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Inspired from all the "paper cut outs" I've seen lately, I decided to make one into a Valentines card. I figured out an easy way to turn ones photo into a silhouette cut out. The possibilities with this technique are endless. Directions below.
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Cut a person out of a photo. Trace the person onto card stock with pencil lightly. *The heavier the card stock the better.
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With an x-acto knife cut out the shape of the person. Keep all the little bumps and lumps (don't try to smooth them out) , that's what makes the silhouette more realistic. After, erase the pencil mark.
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When you get to the feet, you'll have to decide where to stop cutting(refer to picture). Fold the image up. Done
13 comments:
That is a great idea.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Wow, I like this! Gonna try it!
Reminds me of this guy who's paper crafting is also amazing!
http://www.petercallesen.com/
I love this card. So clever and kind of you to share the idea with us. I want to try it. Thank you for the sweet comments in my blog.
This is so awesome!! I found you through WishingStar Designs and I fell in love with your blog! You have some really awesome and wonderful ideas! It's very inspiring! I totally want to try this idea out once I can afford to buy ink again!
Anyways, have a lovely day! I'll definitely be checking back!
-Amy Rose
Nice idea!
Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex
Definitely bookmarking this!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Wow I am going to browse some your ideas! They look awesome!
I love your card ideas! I am making V-Day cards next week and have been looking for some inspiration!
Rad--I love it. I can't wait to do it with my little ones. Have you seen this guy's work--I wonder if it inspired you...or perhaps it will inspire:
http://www.petercallesen.com/index/index2.html
Cheers,
Roon
http://magodaimama.blogspot.com
so cool idea!
:)
Love this idea.
great idea! thanks so much for sharing your creativity! I am a papercutter too!
xo
bitty
http://bittystarr.etsy.com
bittystarr,
checked out your etsy store, great papercuts!
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