Shadowboxes are ideal for showcasing odds and ends that are precious to you, but are difficult to display in typical spots, like shelving and table stands. With a shadowbox, you can keep your mementos safe all in one convenient location. Made out of a wooden box-like frame with a case enclosed by glass, a shadowbox is the ideal way to commemorate a significant event or exhibit a childhood collection. The possibilities are limitless!
We all gather memorabilia from special occasions, such as weddings, births, graduations, and vacations. Oftentimes we dont know what to do with the various paraphernalia we gather from these significant events, but we dont want to throw them away. While scrapbooking is great for pictures and other flat items, it is difficult to scrapbook three dimensional articles, and merely keeping them in a storage box beneath the bed to collect dust doesnt do justice to the memory. Displaying these sundry items in shadowboxes is a fantastic solution. Souvenirs, ticket stubs, and select photographs displayed in a shadowbox tell a wonderful story and serve as a great conversation starter with guests.
Shadowboxes are easy to make, and are a perfect gift for baby showers or grandparents birthdays. Purchase a shadowbox from a craft store or an online dealer. You can refinish the wood by distressing it or applying varnish, if you wish. All of the rules of decorating your home apply to decorating a shadowbox, which is basically a miniature room. Choose a contrasting color for the background of the shadowbox in order to draw attention to the items you want to display. For example, sea shells and bottles of sand from your family vacation to Hawaii would look nice against a blue background or other dark color. Layer the items at different depths to add dimension and interest to the box. You can attach the items with glue, pushpins, or museum putty. Keep your shadowbox away from direct light, since UV rays can fade your memorabilia and weaken the adhesive over time.
If you like the look of shadowboxes but dont feel up to making your own, ready-made ones are available for purchase from decorating stores or eBay.
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