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Monday, January 17, 2011

Simple silhouettes...

I am quite pleased and rather proud of myself. I don't really DO much in the way of drawing or sewing and craft projects generally bring me out in a rash so my sense of pride may well outweigh the result. 

This little project happened largely by accident one sunny Sunday afternoon while the boys were playing outside on the deck and I was inside playing with the camera. Our white duvet cover drying on a rack was the accidental backdrop for a silhouette shot... 
I snapped these (and about 45 more) without getting up from the couch.  Trying to capture a two year old whizzing by on a scooter was challenging... they got a bit sulky but like any good mother I ignored that.
Eventually I  nailed the two pictures I needed...
 ...played around a little with the very basic photoshop functions on iPhoto and popped them in frames. Christmas gifts for the grandparents and a set for us too.
There are a lot of very crafty people out there with advice for making silhouettes the traditional way but the mere mention of black paper, scissors and tracing paper makes me start itching and I don't mean itching to get started.

My way all you need is a camera, sun, white washing and a little luck.
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15 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    These are so amazing. I remember making silhouettes of the beautiful special needs children I taught years ago.. what a mission! They turned out really well but drawing around the shadow while their heads wobbled! Whew! Yours are fabulous and real treasures to keep.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh wow! Now that is very cool. Love them! Such obliging children! ☺☺☺

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  3. KerryJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Are you kidding! They are super fabulous Ann and a great reminder of this time in their lives. Seriously impressed :)

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  4. Simone - honeyandfizzJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love these! I too have told the kids "just one more shot" xx

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  5. JacintaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    These turned out so great! And way less work than all the other ways. :)
    xo MODELmumma

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  6. A Room For EveryoneJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    They're amazing! No need to be humble. Absolutely gorgeous and they'll make a perfect gift. Rachaelxx

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  7. EmmaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    They are fabulous, I really love them! The grandparents will be thrilled, they are a perfect combination of nostalgia and technology! Exquisite! x

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  8. GLENDA CHILDERSJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    These are stunning. I can't even begin to count the hours I traced and cut . . . when I was a first grade teachers . . . making Christmas presents for the students to give their parents. This is brilliant.


    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  9. Plum KitchenJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Nice! I am quite challenged in the crafty arena, but they look almost achievable, and very cool :)

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  10. Irene ~ RE~VINTAGEDJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Fan-bloody-tastic!!

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  11. JaneJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Oh, Ann, what classics. Just fabulous. I am seriously impressed. Funny, I have the same thing on my 'to do' list - I have bought the book 'Silhouette Art' and can't wait to use it. J x

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  12. JaneJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, and loving the new look. I must be very slow off the mark. You probably did it weeks ago. Fresh and clean. Bravo. J x

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  13. Le January 24, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    ohhh very clever ! super smart and stylish - I'm going to give YOU and awards :) best le xox

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  14. MakeminemidcenturyJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Wow! They're fabulous without being crazily crafty and contrived!

    Good for you!

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  15. elena nuezFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    love love love them!!!

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Thanks for taking the time to write, Ann x