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DIY Witch Silhouette Decor

October 23, 2019~ Cricut, DIY and craft projects, Halloween

*updated October 23rd 2019

There’s something to be said for a simple craft that makes an impact. My DIY witch silhouette decor is just that! Using thrifted frames, vinyl and paint, I created some beautiful silhouettes to hang amongst the gallery wall display this halloween.

DIY Hocus Pocus Mirror // DIY Bitchin Witchin Cape 
Don’t forget to check out my Mommy & Me Witch Halloween costume, or my DIY Masked Portrait Gallery

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

These may be a bit more “me” than “spooky” but they’re plenty fun, and you can easily put all kinds of creepy silhouettes in the frames. I’ll be adding mine to our entryway decor this year (to be unveiled in the next few weeks) but you could easily sprinkle them throughout the house to turn up the dial on spooky. P.S. Last year I created a spooky adult Halloween Playlist, so if you’re in the mood // here // P.P.S.I hinted at these in this week’s newsletter. So if you’re not already signed-up…

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What you need to create Witch Silhouette Decor

  • Oval frames / art – I found mine at Value Village
  • 3 x Glossy Permanent Vinyl Sheets in Jet Black by Expressions Vinyl
  • Cricut Explore Air™ 2 machine– totally worth purchasing FIY
  • Witch Silhouettes ( #M1722627 & #M17B3ED)
  • Cricut Design Space™
  • Cricut® Tools Basic Set
  • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Titanium White
  • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Lamp Black
  • Loew Cornell 842 25-Piece Foam Brush Set, 1-Inch
  • Ribbon scraps
  • eZthings® Professional 8″ Heavy Duty Gold Scissors for Leather arts and crafts

How to create diy silhouette witch decor

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Paint your frames white. I used a simple sponge brush and applied 2 coats. If it’s a good paint it will dry quickly.

Make your own Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Using a finer paint brush, I applied a black border around the inside of the frame along the edges. You could add another border in gold or brown, or make it bigger. Whatever you want! For this step you can be as precise as you want to be. As you can see, my lines aren’t the straightest, but since these silhouettes are supposed to look “found” I didn’t want them to be too perfect.

Make your own Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Cut-out your with silhouettes using your Cricut Explore Air. p.s they just came out with new colours!

Make your own Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Don’t forget to scale it to the right size! My oval portraits were quite large, so I needed to cut 5″x 9″ but could have cut bigger.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor with your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

You’ll need a Circut Design Space account and a credit card to purchase the two witch silhouettes.  Don’t forget to peel away the negative space vinyl. Using transfer tape or a tool of your choice, remove the witch silhouettes from their backing and place them on the dry frames.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames.
Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames.

OPTIONAL: If you don’t have a Cricut, you can always sketch your own witches and paint them in, or find a stencil to create your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor.

Using ribbon scraps you can apply little foulards, bows etc. You get the point! I added the little pops of colours because it wouldn’t be “me” without them. I also have a ribbon collection that would impress Marie Antoinette.

Make a DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

DIY Witch Silhouette Decor

Hang them in your house and among your decor. Go on! Lead the kids to believe your blood line narrowly escaped from Salem 😉 Meet the sisters – Margaret, Goodie, and Brumhilda. These ladies will put a spell on you.

DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

make a Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

How do they do it? Maybe a little magic.

Make a Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

What silhouettes would you put for your DIY Witch Silhouette Decor? I’ve also seen silhouettes with bat wings, Frankenstein, as well as a host of other spooky characters.

Make your own DIY Witch Silhouette Decor using your Cricut and thrifted frames. Halloween decor doesn't have to be cheesy to look good.

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  1. cassie bustamante says

    October 11, 2016 at 7:21 am

    these are so fun, ariel! love the touch of ribbon, too!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 11, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Thank you! The ribbon was a perfect touch I think. Without it they’re too plain!

      Reply
  2. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    October 11, 2016 at 8:49 am

    What a fun project!!! One of these days, I must get myself one of those fancy cutting machines so I can do awesome projects like this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

      You should! I can pass on a contact there if you’re interested…? They’re exceptionally versatile, and I like that I can create my own designs.

      Reply
  3. Sara Syrett says

    October 11, 2016 at 10:38 am

    So fun! I think I may be the only person that doesn’t own a cricuit! I think its about time I got one!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 12, 2016 at 9:06 am

      You should absolutely get one! They’re so versatile, I can’t believe I waited as long as I did to get one.

      Reply
  4. Caroline says

    October 11, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Sharing in my Halloween round up!!! LOVE!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 12, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Thanks girl! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lidia says

    October 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Fabulous! And I love how you styled them with the candles and that beautiful wall covering!! Gorgeous!!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 12, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Thanks girl! Would you believe it’s a flat-lay?

      Reply
  6. Marilyn Kok says

    October 12, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Thank you for the blog post. ???? I’ll be busy this week.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 12, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      shoot me a pic if you make your own 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kati says

    October 12, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    These are awesome! It would be fun to turn silhouettes of your kids into witches and monsters. pinned!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 12, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      Oh! I hadn’t even thought of that! Great idea!

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Such a fun project! Love the ribbons you added too – it’s the perfect touch!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 12, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      thanks 😉 Those are my favourite part!

      Reply
  9. Roxanne says

    October 15, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    This is a great idea for Halloween decor, something I haven’t seen before. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 16, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you so much Roxanne 🙂 I’d love to see your version if you end up creating some witches of your own.

      Reply
  10. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    October 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    So cute, I can’t wait to get a cutting machine! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 16, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      You absolutely need one! They’re so incredibly versatile

      Reply
  11. Amy @ My Life From Home says

    October 16, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Adorable!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 16, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  12. Emily says

    October 16, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Adorable! I love the contrast of the black and white, it feels like a great modern fall look.

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    October 1, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    Where did you find the SVG files? many thanks!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 1, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      In the Cricut design space

      Reply
  14. at home with Ashley says

    October 23, 2019 at 11:25 am

    These are insanely cute and just the right amount of spooky! I’m with you, I’d need to add color to mine too! I totally want to try this with my cricut.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      October 23, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      You should! I made these years ago and still cherish them

      Reply

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