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DIY Dr. Seuss Photo Booth Props

February 24, 2014 By Kelly 81 Comments

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.DIY Dr. Seuss Photo Booth Props by Simply Kelly Designs

{Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post.}

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.

Cutting Thin Cardboard With Silhouette Portrait | Simply Kelly Designs

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.

Hat Pieces by Simply Kelly Designs

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.

AdhesiveForHat

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.

3D Adhesive for mustache

10. Heat up the glue gun.

11. Here’s what is completed so far.

DIY Dr. Seuss Photo Booth Props by Simply Kelly Designs

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. 🙂

BackOfHat

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!

DIY Dr. Seuss Photo Booth Props by Simply Kelly Designs

This is just one example of awesome projects that you can make with a Silhouette Portrait!

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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.

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Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Papercrafting, Silhouette Tagged With: Book Inspired, Dr. Seuss, Silhouette Challenge

Comments

  1. Laura Dillon says

    February 24, 2019 at 12:45 PM

    Hello
    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

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM

      I 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.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        March 2, 2019 at 5:40 PM

        I was able to download it, yes. However nothing would open up after downloading.

        Reply
        • Kelly says

          March 4, 2019 at 4:21 PM

          You won’t be able to open it unless you have the Silhouette Studio software. One of these days I will convert it to PDF.

          Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    August 31, 2018 at 3:39 PM

    I love your design, but the zip won’t download. Do you have another way of sharing that with us?

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      September 5, 2018 at 9:20 AM

      I just checked the download and was able to download it okay from box.com.

      Reply
  3. Ellen says

    February 25, 2018 at 1:40 PM

    Hi 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!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      February 26, 2018 at 7:05 AM

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  4. Sel says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks 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!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 22, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      You are welcome! I am glad that you will be able to use it for your class!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    I cannot figure out how to open these files.. In desperate need for daughters birthday!! help please

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      December 3, 2014 at 2:21 PM

      I replied to your email.

      Reply
  6. Linda says

    March 25, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Who Won?????

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      March 25, 2014 at 2:58 PM

      Hi Linda. It says in the Rafflecopter widget that Jessie W. won. She was contacted by e-mail.

      Reply
  7. Bachelorette Party Photo Booth says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    great post

    Reply
  8. Robin says

    February 28, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I 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?

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      March 1, 2014 at 11:50 AM

      The possibilities are endless Robin! Good luck!

      Reply
  9. Teresa says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Would love to win. Love your style and designs!

    Reply
  10. Grace says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Oooh, thanks for the chance to win!!

    Reply
  11. debbie Beer says

    February 28, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    I would love to tackle anything…they all look like so much fun. Love your work Kelly

    Reply
  12. Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says

    February 28, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I would love to use it to make my son’s 2nd birthday a hit! 😀

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 28, 2014 at 8:19 AM

      I don’t think birthday parties would ever be the same again Caroline! Good luck!

      Reply
  13. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Kelly I don’t know where I’d start with projects. maybe label everything or make some stencils! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!!

    Reply
  14. Free Photo Booth Templates says

    February 27, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    thanks for nice sharing…………….

    Reply
  15. Windswept (Linda) says

    February 27, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    I 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

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:06 PM

      You are welcome Linda! Good luck!

      Reply
  16. Rosie Glenn says

    February 27, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:09 PM

      Good luck Rosie! I hope you can put those files to good use!

      Reply
  17. Kathy Simkins says

    February 27, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    My 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.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:08 PM

      I think it is wonderful that you help them scrapbook all their school things Kathy! Good luck.

      Reply
  18. Theresa says

    February 26, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I would like to make some silhouettes to decorate the walls of the animal shelter. Try to liven up the place.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:10 PM

      That sounds like a great project Theresa! Good luck.

      Reply
  19. Erica says

    February 26, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    These are great!!!! love Dr. Seuss….

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:04 PM

      Thank you Erica!

      Reply
  20. Danielle says

    February 26, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      You are welcome! Good luck!

      Reply
  21. Laurie says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Thank you for posting this! It will be a fun project to do!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 26, 2014 at 3:47 PM

      I’m glad you are going to tackle this project! It was really simple to put together after all the cutting is done. Enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Leitha Cantrell says

    February 25, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Would love to win this and try out the vinyl letter!! Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chance to win 

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 26, 2014 at 3:46 PM

      You are welcome Leitha! Good luck!

      Reply
  23. Tara says

    February 25, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    This is fabulous! I love Dr. Seuss!

    You are also seriously making me want to get a Xyron machine. How cool are they!?!?

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 25, 2014 at 3:47 PM

      Thank 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.

      Reply
  24. Betty Jo says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks 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!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 25, 2014 at 3:48 PM

      You are right about there being so many possibilities Betty Jo! I have so many ideas I don’t even know what to make next.

      Reply
  25. pammie~k says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    The Seuss props are awesome – thank you. With a new portrait, I would create some new vinyl wall art

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 25, 2014 at 11:29 AM

      You 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! 😉

      Reply
  26. Amy says

    February 25, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Love them! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 25, 2014 at 9:57 AM

      You are very welcome Amy! Enjoy!

      Reply
  27. MaryB says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    The 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.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 25, 2014 at 9:22 AM

      I haven’t tried vinyl yet either but am anxious to try it.

      Reply
  28. Chelsea says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Those 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.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 25, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Thank 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!

      Reply
  29. katie says

    February 24, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    What an adorable idea!!! Love the Dr. Seuss photo booth props!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 24, 2014 at 4:49 PM

      Thank 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! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Dori says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 24, 2014 at 3:04 PM

      Thanks Dori! The kids liked the mustache best. I think I might try to do some bushy eye brows too! 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  31. Valeri says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Very 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!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 24, 2014 at 3:05 PM

      Oh how fun! A Dr. Seuss dance party! I bet the kid would have a great time dressing up for that! Good luck Valeri!

      Reply
  32. Bridget says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Kelly, 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!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 24, 2014 at 1:23 PM

      Thank 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!

      Reply
  33. Jessie says

    February 24, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Vinyl Projects!

    Reply
  34. Jackie Burns says

    February 24, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Your Dr. Seuss props are great! Love them and the chance to win the Silhouette Portrait!

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 24, 2014 at 12:17 PM

      Thank you Jackie! They were a breeze to make with the Silhouette. Good luck!

      Reply
  35. Linda Bragg says

    February 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    I would love to make the holiday photo props.

    Reply
    • Kelly Hedgespeth says

      February 24, 2014 at 12:16 PM

      These were really fun to make Linda and my daughter loved posing with them.

      Reply

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