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Making A Christmas Shadow Box
This shadow box decoration is a wonderful holiday craft for the whole family. It is easier than you might think and a wonderful keepsake.
Use small ornaments and Christmas figures to make a Christmas scene, with shifting snow, in a shadow box. This would be a nice activity to do with your children – let them play with the figures until they create a pleasing arrangement, then help them to glue everything in place.
You Will Need
- shadow box – at least 1½ inches deep (available at craft stores or dollar stores)
- assorted Christmas figures and small decorations
- optional: alphabet blocks
- strong craft glue or glue gun and glue sticks
- crystal snow or fine artificial snow
Project Instructions:
Remove the back of the shadow box and set aside.
Collect an assortment of Christmas figures and decorations and, working from the back, start to play with different arrangements until you create a Christmas scene that you like when seen from the front.
Begin gluing in the various pieces. If you’re using alpabet blocks, as we did, make sure they either sit firmly against the glass, or have enough clearance to prevent fake snow from getting trapped in front of them. Some possible short letter combinations for the alphabet blocks include NOEL, XMAS, SNOW, ANGEL or JOY.
Make sure all the pieces are glued in firmly; you don’t want them coming adrift after the shadow box is filled with snow and assembled. Let the glue dry.
How to Make a Christmas Shadow Box
I found this craft about a month ago and decided to try it. It was so simple and so much fun and it looks great. This is a great addition to any Christmas decorations you already have.
I have also been giving some thought to making a few for gifts, different holidays, or just for everyday living. The principles involved would be the same for all occasions.!
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Use small ornaments and Christmas figures to make a Christmas scene, with shifting snow, in a shadow box. This would be a nice activity to do with your children – let them play with the figures until they create a pleasing arrangement, then help them to glue everything in place.
You Will Need
* shadow box – at least 1½ inches deep (available at craft stores or dollar stores)
* assorted Christmas figures and small decorations
* optional: alphabet blocks
* strong craft glue or glue gun and glue sticks
* crystal snow or fine artificial snow
Project Instructions:
Remove the back of the shadow box and set aside.
Collect an assortment of Christmas figures and decorations and, working from the back, start to play with different arrangements until you create a Christmas scene that you like when seen from the front.
