Patriotic Shadow Boxes

Celebrate the 4th of July this year by making your own personalized patriotic shadowbox!

Supplies Needed:

Shadow Box - Pre-decorated or unfinished

Three-Dimensional Symbols of America (approximately 3/4") - flag, small Statue of Liberty, (measure the base of the statue and the depth of the shadow box!)

Pictures representing America - use magazines, holiday napkins, holiday paper plates, etc.

Patriotic Labels - free printables

Construction Paper or free printable patriotic scrapbooking paper

Copy of the Declaration of Independence

Gold Stars (optional)

Paint for the frame

Paintbrush

Masking Tape

Glue Dots (removable for rearranging contents if needed)

Instructions:

Step 1. Purchase a shadow box

Step 2. Remove backing

Step 3. Scrape off wording

Step 4. Find 4th of July paperware

Step 5. Cut into single pieces

Step 6. Include Document

Step 7. Include miniature flag

Step 8. Include Statue of Liberty

Step 9. Choose labels

Step 10. Cover cardboard backing

Step 11. Arrange stars

Step 12. Prepare frame to paint

Patriotic Shadow Box

Original Shadow Box

Now you can hang your shadow box on a wall or give it to a veteran as a token of appreciation!

The library has many wonderful books about Independence Day. Click on the book covers below to find them. For more information on how to make a shadow box, check out the library's eSource called Creativebug!

By JeannaW on June 21, 2021