I haven't posted for ages!
It's a good thing you are so much better than I am, Audrey!
I've always found silhouettes so enchanting. My mom had some beautiful silhouettes done of my three older siblings when they were about 5, 7, and 9. An immensely talented woman looked at their profiles and created the most perfect likenesses of them - freehand!
I could never accomplish such a task, but I have always wanted to have silhouettes of my children. Since we are in school (and my budget is tight), I decided to make some of my own. I was inspired by NieNie, who makes silhouettes of her family each year to document how they have grown. Of course, I am inspired by her for so many reasons. She is truly a miracle.
Above is the new header for my personal blog. I am going to make black silhouettes from these to hang on my wall. Below are miniature versions for our family home evening board. I glued the silhouettes & patterned paper onto some scalloped chipboard and painted them with Mod Podge (so they'll last longer). It was a fun little project - even though I promised my husband I wouldn't do any more projects for awhile. :) I can't help myself!
Doesn't Jana have the most amazing handwriting? I have loved her handwriting from the day I first met her. I tried to copy it for a while but finally gave up! (Much to my sweet husband's chagrin; he had always dreamed of having a wife with perfect penmanship.) I think that Jana should sell some of her handwriting as a font. I especially love the one she did for the title of our blog. It is always a happy day to get a package from Jana in the mail. The handwriting on it alone makes my day.