Angel Shadow Box DIY Home Decor with Shaker - Instructions

 

Hello.  Happy Valentines Day!

Today I'm sharing my version of a very untraditional DIY Valentines home decor project.  Hmmm how so?  Well this was created for my little Granddaughter's room.  My first grandie is 7 months old and in this day of Covid, we have not gotten the opportunity to spend as much time with her as possible.  Sadly she moved 1000 miles away last week.

That is why this is a Valentines piece - made from my heart for my little loved one.   Of course the added spin to this is that I used  some of my favorite chipboard pieces AND added a shaker ( which I love making).

Scroll down and you can see the DIY tips and instructions for creating a home decor shadow box. 

Here are the chipboard pieces used in this shadowbox: Creative Embellishments Star Shaker set  and Girl Word Set.  The Star shaker set was simply painted with cream acrylic paint.  The chipboard words were embossed with Ivory Aged Embossing Enamel  from Stampendous.

 

 

No shaker is complete without fabulous shaker mix.  I used Buttons Galore's new Shaker Mix in a Cube- Spring Blooms.  I added the mix to the shaker, obviously, but I also added it to the bottom of the shadow box using matte gel medium, such as Prima's Art Basics - Heavy Body Gel as an adhesive.

Tips and Techniques

The wood frame used for the shadowbox was really a table top home decor piece on clearance at Michaels.  I am flipping it around and using the backside of the piece.  The wood frame is perfect because I can add hardware or staple embellishments as desired.  I cannot do that to plastic frames.  

The angel is a Christmas ornament I bought at the end of the season and tossed into my stash.  

As I mentioned, wood frames work the best for altering.  I'm always on the lookout for wood pieces in the clearance sections.  I attached the angel with a small eye hook that is easily screwed into the wood frame.  I didn't even need a tool because the wood is soft enough to screw with my fingers.   

 

Moving along, I decided to dab cream acrylic paint to the wood using a natural sea sponge.  The sea sponge is my choice because it leaves a stippled look on the wood - not full coverage. 

   

Here is a close up of the shadow box showing the details in the darling angel and the  star shaker.

The paper used is Graphic 45's Princess Collection - unfortunately a retired collection.

Thank you for stopping here today.  Happy crafting.

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Creative Embellishments Star Shaker set

Creative Embellishments Chipboard - Girl Word Set

Buttons Galore  Shaker Mix in a Cube- Spring Blooms Ll547

Ivory Aged Embossing Enamel .60oz - Stampendous	Emboss It Ink - Clear Re-Inker - Ranger - Archival Ink	Prima - Finnabair - Art Basics - Heavy Body Gel - 8.5 Ounces

 

Cards Using Numbers for Special Occasions - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Customized Special Occasion Cards (Combining Prior Kits) - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

 Let's get the party started with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

 for Feb 2021. This set will help personalize special celebrations all year long from "save the date" events, to anniversaries, milestone birthdays, graduations and much more.  DIY custom birthday cards and special occasion cards just got easier. 

I expanded my imagination a bit because I seem to have a battle of the wits going on at my house.  I have three identical cats who prowl about as one, always together.  

I love my three darlin's and have enjoyed featuring them on cards so this was a fun  alternative use for Spellbinders Large Numbers dies.  

Here is an image of the entire set: 

In addition to Spellbinders Large Die of the Month, Spellbinders offers a variety of monthly kit subscriptions like the Card Kit of the Month. The purpose of the kits are to provide new product conveniently to your door.  I bet most of us have fun with the product for the month them add the products to our stash and move on.  

I'm here to encourage you to combine the kits, pull them out often and think of fun ways to keep using them.  The kitties seen in this card are stamps from Spellbinders Card Club Kit for January 2021 ( last month). Click on the images to see more details.  

The Sentiment: 

The sentiment on this card, "Dynamic, Witty, Charming" was added using Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System with the Gemini Hot foil plate from Spellbinders new Celestial Zodiacs Collection.  My cards today use Spellbinders  Gold Foil .  

Lately I've had a lot of crafty fun using Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System.  The foil adds a beautiful touch of elegance and refinement to my projects and cards.  It's easy to use and Spellbinders has a wonderful assortment of foils to accent your cards.   

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System

Spellbinders Gemini Glimmer Hot Foil Plate from Celestial Zodiacs Collection

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold

These are my Sweet "Grays", Eddie Gray, Macy Gray and Frannie (Francesca) Gray.  They are entertaining and charming - most certainly dynamic and a trio to be reckoned with. I'm still debating the "witty" part to be honest - but they do outwit me at times (often).  

Additional Information

The Kitty stamps were stamped on to watercolor paper  with Fun Stampers Journey  - Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad  and colored using Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils. 

  

My paper choice today is Maja Design's Denim & Girls collection.  

Remember,  Spellbinders monthly club dies are uniquely designed for Spellbinders and only found in their store.   

Thanks for stopping here today.  

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Large Die of the Month Membership -  from: Spellbinders

Spellbinders Gemini Glimmer Hot Foil Plate from Celestial Zodiacs Collection

Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System

Fun Stampers Journey  - Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad

DIY Custom Birthday and Special Occasion Cards - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Customized Birthday Cards - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Let's get the party started with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

 for Feb 2021.   This set will help personalize special celebrations all year long from "save the date" events, to anniversaries, milestone birthdays, graduations and much more.  DIY custom birthday cards and special occasion cards just got easier. 

Here is an image of the entire set: 

My paper choice today is Let's Celebrate 6x6 Paper Pad from Carta Bella  for it's bold colors and birthday theme helping to make DIY birthday cards a quick snap.  Sometimes I just have to get a card tossed together quickly.  The ability to personalize with the Spellbinders Large Die of the Month for Feb. really helps in making a special card in minutes with no fuss.   

Remember,  Spellbinders monthly club dies are uniquely designed for Spellbinders and only found in their store.   

Thanks for stopping here today.  

Shop Here: 

Large Die of the Month Membership -  from: Spellbinders

Let's Celebrate 6x6 Paper Pad - Carta Bella - Let's Celebrate - Steven Duncan

Spellbinders Tool 'n One