Sporting Tots - EtsyKids Shows It's Team Spirit!

EtsyKids Team Members Sports Gear:

1. Custom Hair Bow by And Jane

2. Sports Team Newsboy Cap by Crochele

3. Rugby Personalized Print for Boys by Chichiboulie

4. Felt Sports Crown with Initials by Stella and Livi

5.All Star Bison Booties by Bison Girl

6. Football Hat for Babies by Irish Hooks and Yarn

7. Football Spirit Wear Fan Set Tutu Bloomers by Addie Kat Boutique

Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for the post-season of Baseball? Seems like many EtsyKids Team members are!

I enjoy being a part of this wonderful Etsy team. Filled with folks I imagine to be very similar to me, designers, crafters, entrepreneurs ready to show the world their wares!

Here's a sports themed collage of just a few of the talented members-- ready for this fall's sports season!

Free Printable Halloween Door Sign

Free Printable Mr. Bones Halloween Door Sign by B.Nute productions

If you haven't noticed, white and black are very popular colors this Halloween season! Here is a free printable Halloween Door Sign to hang up and spook your friends, family and neighbors. Mr. Bones will greet folks with a simple message-- Beware or you may loose your head!

Free Mr. Bones Halloween Door Sign by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Halloween Door Sign

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

2. Cut out the sign (final size is 8"x10").

3. Put in a frame to hang on the door, or attach a ribbon and hang from the door. You may also attach to an existing wreath to add spooky charm!

4. Now, try to keep your head about you... after all, it's Halloween time!

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.

Halloween Party Invitation for Adults Plus Party Ideas

Halloween Party Invitations from B.Nute productions on Etsy

Who says only kids can have fun on Halloween? Not way. An adult Halloween party brings out the kid in everyone. Not only is it an excuse to dress up, but you can also get ghoulish, creepy and down right scary!

There are several different Halloween Invitations in my shop perfect for setting the mood of your ghoulish affair. Planning a Witches and Warlocks Halloween Ball, how about a party that's all about bones (A Skeleton themed Halloween Party that is!). There's also the Superstition Party-- to fill your guests with years of unlucky fears! A Gothic Halloween party may be more up your alley. No problem.

So, if you are planning a Halloween Party this year-- one with adults in mind, head over to my shop, and check out my latest Halloween invitations and matching decorations.

By the way-- be sure to check out a post of mine from last year filled with many ghoulish Halloween party ideas: Gothic Halloween Party Games, Art Activities and Decoration Ideas.

Free Printable Oktoberfest Invitations

Printable Oktoberfest Invitations by B.Nute productions

Oktoberfest is in full swing over in Germany! In fact, it's almost over (I know, it's not even October yet.) Someday, I would love to be in Germany for the fest. To be honest, I think I wouldn't last too long in the crazy crowds of Munich, but wouldn't mind popping in, then quickly heading to the country side and possibly finding a small town with their own local celebration! Do you know any good spots?

Printable Oktoberfest Invitations by B.Nute productions

Since I can't be this year, I say, "Why not throw my own Oktoberfest party?!" Here are some free printable Oktoberfest invitations perfect for your gathering. Now just round up some friends, get the brats on the BBQ, and pick out some tasty beer and you're ready for fun! Ein Prosit!

Free Printable Oktoberfest Invitations by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Oktoberfest 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 Oktoberfest Party information, and send to friends and family!

4. Open a nice German beer and enjoy!

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.

Woodland Animal Wonders on Pinterest

Sampling of Woodland Animal Wonders on Pinterest

The web is brimming with wonderful Woodland Animal treasures! I've started to collect just a few of the great items out on the web to inspire you for your next Woodland Animal Party in a Woodland Animal Wonders board on Pinterest. From fabrics, to toys (possible goodie bag items), to games and plushies... there are plenty of woodsy things to please!

Now it's off to the wild woods of the web!

Free Printable Woodland Scavenger Hunt Game

Free Printable Woodland Scavenger Hunt Game

Need an idea of what to do with the kiddies at your Woodland party? How about a scavenger hunt! Print out these Woodland Scavenger Hunt Cards, hand out and have the kids run around to find the objects. If by chance you are not in a woodland setting, then set out some props in your own backyard. The kids will love it!

Free Printable Woodland Scavenger Hunt Game by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Woodland Scavenger Hunt Game

1. Select link 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 hunt!

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 Woodland Animal Bookmark

Free Printable Woodland Animal Bookmark by B.Nute productions

There are so many wonderful books out there filled with adventure and animals! These free printable Woodland Animal bookmarks are the perfect complement to a book for that woodsy reader! Print out and give with a few books as a gift, or these can make great goodie bag items for a Woodland Animal party! So, get printing, and then get reading!

Free Printable Woodland Animal Bookmarks by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Woodland Animal Bookmarks

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

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

3. String a ribbon (or twine) through the hole.

4. Put in your book!

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.

Woodland Animal Party Invitations and More

Woodland Animal Party Items by B.Nute productions on Etsy

Woodland animals are quite popular these days! My Woodland Animal invitation and other matching party items have been "flying off the shelf!" I've also been so lucky to have some great customers send some pictures of their Woodland Animal party. I'm always amazed and impressed at how creative the events are, and how some party items can really help define a look for an event!

Recently, Victoria Edgar shared some of here Woodland Party pics with me. Lorenzo is sure a lucky boy!

Photo courtesy of Victoria Edgar

How adorable is this chocolate Woodland Animal cake. Some great woodland animals, and my Woodland Animal banner (made into a cake bunting), along with delicious chocolate shavings fit the look perfectly.

Photo courtesy of Victoria Edgar

What a cute owl pinata. The bright purple, orange and green are great pop to the forest setting.

Photo courtesy of Victoria Edgar

These Woodland cake pops speak for themselves... adorable!

Photo courtesy of Victoria Edgar

The perfect setting for the Woodland party. So much exploration can happen in a park!

Thanks again Victoria for sharing your pictures!

Saturday Morning Cartoons! New Invitation and Inspiration on Pinterest

Cops 'n Robbers Invitation by B.Nute on Etsy and
Saturday Morning Cartoon Inspiration on Pinterest

Were you a Saturday Morning Cartoon junkie? Did you wake up early (even though it was Saturday and there was not school) just to run down and watch TV? I have to be honest, I did watch my fair share of cartoons growing up. We were pretty limited with our "allowed" TV time, but somehow, it managed to be on on Saturday morning, and stay on!

Recently I had a customer who requested a Cops and Robber cartoon style invitation. I thought this would be a fun invitation to add to my collection. I had a great time hunting around the internet to find cartoon inspiration. I've always been fascinated with cartoon animation-- the clean graphic look, with loads of whimsy in the characters expressions. I created a collection of nostalgic cartoons on Pinterest to get inspired.

In my exploration, I found that loads of folks love Saturday Morning Cartoons just as I remember.
Here are a few Saturday Morning Cartoon Memories from:

• I Remember JFK
• Ian the Cool
• Gen X Files
• Jayson's Photography
• Heckler Spray's List of Worst Cartoon Characters

Lastly, If you haven't already gotten the DVD collections of old cartoons, you definitely should. My kids love them! They've been great for long car rides, as well as just a good 15 minute escape. Here are some reviews of the DVD's to check out:
Saturday Morning Cartoon DVD Review from ign.com
Saturday Morning Cartoon DVD Review from animated views
Saturday Morning Cartoon DVD Review from Golden Age Cartoons

Although it's just not the same now (obviously with cable TV-- cartoons can be found 24/7), maybe make it a little ritual, and just watch them on Saturday morning. See if your kids get the same excitement as you may have!