Many people like to create keepsake shadow boxes to honor the massive events in their life like weddings, graduations, and the birth of a newborn child. Shadowboxes are the ideal way to display those multi dimensional items that would just not fit into a conventional frame. If you are looking for the ideal way to show off those special items from your wedding you must definitely consider making a keepsake shadowbox.
Your most important step will be to choose what items you want to include. Some things that would work well in a keepsake shadow box include dried flowers, a wedding invites, party favors, pictures, garter, and a bubbly cork. After you know what items you want to put into the shadowbox you’ll need to find one which can hold all your items in an ornamental display. Shadowboxes are available from many cut price stores and sewing and craft stores. You can also find a nice selection at specialty stores and online retailers. You are now prepared to create your keepsake shadowbox.
First remove the backing of the frame and cover it with a background material. This may help to add color and texture to your display. Items you may use include felt, cardstock, photograph collage, and patterned paper. Now it’s time to arrange your items. After you know where everything goes you can begin to attach them using adhesive dots, pins, or double stick tape. You can give the shadowbox a layered look by using foam to raise the height of some of the items. Be happy to let your imagination run wild and use gildings like stickers, ribbon, and paper flowers which are going to be available at many scrapbooking retailers. Once you achieve a look you are happy with simply place the backing back in the frame and attach it using he photograph clips. Souvenir shadowboxes can be hung on your wall just as you would a regular frame.