Shadow boxes are a great way to decorate your walls and maybe rid yourself of a few odds and ends and still make them look attractive in your very own boxed collage. It is very time consuming, and in order to be able to change or alter it later, I used double-sided tape to insert all pieces into the box. After a bit of trial and error, I have found that paper of all kinds, magazine clippings, fabric, string, leaves, cork, buttons, wood, and metal, such as pennies and small gears stick surprisingly well. While fabric flowers, shells, (even small ones) wax, and lace not so much. To find the odds and ends to do this project, I kept a small jar on hand so whenever I came across a wayward penny or button, I placed it in the jar to sort through later. As for the rest, try looking in jewelry boxes or little-used drawers to find extra game pieces and pendants from jewelry to add to your collection. To make it look extra nice, try buys a few dollars worth of scrapbook extras and charms to add the final touch.
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