Seasonal Celebration Shadow Box
Celebrate everything from Christmas to Hannukah with this Seasonal Celebration Shadow Box. Great for decorating your side table or mantel, this shadow box is the perfect way to bring the holidays into your home this year. This lovely shadow box could also be converted into an ornament or tree decoration. Great for giving as a gift or just making for yourself, this Seasonal Celebration Shadow Box is a fun project for holiday fans of all skill levels.
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
SeasonWinter
Materials:
- Wycinanka Layered Snowflakes Wood Veneer
- Wycinanka Star Wood Veneer with Snowflake Print
- Wycinanka Merry Christmas Sentiment
- Artist Loft Wooden Frame
- Martha Stewart 12 x 12 Christmas Card Stock
- Petaloo Flowers
- Making Memories Pearl Embellishments
- Xyron Mega Runner
- Xyron 2.5” Sticker Maker
- Xyron ½” Double-Sided High Tack Tape
- Scoring Board
- 2 Binder Clips
- Scissors or craft knife
- Pen
- Masking Tape
Instructions:
- Take a piece of 12 x 12 card stock and score at 3/4” and 1 1/2” on all edges (the size in the center will be the width and height of the frame that you choose to use), see step 2 for better explanation. Trim the excess.
- Picture below should be the end result from step 1. Cut the corners on four sides according to picture shown below.
- Fold and use the Xyron Mega Runner or Xyron Double Sided Tape to adhere all four sides to form an open box as shown in photo.
- Use a pen to trace the shape of the frame inside and out. Then cut out with scissor or craft knife.
- Use the Xyron Mega Runner to adhere the paper to the frame.
- Adhere the open box to the back of the frame by using the Xyron Mega Runner on all four edges and adhere facing down. This is the finished box.
- Create the glittered snowflakes by using the Xyron 2.5” Sticker Maker. Insert wood veneer to the machine to create a sticker and turn over to make it sticky on both sides of the wood.
- Take the paper off one side and sprinkle glitter over the sticky side and adhere to frame.
- Insert stars and Merry Christmas wood into Xyron 2.5” Create-A-Sticker and adhere on frame.
- Use the Xyron Double-Sided High Tack tape to adhere flowers to the inside of the frame and pearls to the outside.
- Making a hanger for the shadow box. Take a binder clip and remove the metal pins.
- Trim a piece of paper, cut two holes just big enough to insert the pins in but leave the legs of pins on the other side of the paper.
- Turn the paper over and tape the legs of the pins. Close the piece of paper and glue the top and bottom together.
- Apply Xyron ½” Doubled Sided Tape on the back of the paper and adhere to the back of the shadow box.
You can find this project-and many more-in our new free eBook, 11 DIY Christmas Decorations and Ideas.
Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas
If you enjoyed making the Seasonal Celebration Shadow Box, here are a few more Christmas craft ideas to keep your holiday spirit alive:
1. Festive Mason Jar Snow Globes: Transform simple mason jars into winter wonderlands by adding fake snow, miniature figurines, and glitter! These snow globes make for charming decorations or thoughtful handmade gifts for friends and family.
2. Personalized Ornament Wreath: Create a beautiful wreath using an assortment of personalized ornaments. Hang them from a wire wreath frame and embellish with ribbons, greenery, and other festive accents. This one-of-a-kind wreath will add a personalized touch to your holiday decor.
3. Hand-painted Wooden Ornaments: Unleash your creativity by hand-painting wooden ornaments with festive designs. Whether you choose traditional Christmas motifs or opt for a more modern look, these ornaments will add a special touch to your tree or make lovely additions to gift wrap.
4. Holiday Card Garland: Upcycle old holiday cards by transforming them into a cheerful garland. Cut out the front of each card, punch a hole in the corner, and string them together with a festive ribbon. Hang the garland along a mantel or staircase for a charming display of holiday cheer.
We hope these Christmas craft ideas inspire you to continue spreading holiday cheer through creative projects. Happy crafting!
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