Shadow Box Ideas

Some people are wondering what is a shadow box. Some of them can not distinguish the difference between a shadow box and a frame.

It can be perfect stuff for displaying your favorite things or precious things. That is why it is usually deeper and more spacious than the frame.

What to put in a shadow box? Actually, it depends on your needs. Here are our ideas:

You can put the things that mean the most to you.

It also can be a perfect medium to share your story because the shadow box said it all.

No wonder, people tend to give the shadow box on a special occasion to the person they love.

Making your own shadow box is not a big deal. You can start by building the shadow box, or you can also buy it.

After that, you can put the thing that will be in the shadow box, then decorate it as well. This kind of project requires creative skill, hence it can be a good idea to improve your creativity. Also, you will need some ornaments to make your shadow box looks prettier.

Where to Put Your Shadow Box? Think twice if you want to hang in the shadow box above your headboard. It’s too dangerous. Consider a computer desk instead.

Here are some shadow box ideas followed by the steps and also the tips we have screened through the internet.

Military Uniform Shadow Box

It is a good idea to pack the military uniform along with the badges on the shadow box.

Saving the uniform on the shadow box doesn’t only help you to deal with the dust that will make the color of the uniform is getting worse as time goes by. On the other side, it will also make the uniform looks classier.

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Wedding Shadow Box

Don’t let your big day feels so plain by bringing in the happy and cheerful vibe of the flowers.

No worries, it shouldn’t be the real flowers when you can turn the paper into beautiful flowers.

The most important thing is, you still keep your flower and make it a decorative piece you can put on the desk.

Antique Baby Shadow Box Ideas

Are you planning on giving the best gift for your baby?

This antique baby shadow box is one of the best options. You can put their first knitted hat, socks, footprint, and also their picture.

Opt to use the wooden frame with silver paint to make it looks more elegant.

Shadow Box Ideas for Engagement

Besides a photograph, you can perpetuate your special moment by using a decorative piece. There is nothing much but a crossword puzzle that mentions your name and your fiance, date, place, or any other words you desire.

If it’s still too plain, add some beads. Make sure you choose the right beads that will fit the frame as well to create the perfect shadow box for your engagement day.

Expose The Beautiful Flowers

If you don’t know what to give for your mom on Mother’s day, this kind of shadow box can be one of the best alternatives.

It is a simple artwork, indeed. But everything changes when it is inside of the shadow box, with the additional notes on the acrylic.

It can turn into a perfect gift all of a sudden.

Vintage Catholic Shadow Box

Place a vintage Catholic shadow box inside of your room that will make your room looks way better. It will be the best focal point in your house.

You can place it on the desk surrounded by the candles another decorative piece to beautify your desk as well. It can also be the praying corner in your house.

It is made out of oak wood, which is sturdy and creates a classic ambiance.

Christmas Ornament

Decorate your house with a Christmas ornament to accentuate the Christmas vibe as well. Make it looks classier by installing a DIY shadow box and fill the ornament in.

You will need the following supplies:

• A deep shadow box
• Bottlebrush trees
• Tiny car
• Snow for wintery snow

Shadow Box Ideas: Keep the Memories Up

If you are the type of person who loves to collect the cinema ticket, amusement entrance ticket, train ticket, bus, or even plane ticket, you will need this shadow box to make it looks fabulous.

It is the best way to keep your memories stay. On the other side, you can make sure they are not scattered everywhere that will end up in the trash bag.

Navy Shadow Box Ideas

Collect the priceless things inside of the shadow box where it can be a classy showcase to display them.

Just like this navy shadow box, you can place the badges, pictures, and the card in one place, even stylishly.

Choose the blue background of the shadow box, which fits the navy theme. It can be a decorative piece where you can also show your pride. Attach it to the desk or mount it to the wall.

Cute Shadow Box Frame Ideas

Accentuate the joyous vibe in your nursery room by placing a cute shadow box on the desk.

You can make an initial letter of your kiddo’s name and decorate it with the soft painting.

You can also add the name under the initial. To make sure that it matches well, you can choose the white shadow box.

Combine it with a cute ornament. It is also can be a great gift option you can give to your family or friends.

Coastal Shadow Box

The coastal decoration is a good option to infuse a peaceful vibe. You can collect the seashells from the beach you have been visited and place them in one place so-called a shadow box.

Add the sea sand inside, then fill the seashell in. Make it more beautiful by adding a phrase on the glass cover.

After that, place it on the desk and add the other ornaments surrounding it.

Cricut Shadow Box for Mom

You don’t need to worry when you are on a budget, and it is your mom’s birthday. You can challenge your creativity by making a gift for your mom by yourself.

You can make a Cricut shadow box. Choose your mom’s favorite flowers or color to put on the shadow box.

After that, make it prettier by attaching the Mom monogram or any other words you’d love to. If it still looks plain, you can also paint the shadow box.

Make sure you choose the right color that fits the flowers.

Graduation Gift

We have to admit that graduation is the most wanted moment for the students. Don’t let the graduation attire hang in the closet.

Make it more memorable by packing it on the shadow box. The shadow box said it all instead of the hanging attire in the closet.

Opt to use a black or white shadow box along with the background to make it looks elegant. You can also add your name inside if you want to.

Army Shadow Box

Keep the army uniform and the stuff well-collected in one place where it can also be displayed. It can be the best thing to conjure up the memories during their tenure.

No worries, displaying this kind of shadow box doesn’t mean you are overproud of the Army. That’s how you show that you love the job as well.

Add the Army word or even your name inside of the shadow box would be a good option.

Tips: Be careful while choosing the background.

Air Force Shadow Box Ideas

Keeping all of the badges of the Air force during the term of office in one place is a good option.

Moreover, it would be a great decorative piece if you store them in a shadow box.

You can carve your name, work period, even the symbol on the wood frame.

Keep The Baseball Stuff Properly

Raise your hand if you are a baseball enthusiast. You must be having a favorite player.

You will need a big baseball shadow box so that you can put the jersey, picture with the autograph, balls, and also the stick.

And if you are not into baseball, you can give it to your friends or people you love. 

Collect The Sweet Things

Here comes a piece of good news if you want to give your boyfriend a sweet thing.

A shadow box for your boyfriend on your anniversary must be sweet. You can print out the best moment with your boyfriend.

After that, decorate it with some love signs, initials, or any other ornaments that will make the shadow box looks perfect.

Bring In The Beachy Atmosphere

Create a favorite corner in your house with the beach shadow box. It is made out of a wooden frame.

You only need to choose the white wooden frame and blue painting for the background.

After that, fill the shadow box with the sea sand and seashells. Attach it to the wall.

You need to add the other ornaments surrounding like dried starfish and a candle holder made out of dried branches.

Sporty Shadow Box Ideas

For those who is an athlete, are sure you don’t need this kind of “mini-museum”?

It can be a good option to collect your medals. This shadow box can create a great story.

Decorate it with your lucky number and your initial, your picture during the match. You can only polish the frame instead of paint it to make it look classy.

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Basketball Shadow Box: I’m a Big Fan

You are a real fan if you collect one of your favorites player jerseys. And it is impossible to let them stack in the closet.

So putting it on the shadow box is the best decision. You can place it in your bedroom or whenever you wish.

Tips: You only need to hang the jersey inside of the shadow box. It looks great, tho.

Simple Shadow Box Ideas for Babies

Create the best story for your children by documenting their growth and put them on the shadow box for your babies.

You can start with the ultrasound photos, their first picture, their first footprint or handprint, everything.

Don’t let it looks so common. Add some cute stuff like adding some flowers, initial, or any other things to make it looks cute.

Military Retirement Shadow Box Ideas

Fill the military retirement shadow box with the certificate, the badges, the flag, and the best picture to make one of the precious moments in life well-storage.

You can also custom the name and put it inside of the shadow box if you want to. After that, hang it on the wall that will be a decorative piece in your room.

Police Shadow Box: Best Give for Father’s Day

If your father is a retired policeman, try to ask your mom where is all of his stuff and gather them.

You can decorate the stuff inside of the police shadow box.

You don’t need to be so extra while decorating it because you only need to keep them tidy and pleasing.

Your dad is not only a hero to other people, but moreover a hero to you. When making the shadow box, you may want to consider customizing a few police challenge coins that belong only to him and print your blessing on them. use this special way to c convey your respect and blessing to him.

 

Marine Corps Shadow Box Ideas

Keeping every stuff while being a marine corp must be a good idea to keep them tidy and stored properly.

Other than that, you can display it in the room where it can be a focal point of the room.

Make sure you place every single piece of stuff properly so that it creates a perfect appearance.

Pet Memorial Shadow Box Ideas

Preserve your dog’s love by creating a shadow box for your dog that has been gone.

A simple decoration of the picture, footprint, your picture together, and also the dog straps is a good option.

Other than that, put their name on it. It can be one of the precious decorative pieces in your house.

Newborn Shadow Box Ideas

Welcoming your children’s arrival with the cute shadow box is one of the cutest things you can do.

There is nothing much to do but assemble the precious moment pictures, a name banner, clothes, hospital bracelets, and the other decorative pieces in the shadow box.

Other than that, it can be a perfect gift for their birthday later.

Save Your Travel Journey

Some people keep their tickets during the journey while they are traveling on a scrapbook. It needs much effort.

And if you want to do the same effortlessly, you can just collect them in a travel shadow box.

You will need a shadow box with a small hole above where you can put the tickets. Don’t let your shadow box looks boring by adding the vinyl quote.

Cub Scout Shadow Box Ideas

If you are wondering what to give to your children when they are an active member of a scout, a Cub scout shadow box must be a good option.

Assemble the badges they have got along with the flag inside of the shadow box.

Opt to use the sturdy wood so that you don’t need to worry about the broken shadow box as time goes by.

Football Shadow Box Ideas

Having a jersey of your favorite football player along with the autographs is a rare opportunity.

That is why some of them who own this usually keep it on the shadow box.

You can also custom the symbol of your favorite football club on the frame of the shadow box. After all, install it in the bedroom.

Shadow Box Ideas for Your Dog

Create a shadow box for your lovely dog that will be a good decorative piece you can install in the living room.

It doesn’t need many things to put inside of the shadow box. It only needs the best photograph of your dog and also the footprint.

Besides simple, it can be classy wall art.

Shadow Box For Flag and Certificate

A shadow box for flag and certificate will be a good option to store your certificate and flag elegantly. That will be a precious decorative piece for your family members.

Opt to use the oak wood and glass to make sure it creates a classy and elegant appearance for your room.

Relic wood Shadow Box

Relic wood shadow box must be the most wanted classy gift you have to choose for your father’s retirement gift.

You can custom to put all of the badges he has got. Also, you can custom to carve the name, the logo, or the number that you want.

After all, place it on the desk in your father’s room.

Spiderman Shadow Box Ideas

If you are a big fan of Spiderman or planning to give a simple yet beautiful gift for someone, the spiderman shadow box must be a good idea.

You can just print out the picture that you love, then put it inside of the shadow box.

And if you want the better one, opt to use vinyl. It looks way better. Other than that, it lasts longer.

Create A Vertical Succulent Gardens

For those who want to bring in a natural vibe to the house, a succulent shadow box must be the best item, among others. Succulent is one of the easiest plants to grow, yet create an elegant look.

Assemble the succulent in a shadow box must be a good project that worth making.

Crochet Shadow Box Ideas

Upgrade your sewing skill by creating a simple yet adorable project made out of yarn and nails. 

It is a straightforward project that really worth trying. Here some of the supplies you will need:

• IKEA frame RIBBA
• Cardboard
• White cardstock
• Tissue
• Spray glue
• E6000
• Nails
• Crocheting yarn in several colors

Prepare the cardboard and the white cardstock, then stick them together with the spray glue. Create a circle that formed from the nails. Crisscross the yarns around nails. The different colors will offer you an artistic look. 

Vintage Map Shadow Box Ideas

If you love traveling, accentuate the traveling vibe to your space. 

You can simply attach the vintage map to a wooden frame. Consider the black wooden frame, which contrasts beautifully. 

It accentuates the vintage look as well. 

Measure the map that fits your frame, then cut it down. 

The supply materials you will need are:

• Shadow box
• Mod podge
• Paintbrush
• Vintage map
• Paper trimmer
• Pencil
• Distress ink
• Inkssentials Ink blending tool
• Embellishments to lay in your shadow box

When you finished Mod podge the backing of the shadow box and the map, let it dries. Then, decorate it beautifully.

Chic Music Sheet Shadow Box Ideas

The chic style is related to an elegant and traditional style that looks great together to create a fancy look. Try decorating your space with a wooden frame with the touch of a rough accent.

Roll the music sheets, then place them on the shadow box. Then, add the pink flowers. Accentuate the chic style by attaching the white lace.

Other than that, create a love shape formed from the wire, then cover it with the white lace.

Wooden Christmas Tree Shadow Box Ideas

Consider decorating your space with the shadow box. It is exposing the natural color and texture of the wood. 

It also could be the best choice if you want to give your friends or family a simple and elegant Christmas gift.

It is crafted from the following materials:

• Square dowels
• Board
• Wood backing
• Stain
• Paint
• Nail gun
• Wood glue
• Hot glue

Sand down the dowels to create a smooth surface, then stain them to create a beautiful finishing. Assemble the dowels, and attach the Christmas tree with the glue on the shadow box. 

Memorable Key House Shadow Box Ideas

The best way to keep your special key looks fabulous is by keeping it on a shadow box. Opt for the white wooden frame, then complement it with the decorative paper and the stamped address on clay.

Measure the decorative piece that fits the shadow box. Then, roll the clay flat and place the base of the address stamp. Ensure you trim it and create the rectangular stamp. Bake it at 275 degrees for 15 minutes. Glue the key to keep it stays in place. Then, attach the stamped address below.

Coffee Beans Shadow Box Ideas

If you love coffee, try decorating your space that is related to coffee as well. 

You can also create it during your leisure time. 

You will need 

• Shadow box
• Vinyl for words
• Paper backing
• Cricut

Opt for the bright decorative paper, which looks contrasts beautifully with the coffee and the frame.

Then, fill in the shadow box with the roasted coffee beans. Ensure you leave some free space to expose the decorative paper. 

Stick the vinyl to the glass, choose a mint color that melts perfectly with the decorative paper inside. 

Acorns Shadow Box Ideas

The rustic style must be the best option to decorate your space and infuses the natural and artistic ambiance. Remove the caps of the acorns so that you can paint is easy.

Paint them with chalk paint and let them dries completely. Hot-glue the cap back onto each one. Glue the acorns to the cardstock.

Measure it to the shadow box and ensure it fits perfectly. Then, you can attach it to the shadow box as well.

Superheros Shadow Box Ideas For Dad

Challenge your creativity by creating a superhero shadow box that is going to be an extraordinary gift for your father during father’s day.

You will need a printable shadow box sheet, then trim it as the shadow box. Assemble the mini figures that match with the background sheet, then glue them as well.

Put it in the shadowbox when it dries completely. The white frame looks melt adorably with the sheet inside that exposing the mini-figures as well.

Bright Flag Shadow Box Ideas

Display the flag of your country beautifully on a square shadow box. It is one of the best ways to decorate your space elegantly.

You can choose the patriotic wreath SVG, then apply it to the cardboard of the shadow box. Add the elegance of the shadow box by inserting the string.

It offers you a simple glow and gives you an admirable finishing, moreover when the night comes and you turn the light off.

Floral Monogram Shadow Box Ideas

Attach the floral monogram to a shadow box, then place it on the shelf in your living space. 

If you are a DIY enthusiast, this project is worth trying, even tho you are a beginner. 

Supplies you will need:

• Cricut maker
• Standard grip mat
• Glue
• Tweezers

The thing is, you have to pay attention to the details to make it works. 

Other than that, choose the best color that fits your needs. Consider the soft tone, to create a relaxing atmosphere. 

Classy Unicorn Shadow Box Ideas

Create a fancy decorative piece you can make inexpensively. It is a simple unicorn with a simple touch that turns into a fancy one.

Get a simple printable unicorn and print it on the crafty bob glossy paper. Put the glue on the unicorn horn, then sprinkle extra fine glitters over the sections, let them set perfectly.

Then, arrange the flowers and glue them. Insert the selection of gemstones, embellishments, and sequins to the box frame. After all, put the unicorn in the shadow box.

Rustic Dried Flowers Shadow Box Ideas

Keep the peonies properly by placing them on the shadow box. It could be an admirable decorative piece in your space, exposing the rustic style. Other than that, it also could keep the memories of the peonies elegantly.

Paint the wooden frame and create a rough look. Cover the backing with burlap to bring in the rustic style perfectly.

Glue the peonies to the backing and gather them with the natural rope, then insert it on the shadow box.

Those are the shadow box ideas that we have compiled you can consider.

Happy DIY-ing!