14 DIY Shadow Boxes For Various Purposes

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A shadow box is an enclosed glass-front case containing an object or objects presented in a thematic grouping with artistic or personal significance. The grouping of the objects and the depth effect created by their relative heights from the backing creates a dramatic visual result. Today we are sharing some of the cutest ideas for shadow boxes, which you can easily realize at home and get stylish décor.

The first project is a cute, simple way to add a touch of fall to your decor, and the project could easily be modified for other seasons.

DIY floral fall shadow box  (via www.natashalh.com)

DIY floral fall shadow box (via www.natashalh.com)

A school picture house shadow box is a fun way to display your kids’ school picture by making a scrapbook layout and placing it inside a cute house shadow box.  Add lots of embellishments for flair.

DIY school house picture shadow box (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)

DIY school house picture shadow box (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)

These shadow boxes work as wall storage! All the craft is about buying ready ones and then sprucing them up with some pastel-colored paper. Attach the boxes to the wall and get cool spring-inspired storage.

DIY wall storage shadow boxes (via www.homeyohmy.com)

DIY wall storage shadow boxes (via www.homeyohmy.com)

For those who are already looking for some spring projects, this one is right what you need. It’s a spring project inspired by mother nature itself: it’s an adorable moss monogram shadow box.

DIY moss monogram shadow box (via www.averageinspired.com)

DIY moss monogram shadow box (via www.averageinspired.com)

Valentine’s Day is a nice time to show off some pink. This simple tutorial will tell you how to create a shadow box that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day! It will look great on the day of all the lovers!

DIY pink Valentine shadow box with letters (via blog.darice.com)

DIY pink Valentine shadow box with letters (via blog.darice.com)

Whether you live in a small apartment or are a student living in a dorm room, finding space to either display or store your stuff can be difficult. Another problem is storing your stuff in style. a storage shadow box can easily solve this problem!

DIY shadow box craft storage (via https:)

DIY shadow box craft storage (via https:)

This ombre elephant shadow box is a perfect decoration for a nursery. Keep the elephants in the colors that fit you nursery décor and enjoy!

DIY ombre elephant shadow box frame (via www.heylovedesigns.com)

DIY ombre elephant shadow box frame (via www.heylovedesigns.com)

A little bit minimalist, a little bit retro and a whole lot of pink! Using the pink ortho plaster and a few other easy to find items, these adorable shadowboxes were created. Stand one by itself on a side table or hang all four together for a wall party.

DIY girlish shadow boxes with plaster items on display (via https:)

DIY girlish shadow boxes with plaster items on display (via https:)

This Christmas shadow box with a quote is really a last minute craft because it takes no more than 5 minutes to make it. read how to make it fast in the source.

DIY Christmas shadow box with faux snow (via www.dwellbeautiful.com)

DIY Christmas shadow box with faux snow (via www.dwellbeautiful.com)

Here’s another storage shadow box but it has a peculiar shape: it’s an ampersand. The piece is made of cardboard and perfectly holds all the stuff you need.

DIY ampersand shadow box storage (via adventures-in-making.com)

DIY ampersand shadow box storage (via adventures-in-making.com)

A shadow box can be used for saving money! Make some creative prints and put them inside to inspire savings.

DIY shadow box bank (via www.amomstake.com)

DIY shadow box bank (via www.amomstake.com)

Pompoms are the cutest ones! So why not make these pretty pink shadow boxes with pompoms? Make various fun prints and add colorful and glitter pompoms to soothe yourself and cheer up.

DIY pompom filled shadow boxes (via www.designimprovised.com)

DIY pompom filled shadow boxes (via www.designimprovised.com)

This shadow box is inspired by travelling and it will remind you of that. A map is a base for the box and then you’ll see swallows on it flying somewhere – such a romantic and inspiring idea!

DIY map and swallows shadow box (via www.whistleandivy.com)

DIY map and swallows shadow box (via www.whistleandivy.com)

These shadow boxes are used for décor and storage. Changing the backdrop and objects you can create almost any compositions you like, such a creative artwork idea!

DIY storage and artwork shadow boxes (via emusing-emma.blogspot.ru)

DIY storage and artwork shadow boxes (via emusing-emma.blogspot.ru)