When I knew that my friend Vana Chupp's new book was out I was so excited for her!
Her taste is exquisite!!
The first thing I ever ordered from her was a set of cards with the silhouette of all three of my children on it.
Everyone that ever received one of these cards oohed and aahed over them.
Since I first met Vana her business has exploded.
It has been so fun to watch her business and creativity grow.
When her publisher sent me a copy of the book asking for me to do a review I was THRILLED.
First of all I have been wanting to do a project like this for years and have just never took the time.
Vana's book is full of all kinds of silhouette projects, papers and even a resource list so you can make so many beautiful things that are in her shop.
I invited my sister over to make silhouettes of her children too.
They all turned out beautifully and I was so shocked how easy they were.
(I mounted my silhouettes on burlap, vintage sheet music and vintage lace)
The good news is that I have TWO books to giveaway!!!!
One book is from the publisher and one is from me:-)
To enter into the drawing just leave a comment.
To have more chances to win just twitter or facebook about the giveaway.
I will randomly pick two winners on Monday.
Now, go and checkout Vana's amazing shop!!!
You can also find the book here and here.
Your silhouettes look spectacular!
I’d love to win a copy of the book!
Mercedes
Gorgeous silhouettes — love ethe last photo. The book looks so good too.
OH fingers crossed. What a great giveaway. Your little one is too cute for words 🙂
Those turned out great – your little one’s picture at the end is priceless. Cute!!
My 1st grade teacher made silhouettes of her students for Mom’s day each year. My mom had us three “big kids” framed on the wall for years. I loved the look then, and still do today. None of my kid’s teachers ever tried that, but maybe it will come back with this wonderful book to inspire others.
LOVE how you added to the simple beauty with the different backgrounds. I’m going to have to borrow that idea!
jeanne, they look AMAZING!!! of course i love how you layered them for display
i would LOVE to win a copy!
ps…since im a weirdo i noticed your fantastic kitchen. is that a blue-sh bird cage? oh my
& the angel-gorgeous!
you rock
waiting patiently on the re-opening of your shoppe…….
I just got lost for a long dreamy time looking at her website. This book is at the top of my wish list already and I’ve never even peeked inside!
that’s very impressive simple yet full of art
I think it’s amazing how much each silhouette truly looks like each of your children. And I love the backgrounds you chose for them. Lovely project! I imagine the kids loved doing it too:)
Oh they look gorgeous!!!! I would be in love with one of her books…
This looks like a wonderful book! Congrats to your friend!!!
How cool, I did not know Vana had a book out – awesome!!! Your darling silhouettes are wonderful!!! I bought Christmas cards from her one year and loved them.
Hope you are having a great week ~
🙂 T
Oh my goodness, my heart skipped a beat when I saw Vana’s book. Making my own silhouette art is something I’ve always wanted to do. Great giveaway and great to know about Vana. Thanks!
-Rachel
those are awesome, love the way you framed them! I’m headed over to Vana’s shop now 😉
great giveaway, I love it! thanks! I am also giving away on my blog. A handmade apron, check it out!
http://www.woodencheststudio.blogspot.com
I remember silhouettes from grade school. We even had paper and scissors in those days!! Does the adorable little boy go with the book?
Such sweet silhouettes:) Congrats to Vana!
The silhouettes look great and I love how you framed them. And that little man of your is soooo adorable holding his special frame!! I would really like to have this book!
LOVE that! I have silhouettes of my kids too, but they are NOT that cute 🙂 sign me up!!
I shared this on fb too 🙂
I love silhouettes and Vana’s work, too! Thanks for the opportunity to win her book. I’ve been dying to get my hands on a copy. 🙂
i have never heard of her. thanks for the wake up. love the burlap. great idea. and your little guy looks like a big boy now. what a doll!!
This looks like a lovely book. I love silhouettes. 🙂
Oooh neat!
Love the sillhouettes. I would love one. Thanks, Stanna
(shabbyloft@aol.com)
Oh, those silhouettes look amazing, I’m in love!
I love these! I think I have the perfect place to put them 😉
all I can say is classy!!!! very nice work 🙂
Super cute… Those are so popular right now… A friend of mine is teaching a class at the new store that we will make a pillow and add a silhouette of their child or family member. I also have a layout class to teach using the same technique!
Beautiful works of art…. Love what your friend has made. Inspiring! Love ya. Hugs.
I have so been loving the silhouette look. I’d love to win a copy so that I can incorporate it into my home!
I would love a book! I love Vana’s work.
I love these!!! I can’t believe you have two to giveaway, you are the best!
MY DAUGHTER WOULD BE HONORED IF I WON THIS GIVEAWAY SHE WOULD RECLAIM THE SILHOUETTE BOOK FROM HER MOTHER
Your silhouettes are gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love everything!
I have been drooling over this book. It is so lovely!
Love the burlap behind the sillhouette! Great look.
Very cool!
In sillhouettes of children – their little noses are what really stands out to me – little button noses. <3 'em!
I would treasure this book for sure!!!!
oooh! I JUST ordered a copy this Monday!! I can’t wait to get it! it does look simply amazing!! (and your projects turned out lovely too!)
Many Blessings!
Jill
I love these…I have one from when I was in kindergarten that our teacher’s made.
lovely =)
Those are the cutest silhouettes! I would love to win! Thanks Jeanne.
Ok ~ well since you posted this giveaway on my Birthday!!!! I think that it would make a perfect gift for “moi’!!! I will keep my fingers crossed!!!
Love it! I’m on my way to the shop now!
~Rebecca
pinkpearlstudio.blogspot.com
beautiful 😀
oooh. love these!! I am going to check this out for sure… what a cool idea!
Such sweet silhouettes ?
Love how you have them displayed in front of the Santos & wheat sheaves! Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely book.
Love your silhouettes!!
Oh how absolutely lovely!
Tweeted!
Sillhouettes are really special I think…its different than a photo…it reminds me of a memory..a time that stopped and you were part of it…I love it! count me in! good luck everyone!!1
What a cool idea!!!
Oh, but would I ever love to win this giveaway. Love what you have done with the burlap!!!!
I would love to win this book! so fun!!!!
I would love a chance to win this book. What fun projects for our grandkids.
What a fabulous creative art. I would love to win her book!
Easy? Really? I love those cards and I love the pictures you did with the very clever backing and frames. Most of all, I love your little sweetie holding his sillhouette!
Hugs,
Suz
I just visited her shop, beatiful creations! Thanks for sharing!
oh oh oh….I have wanted silhouettes of my children FOREVER…LOVE the way yours turned out!
I am truly obsessed with silhouettes. I love them! I simply can not get enough of them and I would LOVE to win a copy of this book. Thanks!
I tweeted about it:
http://twitter.com/Preppymama/status/26031811915
thanks!
Your work is amazing, and your blog post absoltuely informative. I am anxiously awaiting a copy to read :~) Congratulations on all the great reviews.
Oh this would be perfect to have with my new fall mugs!!!
xo,
LuLu
I love Vana! Her items are great, and I am sure the book is amazing! I would love to win!
I think little Ben needs a new one to show off that mohawk! 🙂
lovely. thank you for this chance.
you are both so inspiring!
~
tara
Great silhouettes, what a great way to stop time!
Lets see if good luck hits me twice!
how lovely! i had ones done when my two oldest were little but i don’t have one of the little guy, thanks for the chance to win!!
How fun! Can’t wait to check out Vana’s shop! Thanks for the tip!
Two of my most cherished items are silhouettes of my grandmother and me. I would love to have the knowledge to make more wonderful keepsakes! and am loving your backgrounds! thasnk@
I love the sillhouetes. So inspiring…thank you for the giveaway!
beautiful book! would love to add to my library! ann
Those are such cute keepsakes of your kids! I have to check the book out, looks like fun!
precious, precious silhouettes. my precious boy, wilder’s, curls would be magnificent in a silhouette.
magnifique!
looks like a great book. i love the silhouettes you made.
Love how you mounted them! Gorgeous!
I would love to win the book! Thanks so much for everything that you do… I am always inspired. Love, Kenda
too sweet 🙂
I didn’t get to this
in time to enter, but
I did pop over and order
the book….Can’t wait
to start creating these
lovelies for Christmas
gifts!!!
xx Suzanne