Shadowbox

Shadowbox

I used the following items:

Old Window

1/4 inch inexpensive plywood (can use foam board)

Fabric

Spray adhesive

Doilies

Hot glue gun with glue sticks

Velcro

Drill

Screws

Photo Hangers

Various items to fill the box

I cleaned my window as well as possible and brushed on a thin layer of paint.  You should do what is true to you.  I like the rustic look and wanted to preserve as much of that as possible.

I cut the plywood to to fit, screwed it onto the window, and added a picture hanger on each side.  I did this so I would know where the holes were and so I did not have to man-handle the finished product too much.

Remove the back and cover with fabric.  I applied pink satin using spray adhesive.

Next I added doilies using hot glued.  Not the easiest way to do it and probably not the best but I could not get the spray adhesive to stick.

I then place all of my items onto the board.  I played around with the arrangement for a couple of days.

You have to decide which method of attachment is right for the item and for you.  I hot glued the book, pearls, scissors, and picture (only the corners).  I used velcro for the brooch and the watch.  The watch was too heavy and pulled away from the doilies so I had to add a small nail to help secure it.

Once everything is in place, I carefully stood up the board to make sure everything was secure.  Then I added the screws.

That’s it!  I am sure I will get some negative comments about using hot glue, but I used very little and it should come off fairly easily should I decide to take the box apart some day.  I hope that is not the case and that it will be cherished for years to come by my children and grandchildren.