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Paper Shadow Box

A paper shadow box is a great decorative piece made of mostly paper that can be used for a multitude of designs.
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour

Equipment

  • 1 Pair of Scissors
  • 1 Ruler
  • 1 Scoring Tool Stylus or A Pen Cap

Materials

  • 6 8 x 11 Cardstock each in a different color (black, red, orange, yellow, green, and purple)
  • 1 12 x 12 Cardstock blue
  • 1 Sheet Acrylic panel
  • 1 Velcro Sticker Set
  • Double Sided Tape

Instructions

  • Cut out the layers, accordion, and box according to the template (along the solid lines). Any area marked with an X should be removed.
  • Score and fold along the dotted lines. ‘

The Box

  • Tape the 4 by 4-inch acrylic panel to the inside of the box where there is a hole in the front.
  • Connect the small flap on one side to the other side with tape to create a continuous box.
  • Fold the flaps on the bottom of the box and tape shut. The flap attached to the front should be the last flap closed.
  • Position the Velcro sticker on the top flap and the back of the box so that the box is able to close. Set aside.

The Layers

  • Attach the 5th panel to the back of the accordion so that the panel is nestled into one of the folds. This should be done on the left and right side of the 5th panel.
  • Attached the 4th panel to the tab closed to the fifth panel. The panel should be nestled into the fold that contains these tabs.
  • Repeat the above step for the 3rd and 2nd panel moving a layer forward each time.
  • Attach the 1st panel to the front of the accordion so that the accordion is fully behind the 1st panel.
  • Squeeze together the accordion and place the layered image into the box.