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Silhouettes {a tutorial for a fun and inexpensive Christmas gift}

November 17, 2025December 4, 2011 by Angi Schneider
silhouette of a young girl

A couple of years ago, Josiah made silhouettes for Christmas gifts for Carl and I, grandparents, aunts and uncles. It was such a fun gift! I’ve always loved silhouettes. One of the classes I help teach at our homeschool co-op is for K-3rd grade. We combine them 2 hours and use some of the Five …

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