Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Western Round Up Party Game Ideas and Free Printable Wild West Name Game

Free Printable What's Your Wild West Name Game from B.Nute productions
Sheriff Montana Montgomery? Lone Bodie Billings? What's your Wild West Name? Here's the perfect free printable party game for your Western Round Up... a name game sure to get yer'cowboys, cowgirls, sheriff's, wranglers, bad guys and more all riled up! Just print out the page below, and have each guest pick between choices. Start at the cowboy boots on the left, and make your way to the right to reveal your wild west folks "title", then name. Everyone will love hearing getting into character once they find out their new identity!

More Wild West Party Game Ideas
Want some more game ideas to get 'yer crowd running around? No problem. Here are a few to make your party a blast:

Lasso
Lassoing up Some Fun!
Grab some rope and make some lassos for the kids to give there hand a wrestling with a bull! Set up a hay bale with some horns, and have the kids practice throwing the lasso. They'll love this game, and you'll be surprise how good some little cowboys are!
A Real Cowgirl!


Ride a Horse (Saddle on Hay Bale)
Set up a saddle on a hay bale and let the kids "go for a ride!"
If real horses aren't part of your party, no problem! Just set up some hay bales with saddles (possibly borrow some from a local barn/horse friend), and you'll have your cowboys riding the whole party long!

Needle in a Haystack
I remember this game fondly from my father's company picnic, year after year.... Finding treasures in hay is a lot of work-- but the reward is well worth it!

Layout a large tarp on the ground (you will definitely want the tarp so clean up is easy.) Un furl a hay bale or 2 onto the tarp. Now throw little treasures or coins throughout the way.

Line the kids up around the tarp, and set them off hunting together to find their treasure!

Horse Relays
The old fashioned horse on a stick can be great fun for relays at a cowboy/western party. Separate your party into 2 teams and set up a obstacle course through your yard that each cowboy much gallop around. Come up with fun "stops" the horse rider must do along the way. Relay races are always a hit!

Square Dance
Head online to buy a fun square dance recording, and learn a couple steps. Now gather the party together and put on a little square dance fun!

Free Printable Wild West Name Game
Free Printable What's Your Wild West Name Game from B.Nute productions
Instructions for Printing Your Wild West Name Game
1. Select the link above, and print out the chart on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Print on card stock to give the chart some weight.
2. Hand out to each guest. Follow the instructions to find your Wild West Name.

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, February 12, 2013

Western Round Up Invitations and More...

Western Round Up Invitations, Stationery and Stickers by B.Nute productions on Zazzle
Yeehaw, It's a rootin' tootin' wild Western Round Up celebration! There's nothing like a good ol'Wild West party for some cowboy fun! The party is as easy as roundin' up some bandanas, getting some cowboy hats out and lettin' the wranglers run wild and free!

I love the iconic look of a bandana. It's the perfect backdrop for these party items as well as some weathered denim too! My Western Round Up invitation sports some stars and a buckin' cowboy retro illustration. (There's a Western Baby Shower version as well if a little cowboy is on the way!) I also have 2 types of personalized stationery for the cowboy in your family too. These are perfect for everyday notes, or thank you cards after the party. There is also an assortment of matching stickers-- perfect for accessorizing.

Now giddyup on over to my store to git yer goods, and stay tuned this week for more wild West action!

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Free Printable Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt Game

Free Printable Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt Game from B.Nute productions
Send your party guests on a fun Teddy Bear scavenger hunt at your Teddy Bear Party/Teddy Bear Picnic with this free printable Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt map/game.

Teddy needs to find his den, and it's each guests' job to help him. Set up a small (or large depending on age of the crowd) obstacle course/hunt in your yard, house or party space and get searching.

How to Play
Create a "course" in your yard or your house with the 7 "stops" or locations on the map. At each location, you can have the guests either do the activity or if it's a very young crowd, they can pick up a "souvenir" or trinket from each spot. Here are some ideas for each location:

  • Pick Some Berries - At this spot you can have some real or pretend berries that they can find/gather and put in a berry basket or eat!
  • Find a Picnic Basket - Once they find the picnic basket, have them look inside and pull out a trinket to show they have been at the basket-- It could be a paper napkin, or a "sandwich" or some other picnic type item.
  • Catch a Fish - You could play the old fashioned game of catching a small fish toy with a magnetic fishing pole... or just have a bucket of toy fish the children can reach into and take one.
  • Climb a Tree - Climbing a tree may not be appropriate for certain ages, but you can set up a little space the guests can "climb" on (i.e, soft pillows, a backyard play structure) to act like the tree.
  • See a Hiker - Either have a person pose as a hiker, or put a small picture of a hiker hidden somewhere where the guests have to spot.
  • Eat Some Honey - Put out a little cracker and honey for the kids to nibble on. If the guests are too young to eat honey and/or do not like it, you can put a substitute sweet or a few "honey" flavored teddy grahams to nibble on.
  • The Bear's Den - Create a nice cozy area to act as the den. Set up blankets, and pillows and fun place to tumble and play.


Now start setting up your hunt and have a beary good time!

Printable Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt Game/Map
Free Printable Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt Game by B.Nute productions
Instructions for Printing Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt Game
1. Select the link above, and print out the map on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Print on card stock to give the map some weight.
2. Hand out a map to each guest. Follow the instructions above for playing 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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags and Teddy Bear Party Ideas

Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags from B.Nute productions
To all teddy bear lovers-- here are the perfect free printable tags-- just for you. I had so much fun coming up with an assortment of teddy bear tags perfect for many occasions.

Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags from B.Nute productions
There's a "Teddy Bear Identification Tag"great for everyday when your little one wants everyone to know about her bear. It's also great for a Teddy Bear Party. Hand out to the little ones so they can create an ID tag for their bear. There is also a "This bear belongs to..." tag. Perfect to tie with a string around a little bear to give as a thank you gift for coming to your Teddy Bear party.

Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags from B.Nute productions

Another tag in the set is a great for a menu label. It reads, "Yum, yum, this is beary good!". Tie this tag around a bowl of gummy bears or teddy grahams, or set one near each of your buffet items at your Teddy Bear Picnic/Party to carry out the theme.

Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags from B.Nute productions
Lastly, there's a "beary special" tag-- use at your party tied to a goodie bag, or anytime you want to give  someone special a little gift.

I hope you enjoy these beary much!

Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags
Free Printable Vintage Teddy Bear Tags from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Teddy Bear Tags
1. Select link above, and print out from your browser (print in landscape mode). Use card stock to give the tags some weight.
2. Cut each tag out.
3. Punch a hole in the top and use for various occasions.

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, January 30, 2013

Teddy Bear Party (or Picnic) Invitations and More

Teddy Bear Party Invitations, Thank You Postcards, Stickers and Water Bottle Labels
by B.Nute productions on Zazzle
There's nothing like your squishy teddy bear... the one you've loved ever since you can remember! For those little ones who can't get enough of their teddy-- throw them a Teddy Bear Party or Teddy Bear Picnic so they can bring their best friend along. These vintage-style Teddy Bear Party (or Teddy Bear Picnic) invitations in my shop are the perfect look for your sweet gathering. Soft polk dots on a linen textured background and vintage teddy bear illustrations make this an invitation that will stand out! Choose between pink or blue, depending on which color your teddy love likes best.

I've also created lots of matching goodies to go along-- Teddy Bear Thank You Postcards, Teddy Bear stickers (where text can be personalized) and water bottle labels too.

So, whether your setting up a picnic in your backyard, or heading to your child's favorite teddy bears/stuffed animal shop to make your own, be sure to order some vintage Teddy Bear invites to announce the special day! Stay tuned for more teddy bear ideas to come.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Free Printable BBQ Party Invitation & Thank You to my Fans!

Free Printable BBQ Party Invitation from B.Nute productions
Wow! 5K fans and growing on my Facebook fan page. Thank you, thank you, thank you! In honor of this milestone, it's time for a free printable invite. I asked for your opinion, and summer time parties were the resounding answer. (I'm so impressed with the forward thinking to summer already.) So in response, I've created one hot summer invite just for you!

I am always inspired by typography-- and do love a "hot" palette (think red, orange, pink and yellow)-- so I came up with this bright and whimsical design-- perfect for your summertime BBQ gathering.

I hope you enjoy, and thanks again for being a fan!

Free Printable "Hot Summer Party" BBQ Invitations
Free Printable BBQ Party Invitation from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your BBQ Party Invitations
1. Select link above, and print out from your browser (print in landscape mode). Use card stock to give the invitations some weight.
2. Cut each card out.
3. Fill in with your party details, and now it's time to celebrate!

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, January 25, 2013

Free Printable Beer Tasting Score Card and More...

Free Printable Beer Tasting Score Card from B.Nute productions
A Beer Bash just wouldn't be a real bash unless there was some good old fashioned beer tasting going on! Here are the perfect free printable Beer Tasting Score Cards to help you and your guests rate the best.

Don't know where to start to guide your guest on "how" to taste and rate beer? I've rounded up a bunch of sites below that have some great cheat sheets to help. Print out some of their info, and pass it around the party-- so guests can decide just how huge the head is, or whether or not they indeed taste a hint of licorice or maple syrup!

  • RateBeer Beer Tasting and Rating Sheet - This sheet is mightly complex for an everyday Beer Bash-- but it does offer loads of terminology and hints to help the everyday taster.
  • Beer Tasting Wheel - Perhaps purchase a Beer Tasting Wheel or two, and have those around the party so folks can refer to them for ideas when scoring.
  • Beer Evaluation Sheet - Here's another rating sheet that offers some hints in a few categories; Appearance, Aroma, Flavor, Mouthfeel, Finish, General Impressions. Perhaps categorizing will help your crowd.
  • Ladder Tournament for your Beers - Ever thought of holding a ladder tournament for your beer tasting? Here's a sample "Beer Cup" ladder tournament hosted in New Zealand. Perhaps you can create your own based on the beer theme you are serving.
Free Printable Beer Tasting Score Card
Free Printable Beer Tasting Score Card from B.Nute productions
Instructions to Make Your Score Cards
1. Select the above image and print out on paper.
2. Cut out scorecards.
3. Hand out at party and start tasting!!

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.