cupcake toppers, goodie bag tags, menu cards and more... These papers are also perfect for scrapbooking your family's gathering after all the turkey is done!

Select to Download Free Printable Retro Thanksgiving Digital Scrapbook Papers by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Downloading and Using Your Digital Scrapbook Papers

1. Select link or image above and download the compressed zip file to your local computer. 
NOTE
(Once clicked, the folder will automatically being downloading in your Download folder or designated folder on your computer where files are downloaded. Do not click more than once, or you will download several copies.)

2. The files is a compressed zip file. Once downloaded, it should uncompress as a folder containing the 4 different paper designs.

3. Each digital scrapbook page is 300dpi, 12"x12" in size.

4. Now, use for your next craft project or scrapbook page!

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.

Throw a Retro 1950's Thanksgiving

It's a Retro Thanksgiving Board on Pinterest by B.Nute productions

Get out your vintage dress, clean off those dusty Pyrex dishes, and fluff up your hair, it's time for a Retro 1950's Thanksgiving! I had a great time pulling together some retro items to match my Free Printable Retro Thanksgiving invitations over on Pinterest! The dresses, the perfectly roasted turkey-- even the Cloud O'Pumpkin pie recipe-- all the perfect look for a Thanksgiving celebration like your mom used to have.

(See Pinterest - It's a Retro Thanksgiving Board for Image credits and details.)

Free Printable Fresh Retro Thanksgiving Invitations

Free Printable Fresh Retro Thanksgiving Invitations by B.Nute productions

Can't you just smell that delicious turkey cooking! Oh, the joy on your family's face when you serve all the traditional favorites- roasted turkey, homemade stuffing, green bean casserole, fresh baked bread, and your famous Pumpkin Pie with marshmallow topping.

Have a Thanksgiving dinner, retro-style this year to delight all with your old fashioned treats. Here are some great free printable Retro Thanksgiving Invitations to go perfectly with your gathering. Just print out, fill in, and send to family and friends. All will be delighted to come!

Free Printable Fresh Retro Thanksgiving Invitations by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Retro Thanksgiving Invitations

1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the invitations some weight. (Print in landscape mode.)

2. Cut each invitation out.

3. Fill out with your Thanksgiving Party information, and send to friends and family!

4. Now get roasting that Turkey!

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.

Free Printable Vintage Pumpkin Seed Tags and Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Free Printable Vintage Pumpkin Seed Tags

It's pumpkin carving time! Although one might say the best part of carving a pumpkin is when you finally light your jack o'lantern and see your creation, but I say it's the pumpkin seeds. I still can taste my mom's recipe... it was rather basic (i.e., lots of butter and salt), and so tasty!

Here are some festive vintage-style Printable Pumpkin Seed Tags perfect to tie around a little bag of roasted pumpkin seed goodness to hand out to friends, neighbors and family. This treat is a great alternative to candy, and can last well beyond Halloween. You can even roast pumpkin seeds and put them at each guests' place at the Thanksgiving table.

Free Printable Vintage Pumpkin Seed Tags by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Pumpkin Seed Tags

1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the tags some weight.

2. Cut each tag out and punch a hole in the top.

3. String a ribbon through the hole.

4. Attach to your bag of homemade pumpkin seeds!

Along with these printable tags, I've also found some delicious Pumpkin Seed recipes online:

Traditional Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe (Butter and Salt)

Spiced Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Sugar and Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Carmelized Spicy Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Hilda's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Emeril Lagasse

Spicy Pumpkin Seeds by Bobby Flay

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.