My mother in law had the great idea to make old fashioned silhouettes for Thanksgiving. It was a fun thing to do while the turkey cooked and everyone got pretty creative with the action shots. There’s still time to get this fun project together for your Christmas celebration!
She got the idea from Time Out New York Magazine. You can see the “how to” and follow along with the pictures here.
My mom has an adorable collection of framed silhouettes that her mom had made of the four children in the family. They used to hang in our living room, all lined up and looking adorable.
The four little Jarretts
So I thought I would try to re-create the same sort of thing with photo of Zac, Freyja and myself.
I took some profile shots of us, got them printed, and then cut them out. Then I traced them onto good, DARK BLACK paper. You need it to look crisp, not like that grey-black construction paper you often find.
I love silhouettes too. I had one done of Kathryn and I back when it was just the two of us. It is now hanging in our living room.
Did you use any sort of special extra sharp tiny scissors?
Freyja’s pacifier is perfect!
Those are so fun. I love the one with Freyja’s pacifier in her mouth. should try one sometime.
Oh! This idea has been in the back of my mind for a while, you may have just inspired me to do it!!
Those are absolutely adorable! I agree, Freyja’s pacifier takes the cake. Love em!
I love the one with the four of you. HOW PRECIOUS!
It would make an original Christmas card and reintroduce an old idea to a new market ala Martha Stewart.