DIY framed silhouette words
![DSCF4976-2-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest The word hope spelled out in picture frames, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF4976-2-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
My friend Julie inspired this idea. She framed some fall leaves in a large clear acrylic frame. I loved its simplicity. These Coach picture frames that I received as a gift years ago were perfect for spelling out a word.
I had five frames, but I was set on spelling hope, so I added a dove to the fifth frame. I know, doves are the universal symbol for peace, but to me a dove with an olive branch — from the story of Noah’s Ark — symbolizes hope.
You could also frame other obvious words such as peace, faith (see below), and love — or your name or the initials of the members of your family.
![DSCF5554-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest The word faith spelled out in picture frames, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF5554-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
This version was inspired by Kathy’s lovely framed “K” at Creative Home Expressions. My framed “hope” was fun while it lasted, but I needed a change, so here’s to “faith.”
Adding the red-and-white striped scrapbook paper in the background gave it a whole new look. If you want to make your own, download the letters below. One guess what my next word will be.
How to make framed silhouette words
SUPPLIES & TOOLS
INSTRUCTIONS
![DSCF4961-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest Stencils, paper, and photo frames, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF4961-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
1. Use a computer graphics program to spell out and print the word you’ve chosen. Change your text to outlines to save printer ink. (The font I used was 430 pt Minion Pro Semibold.) Or print the stencils I made (download them above).
![DSCF4962-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest Cutting out the letters, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF4962-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
2. Place your stencil on top of a sheet of black paper and cut both sheets around the stencil. Discard the stencil when done.
![DSCF4976-2-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest The word hope spelled out in picture frames, photo](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSCF4976-2-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
3. Insert each letter into a frame. That was easy.
![pinterest-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest Crafty Nest framed silhouette words Pinterest image](https://i0.wp.com/www.craftynest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pinterest-framed-silhouette-words-crafty-nest.jpg?resize=600%2C778&ssl=1)
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