***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***
We’ve always loved the bold, graphic charm of silhouette art as a modern twist on the classic framed family photograph. That’s why this week’s giveaway features a beautiful customized 8×10 silhouette portrait from Nella Designs—perfect for showcasing a family member, your partner, a child, or even a beloved pet in a sleek, personalized print.
Nella Designs offers a range of creative items in her Etsy shop, including the handy 2011 desktop calendar that the winners will receive along with their silhouette print. What stands out most, though, are the personalized silhouette prints: the artist transforms your submitted photograph into a crisp silhouette in the color of your choice, delivering a distinctive, modern portrait that works beautifully in any room. You can find more examples of her custom work on her blog for inspiration.
Entering this giveaway was simple and fun. We asked readers to comment with a playful entry phrase and to answer a short bonus question about something they wanted to cut out of their life in the coming year. Below are the official giveaway details and what we awarded to our winners.
- PRIZE: One customized 8×10 silhouette portrait plus a 2011 desktop calendar from Nella Designs.
- HOW TO ENTER: Comment on the original post with the phrase “CUT ME OUT!” to register your entry.
- BONUS QUESTION: As part of your entry, tell us one thing you’re trying to cut out (or at least cut down on) in 2011—whether it’s a bad habit, too much TV time, or less caffeine. The answers gave us a glimpse of readers’ goals and made entries more personal.
- GIVEAWAY DEADLINE: The giveaway closed on Wednesday, January 12th at 8pm EST.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two winners were chosen.
- ELIGIBILITY / SHIPPING: The prize shipped to winners in the United States and Canada.
- OFFICIAL RULES: One entry per e-mail address was permitted. Winners were selected using random.org and announced as an update to the original post.
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We used random.org to pick two winners from all eligible entries. The chosen winners are Nessa, who said she wanted to cut down on being so serious all the time, and Angela, who hoped to reduce sleepless nights with her 4-month-old. Congratulations to both winners!
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway; we host giveaways as a way to thank our readers. Images and product examples are courtesy of Nella Designs.
Whether you’re interested in a custom silhouette portrait for your own home or as a thoughtful gift, personalized silhouettes are a timeless way to capture a likeness with clean lines and bold contrast. They work well in gallery walls, on mantels, or as a special accent in nurseries and living rooms. If you missed this giveaway, keep an eye on our future posts for more chances to win unique, handcrafted items from talented independent designers.