ShareThisA shadow box is a picture frame with extra depth, so you're not limited to flat materials. You are able to create a miniature stage to display collectibles, meaningful objects and personalized scenes. Shadow boxes also come in a wide variety of sizes, so shop your local craft stores for one that complements what you would like to display.
Gather:
Shadow box
Decorative paper
Photo corners
Paint
Spray adhesive
Hot-glue gun
Scissors
Ruler
Pen
Themed mementos
Create:
If your shadow box has a glass cover, remove it.
If you would like to paint your shadow box a different color, do that first and let it dry.
Measure the back wall of the box. Cut a piece of decorative paper to this size. Coat the back of the paper with spray adhesive and put into place.
Use decorative photo corners to hold a postcard or photo in place on the back wall.
Arrange small items in your box and secure in place with hot glue.
Add a tag with a name or description written on it.
Once everything has dried, close up your shadow box.
A shadow box is the perfect customizable gift. You can create a box that holds memories of a special occasion, like a vacation, graduation or wedding day.
The types of mementos and small items you can use for this project are endless. Here are some suggestions to get you started: tags, postcards, photos, beads, shells, feathers, coins, flowers, fabric, toys, figurines and jewelry.
(Dena Fishbein is the designer and artist behind many home, gift and paper products found at your favorite stores. To ask her how to embellish anything, visit her blog at denadesigns.com.)
(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)
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