Hi there friends! I am about to hit a blogging milestone in March, 6 years!!! The design lesson that resonates most through this time is, beware of trends. With that being said I have seen a lot of trends come & go and many I was happy to see hit the road. There have been a few though, that stood the test of time, which is refreshing, we call these “evergreen” trends. One in particular that I loved from the very beginning is silhouettes and I am happy to say I still do. We have seen these traditional favorites done many ways through the years, so I thought why not update mine and give them a modern perspective using wood.
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Creating Modern Wood Silhouettes is so simple and fun. This is a project that should only take an hour or 2, if you have all the prep work done. I partnered with Minwax on this project to highlight the beauty & versatility of the wood.
What you will need:
silhouette template from cardstock-DIY tutorial
11″ x 14″ wood boxes
birch chip board
Minwax White Wash Pickling
Minwax Color Express-Onyx
scissor
2-synthetic brush (for water based stain)
rag
drop cloth
spray adhesive
If you remember I tackled DIY Silhouettes early on in my blogging career, not my best photography but that’s why practice always makes you better:). This post will give you the low down on how to create the side profile template. FYI, I did alter the chest area to give it more of a dramatic look this time around.
Ok, so you have your templates made from cardstock. These are mine from my original post, I just pulled them off to start fresh. You can do your children, grandchildren or even pets.
These are the 11″ x 14″ wood boxes I bought at the craft store. A little tip, I bought these on sale 3 pc for $10, if they aren’t on sale use a coupon.
Next, trace your template onto your chipboard and cut it out carfeully. You can find this material at your craft store as well. Definitely use a coupon for this, it’s pricey!
Take your synthetic brush and layer your boards with White Wash Pickling. Be sure not to oversaturate your brush and go with the grain. I did 2 coats, I wanted the contrast to be bold.
Next take your tube of Express Color in Onyx and stain the silhouettes. I also did 2 coats on these.
Once it is dry, you can adhere the wood silhouette to the wood frame. Spray adhesive to the back & press firmly to insure it sets.
Finished, it’s super simple.
I change out my art ALL the time so this was a fun switch-a-roo for my den. Honestly, my boys are growing up so fast that this is a sweet reminder of them at this age.
This project was a lot of fun and it has me thinking of some other pieces I could create with chip board and these wood frames. Keep in mind Minwax has a variety of colors for your next project. Always remember to tag me if you share your DIY’s on social media:)!
Have a happy day!
What a darling reminder of your boys as they grow! I didn’t realize there were so many colors to choose from with the minwax! So if a trend is lasting, does that make it a classic? These seems very timeless.
Yes, for sure it makes it a classic as well:)! They have so many colors, it’s a nice option for smaller projects. Have a great day! Jen
These wood silhouettes offer a great way to bring in natural elements to your home décor. Since they use evergreen trees, they tend to go well with a variety of decorating schemes. This DIY project is also fairly easy to execute.
So simple yet so beautiful (silhouettes)!
Thank you Karen:)!