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What should I put in my shadow box?

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What should I put in my shadow box?

What to Put in Shadow Boxes

  1. paper flowers, paper butterflies or pressed flowers.
  2. memorabilia such as photos, concert tickets, wedding invitations, birth announcements, sports tickets, theater tickets.

What background should I use for shadowbox?

Background. Each shadow box has a backing that is optional to adjust. Whether you want to leave the background black, white or add a fun decorative paper, the options are limitless! Some have put in patterned backgrounds to give off a specific theme, such as baby clothes or beach items.

How do you display things in a shadow box?

Here are mounting options to secure items in a shadow box frame.

  1. Glue. You can glue the back of the item directly onto the mounting board or the backing of the shadowbox frame.
  2. Poster putty. For light items, poster putty can work.
  3. Shelves.
  4. Invisible thread and decorative cloth.
  5. Pegboard and twist ties.

How do you construct a shadow box?

A wooden box ( I got this as part of wooden toy,so recycling it )

  • Cartridge paper ( 4 White and one Red)
  • Paper knife
  • Steel scale
  • Pencil
  • Cutting board
  • LED strip
  • 12 V adaptor or LED driver
  • GlueStick

    • How to decorate with shadow boxes?

    Choose the items you want to display The best shadow boxes revolve around a theme,so choose items that relate to each other.

  • TIP: To add visual interest,pick mementos that vary in shape,size,and color.
  • Buy a shadow box Shadow boxes come in many different sizes.

    • How to make a Disney Shadow Box?

    A Shadow Box (I got mine from Michaels,but you can get yours online here)

  • Your Disney collection
  • Pins from the dollar store

    • How to design a sports Shadow Box?

    Cutting machine (or other cutting tool)

  • 80 lb (200-220 gsm) white or colored cardstock
  • Foam board
  • Glue
  • Shadow box frame 8×8” (20×20 cm)
  • Warm white or RGB 5v or 12v LED strip or fairy lights