Shadow Box Frames
If you’re looking for an easy way to display your pictures and a few special souvenirs then a shadow box is your solution.
Shadow boxes offer a great way to display your favorite pictures and collectibles instead of keeping them hidden and protected in a box or chest. Shadow boxes offer the best of both worlds- they allow you to enjoy your favorite mementos while keeping them clean and protected.
Shadow boxes allow you to capture memories of special occasions like weddings, a new baby, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and many other kinds of cultural and religious celebrations. A shadow box frame allows you to create a unique keepsake that will be a fun way to remember your special occasion and keep your pictures and items protected for years of enjoyment.
You can find shadow box frames come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and depths so you can accommodate almost any type of item. Standard shadow box frames come in ready made square or rectangular shapes and can be easily found with depths from ½” up to 1 ¾”. Most shadow box frames can be displayed on a table (or other flat surface) or hung on a wall.
You can literally create an unlimited number of shadow box displays. You are limited only by your own imagination. Here are a few ideas for unique shadow box displays using a square 12x12 shadow box frame with a depth of 1 ¾” and a foam backing.
Track Athletic Medals: A sampling of an individuals track medals won at competitions along with a few pictures. Medals can be stitched to backing. Great way to create a memorable keepsake rather than storing them in an old shoe box.
House a shell collection: You can create a collection of unique small shells from a sampling of beaches on the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans. Use push pins to act as supports to hold the shells.
Archive big news events: Display newspaper clippings, tickets, pictures and other small items from big media events like a presidential election or death of a famous person.
Display a letter opener collection: Stitch thin round elastic around two sides of each letter opener to keep them secure.
A beautiful dried wildflower collection. Create a beautiful selection of native wildflowers and have them identified. Used tacks to secure the flowers.
Remember a honeymoon trip: Display a variety of different shaped pictures, souvenirs, airline tickets, special receipts and other small items that bring back the memories of a special time.
Exhibit your favorite key rings: You can use push pins to act as hangers for most light weight key rings or for heavier ones you can stitch them to the backing.
Your favorite pet shadow boxes: This can be a nice tribute in memory of a special pet. Can put an old collar, a small play toy and pictures to remember them.
Political memorabilia: Pictures, pins, autographs and any other collectible items.
A personal recognition gift: Create a special gift showcasing someone’s work or personal achievements. You could create a shadow box as a retirement gift, volunteer recognition or as a special birthday party. Includes mementos representing a period of time that reflects the person’s work and contribution.
Shadow boxes can also hold items like flags, plates, military medals, football jerseys, baseballs and many other collectibles. And, if you can’t find a shadow box in the size you want, you can always have one custom made. With custom shadow box frames, you can select the shape, finish, style and depth so you’ll get exactly what you want.
Have fun creating your shadow box and you’ll be sure to enjoy it for years to come.
