OK\u00e2\u20ac\u201dhave you noticed the wonderful return of Silhouettes?<\/p>\n

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What is it about those simple, black side views that are so deeply moving.\u00c2\u00a0 A silhouette is a declaration of love.\u00c2\u00a0 Love for the giver and the receiver.\u00c2\u00a0 I remember my mother sat for one a long time ago\u00e2\u20ac\u201doh how I wish I had it today.\u00c2\u00a0 Purchasing a silhouette portrait is an investment in a family heirloom.\u00c2\u00a0 I plan on getting one done of the Peach and I plan on doing it through Simply Silhouettes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Angela and her sweetie, the dyanamic duo behind Simply Silhouettes, create a beautiful basic portrait and turn it into something even more delicious, such as jewelry, stunning stationary, wall art and a host of other amazing things that will be the perfect present for Father’s Day as well as gifts for yourself.<\/p>\n

Mr. Dottie, turn your head away…\u00c2\u00a0 you have to admit that these cuff-links would be an AMAZING Father’s Day present.<\/p>\n

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And those bottom cuffl-inks\u00e2\u20ac\u201dyou can change out the silhouette as your child gets older. Genius. Nay. Super Genius.<\/p>\n

Simply Silhouette takes this Victorian art form and gives it some very charming twists\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsuch as doing portraits in wonderful different colors like green or a very sophisticated gray.\u00c2\u00a0 And Angela takes it out of the frame and into things you use very day\u00e2\u20ac\u201dlike these adorable trays!<\/p>\n

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Get a load of this slice of awesome\u00e2\u20ac\u201dputting a silhouette on a background of glorious chevrons for the most marvelous iPhone skins.<\/p>\n

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You must check out their Website<\/a> and terrific blog<\/a> which tracks silhouette trends! They are popping up in the most fun places.<\/p>\n

Who says it has to be just about the kids?<\/p>\n

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Hurrah hurrah! Our friends at Simply Silhouettes are doing a great giveaway with us\u00e2\u20ac\u201doffering a $50 gift certificate for any products on their wonderful online store!<\/p>\n

Also, you can score a 15 percent discount now through June 20th if you mention Modern Kiddo when making your purchase\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand you’ll receive a re bate in 24 hours. Woohoo!!!<\/p>\n

If you are going to do this before Father’s Day, I suggest you get your order in early as these customized beauties can take roughly 3-4 weeks to create.\u00c2\u00a0 And they give great tips on how to take that perfect silhouette photo they need to create a kiddo masterpiece to boot!<\/p>\n

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment! For a BONUS ENTRY, simply add us to your reader (that little area on our sidebar) or add us to your Twitter feed! We’re @modernkiddo<\/a>. If you are already a kiddo fan, then RT the contest and you’ll get a bonus entry for that too! (And leave a comment letting us know you did so, please!) Easy peasy!<\/p>\n

Contest ends Thursday, May 27th at 11:00PM.<\/p>\n

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***UPDATE: Winner is Burlap & Blue<\/strong>! Thanks for playing y’all and please enter our next giveaway which will be up next Tuesday!***<\/p>\n

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