Monday, February 21, 2011

Wedding Silhouettes


Hand-cut custom Silhouettes make a great first Anniversary gift!
Send your Wedding photos via email, along with an inquiry by visiting
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

Saturday, January 8, 2011

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

Sunday, January 2, 2011

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.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

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!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Hand-Cut Silhouette Ornaments at Holiday Event

Kathryn made hand-cut Silhouette Christmas Ornaments on the spot at a recent holiday event.

A basket of brightly colored backings were  pre-made, all the sitter had to do was choose their backing, pose 90 seconds for their portrait, then make a ribbon loop to hang the ornament from. 
Click on any images to enlarge.

For hand made Silhouette Christmas Ornaments at your holiday event, please contact Kathryn at kathyart@earthlink.net. 
For more information, visit her website www.PaperPortraits.com

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Kathryn in Neapolitan Life Family Magazine

Silhouettes by Kathryn in 
Neapolitan Life Family Magazine.

Custom Silhouette Christmas Ornaments


What a beautiful accent on your Christmas tree!!
Custom Silhouettes on real porcelain ornaments.
Select from either a round or oval shaped ornament, and simply send over a perfect profile photo to me!
Purchase on My Etsy store, or email me at kathyart@earthlink.net

*THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE SILHOUETTED IMAGE!!!*

Ornament with 1 subject $30
Ornament with 2 subjects $40
Ornament with 3 subjects $50
Ornament with 4 subjects $60

Product Details:

Oval Ornament:
High-quality, durable porcelain
Oval, 2.3" x 3.5"
Includes ribbon for hanging

Round Ornament:
High-quality, durable porcelain
Round, 2 7/8" diameter circle
Includes ribbon for hanging

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Silhouettes at the 6th Annual Cup of Hope Tea Party

Kathryn cut Silhouettes at the 6th Annual "Cup of Hope" Tea Party Fundraiser
to benefit victims of domestic violence.
The event took place at the lovely home of Attorney John and Tracy Bales of   

Hand-Cut Silhouettes were made on the spot, and Kathryn's new puzzles were for sale!
 
A few Tea Party goers pose with their Silhouettes.




A Barbershop Quartet came by the table to croon!
*SWOON!*
And fancy Miss Patricia paid a visit and posed with one of her fabulous hats.
Go visit her at www.myhataffair.com
Purple balloons were released for the great cause... 
to end domestic violence and assist its' survivors!