Good day, Bloggers! The fabulous and talented Simon Says Stamp DT member Heather, has put together an AWESOME shadow box tutorial so that you can make your very own!! Check it out...!
I've given details in both inches and centimeters
You need a piece or card 11 1/2" x 5 1/2" plus a 3" (9cm) square. (Card stock)
Cutting knife and mat
Score along the longer side at 5 /12" and 6"
Draw a square at 1" in
Draw lines from corner to corner (these will be cut to form the opening of the box)
Now draw a square 1/2" in from the outer square the score all four sides of the two squares and cut along both diagonal lines.
Fold back and crease well along the outer edges of the square.
Fold inwards and crease well long the four sides of the inner square.
Your card should now look like this from the front.
Cut a further 3 1/2" (9cm) square of card, glue the four triangular flaps and firmly attach the square.
I cut four small pieces to cover the corners on the back of the 'box' but this is purely cosmetic and not necessary.
Now you have your shadow box card, all that is left is to decorate it and here is my finished card.
Materials used Stamps -Magnolia - Flying Tilda and loving wishes sentiment.
Papers - Basic Grey - Hopscotch
Punch - Martha Stewart - Butterfly
Dies - Spellbinders - Fleur de Lis Pendant & Fancy Tags
American Crafts - Pearl Brad
Here you can see the 'box' better and below - the reason for the 1/2" at the top - it both stands better and folds flatter and firmer for placing in an envelope or box.
I decorate the back of the 'box' element in co-ordinating paper to cover the triangular flaps.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, and I hope you decide to make your very own shadow box, they're fun, pretty, and a cool alternative to a 2-D card! Special thanks to Heather, check out her awesome blog!!!
Steph
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Fab tute, thanks so much x
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ReplyDeletethis is such a gorgeous shadow card
thank you so much for the tutorial sweetie
the total of the card is amazing
hugs angelique
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi This is just WOW Love it I am going to give this one a go !! Thankyou for the tutorial amd inspiration Kitty :)
ReplyDeletewow, this tutorial is awesome!
ReplyDeletehugs Yvonne
oh wow i wondered how to do this. Brilliant. thank you.
ReplyDeletex laura x
wow!!!! this is amazing as is Heather and I am gonna try this asap x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Thank you for the great tutorial, think I have to give it a try :)
ReplyDeletefabulous tut Heather ,, I am going to have a go at this :-) Gorgeous card :-)
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Lols x x x