Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Scrapbook Paper Ideas: Perfect Postcards including Free Printable Postcard Template Backs

Printable Postcard Backs by BNute productions
Fronts printed with different digital scrapbook paper designs

There's nothing like getting an old fashioned postcard in the mail! Here's a simple project to make a quick postcard or two with your digital scrapbook papers and these free printable postcard backs (in different design styles to fit your papers.)

Printed patterns from different digital scrapbook paper packs from B.Nute productions
Once you've purchased some digital scrapbook papers, simply print out the patterns you like on white card stock. These samples are from my Cake Shop, Victorian Garden and Surf's Up packs.

Free Printable Postcard Back Templates from B.Nute productions
Next, flip your paper over and then print out the free printable postcard back templates (see below) on the back side of the patterned paper. Cut out the postcards, and there you have it-- an instant set of fun postcards to send to friends and family!

Free printable Modern Style Postcard Back from B.Nute production
Pattern on Front from Surf's Up Digital Paper Pack
Free printable Vintage Style Postcard Back from B.Nute production
Pattern on Front from Victorian Garden Digital Paper Pack
Free printable Whimsical Style Postcard Back from B.Nute production
Pattern on Front from Cake Shop Digital Paper Pack
Close ups from B.Nute productions free printable postcard backs
Below are the postcard back template for you to use in this project. There is a modern style, a vintage style and a whimsical style... perfect to match any type of scrapbook paper you may use! Enjoy and keep writing those letters!
Free Printable Modern Style Postcard Back from B.Nute productions
Free Printable Vintage Style Postcard Back from B.Nute productions
Free Printable Whimsical Style Postcard Back from BNute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Postcard Backs
1. Select specific postcard back link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the postcard some weight.
2. Follow instructions in this blog post for creating your postcard with digital scrapbook paper as the front!

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 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.