On one of my regular visits to the local thrift store I happened across two round wooden frames. They were old and uninteresting with their ugly yellowed victorian silhouettes. These weren't exactly attractive silhouettes either. I decided they would make a good art project so I took them home. Cameo silhouettes have always been a favourite of mine, and with the already existing shadows, it seemed fitting that I would just update them a little. Maybe add a personal touch!
I removed the hooks and sprayed a few coats of white over all the wood, even the paper in the center.
I took pictures of Kiwi and I and traced our silhouettes using Photoshop so I could use the digital file to print on any colour paper I wanted.
I printed out the silhouettes on a yellow that Kiwi picked, traced the circle template on the back and cut them out. Trimming here and there, I laid a layer of fabric glue down and placed the paper cameo circles in the center. After a bit of sliding around, the circles fit snug enough to hide my imperfect circle cuts.
A few nails near the door allow our personalized cameos to greet you as you come and go.
The silhouettes I created in Photoshop also served as the logo for our blog, with a few adjustments.
-Strawberry
Aww super cute idea Amanda! They look great
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Thank you :)
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