Silhouette Chalkboard Tutorial

This is sort of a marriage of this project I did, and this one.

The result is just adorable! I've never met a mom who isn't in love with her child's silhouette. I know I love Paige's! That little nose just kills me. (I love that kid!)

You wanna make one??

1. Have a board cut at your local hardware store to 10"x12", and paint it whichever color you'd like.

2. Then cut a sheet of freezer paper to the same size as a sheet of printer paper.

3. Slip it in your printer (being sure that the paper side will get the ink on it), and print a profile shot of your cutie. Try to make sure that the photo takes up most of the paper, but with no clipping.

(Good grief, she's cute-I'm going to just go snuggle her after I'm done with this post...)

4. Carefully cut out your silhouette, all in on piece:
5. And use double sided tape to gently press the stencil onto your board. Make sure to tape well!
6. Then apply a thin coat of Chalkboard paint (available at most hardware/paint stores). Let dry and repeat.

6. Very gently remove your stencil once the second coat is dry! Ta-da!

Create the cutest grocery or t-do list your eyes have ever beheld!

You could just set it on the kitchen counter, or add a picture hanger, or little screw-in hooks....

And attach some ribbon!

I really meant for this to be a Mother's Day gift idea, but it's getting a little close for that! Maybe mom won't mind if it's a day or two late ;o) I'll consider mine my own Mother's Day gift to myself!

Now be sure to go see what Dana's up to!