With that being said, one of the best handmade gifts a mother can recieve this
year has got to be a silhouette. Silhouettes are 'soooo in' right now. Surf
the web or browse Pinterest, and you will find these vintage images are getting
a modern make-over.
But without Photoshop or a degree in graphic design, these
projects might look a bit intimidating at first. And yes- I know people have been making
silhouettes forever! But when I googled the process and read how to do it the
‘old fashioned way’, I was a bit perplexed. How do you get a child to
hold-still that long?!
So I decided to tackle the project in the way that made the most
sense to me. No complicated editing. Just simple steps that will help you
create a timeless piece of art. There are probably more efficient ways. But
this worked for us.
Here is what
you will need:
-camera
-computer
-black card stock
-a pencil
I had my girls sit still for a minute (turn on the tv to help!) and took a photo of their profile. Having a window or light source behind them seemed to help illuminate their little faces.
-camera
-computer
-black card stock
-a pencil
I had my girls sit still for a minute (turn on the tv to help!) and took a photo of their profile. Having a window or light source behind them seemed to help illuminate their little faces.
Then I inserted the photos into a Word document and made
each picture big enough to fill an 8.5 x11 document. I printed out the enlarged
photos and then cut out each face.
And then I traced them on black card stock and cut those out.
To show them off, I decided to place them on a newspaper
covered background. So I used mod podge to adhere the newsprint to a piece of
cardboard. And then I used mod podge again to attach the silhouettes. I was happy with the finished framed project. But I felt something was missing...
So I added some hair bows :) Perfect.
Did you craft any special gifts this week? What are your plans for celebrating 'mom'?
Happy Mother's Day!
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You might also like my Crafty Frame and Free Mother's Day Printable! See it here.
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I am so excited!!! I have tried the photoshop tutorials and have failed every time! I am going to do this! Thank you Samantha, you ROCK!
ReplyDeleteI remember doing this in the 2nd grade..what a cool look on a wall!
ReplyDeleteI think this is definitely the easiest way to make one. I need to do this for myself, since I don't think anyone is going to do it for me!! Happy Mother's Day Samantha.
ReplyDeleteThey look so good! I want to do this, and hang them in my family room.
ReplyDeleteI love the bows you added! Too sweet! Thanks for sharing and I am a new follower! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
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