For the Love of Grandchildren and Silhouettes

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To many of my friends it is no secret that I really like french inspired things. It is also no secret that I really like silhouettes. As much as I adore a pretty silhouette, I love my grandchildren even more. My daughters know this too, so I was so excited when they gifted me with silhouettes of all five of my beloved grandchildren. These are way up there among the most favorite things I have ever received. They were designed by two different artists at two separate times at Walt Disney World  in
Orlando, FL.  The bottom two were actually designed by a french artist who was set up at the France Pavilion at Epcot. The top three were actually created by an artist at The Magic Kingdom. These were all created a couple of years ago, so the grands have grown a lot, but it is amazing how they perfectly represent each of the children.



These silhouettes inspired me to make some projects which I'll post about on another day.

Comments

Decor To Adore said…
I hope to make some silhouettes of my family in the future. I just love them!

Have a winter wonderland weekend!
January 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM
lynn cockrell said…
Thanks so very much for stopping by my blog. I hope you will make some and hope that you will post about it when you do.I will look forward to seeing them. There is something so sweet about them and I never tire of looking at those of my grandchildren. I hope your weekend will be beautiful and blessed!
January 19, 2013 at 6:52 AM
Jessica @ A Humble Creation said…
Hi Lynn,
What a treasured gift! I'm so glad you received these and displayed them so beautifully in your home.
I also really like your new background! I see you've been up to some changes. Lookin' good!
January 19, 2013 at 3:48 PM
lynn cockrell said…
Thanks so much for dropping by again! As far as my blog, I've been playing around with some different looks and I settled on this one(at least for a while).I can honestly say at least it is more colorful if nothing more. I copied your instructions on adding the connect icons and am going to try to add those. Your blog is really looking great and your precious children are beautiful!
January 19, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Nikki said…
Hey! Just popping by from the grow your blog party - you have a lovely blog :) I love these silhouettes! It's so nice to meet you :)
January 20, 2013 at 12:49 AM
lynn cockrell said…
Hi, Nikki! It is great to meet you too. Thanks for the sweet comments. I am so glad you dropped by. My blog is a baby and so is steadily evolving. I am presently trying to add some "connect" icons so that it won't be so difficult to connect with me on my blog. Jessica at "A Humble Creation" did a great post a couple of days ago on how to do this. I am, admittedly, NOT a whiz when it comes to web design, but I am trying because blogging has been a desire of mine for a long time. I am going over to your blog as soon as I send this. Bless you! Lynn
January 20, 2013 at 6:17 AM
Nikki said…
Aww, I'm just the same, it's taken a long time to sort out those kinds of things on my blog but I got there in the end :) I'm actually not sure how to follow you when you have google+ since i'm not using that I don't think. I'll give it a try but in anycase I'll bookmark you so I don't lose you! :D
January 20, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Unknown said…
I love silhouettes and these are gorgeous! Have a great week.
Leslie
House on the Way
January 21, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Jessica @ A Humble Creation said…
Thank you Lynn! I hope that tutorial is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.
January 22, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Eclectically Vintage said…
Love silhouettes - mine are of my girls from Epcot too! I also have my hubs silhouette from when he was a boy. None of me unfortunately!!
Kelly
January 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM
lynn cockrell said…
Kelly, it is great to hear from you and thanks for leaving a comment. Isn't it amazing how many great things you can discover at Disney World? There is always something new and interesting. I don't know if I mentioned to you before but we have a trip planned to WDW in April and we are so excited about seeing the New Fantasy Land. There will be 13 of us, including our 5 grands and we can hardly wait. A teacher of my in elementary school helped us kids to make silhouettes of ourselves for our parents. I don't know what ever happened to mine but I wish I still had it. There is something so special about them. Have a blessed evening and tomorrow!

Lynn
January 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Ivy and Elephants said…
I just love silhouettes, too! Yours are such a treasure. I have a few photos of my grandson that I am going to attempt to make into silhouettes myself. Wish me luck!
Hugs,
Patti
February 2, 2013 at 5:11 PM
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said…
Oh Lynn! I love the silhouettes of your grandchildren. I still have my son's that was made over 30 years ago. I would love to have silhouettes of my five grandchildren. I know you must cherish these. Hugs, Sherry
ps: I have subscribed to your blog via email.
February 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM
lynn cockrell said…
Patti, it is good to hear from you and I appreciate your sweet comments. I've been a follower of yours for several weeks and it is always a treat when I visit your blog. You make such beautiful posts. I love my grandchildren so much and I really do treasure those silhouettes. I have made a number of projects by using those silhouettes, including 5 throw pillows with removable covers for my 2 daughters(the mothers of my grands). I plan to do a post in the future on how I did those. I hope you will share when you make your grandson's silhouette!
February 3, 2013 at 3:38 PM
lynn cockrell said…
Sherry, thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I truly do love silhouettes and especially the ones of my grandchildren. As a grandmother, I am sure you know how special grandchildren are and I feel so very blessed to have them. I threw some pretty strong hints about wanting these silhouettes and was ecstatic when I got them. Thanks again for visiting! Lynn
February 3, 2013 at 3:46 PM
Unknown said…
These silhouettes are gorgeous! I really love them :-D
Have a lovely day!
Sarah x

PS thanks so much for stopping by my blog! <3
February 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM
lynn cockrell said…
Sarah Jane, thanks so much for stopping by Mimi Mine. Your kind comments are most appreciated. Your blog is both lovely and informative. My blog is still young, but I'm learning so much from nice folks like you. Your blog is lovely and informative.

Lynn
February 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM
wow gold said…
Keep this going please, great job!
May 18, 2013 at 2:20 AM
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