Silhouettes are a great format for capturing your child and make for fun gifts.  This version of silhouette art uses eggshells and a little creativity!

Materials: Lids of empty shoe boxes, collected empty and washed eggshells, white glue, pencil, scissors and paper.

• Save the shells from eggs. Wash them and leave to dry.
• Draw your child in profile in pencil on thick white paper

• Spread glue over the face and neck then squash the eggshells onto it.
• Fill in any gaps with smaller bits of shell and leave to dry.
• Cut out the profile  making sure it fits within your frame.
• Slide it carefully into the lid of the shoe box for an instant shadow box frame. With a small weight they can stand up on a shelf.