I didn’t know that Dr. Seuss’s birthday was such a big deal until my children went to school. Every year the kids do a lot of crafts and even eat green eggs and ham at school! I take pictures of the students in both my children’s classes for holidays and special events so this year I thought I would make my own Dr. Seuss photo booth props for the photos.
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Free Silhouette Studio Cut File
My two favorite Dr. Seuss characters are the Cat in the Hat and the Lorax. I designed the Lorax’s mustache, the Cat in the Hat’s hat and the Cat in the Hat’s bow tie in Photoshop and them imported and traced them in Silhouette Studio to create cut files.
You can download the free cut files here or by clicking on the preview above. These files are only for personal use. No commercial use is allowed.
Supplies
- 2 sheets of 8.5 x12 red glitter cardstock
- 1 sheet of 8.5×11 white glitter cardstock
- 1 sheet of 8.5×11 yellow glitter cardstock
- two 1/8 inch x 36 inch wooden dowels ($0.29 each at Hobby Lobby)
- 2 sheets of 8.5×12 thin cardboard (I used one large cereal box and one Eggo Waffle box)
- Scotch Advanced Tape Glider with adhesive
- Xyron 510 with permanent adhesive
- 3D foam adhesive stickers
Directions
1. First cut the base of the hat, both mustache pieces and the bow tie with cardboard. I trimmed down the large side of a cereal box for the hat and then used one large side of the Eggo Waffle box for the bow tie and the other large side of the Eggo Waffle box for both pieces of the mustache. The Silhouette Studio coverstock setting worked perfectly for cutting the thin cardboard. If you are using boxes like I did, place the outside of the box facing up so that the back of your photo props won’t look like a cereal box.
2. Use the red glitter cardstock to cut the base of the hat and bow tie. I used the Silhouette Studio glitter cardstock setting to cut all the glitter cardstock.
3. Use the white glitter cardstock to cut the three white pieces of the hat. Here are all the pieces of the hat.
4. Use the yellow glitter cardstock to cut both mustache pieces.
5. Add adhesive to the red glitter hat and adhere it to the cardboard hat.
6. Add adhesive to the three white glitter pieces and adhere them to the red glitter hat. For the two white stripes, the one that is more curvy is the top piece. Once I figured that out, I just set the white piece on top of the hat and slid it up and down the hat until it fit correctly. I used my Xyron 510 permanent adhesive for the white paper and my ATG on the red glitter paper.
7. Add adhesive to the red glitter bow tie and adhere it to the cardboard bow tie.
8. Add adhesive to the two yellow glitter pieces an adhere them to the corresponding cardboard pieces.
9. Place 4 small squares of 3D foam adhesive stickers on the back of the small mustache. Then adhere it to the large mustache. This gives the mustache dimension.
10. Heat up the glue gun.
11. Here’s what is completed so far.
Cut one of the wooden dowels in half (at 18 inches). I used kitchen sheers but use whatever will work for you.
12. For the mustache and the bow tie: Lay the wooden dowel on the back of the cardboard pieces next to where you want it. Place a straight layer of hot glue right next to the dowel and then placed the dowel into the hot glue. Hold the dowel down for a few seconds until the glue hardens.
13. Remember in step 1 when I mentioned to cut the cardboard with the printed side up? Well I didn’t do that for the hat so I cut another hat from red construction paper to put on the backside of my hat. I didn’t want people to be staring at my fruit loops box. 🙂
For the hat, the gluing process is the same but I had more of the stick glued to the hat to support the weight and the length of the hat. That dowel was 22 inches long.
Now the photo booth props are ready for posing!
This is just one example of awesome projects that you can make with a Silhouette Portrait!
Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post. I receive a small commission if you purchase items through those links. Thank you for supporting Simply Kelly Designs.
Laura Dillon says
February 24, 2019 at 12:45 PMHello
I have a log in for box.com but am unable to download this file. I’d like to use it for my classroom during Dr. Seuss week. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Kelly says
February 25, 2019 at 1:00 PMI just tried to download it on another computer and it downloaded just fine. Were you able to download it but not use it? The file can only be used with the Silhouette cutting machines.
Laura says
March 2, 2019 at 5:40 PMI was able to download it, yes. However nothing would open up after downloading.
Kelly says
March 4, 2019 at 4:21 PMYou won’t be able to open it unless you have the Silhouette Studio software. One of these days I will convert it to PDF.
Jennifer says
August 31, 2018 at 3:39 PMI love your design, but the zip won’t download. Do you have another way of sharing that with us?
Kelly says
September 5, 2018 at 9:20 AMI just checked the download and was able to download it okay from box.com.
Ellen says
February 25, 2018 at 1:40 PMHi there! I love this idea and would love to use your design. The zip file does not download, is there another place to access it? Thanks!
Kelly says
February 26, 2018 at 7:05 AMHi Ellen. I just tried downloading the zip file and it downloaded fine. The link takes you to box.com and then you can click the download button from there.
Sel says
February 20, 2015 at 11:55 AMThanks soooo much for this free giveaway!! I am a first grade teacher and this will be a perfect and fun way to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday next month! You rock!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 22, 2015 at 7:35 AMYou are welcome! I am glad that you will be able to use it for your class!
Jessica says
December 3, 2014 at 1:37 PMI cannot figure out how to open these files.. In desperate need for daughters birthday!! help please
Kelly Hedgespeth says
December 3, 2014 at 2:21 PMI replied to your email.
Linda says
March 25, 2014 at 1:27 PMWho Won?????
Kelly Hedgespeth says
March 25, 2014 at 2:58 PMHi Linda. It says in the Rafflecopter widget that Jessie W. won. She was contacted by e-mail.
Bachelorette Party Photo Booth says
March 20, 2014 at 9:26 AMgreat post
Robin says
February 28, 2014 at 6:38 PMI have no idea where I might start as I have a million ideas in mind and three daughters who would love to play with it too. I’d probably do something around birthdays for a first project. Maybe some fun photo booth props?
Kelly Hedgespeth says
March 1, 2014 at 11:50 AMThe possibilities are endless Robin! Good luck!
Teresa says
February 28, 2014 at 4:36 PMWould love to win. Love your style and designs!
Grace says
February 28, 2014 at 12:09 PMOooh, thanks for the chance to win!!
debbie Beer says
February 28, 2014 at 10:07 AMI would love to tackle anything…they all look like so much fun. Love your work Kelly
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says
February 28, 2014 at 7:08 AMI would love to use it to make my son’s 2nd birthday a hit! 😀
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 28, 2014 at 8:19 AMI don’t think birthday parties would ever be the same again Caroline! Good luck!
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
February 27, 2014 at 9:02 PMKelly I don’t know where I’d start with projects. maybe label everything or make some stencils! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!!
Free Photo Booth Templates says
February 27, 2014 at 7:18 PMthanks for nice sharing…………….
Windswept (Linda) says
February 27, 2014 at 3:52 PMI would love to win the Silhouette Portrait ..I have been wanting something to make die cuts and other things with but havent been able to afford one as I am disabled and on a fixed income
Thank You for the chance
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 27, 2014 at 4:06 PMYou are welcome Linda! Good luck!
Rosie Glenn says
February 27, 2014 at 11:40 AMI am working on EASTER cards right now so I think that’s where I would start if won the portrait. I have so many files saved that I would like to try someday!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 27, 2014 at 4:09 PMGood luck Rosie! I hope you can put those files to good use!
Kathy Simkins says
February 27, 2014 at 2:31 AMMy grandchildren have Dr. Seuss week every year at school. It would be so fun to make different Seuss props for them every day to take to school. They love to have me help them scrapbook their Seuss week photos and drawings.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 27, 2014 at 4:08 PMI think it is wonderful that you help them scrapbook all their school things Kathy! Good luck.
Theresa says
February 26, 2014 at 8:40 PMI would like to make some silhouettes to decorate the walls of the animal shelter. Try to liven up the place.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 27, 2014 at 4:10 PMThat sounds like a great project Theresa! Good luck.
Erica says
February 26, 2014 at 7:27 PMThese are great!!!! love Dr. Seuss….
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 27, 2014 at 4:04 PMThank you Erica!
Danielle says
February 26, 2014 at 6:49 PMThanks for the opportunity to win.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 27, 2014 at 4:05 PMYou are welcome! Good luck!
Laurie says
February 26, 2014 at 9:46 AMThank you for posting this! It will be a fun project to do!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 26, 2014 at 3:47 PMI’m glad you are going to tackle this project! It was really simple to put together after all the cutting is done. Enjoy!
Leitha Cantrell says
February 25, 2014 at 6:41 PMWould love to win this and try out the vinyl letter!! Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chance to win
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 26, 2014 at 3:46 PMYou are welcome Leitha! Good luck!
Tara says
February 25, 2014 at 3:20 PMThis is fabulous! I love Dr. Seuss!
You are also seriously making me want to get a Xyron machine. How cool are they!?!?
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 25, 2014 at 3:47 PMThank you Tara! You should get a Xyron machine if you don’t have one already. There have been a few times when I wish I had the larger Xyron machine but the 510 has served me well. I also have a Xyron X for small things like letters.
Betty Jo says
February 25, 2014 at 11:39 AMThanks for the giveaway–I have a TON of projects I’d use this for. With easter coming up & birthdays this summer it’ll get a TON of use!!!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 25, 2014 at 3:48 PMYou are right about there being so many possibilities Betty Jo! I have so many ideas I don’t even know what to make next.
pammie~k says
February 25, 2014 at 11:24 AMThe Seuss props are awesome – thank you. With a new portrait, I would create some new vinyl wall art
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 25, 2014 at 11:29 AMYou are welcome! I enjoy making stuff for my kids. They have requested Thing 1 and Thing 2 so we will see if that happens. I would need some blue glitter paper for the hair though. Another trip to the craft store? I’m not sure I want to do that! 😉
Amy says
February 25, 2014 at 9:56 AMLove them! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 25, 2014 at 9:57 AMYou are very welcome Amy! Enjoy!
MaryB says
February 24, 2014 at 9:27 PMThe first thing I would do is try some vinyl projects. I’ve never worked with it but I’m intrigued and would love to try it.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 25, 2014 at 9:22 AMI haven’t tried vinyl yet either but am anxious to try it.
Chelsea says
February 24, 2014 at 9:07 PMThose are the coolest Dr. Seuss props I have seen yet! I never would have thought of glitter cardstock, it really makes it so much more fun looking. The kids look like they had fun with it too. If I ever were to win, I would be making props and fun embellishments for my boys for their parties. I do have a Mad Hatter Spring Party planned for April– ;O oh the ideas would be endless.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 25, 2014 at 9:18 AMThank you Chelsea! I think the glitter does make it more fun. A Mad Hatter party sounds like so much fun! The possibilities are endless! Good luck!
katie says
February 24, 2014 at 4:19 PMWhat an adorable idea!!! Love the Dr. Seuss photo booth props!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 24, 2014 at 4:49 PMThank you Katie! It’s fun to make stuff for my kids which you will find out for yourself soon! I can’t wait to see pictures of Baby J! 🙂
Dori says
February 24, 2014 at 2:10 PMI love your Dr Seuss cut outs, especially the lorax mustache.
I would love to win the silhouette giveaway!!! If I win, I would get started on making end of the year teacher gifts.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 24, 2014 at 3:04 PMThanks Dori! The kids liked the mustache best. I think I might try to do some bushy eye brows too! 🙂 Good luck!
Valeri says
February 24, 2014 at 1:27 PMVery cool project, our school dance theme is Dr. Suess so this would be perfect.
Thanks for the giveaway, hope I win so I can create these super cute cut outs!!!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 24, 2014 at 3:05 PMOh how fun! A Dr. Seuss dance party! I bet the kid would have a great time dressing up for that! Good luck Valeri!
Bridget says
February 24, 2014 at 1:16 PMKelly, this is so freakin cute. Dr Seuss has been a big deal around here for a long time. We share the same birthday. 🙂 My kids when in elementary school would do the hats, green eggs and ham and more. I just love Dr Seuss and I love your little photo booth props. You are rockin the silhouette GF!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 24, 2014 at 1:23 PMThank you Bridget! I knew when your birthday is and when Dr. Seuss’s birthday is but never thought about the fact that the two were on the same day! I love how timeless Dr. Seuss’s stories are. Happy birthday a few days early!
Jessie says
February 24, 2014 at 11:09 AMVinyl Projects!
Jackie Burns says
February 24, 2014 at 11:04 AMYour Dr. Seuss props are great! Love them and the chance to win the Silhouette Portrait!
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 24, 2014 at 12:17 PMThank you Jackie! They were a breeze to make with the Silhouette. Good luck!
Linda Bragg says
February 24, 2014 at 8:42 AMI would love to make the holiday photo props.
Kelly Hedgespeth says
February 24, 2014 at 12:16 PMThese were really fun to make Linda and my daughter loved posing with them.