Halloween Table Runner - children's art inspired Part 2

Since I'm working after 9pm, i can't run down to the copy store. I will use my scanner and Photoshop CC to get my childhood art into my computer.

Believe me, its much easier to just blow up the painting on a copy machine!

My artwork is longer than my scanner bed, so I scanned it in two sections.

• I imported the images into Photoshop (or use your favorite image manipulation software) and layered the images so they line up. I merged the images together into one image.
• Next I added the layer Threshold which changed my image to black and white. This gave me a high contrast so I can see the outlines of each character.
• I resized the image to as close to my desired size of 15" x 38". Mine was a bit shy of 38" but I'm still very happy.
• Print out and cut out your images. *** Remember to add 1/4" seam allowance for the background piece of fabric*** The little images will become applique templates so they won't need a seam allowance.

Next post will be the fabrics chosen for this piece inspired by a child's artwork. Thank you for stopping by! 
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