An Under the Stars Celebration - Invitations for All Occasions

Under the Stars Invitations for All Occasions by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

There's nothing like an evening under the stars! Whether you are throwing a dinner party, having a bridal shower or your child wants a slumber party, there's nothing like spending it outside under a starry night sky! Here are the perfect star-filled invitations for your celebration.... whether it is a slumber party, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or just a gathering of friends for a festive occasion. With a soft celestial map in the background and bold type, folks will know to come for an evening of friends, family and possibly a little star gazing too!

Last Day of School - First Day of Summer (and my birthday too!)

Summer is here! (photos by B.Nute productions)

I'm taking a couple day blog-break as I celebrate the last day of school/first day of summer and my birthday too! It's been a wonderful school year, but I must say, I'm ecstatic for summer-- no more making lunches, homework time, up early, etc.... It's time for lazy mornings, late nights and lots of summer fun in between!

See you next week as I kick off the summer with some weekly themed posts to get you out and about and making the most of those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!

Free Printable Striped Birthday Party Invitation

Free Printable Striped Birthday Party Invitation from B.Nute productions

It's no fair that the dolls at their doll party have all the fun with their free printable invitation! Here's a the same playful striped invite for people too!

I've created the invitation in four different colors - turquoise, bubble gum, mint and tangerine, so there's sure to be the perfect color for your party-- or mix and match all 4 colors for a whimsical look.

Enjoy!

Free Printable Striped Birthday Party Invitation

Free Printable Striped Party Invitation by B.Nute productions - Mint and Tangerine

Free Printable Striped Party Invitation by B.Nute productions - Turquoise and Bubble Gum

Instructions for Printing Your Party Invitations
1. Select the links above at bottom of each image, and print out the invitations on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper (landscape mode). Use white card stock to add some weight to the invites.
2. Cut out the invitations and fill out. Now get ready for your party!

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.

It's a Doll Sized Birthday Celebration! (Including Free Printable Banner and Goodie Bags)

It's a Party for the Dolls! (printable goodie bag from B.Nute productions)

There are some new party stylists in town! My daughter and her friend had fun yesterday putting together a party for the dolls! I created some free printable decorations and they embellished the rest. Here are shots from the party-- along with ideas for your child (and friends) to have throw their own party for their dolls.

Party for the Dolls in my Daughter's Bedroom (photo by B.Nute productions)

Above is a picture of the whole festive affair-- including the free printable banner and goodie bags that match the doll-sized invitations I posted yesterday. My daughter Natalie and her friend Erica set the scene in her bedroom. Of course, the party could be set in any room, or outdoors as well.

Party Hat for the Dolls (photo by B.Nute productions)

The girls made some party hats for the dolls to add to the festivities. They used colorful scrapbook paper and ribbon to tie it on the doll's head. Here's a great blog post on Make it Do with instructions and a template on making your own party hat for a doll.

Free Printable Doll-Sized Happy Birthday Banner from B.Nute productions

They hung the birthday banner on the wall behind the doll table. At the bottom of this post, you'll find the files to print your own doll-sized Happy Birthday banner.

Mini-Cookies for the Doll Party (photo by B.Nute productions)

A party is not complete without food, right? We made some mini-chocolate chip cookies for the festivities. I spooned out marble-sized dough to make the cookies the right size.

Free Printable Doll Sized Goodie Bags by B.Nute productions

Every party also needs goodie bags for the dolls! These bags (free printable and instructions on how to make below) can be filled with little treasures-- beads, tiny candies, and other fun items for the dolls.

Gifts for the Dolls! (photo by B.Nute productions)

Don't forget the gifts! The girls had fun looking around the house for small boxes to wrap and use as presents. If they had more time, they would have loved to make gifts for the dolls to put inside-- string beads for a doll bracelet, create a mini-birthday card, etc. The possibilities are endless.

So, on one of those days when all you hear is, "I'm bored" or perhaps it's your daughter's actual birthday, and she's looking for something to do, why not suggest putting on a doll party!

Free Printable Doll-Sized Party Banner & Goodie Bags

Banner

Free Printable Doll Sized Happy Birthday Banner (1 of 2 files) by B.Nute productions

Free Printable Doll Sized Happy Birthday Banner (2 of 2 files) by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Doll Sized Party Banner
1. Select the link above (at bottom of each image), and print out the doll-sized banner on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the pennants.
2. Cut out the pennants, and put a small hole in the top of each. String with ribbon and hang.

Goodie Bag
Below are instructions on making your mini-goodie bag.

How to Make a Doll-Sized Goodie Bag by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing and Making Your Doll Sized Goodie Bag
1. Select the link below (at bottom of goodie bag image), and print out the doll-sized bags on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Cut out the design.
2. Turn the design over, and fold each side to make a center seam in the back. Tape the seam together.
3. Fold the bottom of the bag up about 1-2".
4. Open your bottom fold, and now fold each corner to the initial fold line.
5. Open up the bottom of the bag to see the inside, using your fold creases to guide you.
6. Fold each edge to the center to create the bottom of the bag. Use tape to secure it.
7. Your bag is now complete. Just open it up and fill it with goodies!

Free Printable Doll-Sized Goodie Bag by B.Nute productions

Free Printable Doll-Sized Goodie Bag by B.Nute productions

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 Invitation for a Doll Party

Free Printable Doll-Sized Party Invitation from B.Nute productions

My daughter loves to play pretend with her dolls. She and her friends come up with very elaborate scenarios from school time for dolls, to doll vacations. Now, it's party time for the dolls! I've created the perfect free printable doll-sized party invitation to get the celebration started.

A Doll Birthday Invitation - Just the Right Size to Give to her Pal

The doll party can either be an afternoon of fun, or it's also a great activity for an actual birthday party-- basically throw a party within a party at your child's celebration.

Close Up of a Free Printable Party Invitation for Dolls

The invitations come in 4 different colors. Just print them out, and have the dolls hand them out to each other. Then, let the playtime begin!

Free Printable Doll-Sized Party Invitation

Free Printable Doll-Sized Birthday Party Invitations

Instructions for Printing Your Doll Sized Party Invitations
1. Select the link above (at bottom of image), and print out the doll-sized invitations on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the invites.
2. Cut out the invitations and fill out. Now throw a party for your dolls!

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.

An Old Fashioned Doll Party - Invitations and Party Ideas

Doll Party Invitation from B.Nute productions on Zazzle

Before my daughter was even 2, I knew she loved dolls. Even with all the stuffed animals she had as a baby, it was the rag doll who was her favorite. Soon, she began to mass quite a collection - more baby dolls than one could reasonably count. There was the doll who got a fever, the one who needed to be fed, a mini baby doll and her twin, a bald one, one with hair, and of course the most expensive of dolls, the American Girl doll that included her tale in history. So, a doll themed birthday party was only natural for her!

My Girl Who Loved Her Dolls by B.Nute productions

Now, many years later, she still loves her dolls. Although she's playing less and less, and I know any day now they will be a thing of the past, I won't forget all the creative play she has had with her companions. Below I've written up a couple different ideas for throwing a Doll Party for your doll-loving child.

An Old Fashioned Doll Tea Party

Old Fashioned Doll Tea Party by B.Nute productions

Before the party, get out all the dolls you have. Also, ask the guests to bring their favorite doll. Buy some pretend tea sets and set them out on trays. Find blankets, and if you have small "kid sized" tables, get those set up as well. Accessories with all-things-girly: table cloth, hankies, flowers, bows, and more.

Pretty Posies at a Doll Tea Party by B.Nute productions

When the guest arrive, have them get their doll ready for the fun Let them change the dolls outfit and fix the dolls hair. When all are ready, have them set up the tea party and start to play! Once the dolls are done with the tea party, have a real tea party for the girls.

Bring Your Dolls and Play
This doll party theme is an easy one to organize, just have the guest bring their favorite doll or two to the party and let the fun begin. Before the party, get as many doll clothes and accessories out in a central area-- from baby doll bottles, to diapers, to strollers to fancy dresses. Once the guests arrive, have them introduce their doll to the rest of the party. Then, let them have hours of fun playing dolls with their friends. Once the group tires out, bring out the food and treats for more party fun.

Create a Birthday Celebration for the Dolls
Have 2 birthday parties in one! Not only celebrate the birthday girl's day, but also have a doll birthday party as well. This doll party theme is perfect for the slightly older girl. From watching my daughter and her friends play, they love to create elaborate scenarios for their dolls and act out each party. Why not use this creativity and have the party guests throw a party for the dolls - from planning and creating the party decorations, invitations, gifts, and set up to throwing the actual party itself!

In the next few posts I'll give more ideas and some free printables to get started on creating a birthday party for the dolls. So be sure to stay tuned!

Make Your Own Mini Golf Course: Free Printable Instructions

Make Your Own Mini Golf Course: Free Printable Instructions

I can't tell you how many times my son has set up a mini golf course to pass the time. It's the perfect activity for those days when all you here is "I'm bored..." or that unexpected rainy afternoon. It's also a great way to entertain kids at an at-home golf party!

To get your creative juices flowing and make up your own at-home mini golf course, I've come up with free printable instructions for 9 holes, including hills, ramps, water hazards and a swinging obstacle! All the items are things you can find around the home. Once you start hunting, I'm sure you'll find many more objects and items to help with your course!

Free Printable Make Your Own Mini Golf Course Instructions

Make Your Own Mini Golf Course: Holes 1 - 4 from B.Nute productions

Make Your Own Mini Golf Course: Holes 5-7 from B.Nute productions

Make Your Own Mini Golf Course: Holes 8 and 9 from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your MIni Golf Course Instructions
1. Select the links above (at bottom of image), and print out on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. 
2. Hunt around your house for objects and set up your course!

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.