DIY Vintage Pet Portrait

Do you have pets? I have the perfect dog craft for you. I love this idea by Whats Sewing so much that I asked my family and friends to take a side-view photo of their pets and told them to send it to me. They had no idea what I’d do with them. When I finished everything, I wrapped each one and gave them as gifts. They all loved them and some even cried. This DIY vintage pet portrait is one of the most amazing gifts you can give to a fur parent.

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This project is not only for dogs. You can also try it with your other pets, or make your own self-portrait. It’s super easy to make and only takes a couple of minutes. The only hard part would be taking a side-view photo of your pets, especially if they are very playful.

When you make this at home, I suggest you use beautiful oval wooden frames like the one in the photo above. It adds so much character and fits perfectly with the silhouette portrait.

For more pet crafts, check these out: How to Repurpose an Old Tire Into a Dog Bed, How to Make a DIY Cactus Cat Scratch Post Using PVC Pipes

Easy Vintage Pet Portrait Materials

• scrapbook paper (black linen)
• cardstock (offwhite color)
• frame
• pictures (side-view photo of your pet)
• pointed scissors
• double sided tape

Note: make sure the actual size of the photo of your pet is small enough to fit inside your picture frame

How to Make a Vintage Pet Portrait

Step 1:

Cut the photo of your pet using your pointed scissors. Make sure to include small details.

Step 2:

Place it on top of the black paper and trace it with a white colored pen. Cut it out carefully.

Step 3:

Get the back side of the picture frame and trace on your background paper. Cut it out.

Step 4:

Stick the silhouette cut out of your pet on top of the background using double sided tape. Make sure it is centered.

Step 5:

Place inside the frame. Hang on your wall or place on top of your table.

DIY Vintage Pet Portrait