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Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!


Happy Halloween to all! Enjoy your day and trick or treating tonight!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Free Printable Vintage Pumpkin Seed Tags and Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Free Printable Vintage Pumpkin Seed Tags
It's pumpkin carving time! Although one might say the best part of carving a pumpkin is when you finally light your jack o'lantern and see your creation, but I say it's the pumpkin seeds. I still can taste my mom's recipe... it was rather basic (i.e., lots of butter and salt), and so tasty!

Here are some festive vintage-style Printable Pumpkin Seed Tags perfect to tie around a little bag of roasted pumpkin seed goodness to hand out to friends, neighbors and family. This treat is a great alternative to candy, and can last well beyond Halloween. You can even roast pumpkin seeds and put them at each guests' place at the Thanksgiving table.

Free Printable Vintage Pumpkin Seed Tags by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Pumpkin Seed Tags

1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the tags some weight.
2. Cut each tag out and punch a hole in the top.
3. String a ribbon through the hole.
4. Attach to your bag of homemade pumpkin seeds!


Along with these printable tags, I've also found some delicious Pumpkin Seed recipes online:


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, October 26, 2011

Inspired by BBQ Sauce Labels: A Wild Western BBQ Bash Invitation by B.Nute

BBQ Sauce Label Inspiration for a Western BBQ Bash Invitation by B.Nute productions
I'm not sure if it was the time of day, and I was particularly hungry, but when a customer requested a BBQ invitation-- and mentioned they were holding it at a Steak House... the first thing that popped into my mind was BBQ sauce!

Inspiration is truly everywhere. I had so much fun designing this invite. I hand made the background pattern... it has an old west, Victorian-weathered feel to it. Then, I made a bold "badge" shape to contain all the invitation details. More weathered textures, and lots of old western fonts... and it's time for some grilling and fun.

Mmmm, mmm good!

(BBQ Sauce Label image credits: Cattlemen's, Texas Rib Rangers Barbeque Sauce, Smokin' Jac's BBQ Sauce Label, Texas Texas BBQ Sauce label.)

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Free Printable Vampire Bookmarks

Free Printable Vampire Bookmarks by B.Nute productions
For all you Vampire fans-- here are the perfect bookmarks to mark your spot when your done sinking your teeth into your latest Vampire novel! Gothic trim, blood spatter and a quote from your favorite Vampire book are a sweet ending to hours of reading. Be sure to print this out for your self, or give away at your Twilight party.

Free Printable Vampire Bookmarks by B.Nute productions
 
Instructions for Printing Your Vampire Bookmarks

1. Select link above and print out from your browser (in landscape mode.) 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.


Monday, October 24, 2011

More 'Stache Madness on Pinterest

Mustache Madness on Pinterest (see Pinterest for Credits)
There's a whole wide world of Mustache craziness out on the internet waiting for your perusal. If you have a 'stache, are having a Mustache Bash, or just are in love with anything having to do with mustaches... come check out my Mustache Madness board over on Pinterest!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Long Live the Mustache!

Mustache Bash Party Goods by B.Nute productions
Over a year and a half ago, in early 2010 I was asked by a customer to create a Mustache Bash party invitation. The mustache craze as seen now had not yet gone "viral," but there were definitely some pioneers out there with many mustache party traditions.

Lo and behold, this party has turned out to be one of my most popular themes. I've customized it for all sorts of occasions; little boy birthdays, big boy birthdays, wedding showers, baby showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, even a fiesta!

Just recently, a customer requested some more matching accessories, a photo booth sign, and a Pin the Mustache on the Gentlemen game. I was happy to oblige! I do love the look and have had so much fun designing it. So, a toast... "Long live the 'stache!"

Monday, October 17, 2011

Free Printable Hunting Lodge Note Cards

Free Printable Hunting Lodge Note Cards by B.Nute productions
Oh, how I'd love to head off to the woods and have a relaxing weekend in a cabin. I can picture the look of the cabin now... a rustic hunting lodge filled with cozy items-- a soft blanket, some vintage artifacts, a sunny porch for reading, and definitely a warm fire for the nights. While there, of course I'd bring these Free Printable Hunting Lodge Note Cards, to write friends and family of my relaxing get-away weekend...
Enjoy!

Free Printable Hunting Lodge Note Cards by B.Nute productions
Instructions for Printing Your Hunting Lodge Note Cards

1. Select link above and print out from your browser (print in landscape mode). Use card stock to give the note cards some weight.
2. Cut each card out.
3. Write your note, and pop into a standard A2 sized envelopes to send to family or friends.

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, October 13, 2011

Inspired by Italian Pottery: A Tuscan Invitation from B.Nute productions

Tuscan Party invitation by B.Nute productions**
Inspiration is everywhere! I can definitely attest to this. I must say, I can flip through a magazine, look out my window or spend about a second on the internet and will be inspired to make a new invitation.

When my sister asked me to create an invitation for her "Tuscan inspired" birthday celebration at a winery, the first thing that came to mind was Italian Pottery. If you happen to go to her house, you'd know why this came to mind-- not only is she nuts about Tuscany (and Provence), her home echos this color palette and styling to a T.

To create this Tuscan Party invitation, I looked through several different Italian pottery patterns and then hand drew my own. Then I scanned and "painted" it on the computer. Of course, a little "muddled" pottery texture in the background adds to the effect.

What inspired you today?

**Pottery Image Credits clockwise from left to right: Antique Italian Pottery by Bella Umbria, Italian Ceramic Dinnerware from Manor Home and Gifts, Italian Pottery Ceramics, That's Arte.com, Italian Ceramics from Deruta at Forno Bravo, Hand Embroidery from Italian Pottery on Needle'n Thread, Italian Artistic Majolica from the Tuscan Kitchen.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

My Work on Shutterfly!

B.Nute productions (as A Fresh Bunch) Has a Holiday Invitation on Shutterfly.com!
'Tis the season to be jolly, right?? Yes, indeed! I'm so pleased to announce that I have my first holiday invitation up on Shuttefly.com. For a little less than a year, I've been working with a very talented group of designers called A Fresh Bunch. Most all of us have our own personal line of stationery/invitations, but together as a whole we are working on cracking the stationery/invitation "giants" online and getting our work out in the vast world!

Cocktails and Cheer Holiday Invitation by A Fresh Bunch (B.Nute productions acting as A Fresh Bunch) on Shutterfly.com
I'm so excited that this season, one of my holiday invitation designs, Cocktails and Cheer Holiday Invitation, has been accepted and is currently being sold on shutterfly.com.

This, of course, is just the beginning of hopefully more to come. I can't wait to dazzle their audience with many more of my designs in the future!


Monday, October 10, 2011

Free Printable Woodsy Wine ID Tags

Free Printable Woodsy Wine ID Tags by B.Nute productions
Having friends over for an Autumn dinner? Planning on a small party of warm comfort food when the weather starts to get cold? Print out these free printable Woodsy Wine ID Tags so guests don't mix up glasses. Also, be sure to choose the perfect label for each of your guests. There's always at least one lumberjack in the crowd!

Free Printable Woodsy Wine ID Tags by B.Nute productions
Instructions for Making Wine Glass Tags:

  • I suggest using a card stock to print the design on so it is a bit heavier weight.
  • Once printed, cut the circles out along the light black line, and punch a hole in the center.
  • Select the perfect "woodsy label" for your guest.
  • Now, sit back and enjoy your wine by a nice roasting fire!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Free Halloween Party Printables: Little Witches and Warlocks Party

Free Printable Witches and Warlocks Party by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party
I'm so excited to share one of my latest creations, a vintage-style Halloween Party for little ones, a Witches and Warlocks Party!

Free Printable Witches and Warlocks Invitation by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party
Over the last month, I've had a great time working with Jillian at Catch My Party to design a free printable party that she can share with her audience, as well as I can share with you! In keeping with my vintage style, I used some fun old-style fonts, a gothic border, and a dash of spooky Halloween, but made sure to keep a young audience in mind!

Free Printable Witches and Warlocks Cupcake Toppers by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party
Also, as part of the kit, I added a fun, old-fashioned Halloween Cootie Catcher/Fortune Teller.

Free Printable Witches and Warlocks Cootie Catcher by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party

So, be sure to head on over to Catch My Party to download this free printable Halloween Party.

Free Printable Witches and Warlocks Goodie Bag Label by B.Nute productions on Catch My Party
Enjoy!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

B.Nute productions in the Press: Stationery Trends Magazine

B.Nute productions Woodland Fairy Party (and Pool Party Invitation*)
Featured in Stationery Trends Fall 2011 Issue
I'm so excited to share this latest bit of press for B.Nute productions! My Woodland Fairy Party items were featured in the Fall 2011 issue of Stationery Trends magazine. It's so fun to see my work in glorious print.

Ironically, my Pool Party Invitation is also featured on the same page. This invitation I have available through my Etsy store, as well as through a group of designers that I work with called a Fresh Bunch. (In the magazine, the invitation is labeled from A Fresh Bunch.)

Be sure to run out and get your copy! Happy reading...

Monday, October 3, 2011

Free Printable Rainy Day Digital Scrapbook Papers

Free Printable Rainy Day Digital Scrapbook Papers by B.Nute productions
Our first winter-like rainstorm has hit the San Francisco Bay Area this week. I've been quite inspired! Here are some free printable Rainy Day Digital Scrapbook Paper designs I've created just for you! Use to make create a memory of this season's first rains, or use for any crafting project!

Download Free Printable Rainy Day Digital Scrapbook Papers by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Downloading and Using Your Digital Scrapbook Papers
1. Select link or image above and download the compressed zip file to your local computer
NOTE
(Once clicked, the folder will automatically being downloading in your Download folder or designated folder on your computer where files are downloaded. Do not click more than once, or you will download several copies.)
2. The files is a compressed zip file. Once downloaded, it should uncompress as a folder containing the 4 different paper designs.
3. Each digital scrapbook page is 300dpi, 12"x12" in size.
4. Now, use for your next craft project or scrapbook page!


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.