DIY Shadow Box Paper Art with a Free Template to Customize!

[@octane_rl4659]

I might be the only male here, Im a General Contractor specializing in room transformations, that includes a lot of unique decor and furniture, this is absolutely brilliant! Love it! Your an inspiration, thank you so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@seaborgium919]

Hello fellow male! It's definitely nice to see someone else here

[@1990stefencroft1990]

Lol I honestly had this thought while I was watching.

[@IanCazabat]

Definitely not the only male here. My wife does the yard work, I do the crafting! I figure whatever makes you happy!

[@joyannbutcher3786]

Fabulous! A fish tank layered design would look good too. You inspire me to try doing one. Thanks!

[@diannsa9062]

wow Where have you been all my crafting life? You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I feel like I could really do this.

[@kimberlyjones9243]

I absolutely LOVE this! It is such a versatile design, I already have several ideas for making Easter decor with it. Thank you again for all you do. I enjoy your videos so much because your voice soothes away the racket of the day and relaxes my spirit!

[@michellebaker8501]

OMG!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE this!!! My daughter-in-law is pregnant, and as soon as they have the gender reveal I'm making this for the baby's room!! Thank you so much for this tutorial and the templates!! You're the best!!

[@GermaineShino]

Hi Jennifer, thank you so very much for the tutorial! I have not made any shadow boxes before, but just hearing your soothing voice and watching the process of you building the layers up have been really delightful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

Wow so Beautiful Jennifer 😀😍👍👍👍👍

[@sayrcindy]

Omg you are so awesome in teaching so soft spoken and clear and patient I just love you. Your a great teacher so far the best I’ve seen and I have seen many. I love your ideas and the fact that you leave no guess work plus you give extra ideas on top of what your showing and step by step instructions plus you use you Computer to walk us through it visually and verbally. You have definitely got a new subscriber here.... great project btw. You just look and fit the part of a great teacher.... Thanks for your time and dedication you put into your videos for your viewers.

[@marjoriesyoutube4530]

This really beautiful Jennifer . Wow 👍😊💗❤️💗

[@dysartrvboatstorage5925]

I am ECSTATIC you have created this tutorial! Thank you for all the work and dedication you pour into everything you do! I can hardly wait to make one for my granddaughters room :)

[@cindyl5002]

Dots. Apply them as if it were transfer tape. Tear off a piece, place a Dot, burnish on the tape side, dot to paper, remove tape, they will be flat and not all wrinkled, etc. Love this video. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much for watching, Cindy! :)

[@cheribaybee0726]

WOW WOW WOW!! I love this. You are such a wonderful "tutor" when it comes to explaining how to make and assemble these projects. Thank you so much for sharing and I am so HAPPY that I found your sight!! I definitely want to make this project!!

[@biblestudytoolbox5757]

You are so clever! And so generous to share your designs and templates! Thank you ♥

[@karadana4424]

The multiple layers looks so neat with the lit background.

[@JenniferMaker]

It's amazing how much depth you can get!

[@charlottesilber1687]

I just love your tutorials. You are easy to understand and so great to share your talent Thank you

[@ms.sassypants2366]

Looks fantastic! Thanks for the instructions! I have been using waaaaay too many sticky dots and when i go to lay it on the next layer it sometimes sticks in the wrong place and of course you can't move it!! Ugh... now i see how to do it properly!! Yay!

[@SaNdYg615]

I love watching all your videos.

[@AW611]

Thank you! I needed a step by step so I could deconstruct and figure out how to do my own. I’m trying to make a Peter Pan one for my sister in law. I hope it turns out good like yours. Here’s hoping lol 🤞

[@Erica-nh4fq]

I just came across your comment . How did the Peter Pan project turn out ?

[@AW611]

@@Erica-nh4fq I just came across your comment too lol. It actually came out alright for a first ever attempt! I added a sound button that played the Peter Pan flute also. Thanks for asking :)

[@lindaclements2975]

Thank you for great tutorial! I really enjoy the way you teach and explain everything. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@ciw97]

Thanks for this wonderful video and instructions on how to make a shadow box.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful! 💗

[@juliemeshberger5305]

jennifer, jennifer, jennifer. im so thankful for you. i was wanting to make a shadowbox of when my kids were little, because they are grown now and i miss it. im struggling with empty nest syndrome pretty bad, so i craft and i just anted to say thanks!! 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

I know what you mean. Crafting is our therapy. ❤️

[@pamelahedgepeth7420]

I would love a tutorial on how to create a silhouette from your own photograph. I've watched a few, but I would love one from you!

[@JenniferMaker]

I do teach this in my Design To Shine classes. The classes closed on January 9th but you can get on a waiting list if interested for when the classes open again. jennifermakeracademy.com/design-to-shine/

[@thomasmac304]

This tutorial is by far the best I've seen.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@vlwindham]

You’re so sweet and awesome! I can’t wait to watch all of your videos!!!

[@Kateseyes]

I love your videos. You inspire me to try new things. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

[@cathymiller4489]

Very pretty!

[@daunakammerer2206]

Thank You Jennifer! You never disappoint!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@auntieapril]

So pretty! Nice to know I'm not the only one who struggles with those tabs!

[@JenniferMaker]

Right?!

[@miriamspengler2021]

I love it! So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimberlyspencer5360]

thank you for showing us how to resize!!

[@molly3292011]

I am totally going to make this inserting a silhouette of a couple we used on our wedding invites 20 years ago. Never knew there was such a thing called tape light.

[@JenniferMaker]

What a fun idea to re-create the nostalgia of your wedding! LOVE it! :)

[@nishthahudson9700]

Thank you for the video. I made this today and enjoyed making it. I will make more.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@herhighness7845]

I love your videos! I wish you were able to do more, as you are a fantastic teacher

[@junebovenzi]

This is a wonderful tutorial. I plan to make some of these for Christmas gifts.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it! 💕

[@yvettewilliams912]

Im going to make this right now. I get so inspired whenever I watch you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@elizabethbaer5432]

I love your tutorials and your designs! Just a suggestion, because I didn’t know about the whole resize-to-fit-the-insert thing when I bought an elaborate snowman file on Etsy. Spoil alert- I didn’t resize. I took the insert out. Threw it away. Didn’t need it. And my box looks beautiful, and also doesn’t have any light coming in on the edges even without the tape.

[@JenniferMaker]

Great tip, Elizabeth! 😉

[@Asor612]

You are simply the best!! 🙏🏼🥰

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow, thank you!

[@craftGal1568]

Thank you, Jennifer Maker

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelparan2905]

Am starting wactching you vlog since. Im very thankfull a learn little by little on you Youtune

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! Thank you. Michael! 😍

[@gaylesackett4836]

Thank you so much! You do beautiful work!!

[@aliciacherry3406]

I love this, they turned out great! I will be making this project, thanks for the downloads! As always, great tutorial, thank you so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@yvonneminssen3359]

This was awesome. Thank you for the wonderful explanation.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@Pocket.Maai.57]

Thank you very much for a tutorial, a wonderful piece of work you have created and prepared for us to be able to make something amazing too.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@cheril.1691]

I love it! I don't touch the ZOTS. I tear the paper that the ZOTS are on and put them directly on my project, then pull the paper off.

[@wendiperez2678]

LOVE this project. Can you tell me how to change the cut-outs? For instance, how do you change the layers into a different scene?

[@bryonydawson4974]

I didn't realise I could change the pressure! Thanks for yet another fantastic tutorial ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Isn't that cool, Bryony? 😍

[@bryonydawson4974]

So cool! I mean so much from you, so massive thanks ❤️

[@darlasmith5049]

So pretty

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Darla!

[@jillbaker5658]

I love all your projects..

[@ktbon231]

Lovely.

[@deelicious084]

I loved this, was my first project. great tutorial!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vlovbg]

These are gorgeous!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you think so! 🥰

[@sallymccornack2800]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathie926]

I so appreciate all the tutorials you provide. Your so talented. I tried the 3d box and ZOTS are awful to work with. Going to try form core board as spacers instead.

[@JenniferMaker]

Absolutely! Always go with whatever method works best for you! :)

[@amazingmrmikey]

I would LOVE a tutorial on how to approach the design of the file. I looked around on the web and came up short.

[@verayancey2014]

Beautiful! Thank you so much.

[@cindifuss2677]

I love watching your tutorials! You explain very well. Can't wait to try one of these.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Best of luck on your shadow box! :)

[@carolynhowe8190]

Love this. I’d like to design one with a beach scene, palm trees and hammock. How would I go about getting started designing the cuts for that?

[@tinak.3022]

That would be very pretty. I’d like a beach scene too. @jennifermaker Will you create a beach scene for a shadow box?

[@sophievanderbilt1325]

thank you so much for the Amazon links and the awesome tutorial. I ordered the shadow frame box and the Zots. I also found a short 36 inch multicolored led strip for cheap ($8).

[@JenniferMaker]

You are all set, Sophie! Time to craft! 😄

[@totellytrendy]

wow, so very nice! thank you for sharing this!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you too!

[@marcelledaigle636]

Thank you so much for this! You are the absolute best teacher! I truly appreciate your videos...❤️❤️❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, thank you so much, Marcelle!

[@avasgranb1]

Great blade tip!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks! 💜

[@moni_ka_gang_veer916]

Beautiful ✨

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lorenawolensky4365]

Hi Jennifer I am not sure where I seen it, but I thought it was this video. It was a couple silhouette. I have been looking everywhere, lol

[@JenniferMaker]

Try looking on Design Space🥰

[@katherineelaine000]

I can't wait to make this!!

[@cassandra3100]

I'd love to see you do a Christmas theme to one of these. These shadow boxes are so beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

I have a tutorial on how you can create any theme! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppeTd2SCftKDhq8

[@gentryluz]

What is the difference between a shadow box and a light box. And how do you make the mat sticky Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

The difference between them is that a light box is a shadow box with lights in it! How to make your mat sticky again is right here: 😊 jennifermaker.com/cricut-cutting-mats-sticky/

[@ree87961]

Amazing!

[@89suly]

This is perfect for a night light in my kids room

[@JenniferMaker]

It sure would be!

[@blue89girl]

I just made my 1st shadow box using colored paper instead and turned out cute ... ty for the templet and guide :)

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@cloudbusting5968]

Dont take the zots off the paper. Cut a strip if easier to control, use your finger to push one where you want to stick then peel the paper back. xx

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, thank you! 😃

[@85vzap91]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!

[@adarosas8564]

Thank you so much! I am going to try this very soon.

[@katherineelaine000]

Did you use warm light or bright lights in your shadow boxes?

[@elaineew8450]

Absolutely love these!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Hooray! Thanks!

[@missamjan]

These look great!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks!

[@1951winner]

You are such an awesome teacher with a sweet disposition. So glad I found you.

[@ashleymills5514]

Going to try my first box today! 🤞🏼

[@JenniferMaker]

Good luck!!

[@leetokyo1178]

1:48 so we gone act like we didn’t see the bug running around on the paper, I almost hit my monitor lol

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you didn't! 😅

[@uniquelywhynotcraft]

Haha! I totally tried to brush the bug off.

[@Michy71]

Me too 🤣

[@barrylehmann3377]

So... I haven't yet gotten a Cricut Maker but I have been researching the pros and cons and abilities. I have also been watching a LOT of Jennifer Maker's tutorials to educate me and help me to decide. Jennifer and team, your library is amazing and very helpful and I think I have decided to take the plunge!! However, I had to write after watching this tutorial. Not just because it is full of so much helpful information but because what happened close to the end of the video. As I was watching the video and the big reveal of the completed project is nearing, I noticed a very small bug in the corner of my screen. I quickly paused the video so I could kill the bug but it was gone. I backed up the video a few seconds and started playing it again. And, don't you know it, the little bug came back. I again tried to kill it- or at least find it- and that's when I realized... the bug was NOT on my screen but on Jennifer's crafting table!! I was trying to kill a bug that was making a guest appearance in YOUR tutorial!!! LOL!!! I am not sure if anyone else has caught this but look at the very bottom left corner of the screen at 24:43 until 24:49. It is hysterical!!! Thanks for the education and the giggle Team Jennifer.

[@JenniferMaker]

Haha! That little darn bug! :)

[@barrylehmann3377]

@@JenniferMaker Hope your feeling better.

[@marquettajones3432]

Super Cool!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cynthiafleming44]

Beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@andicarder1495]

Love this tutorial, can't wait to try!

[@mayssaanne8132]

Is the design will fit an 8x8x1.18 with backlight? Plan to make my first one but the cheapest shadow box in Michaels store is this size I mentioned

[@JenniferMaker]

You can adjust the size on the design in Design Space. 😊🌻

[@angieseyler9034]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeanfrye6979]

Thank you so very much for sharing your design(s). They are all awesome. I have made three for gifts, but am having trouble getting the lights on them. I got the frames at Michaels, and it doesn't seem like there is enough depth to get the lights in them. I bought lights at 5 Below, and they look very much what you have in the video. Any insight on what I am doing wrong?

[@cindyvanaman2031]

I am having the same issue

[@PruRyan]

Beautiful, I'm looking for a way to make the frame out of paper too though :(

[@dhduncan]

Do you have any tips or a separate video on cutting out shadowboxes by hand with the X-Acto knife?

[@JenniferMaker]

I do not.

[@loridunn55]

I Love this. I would love to do this with another picture of a dog, with agility equipment in the background. Is there a video on converting a picture to an SVG to make this work?

[@JenniferMaker]

Converting a photo into an SVG is a complicated process that I take an entire workshop to cover! But, if you'd like to try it on your own, you could try a converter like "cutecutter.com" "picsvg.com" or "online-convert.com" ! 🥰

[@pattyeycleshymer8987]

Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're welcome!

[@DangersGirl4Ev]

Your voice is so soothing 💙💙💙 Amazing tutorial, thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awe..thank you!

[@tarad6087]

I am a newbie here and I'm having trouble finding lights that are less than 16 feet in length! The links above appear to be too long at 16 feet for this project, any other suggestions for this? I'm trying to make a shadow box for my husband and Dad for Father's Day. Aby help would be appreciated. Thank you and I love your videos!

[@JenniferMaker]

You can cut them down to size. I also suggest using fairy lights.

[@michellebaker8501]

So beautiful!! Any pointers on how to do a safari theme for a nursery?

[@elmokins6641]

Thank you ❤️

[@cjgeis6628]

If someone wanted to cut the LED strip instead of putting the whole thing in there, can it be used or is it trash? 🤔

[@JenniferMaker]

Hi CJ, this really depends on the LED strip you are using. Some have junction points that you can cut, some do not.

[@emansbeih]

Hello, I loved this project so much i made my own,i just can't figure out one thing,how to take pictures of it,how did you turn off the lights and still be able to see the frame and soroundings?when i turn off the lights i can only get the lit part in the photo

[@JenniferMaker]

I still have low lights on when I took the picture.

[@lindafielding1974]

Could you just resize by selecting all and then putting 8.5 in the size box at top?

[@carlynunez2075]

I love this so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks! :) They are one of my favorite things! :)

[@MISVRX100]

Hi Jennifer, I was wondering can you upload your images and create layers to make them fit into a shadow box? As I have original photos of my dogs and wanted to create them with layers to put into a shadow box?

[@JenniferMaker]

here is the blog post with more information. jennifermaker.com/custom-shadow-box-cricut-design-space/ It can be done. it is a process. Hey is another thing you can do with a photo. jennifermakeracademy.com/photo-to-file/

[@f1ysh0rty]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ninanavarro8815]

I was wondering, would you do a tutorial on how to do your designs on illustrator?

[@JenniferMaker]

I actually offer a course on that if you are interested. I've got one coming up soon! Here's the link: jennifermaker.com/cut-above-svg-design-course-about

[@ninanavarro8815]

Jennifer Maker I am! Thank you! I’m trying to draw my own designs on the procreate app but I just get get the layering correct.