Monday, June 27, 2011

I Heart Silhouettes

I've been seeing lots of silhouette projects lately around blogland and they've inspired me to make my own of my son. I wanted to do something a little different than just a silhouette of Anderson's profile, so I did this:




 

It was the perfect addition to his nursery. It was a bit of a challenge trying to get him to sit still to get good pictures, but I think they turned out well! After taking the pictures I just used my Corel photo editing software to trace around his profile, hands and feet. Then I simply flood filled the images in black and filled the background in white, printed them on cream paper and framed them in ones I already had around the house. The project was absolutely free!!

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26 comments:

  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    It is darling and keepsakes for sure!

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  2. MayJune 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Reading your genius instructions for using the computer to make the silhouettes I am remembering a few years ago when we made one for each child in our Sunday school program using bare light bulbs and tracing shadows! This is such a great idea! Much less painful for subject and artist!

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  3. LrSchwtzJune 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    It looks great. I especially love the jars filled with cars and blocks. I'd love for you to post this on my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party at www.laughloveandcraft.com. I'm your newest follower!

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  4. JenniferJune 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Very cute! I've done the silhouette profiles but never thought to do the hands and feet! Great idea!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  5. DebbiedoosJune 27, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    These are darling. I just saw some done of pets, and thought how cute that would be too. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  6. My Secret Life in LillyJune 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I love them too! And I just picked up a vintage school one from the early 40's!

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  7. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJune 29, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    What a sweet keepsake and very clever of you to think of it.

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 29, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Melissa, your silhouettes are so cute. Great vingettes.

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  9. Pink Roses and TeacupsJune 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love this idea! What anice keepsake!

    Debbie

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  10. AshleyJune 29, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    i love silhouettes! these are perfect! thanks for linking!!!

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  11. Robin JohnsonJune 30, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Oh how I love silhouettes! They always give the room such a classic flair. Love how you made the project all your own. Well done.

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  12. Just JaimeJune 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I love the three silhouettes!

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  13. Miss CharJune 30, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Love, love this look for your nursery! I found the silhouettes from when my children were young a few weeks ago in an bin filled with pictures. They are way too big (I think they were done at school)...anyway I've had them reduced to a more manageable size and I'm going to re-cut them and frame as you did. BTW, my "kids" are in their 40's now. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. KarieJune 30, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    How precious. What a wonderful keepsake. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  15. GingerJune 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    The silhouettes are cool, but I LOVE the jars filled with toys!!! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  16. AngelaJuly 1, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    This is so cute! Thank you for sharing at my blog party Simply Creative!

    Angela
    365days2simplicity.blogspot.com

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  17. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJuly 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Love silhouettes...and free projects :) Very cute! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  18. abeachcottageJuly 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Love what you did with the silhouettes. They look wonderful in your nursery. Thanks for sharing at BC Good Life Wednesdays.

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  19. Fonda @Southern ScrapsJuly 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love seeing all the silhouettes out there. Your's are so sweet and the perfect compliment to the nursery decor!

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  20. DiannJuly 1, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    These are just adorable! And I love the whole shelf. thank you for joining TTF. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  21. Our Back PorchJuly 1, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I adore silhouettes! Those are wonderful. Your idea is very inspiring. I'm going to give this a shot! Thanks for sharing. Come by when you get a chance!

    Back Porch Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  22. the cul-de-sacJuly 1, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Love this! I just hosted a silhouette-themed birthday party for my daughters in May (http://thecul-de-sac.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-daughters-joint-birthday-party.html). My step-dad did their custom silhouettes on photoshop, I think. I love that you did hands and feet as well! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Yippee! I have never made feet and hand silhouette's before - love them! My children have grown some, but I can find their old photos and make copies - what a terrific idea, and a creative craft! Thank you for sharing. xoxo michele

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  24. The Charm of HomeJuly 3, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    What a cute job you did on these. I love that you did it on software. Very good idea. Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home and have a great 4th weekend!
    Sherry

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  25. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    This is so adorable! I love the silhouette of the feets and hands. I still have a silhouette of my son from 30 years ago. Thanks for joining my party.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  26. GingerJuly 8, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    You have been featured at SSB! Check it out at the link below:

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2011/07/more-mad-skill-favs.html

    Feel free to snag the I Was Featured button for your blog and I hope you'll visit again soon!
    xoxo
    Ginger
    SSB

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