DIY Paper Crafts: Shadow Box Frame.

Shadow Box Frame

The Shadow Box Frame is easy, fun in addition to can be use in is so many ways.

Supplies:

1 - 12 x 12 Card stock (or you can use
            thick paper stock.)
1 - 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 heavy cards stock (great
            place to use the cardboard that will
            comes inside the back of your DSP.)

1 - 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 Paper or Cards stock

1 - 7 x 7 Paper or cards stock

1- 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 cards stock.

Plus you will need your inside embellishments. Skies the limit.

First score your 12 x 12 card stock or thick paper at 1/2, 1 1/8, 2 3/8 in addition to 3 on all 4 sides. Now which has a pencil mark off blocks the 4 corners. inside the example below you will cut off the "x" in addition to the "T" will be a tag. Repeat in all 4 corners.

_____________
XX            XX
XT            TX

XT            TX
XX______XX

Next, make an "X" inside the middle of your paper crossing over the first score line closes to the center. Using you straight edge, create a box around the center "X", large about 3 1/2 inches. Now cut on each line. When you are finished you will have 4 triangles, (do not discard). Fold on each of the score lines using your bone folder.

Fold your tag in in addition to adhere to form all 4 corners.

Measure your 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 to be sure the item is not too big. IF the item is a tiny bit little that will is okay, yet if the item is too big you need to trim the item down now. Adhere the backing to the bottom, being sure the 1/2 inch scored section is folded to the inside.

Now let's work on the top side. Fold in addition to adhere the inside pieces down. Be sure the inside edges are square. You can do This specific with any straight edge, just stand the item up to be sure the inside flap is not pushed too far back or too far forward.

You are ready to embellish the inside of your frame.

Here are some some other Shadow Boxes that will were completed inside the class. A special thank you to the group for letting me share how creative they are.