Julie Campbell
Long before cameras came into existence, artists have rendered the human appearance in its most simple form with the use of basic paper crafting supplies.
My first memory of the silhouette dates back to the early 80’s. I’ll never forget sitting in my 2nd grade classroom with the overhead projector glaring in my face.
I had bangs that started at the crown of my head (Thanks, Mom!) and two long braids tied up with twisted yarn bows.
And that simple silhouette captured it all…
Here are a few fresh takes on the subject that make my heart go pitter-patter:
Craftsbury Kids Custom Silhouette Pendants:
Modern Silhouette Fondant Cupcake Topper:
Ladies Bicycle from Papercuts By Joe:
Paper crafters can get their fix with these new silhouette-themed products:
- Teatime Silhouette Wood Block Stamp by Hero Arts
- Mini Chipboard Cameos Set by Maya Road
- Boy Silhouette Rub-on Singles by Jenni Bowlin
- Portrait Stamp Sheet by Maya Road
- “His” Be Our Guest 12×12 paper by Jenni Bowlin
- Silhouette Women Cling Stamp by Hero Arts
Here’s a card I made using a picture of our four-legged friend and a little Photoshop magic:
Want to learn more about creating silhouettes? Hop over to my blog today for a tutorial on how you can create your own version using photographs!
Before you go, make sure to comment on this post for a chance to win this silhouette-themed prize pack from Hero Arts! All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Thursday, July 7.
One lucky winner will take home this silhouette-themed prize package!
Julie Campbell,
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
P.S. Looking for more silhouette inspiration? Check out fellow Go-to Gal Windy Robinson’s Moxie Talk post on Moxie Fab World!
This is great! I’ve been looking for silhouettes to do a family tree album and have found it impossible to find male images (and haven’t found a lot of female ones either). This would be great for the album so I am keeping my fingers crossed at the chance to win! Thank you for the opportunity!
I used to love my framed silhouette that hung in my room – don’t know where it came from, but I loved it!
Love all the new stamps!
These all look great! Thanks for the chance to win some very cool stuff!
I remember doing silhouettes in school, too. Love yours! Thanks for the inspiration to do silhouettes of something other than people. I hadn’t thought of that.
These are very fresh! Would love to win. Thanks!
What a great prize package. I only have 1 or 2 silhouettes stamps and would love to win these.
This is FABULOUS! I love silhouettes!
Love your trick with the photo card. TFS and for this great giveaway.
I love the silhouette kitchen cling stamp set. For some reason I have not seen this set from Hero Arts. Thanks for the chance to win all these stamp sets.
Oh how I love the silhouette trend!
Wow! Love the stamps. They are beautiful! I teach 5th grade and made all 25 of my students sit in front of the overhead for their silhouette too. The wall looked beautiful.
All these silhouettes are amazing. The card looks incredible in the green with the black. Would love to win so goodies so thanks for the chance
wow awesome Ideas…never thought to use these like that…please toss my name in that bigggggggggg hat! would love to play with these…tyvm for a chance
WOW!! Brings back memories!! I love that you still had yours to share!! Those braids are too cute!! I love all of the inspiration pieces too!! THANKS for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Thanks for the chance to win this adorable prize package. It sure brings back grade school memories.
I’m loving the silhouette… I just have trouble spelling it!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
I love silhouettes, too! I have also been fascinated with them since childhood. They harken back to a time gone by. I associate them with romance and gentility. I could go on and on with why I love them so…
Great stamps. I love the silhouettes.
I love silhouettes but don’t own any yet! Why would be a good question. LOL I’d love to win this great prize package!
very cute!!!
Wow, love the idea of making your own silhouette from a photo. Thanks for the great ideas and the chance to win a fun prize package. Love Paper Crafts!
I’m not usually one who just HAS to have every hot trend out there, but when I saw that silhouettes were coming onto the scene, I knew they were the trend for ME!
those are all so gorgeous! would be great fun to create with!
Silhouettes are so fun to play with! And kids love to see theirs used as art!!!
These Silhouettes are amazing! I love them, thanks for sharing!!
Silhouettes are such a fun memory for me because when I graduated from the 6th grade from Elementary School, we each hand painted our very own Silhouettes with black paint and then framed them to add to our “Memory Wall’ which was a part of our graduation theme. I remember us findng a partner to pair up with and having a turn standing in front of the projector and having our silhouette traced. It was so fun and the best part was painting it later. I held on to that for years, but when I moved away from home my Mom just added it to her scrapbook of memories. You know those scrapbooks that are just thin paper, the ones that we wouldn’t dare put pictures in today! Lol. Thanks so much for the memory and for the chance to win some amazing stamps. Hugs
Love the silhouettes!! A great prize!! I would love to win it!
Ah, yes, I’ve helped many a teacher sketching and cutting out silhouettes of various students. As a mom, I loved getting my own children’s silhouettes at the end of the year.
Just made it in time…. I remember making a sillouhette in elementary school for Mother’s day. I may have to make one of ly 2 yr old if I can get her tonsil still long enough!
i love silhouettes, a classic, timeless look.
I love silhouettes and what a great prize package! I love Wilson Designs Simply Silhouettes and Spring Silhouettes!
Those are so awesome! Would love to win the set. I get so many ideas from everyone, thanks for posting.
I feel for you Julie, I have a similar image from the past!
Love the silhouttes, They would work great for the missing photos in my family tree. I will have to get the chipboard and rub-ons to play with,
ROAD TRIP!
My folks still have a silhouette of me done when I was in elementary school! Thanks for the shot at some great goodies!
LOVE these silhouette items…I have been on the lookout for some. Thanks for the chance to win some!
These silhouette stamps are so nostalgic and romantic. Would love to add them to my stamp collection. Thank you so much for the chance
I love silhouette stamps, so versatile for making CAS card!
I love the silhouette trend. These stamps look like so much fun!
Ha! I just did silhouettes with my daughter’s Brownie troop last month and they loved it! THanks for some great examples and a chance to win!
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These would be great on family tree and heritage pages. thanks!
Wow, I love all things Hero Arts!