Hi readers! TGIF! Also, it’s the last day of February! How did THAT happen?  I’m pleased to be returning with a fun shadowbox feature made by Paula Cheney!  She has kindly included step by step instructions and photos to help assisting you in making your own version of this project!

Enjoy!

• Remove small boxes from a 5.5 x 5.5” Configurations box.

• Paint inside of main box with Distress Paint Frayed Burlap.

• Adhere 6 x 6” Wallflower paper to back of box with Multi Medium.

• Use Frameworks- trellis die to cut 3 strips from Ranger Manila cardstock.

• Add Frameworks to 3 sides of the box with Multi Medium.  Make sure to add a layer of Multi Medium over the the top.

• Paint out the entire box frame with Forest Moss Distress Paint, let dry.

• Use Tarnished Brass as a highlight over the Forest Moss Layer.  Wipe away excess paint with wet wipe to let the bottom layer color come through.  Let dry.

• Use the same technique to add a bit of Weathered Wood Distress Paint.

• Stamp the front of the box frame with script stamp and Watering Can Archival ink.

• Use Curvy Banners Decorative Strip to cut manila cardstock banner.  Add words from the Remnant Rub – Botanical.  Add to the top center of the box.

• Use Spring Greenery Decorative Strip to cut leaves from Manila cardstock.  Paint with forest moss and iced spruce.  Set aside to dry.

• Use the dapper top to paint 3 letterpress numbers.

• Add Mirrored star to Memo Pin.  Push into the top of one of the Letterpress numbers.

• Cut roses from a matching sheet of 6 x 6” Wallflower paper.

• Add roses and a few pieces of Ephemera to back of box with foam tape.

• Cut out Found Relative.  Optional: color dress with Distress Markers.

• Glue 2 game pieces together with glossy accents.  Once dry, glue to the back of the Found Relative.

• Stitch a Custom Heart onto Found Relative.

• Add Found Relative box (the game pieces on her back make the piece stand away from the back of the box).

• Add Letterpress pieces to box with Glossy Accents.

• Add new or vintage flowers, cheesecloth and the painted leaves to the bottom of the box.

• Punch a hole in the top of the box with a Crop-a-dile for Curio Knob.  Add knob and Crinkle ribbon bow.

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