Wednesday, September 29, 2010

First Anniversary Gift: A Silhouette Paper Cut



 This 8"x10" hand-cut Silhouette was made from the above photo as a First Anniversary gift.
To order, go to My Etsy
or send an email inquiry to kathyart@earthlink.net
along with your photos.


Lots of reworking done on this one!
Email for a quote!

A note from Rachel the Bride: "I wanted to let you know I received the piece and it's LOVELY!  I am so excited to give it to my husband.  Thank you so much!" 


Hi Kathryn,

I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I LOVED the portrait you did for us!!!!! You captured the picture and the emotions of our wedding day beautifully. We just framed it this past weekend, and it is something that we will truly cherish.

Thank you for doing such a beautiful job!

Best,
Christina



Friday, September 3, 2010

Silhouettes at Your Wedding Reception

To book Silhouettes by Kathryn at your Wedding or Special Event, please go to  
and send an email inquiry.
Please include the date, time, location, and number of Guests at your Wedding.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Wedding in New York


Courtney & John brought Kathryn up to beautiful Aquebogue, New York 
to cut Silhouettes at their Wedding reception.

Entrance hall to Vineyard Catering.
Kathryn made Courtney and John's Silhouettes in advance to use on invitations, 
and as a decoration on top of the grand piano!.

Cocktail hour began at 6pm on the outside deck, then moved inside later for dinner and dancing!
Congratulations to the Happy Couple!

To book Kathryn at your Wedding reception or special event, please go to 
and send an inquiry. 
Please include the date, time and location of your event! 

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Custom Wedding Silhouette


This Custom Wedding Silhouette measures 8"x10," and was ordered as a First Wedding Anniversary gift from the Groom to his Bride.

Click on picture to see flower detail.

 
A message from the Groom:
Great news Kathryn. The silhouette showed up yesterday! 
So glad it got here in time. And I love it! 
You did such a great job with the flowers and all the fine details. 
Will definitely recommend you to my friends.

For your hand-cut Custom Silhouette, please go to



Saturday, July 10, 2010

Silhouette Group Scene


Kathryn's Silhouette Group Scene featured on the
Bags and Buds blog today!
This custom hand-cut Silhouette was made of two sisters,
taken from several photos.




To have your Silhouette hand cut, please visit

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Hand-Painted Silhouette Heirloom Plate


A porcelain plate is lovingly hand painted with a custom Silhouette portrait of you, your child or your pet!
A Double portrait can be painted for just $10 more.
Price includes FREE personalization!

Description/Measurements:
11" plate is made of porcelain, hand painted with acrylics. 
Silhouette itself will measure approximately 3" x 5." 
Double portrait will be approximately 4" x 5."

**This heirloom plate is for decorative purposes only!**
Order Your Silhouette Plate
Here on My Etsy Store.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Paper Pet Portraits


This Cavalier King Charles Spaniel portrait was made of Duchess for her owners Tom & Leslie.

A note from Leslie:
The best one you have ever done!! I love it!  
Thank you! It's perfect!

If you would like to have a portrait of your pet made,  please go to  
and send an email inquiry along with your photo.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Silhouettes at Jack & Lexie's Wedding


Kathryn went all the way to Hood River, Oregon to cut Silhouettes for Jack and Lexie on their Wedding Day. Enjoy the glorious view!

This private home where the wedding took place is set atop the Columbia River Gorge
just 50 miles from Portland, Oregon.

Wedding on the lawn, with dinner just 'round the corner for this intimate party of about 50 Guests.

Kathryn made a quick snipping of the Gorge and added it to the front of the Guest Book.





 Congratulations to the Happy Couple!

For inquiries and to book Kathryn at your wedding or special event, please go to
Please include the date, time and location of your event.

Monday, June 21, 2010

The Artful Shopper Features Silhouettes by Kathryn

Kathryn had a chat about her Silhouette business with the Artful Shopper of south Florida. The story came out in print yesterday in the News Press, and is also featured here on line.
To order Silhouettes of your children or pets, go to PaperPortraits.com and click on "Portraits by Mail."
To book Kathryn for your special event or fundraiser, click on her website and send her an email with the date, time and location of your event.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Website Update!


Check out a few new articles that have been added
in the Press section of the PaperPortraits website.

Kathryn's Silhouettes have been featured
in the following:

 Television:
CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood

Magazines:
The BARk Magazine
Southern Lady Magazine
Brides Florida Magazine
LAKE Magazine
Neapolitan Family Magazine

Newspapers:
The Orlando Sentinel
The Santa Maria Times
The News Press (Artful Shopper Column)

Blogs and Discussions Boards:
Brides.com
DISboards (Disney Discussion Board)
Jane Austen's World Wordpress Blog
Le Palais des Dessins Animes
Junior Society
Family Tree
Jason Angelini Photography Blog
Genealogy Gems Podcast
PlanetEye Traveler Blog
The Beading Gem's Journal
Artistryinfaux Wordpress Blog
Bags and Buds
Every Last Detail~ Wedding Blog
Chic & Chivalrous~ the Distinguished Wedding Blog

Sunday, May 23, 2010

"Alice in Wonkaland" B'Nai Mitzvah

 Myles and Mia had their B'Nai Mitzvah at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando.
The theme for the evening was 
"Alice in Wonkaland."


Check out these yummy decorations! 
(Click on the images to enlarge.)
"Alice in Wonderland" dining area for Mia, and a surprise reveal later for Myles:
a "Wonka Room" filled with all the candy Guests could eat!