When I originally posted my Christmas decor and my Christmas mantel, I had lots of questions and comments about my gold silhouettes. I made them as part of my Christmas decor but I will definitely find a permanent place in my home for them. I love how personal they are and I'm really into cream and gold right now. :)
First, I got a piece of MDF board and cut it down to size. I made them about 8x12".
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Next, I mixed some white and tan paint to get a creamy color.
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The next step was to take side photos of each member of my family. I just used my iPhone and emailed them to myself. Then, I opened the images in photoshop and used the lasso tool to select the head shape. Next, I did a color overlay in black.
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I added some eyelashes and touched up my ponytail a bit. Then, I printed it on a transparency film to use on my overhead projector. PS a projector is a must-have tool for crafters! I use it SO often...way more than I even anticipated. I got mine on eBay for $49 with free shipping. Get one ASAP!
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As you can see, you don't want to touch the ink straight off the printer. :) Oops!
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This photo is a little dark (sorry!) but I used the projector to trace each side profile onto the painted boards. Last, I took gold metallic craft paint and filled in my tracings. Easy!
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Here they are hung above my Christmas mantel but I think they may stay for a bit. I really love them!
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I hope I answered some of your questions! They really are pretty easy with the projector method.
Happy New Year!
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