Hockey Party Invitations and More...

Hockey Party Invitations, Thank You Postcards, Stickers and Notecards by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

Hockey fans rejoice... the NHL lockout is over and it's time to celebrate! Here's the perfect Hockey party invitation and matching party goods to get your on your way.

A Hockey Party is a great party theme anytime of year-- In the Winter, renting some time at a rink to let the kids skate and have fun is the perfect activity when it's too cold outside for much of anything else. In the same light, having the kids at a cool rink in the Summer is great way to beat the heat!

Head over to my Zazzle shop to get ready for your party-- there's a Hockey Party Invitation, with a spot for your pro's picture, matching thank you postcards, personalized notecards, and stickers perfect for accessorizing as cupcake toppers (stick to paper and a stick), water bottle labels, goodie bag tags and more.

Whether you are a little hockey fan-- ready to make his debut, or an old pro, grab your stick and friends and have some Hockey party fun! Stay tuned in the next coming posts for loads of Hockey Party ideas as well.

New Year & New Direction for B.Nute productions!

Happiness is Being a Designer by B.Nute productions

Happy New Year! I'm back from a wonderful holiday vacation and ready to dive into my "NEW" work. No, I'm not stopping what I've been doing this past 5 years, I'm just hoping to do MORE of it... more designs, more parties, more blogging, more fun! Let me explain...

2012 was quite a year for me at B.Nute productions. Business boomed!! (Thank you, thank you, thank you!) I've been so honored by the amazing positive feedback, compliments of my work and orders I've received. This incredible energy boost kept me going for many months of full days, late nights and long weekends... but alas, I must say, my family and personal life began to take a toll.

After much soul searching and business brainstorming this fall, I realized I was losing what I loved to do the most -- DESIGN! With proofs, everyday communications, productions, packaging, shipping and more, I had very little time to create new designs, blog fun free printables or do the things I set out to do. I realized I wanted that back... but how?

Focusing on my print on demand shop on Zazzle (and potentially other sites down the road) is my answer! The beauty of a site like Zazzle is it will get me out of the proofing/production/shipping business, and get me back to the design business! More time, more designs, more blogging and more fun! Here's how:

• No Proofing Time - Head to my shop, find a design you like, enter your party details on the right and watch the proof update on the left! No wait, and you are ready to order! (By the way, white envelopes are included in invitation orders.)
• Fast Shipping Time - I've been very impressed with Zazzles fast shipping time-- they have loads of details on their site about shipping times, so take a look.
• Great Customer Service - Zazzle has done a great job in my experience with customer service. They are quick to respond and answer any questions. They also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee (on production of product.) Can't beat that!
• Questions- Although I won't be answering every email and question (Zazzle handles the ordering/production/shipping/etc.), I love hearing from you! Feel free to email me any time to ask about a design, request a new theme or whatever you'd like: questions@bnute.com! 

So, for now, my Etsy shop is on sabbatical as I journey down this new path. I have loads of invites to add to my Zazzle shop (that were in my Etsy shop), and many more up my sleeve I can't wait to design. Definitely email me if you can't find what you are looking for.

Thanks again for all your wonderful support. Here's to a fabulous 2013!

Free Printable Holiday Tags: Peace, Love, & Joy Hand Letterered

Free Printable Hand Lettered Peace, Love & Joy Holiday Tags from B.Nute productions

'Tis the season... that is for sure!! I've been buzzing around the internet the last couple of days-- Facebook, Pinterest, Blogs and more, and absolutely stunned, overwhelmed and amazed at the most wonderful assortment of free printable holiday goodies available! Tags, gift boxes, invites, wrapping paper, and more. Who needs to go to the store when there's a wealth of goodness just at our fingertips!

Hand Lettered Joy Free Printable Tag from B.Nute productions

Hand Lettered Love Free Printable Tag from B.Nute productions

Hand Lettered Peace Free Printable Tag from B.Nute productions

Well, along with the many free holiday printables I've created in the past, I've decided to add more to the mix! I have a fun time drawing these letters by hand, based on some vintage type inspiration. I hope you enjoy them as well.

Peace, Love & Joy Free Printable Holiday Tags

Free Printable Holiday Tags: Peace, Love & Joy from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Making Holiday Tags
1. Select link above, and print out the tags on 8.5" x 11" card stock from your browser. I suggest using a heavier card stock to give the tags some weight. 
2. Cut out each tag and punch a hole in the side.
3. String with festive ribbon and put on candy bags, gifts, or use as an ornament on the tree!

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.

Lodge Style Personalized Notecards

Lodge Style Personalized Notecards by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

Lake Tahoe? Yellowstone? Yosemite? Rocky Mountain National Park? The Adirondacks? If you are a fan of the Lodge Style look like I am, you'll love my new set of personalized notecards!

I can't get enough of this look. Perhaps it's because I've spent my whole life going to Lake Tahoe (including living there for 2 years, and getting married there.) Or maybe it's because I'm in awe of the "Great Lodge" style buildings, artwork and handicrafts from the early 1900's (i.e.,  The Ahwahnee or Old Faithful Inn). Either way, the textures, patterns, colors, and motifs are all so outdoorsy and grand.

So, head over to my shop and pick up some Lodge Style notecards-- perfect for a quick note in the summer time after a few days in the great outdoors, or great for writing a thank you card by a warm fire on a winter's day!

Free Printable Ice Skating Party Invitation

Free Printable Ice Skating Party Invitation from B.Nute productions

Remember that nifty printable Ice Skate coloring page post from a couple days back... well, voilà, it is now the perfect Free Printable Ice Skating Party invitation! Just fill in the party girl or boy's name, and the party details and your set!

You can choose to cut the skate out (like the picture above) and string with a fun ribbon, or if you're running out of time, no worries-- just fill out, cut off the top and bottom (title of printable and copyright info) and hand out to friends and family!

Have a great skating party!

Free Printable Ice Skating Party Invitation

Free Printable Ice Skating Party Invitation from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Making Your Ice Skating Party Invitation
1. Select each link above, and print out the page on an 8.5" x 11" piece of white card stock.
2. Cut out skate, fill out your party details and send off to friends and family!
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 Coloring Page: Design Your Own Ice Skate

Free Printable Coloring Page: Design Your Own Ice Skate from B.Nute productions

Here's the perfect free printable coloring page for your Ice Skating Party. Print these out and put them in your goodie bags, or set up a little table at the rink for those who need a break from skating. Get out crayons, pens and more and let the aspiring figure skaters come up with their own ice skate design! Swirls, polka dots, stripes, and more... anything goes!

Free Printable Design Your Own Ice Skate Coloring Page from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Making Your Ice Skate Coloring Page
1. Select each link above, and print out the coloring page on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper.
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.

Ice Skating Party Invitations and More

Ice Skating Party Invitation, Envelope, Thank You Postcard and Stickers by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

An Ice Skating party is the perfect theme for a winter party! The thought of being stuck indoors with excited kids and not much to do can be daunting, so why not head to the local ice rink, for loads of fun. Or, if you are lucky to live in a place where there is a frozen pond outdoors, even better!

My birthday is in the summer, so I never had an ice skating party, but I sure loved to go to them. As an adult, I've even enjoyed taking my daughter to a few. Many ice rinks offer "free skate" time for parties, but you can also hire an instructor to help out newbies or little ones. The rink my nephew had his party at even allowed a rowdy game of broom ball. The boys loved it.

To make your Ice Skating party complete, here are my vintage-style Ice Skating Party invites, envelopes, stickers and thank you postcards perfect for your aspiring figure skater. Soft snowflakes in pink, swirling type and a graceful vintage couple skaters are the perfect look for your party.

Now lace up those skates, and practice a figure 8... it's time for fun!