Jumping on the sillhouette bandwagon...

This was super easy to make! I didn't think my first silhouette would turn out this good, but I was pleasantly surprised. I've seen several different methods of how to make your own sillhouette, but this is how I did mine:

1. Take a a whole bunch of profile shots. For little girls, hair half up or a ponytail works best. A tiny bow if you like.

2. Pick the photo that best shows details, keep in mind the hairline, neck, eyelashes, nose, and lips.

3. Print photo, and use a craft knife or small scissors to cut the outline. you can "fix" spots as needed, and be sure to include little wisps of hair to make it look realistic.

4. Trace photo onto black cardstock or paper, be sure to place it so you can flip it over and the untraced side is the one you want displayed. Smooth out all rough spots.

5. Use a piece of scrapbook paper to mat your sillhouette. A bright color or pattern really makes it pop.

6. Frame, and enjoy!

Halloween fun

Bits and pieces of fall and Halloween throughout the house. Lots of old Halloween decorations got kicked to the curb, it's time for more "grown up" Halloween decor. At least that's my excuse. Audrey and Joey dressed up yesterday to go to a Halloween party with Grandma, being the slacker that I am, Joey's costume wasn't complete yet (vampire) so he wore last years Optimus Prime.

So it's been awhile....

We are finally all moved in to the new house. One of these days, I might actually post pics :) For now, I was in the mood to sew, and Miss Audrey needed a Halloween outfit. I'm really quite happy with how it all turned out. I'll be starting the Christmas dresses soon! Coming soon.... silhouettes, a revamped desk, and a white, white house.