How to cut and frame a classic Silhouette from the innovative new book Simple Gifts by Jennifer Worick

First I want to take a quick second to congratulate Nancy L. - she is the winner of Creative Wildfire by LK Ludwig in last week's giveaway.

This week's giveaway is Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit by Jennifer Worick.

All you need to do to be in the running for this charming project-filled book is leave your answer to today's question in the comments section by next Thursday Midnight EST, July 1, 2010 and you are in!

Today's question is based on the fun project I am sharing with you today from Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit:

Have you used a silhouette in a project? Do you have a favorite?

If not, do you have a silhouette project on your "to-craft" list?

Easy, huh?

If you haven't done any silhouette crafting, why not try this one:

I love profile silhouettes. I have a set of my grandparents that just make me smile every time look at them (which is a lot since they're on my living room wall). I think making a full-body silhouette of a little one is such a charming idea, and as the book title states, Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit, what parent wouldn't love to get this as a gift?!

   

Click on the image to enlarge and read how to make a full-body shot silhouette. Looking for 49 more gift ideas? Then grab a copy of:

 

Simple Gifts:

50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit

By

Jennifer Worick

Heartfelt + handmade = the perfect gift. In Simple Gifts, Jennifer Worick offers step-by-step instructions for creating easy and inspired handmade gifts that won’t break the bank. Learn how to stitch a wine bag for your favorite foodie, sew pajama pants for a tried-and-true friend, roast coffee beans for an office pal, or felt a ring for your sweetheart. Also included is Jennifer’s helpful, witty advice on choosing the right gift for anyone-man, woman, or child-and how to wrap up your present with style. From a sweet knitted apron to a hand-embroidered handkerchief, personalized note cards to soothing natural lip balm, a quilted baby blanket to a manly wooden toolbox, these heartfelt, handmade gifts are certain to wow and touch your loved ones.

Comments

[Nancy Lefko]

Thank you ! It's a beautiful book and I can't wait to dive into it !!

[Melanie K.]

I have a silhouette that my son's Kindergarten teacher did of him ... capturing even his extremely LONG lashes! I love it and would love to do a big one to put on my wall.
I would love this book ... I need gift ideas.

[Morgan]

I have never done a silhouette craft and have no real plans to do one, however, I am so grateful that my ex inlaws had one done of my son when he was a younger boy. It's one of my favorite things.

[Janel]

I have never tried making a silhouette, but I remember my parents had one of me made when I was about 4 or 5.

[wendy]

I remember one of me from elementary school - I think my parents still have it. I haven't used any silhouettes in my crafting, though.

[Barbara Moore]

I haven't used silhouettes in my crafting but I do intend to do so soon. We recently had our pictures done. Would love to win this book it would be so helpful.

Hugs XX
Barbara
lmoore@flippinweb.com

[Birgit]

Making a silhouette is such a nice idea. I am thinking of tackling the project digitally -- thanks for the idea!

Thanks also for the chance to win that great book. :)

-- Birgit

[Eileen]

The cover photo really caught my eye. How lovely!

Thank you for the excerpt and review.

[Kae J]

I have never done a silhouette, but my mom has done one of me when i was a kid and both of my daughters.

[Tammy]

Love the idea of making simple gifts!