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Beneath My Heart

Silhouette Tiles

DIY projects

7 Dec

Hey Ladies!

Just wanted to quickly share with you a project that I completed for my fireplace mantle.

I have always wanted to have a picture of each of my boys placed above their Christmas stockings. But since I have been blogging, I have fallen in love with silhouettes. So I decided to make a silhouette of each of my sons for my mantle.

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Here’s how I did it…

First I took a profile picture of each of my boys. It’s works best to have a white or light colored background.

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Then I made a photo copy of it on my printer. I shrunk them to 75% to fit on my tile. You could make them as large or as small as you wanted to. I also made them a little darker so I could see the outline of their faces even better for when I needed to cut them out.

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(Okay, I am laughing here…is it just me, or do these look like “mug shots”? Hee, hee…my four little criminals!)

Back to the tutorial…

Next, I cut the pictures apart and placed each one on a piece of black construction paper.

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Then I used my scissors to cut around the outline of each child’s head and here’s what I got…

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I love them already!

Then I took my white tiles that I had left over from my coaster project and covered them with a layer of Mod Podge. I used a sponge brush to apply the Mod Podge.

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(The tiles can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot for about 20 cents a piece, and the Mod Podge can be purchase at Wal-Mart or any craft store.)

I placed the silhouette on top of the Mod Podge and let it dry completely. (I did have to keep pressing the silhouette down to make sure it was sticking and didn’t bubble up.)

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Then I placed a layer of Mod Podge on top of each silhouette and let it dry completely.

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I was trying to come up with an easy way to make the tiles stand up by themselves on the mantle, and here is what I found…

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Little metal picture frames from the Dollar General Store! They were 50 cents a piece, so I paid $2.00 for all of them. (Duh.)

I just hot glued them to the back of the tiles.

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Perfect!

I was going to add a gingham bow to the top, but it was a little to “girly” for all my boys!

So for now, I am going to leave them plain.

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Aren’t they sweet? Not the tiles….My Boys! :)

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I’d like to do a little more with my mantle, but my decorating skills are lacking a little right now. Too much “other stuff” going on during the Christmas season.

But hey, simple is good, right?

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(I got the lanterns at Goodwill a couple of years ago, but this is the first time I have used them. They were missing the glass pieces. I think I paid 4 or 5 dollars a piece for them at Goodwill. I got the glass globes at Hobby Lobby this week for $1.5o a piece.)

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They look beautiful all lit up!

Well, that’s it!

I am linking this post to…

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch,

Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts,

DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land,

DIY Showoff Holiday Highlights,

Show and Tell, at Blue Cricket Designs, and

Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage.

Thanks for stopping by!

43 Comments

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Comments

  1. Cami says

    December 7, 2009 at 12:58 am

    I love them! Thanks for the tutorial, I have been wanting to do some silhouettes of our boys but didn't know where to start…this helps a lot.

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  2. Gwynie Pie says

    December 7, 2009 at 6:26 am

    THAT is brilliant. I love it! I'm going to get busy and do one of my grandaughter for her mama. Love how it all looks on your "simple" mantel. Very nice.

    Gwyn Rosser
    The Pink Tractor
    http://www.gwynrosser.blogspot.com

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  3. Kristi says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:05 am

    Another fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing how you did it. I love it!!!!

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  4. Christy says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:24 am

    How creative and clever is that!!! You could even make these to leave out all year long. Thanks for the tutorial… I am keeping it on file :)

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  5. Raye Scott says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:24 am

    So cute!! I love it!

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  6. sleepyhead designs studio says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Love that idea. I've got to start now on my Christmas idea list for next year…I'm outta time! Your mantle looks beautiful–so classic. I had to laugh when I saw the mug shots…I mean profile shots, he he!

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  7. Richella says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:21 am

    They look great, Traci! Simple is good–and these look wonderful!

    And yes, little boys are sweet!

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  8. Cheyl says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:49 am

    Traci,
    I love your silhouettes for your boys stockings. They are simple, but sweet…the boys and the silhouettes. (smile) Your creative idea could be used to give as gifts to the grandparents as well.

    Reply
  9. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:54 am

    BEAUTIFUL and so personal – I love the idea.
    Sylvia

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  10. Shannon @ Posh Pieces says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:54 am

    Love the way those turned out. I have been planning on doing some silhouette project whit my kids for Christmas, but I wasn't sure what yet. Turned out beautiful!

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  11. Mia Dawson says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:08 am

    those are great, traci! i admit to a little chuckle when you said your decorating skills were lacking a little right now.
    W-H-A-T-E-V-E-R! :-)

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  12. Shelia says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:15 am

    Morning, Traci. Oh, I love this. You are just too good! Those little mug shots are darling! :)
    Your mantle looks lovely!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. Tammy says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:41 am

    That is adorable! Thanks for the tutorial! I may just have to make some silhouettes of my own.

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  14. Dana says

    December 7, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    did you put hooks on them? or did you just tuck the stocking under them?

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  15. Deanna says

    December 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family.
    This is a great idea!

    Blessings,
    d

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  16. arkie says

    December 7, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Very cute idea! Lots of great ideas from it!

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  17. Kat says

    December 7, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    That is a wonderful idea!!! I am going to try this with my little girl! Just lovely!

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  18. Leanne says

    December 7, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    SO cute! Now I want to do these of my kids. They do kind of look like mug shots. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Robin says

    December 7, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    Silhouettes are always fun and stylish and your stocking hangers turned out fantastic. Great job.

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  20. dee dee says

    December 7, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    Traci,
    I'd say that both the boys and the finished tiles look good! or even GREAT! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas, have you thought about writing a book????… Dee Dee

    Reply
  21. Invited In says

    December 7, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Girl, you just amaze me!!! Thanks for the inspiration. I so enjoy all your ideas:)
    Blessings to you,
    Melissa

    Reply
  22. tammy says

    December 7, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Very classic, simple and elegant. Of course you are the queen of finding cool things at the dollar store. I love them.
    tammy

    Reply
  23. Rene says

    December 7, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Wow! I have always wondered how to do this. Now I know. Thank you!

    Reply
  24. MyJourneyBack says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Oh how cute and how creative. I love this.
    Have a Blessed Week,
    Sherry

    Reply
  25. Melissa Miller says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Traci this is so special amd really turned out lovely! What a wonderful Holiday idea.

    Thank you for visiting tonight and your kindness.
    I always enjoy seeing a sweet comment from you.

    Enjoy this blessed and joyous season!
    ~Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  26. Nicole ~ says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    Super cute!! What an inexpensive & great treasure to always have.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Nicole

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  27. tonya says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Love this idea!!

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  28. Jen J. says

    December 8, 2009 at 9:03 am

    Wow, those are great – something I definitely would like to try when I have kids. :o)
    Great job 7 thanks for stopping by World of Dennifer!

    Reply
  29. Hideaway Girl says

    December 8, 2009 at 9:57 am

    I've been wanting to do silhouettes of my for a while – now that I can see how easy it is,I have to do it! They look awesome!

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  30. Miss Obara says

    December 8, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Great Idea! you've got me thinking now!

    Reply
  31. Mod Podge Amy says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    TOO cute! What an awesome idea for stocking hangers. :D

    Reply
  32. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 8, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Simple is perfect! These look great and you took something that some might think is difficult and made it seem so easy! I think the wreath, lanterns and these silhouette tiles are all you really need on your mantle.

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  33. Mimi says

    December 8, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Here is a perfect example of less is more…I ♥ your mantle.

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  34. Gypsy Heart says

    December 8, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    These are so nice! You are so creative ~ and I'll bet the boys are very pleased that they occupy a special place on the mantel. Everything looks beautiful and Christmasy!

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  35. Becca says

    December 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    So cute! I love how they all look displayed and the photo holder trick is perfect! Thanks for linking!

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  36. Imitating Irene/Ethnic Girl says

    December 10, 2009 at 7:08 am

    Thanks for the tips on making silhouettes. The stocking holders look very nice!

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  37. ChrisA. says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:02 am

    Wonderful idea! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

    Love your blog!

    Reply
  38. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2009 at 9:26 am

    What a clever and cute idea!! Love it!!

    Reply
  39. Jill@Barnes Yard says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:17 am

    These are adorable. Love them.
    -Jill

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  40. Dee says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Great idea! Wow four boys! I have to commend you for that alone. I have two boys and I can't imagine having double!

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  41. Rita @ TesoroFino.com says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    So cute and so original. This is new and refreshing! Thanks for sharing. Come check my transformation out & let me know what you think.

    Reply
  42. Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good says

    December 13, 2009 at 11:01 am

    What a creative idea! I have never seen anybody do this but it is so clever and so cute! I just love silhouettes. Your boys are very handsome.

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  43. Caroline says

    August 23, 2012 at 5:31 am

    Hi.
    I know this is an old post, but I love this idea.
    I was wondering what you hung the stocking from
    And also do you find they fall over easily if you
    actually put things in the stocking. I really love this idea,
    but we tend to really stuff our stockings!… I’m wondering
    If I could make it work for us. Any suggestions are welcome!
    Thanks!
    -Caroline

    Reply

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