PaperPortraits Puzzle Design Preview

 Kathryn was assigned two more laser cut wood puzzle projects.

Van Gogh's "Bridge In the Rain After Hiroshige"
10"x 13.5"
It will be about 280 pieces.
This puzzle  will have Japanese themed Whimsy pieces like Geisha Girls and Samurai Warriors. Packaged in a pine wood box.  Price: TBA

 

 Henri Rousseau's "The Dream"
10.25" x 15"
About 300 pieces.
Packaged in a pine wood box.
This one will have jungle animal Whimsies. :) Price: TBA

Their release will be announced when they come out several months from now. Keep checking on the side bar Etsy store for Kathryn's latest puzzles and other fun Silhouette items!

 

Pug Rescue of Florida

Silhouettes by Kathryn Flocken created this cute Silhouette for Pug Rescue of Florida.

Adopt or Foster a pet today!

Get FREE Silhouettes hand-cut by Kathryn with your donation to Pug Rescue of Florida.
Please click HERE.

New Puzzles ARE IN!

Here is a preview of the next laser-cut pine wood puzzles designed by 

Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.

 Puzzle info:
Rosso Fiorentino (1494–1540) 

Title Italian: Madonna dello Spedalingo
English: Altarpiece of Santa Maria Nuova
Date 1518(1518)
Size: 9"x11"
Piece count: 228
Connector Pieces: Earlets and Angel Wings.
Whimsy pieces will include: Cherubs and Instruments of the 16th century.

Packaged in a draw string bag.

Price: $50

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Awesome and Unique Mystery Puzzle!Jul 09, 2011
By Star Gazers
We are big time fans of Artifact's wooden jigsaw puzzles, and have done many, many of them. But this is the first puzzle that we have tried where there was no "picture" of the end result and, in addition, there are no straight edges to serve as borders. You will have to trust us when we tell you that what seemed at first to be a daunting task turned into a Great Adventure!
When we poured the puzzle pieces from the bag to the table, we were enchanted with the many wonderful "whimsy pieces" that the puzzle artist created for us to appreciate. As we made progress on the puzzle, we were able to slowly understand the theme and picture that was unfolding. There are several wonderful surprises that emerge in the design and theme of this puzzle which make it very unique.
Indeed, we have decided that this gem is our favorite Artifact puzzle, offering both the great fun of discovery and the delight of the beautifully crafted wooden pieces and whimsy designs. We wish we could tell you more, but we do not want to spoil your own great adventure.
We cannot wait for the next Surprise Picture Design from Artifact! And we encourage you to enjoy this one while it is still being offered.
We heartily recommend this Artifact "Surprise" wooden puzzle.

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Thank you so much for the surprise puzzles I received in the mail from amazon...am so glad it has no picture as I have gotten into the habit of going forth without visual idea of what I am trying to reproduce.....can be frustrating but very fun...love your puzzles..love the subjects and am very fond of the depictions of the greatly differing artistic styles.....very eclectic and better than valium for an unquiet mind...thank you again....A HUGE FAN.....Bonnie L.

A follow-up on your surprise...tis one of the more beautiful ones I have done and I will pass it to a special person...again THANK YOU   Bonnie L.

 Indian Miniature Palace.

This Puzzle will have Hindu gods and goddesses as Whimsy pieces.
7.25" x 10.5".
Piece count: 171

Packaged in a drawstring bag.

Price:$36

These are the Hindu gods and goddesses that will be featured Whimsies 

in the Indian Miniature Palace puzzle.

A Customer Review and their photos of the Hindu Puzzle:

Your Hindu Temple artifact puzzle that we completed! It's just gorgeous! :)

My girls with your Hindu Temple artifact puzzle that we completed. They loved working on it with me. Thank you for creating puzzles that are not only beautiful to look at, but are beautifully made too! The whimsy pieces are so fun and the puzzle is quite challenging too (in a good way). My kids always prefer more challenging puzzles that take time to work on. The artistry in your puzzles are just simply amazing! :)
Lori O.

Wedding Silhouettes

Hand-cut custom Silhouettes make a great first Anniversary gift!

Send your Wedding photos via email, along with an inquiry by visiting

PaperPortraits

or see my Etsy store on the Blog sidebar.

 Kathryn,

I got it in the mail today.  I LOVE IT!!!  You got my HUGE bouquet (thing was bigger than my head!), my mother's pearls, my grandmothers broach in my hair, and my great grandmother's hanky!  Its going to be a great "paper" anniversary gift for us both.

A BIG thank you!!!

Aimee

Silhouettes at Anne & William's Wedding

Kathryn cut Silhouettes at Rix Lounge in Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort

for Anne & William on their Wedding Day!

 To book Kathryn at your Wedding Reception or special event, please go to

www.PaperPortraits.com

and send an email inquiry. Please include the date, time, location, and number of Guests at your event.

Silhouettes at Jessica & Timothy's Wedding Reception

 Silhouettes were a part of Jessica and Timothy's lovely Wedding Reception at Narcoossee's Restaurant at the Grand Floridian Resort on Walt Disney World property.

A stunning view of the lake as seen from Narcoossees Restaurant. 

You can see Main Street USA, the Monorail and Space Mountain!

Hand-cut Silhouettes were made of every Guest at this intimate gathering of just under 50 people.

 Rocking out to "Hey Mickey."

Mickey and Minnie stopped by to dance with the Bride and Groom, and also to help them cut the cake!

To have Silhouettes at your Wedding reception or special event, please visit www.PaperPortraits.com for more information. Send your email inquiries along with the date, time,  location, and number of Guests.

Hand Carved Silhouette Pendant Charms

 Hand Carved Silhouette Pendant Charms!

What a way to keep your child's portrait...FOREVER!!

The Silhouettes were made from these photos.

(Click on any photo to enlarge)

Here are the paper Silhouettes made from the photos. They were sent to the Customer to keep as well!

Product Information:

  SIZE: Charms are 1" high to the top of the "built-in" loop, not including the

attachment ring. the average width is approx .66".

HOW IT'S MADE: Each piece is hand pierced with an extra fine jeweler's saw. Details

like the bow shown on the little girl's charm can be handcrafted separately and hard soldered on

before the piece is hand finished.

TURNAROUND TIME: On average, 2 weeks is needed from receipt of the non-refundable

deposit, to guarantee their completion. 

ABOUT THE MATERIALS: The price quote

for anything other than sterling has a very short shelf life as gold and

platinum does change daily and can vary wildly over the course of 3-4 days.

So folks need to know that a price quoted is for that day and taking a week

to think on it may mean an increase in the price

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver

10Kt. Gold

14Kt. Gold

Platinum

These charms will be offered on my Etsy store beginning in 2011! 

Pricing and further information to come!

An 1800's Christmas

The North Port Public Library in North Port, Florida held a Family Event on Sunday December 5th.

There were loads of activities and entertainment, and everything was FREE to the public!

Amongst the activities there were many crafts to make like sparkly pine cones, clothspin toy soldiers, corn husk dolls and Christmas earrings.

The entertainment included a clown historian and performer, the Silver Strings Dulcimer Band, a violinist, a saxophonist, a family of flute players, the Joyful Ringers Handbell Choir, Christmas Carolers, a Native American Flutist and Dancer...and of course Silhouettes!