How to Light Up a Shadow Box & Get Unique Lighting Effects!

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Learn how to make a light up a shadow box with different kinds of LED lights! Some of my favorite papercraft projects are layered shadow boxes! I love the depth and detail we can create with just paper, don’t you? But to really level up a design, lights are the key. So I'll show you how to make several ways to make a lighted shadow box. You can use my winter scene or make your own custom shadow box design!
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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
View my Amazon shopping list with the exact items we used to make this project at a.co/fTRPfIY
* Wood Shadow Box Frame, 9"x9" - amzn.to/3APJuLS
* 65 lb Cardstock 12" X 12" - amzn.to/3DkTOud
* LED Fairy Lights - amzn.to/3EOXZSp
* Battery Powered LED Light Strips AND AA Batteries - amzn.to/3MXWMud
* Vellum Paper - optional if you want to let the lights shine through more from the back
* A method to cut your cardstock - I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3, with the Fine-Point Blade but you can use any Maker or Explore
* Green StandardGrip Mat, 12" x 12" OR
* Blue LightGrip Mat, 12" x 12"
* Brayer
* Scissors
* Coffee Filters
* Rubbing Alcohol
* Spatula
* Scraper
* Butcher Paper
* Metal Ruler
* TrueControl Knife AND Self-healing Mat
* Zots Clear Adhesive Dots, 3/8" Diameter x 1/64" Thick
* 1.18" Double Sided White Foam Tape
* 3D .24" Foam Dots
* Craft Glue
* Design #461 - My free SVG/PDF/DXF design files (available in my free resource library at jennifermaker.com/library )
0:00 - How to Light Up a Shadow Box
1:19 - Supplies & Tools
2:30 - Get Your Free Lighted Shadow Box Design
3:21 - (Learn How to Upload an SVG to Cricut Design Space)
3:36 - Prepare Your Light Up Shadow Box Design
4:36 - Cut Your Shadow Box Layers on Cricut
5:10 - (Learn More About Mat Cut Order)
6:20 - Assemble the Shadow Box Layers
7:53 - Add Your Layers to the Shadow Box With Lights
8:09 - Option 1: LED Strip Lights
10:33 - Option 2: Fairy Lights
11:19 - Option 3: LED Strip & Fairy Lights Combination
11:41 - Tip: Back Cardstock Too Thick For Light to Shine Through?
12:08 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

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Love the acrylic night lights! We have made them for all the grands.

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I've been engraving acrylic ornaments & I'm so excited to see everybodies faces when they open them up! Thank you, Jennifer, for making this all so special & FUN!!!

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Thank you for all your hard work providing these wonderful videos, Jennifer.

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OMG..."OH MY GOODNESS" TOTALLY LOVE THIS!! 🐻‍❄❄❄🐻‍❄ THANK YOU JENNIFER FOR THIS VIDEO!!💙💙

[@lindsayluluraschke6146]

I love how quick & easy this one really is & how it makes a really beautiful gift that anyone would enjoy!

[@kayswick9210]

Thanks for taking the intimidation factor away for so many of these types of projects and teaching us all new and easier ways to achieve amazing end results! The lights, once again, make all the difference.

[@barbaramcneive3589]

Yay! This is so pretty! Thank you for making this Christmas season so very Merry!!🎄☃

[@CathyBraun]

That's a beautiful shadow box. The lighting adds so much.

[@Bkerrick100]

I had no idea there were strip lights that you could use like this. I love your videos! They’re always straight to the point and informative. Thank you!❤

[@flacaleo4]

I've made the rose filled shadow box and also used your paper shadow box very easy to make. Thank you Jennifer Maker

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Wonderful! 😊🌻

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This has been amazing to watch and learn. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your amazing team

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Lovely designs. Beautifully done.

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Jennifer you are amazing! Thank you so much for what you all do for us! You are an excellent teacher! Please never stop doing what you do best! Merry Christmas

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This is beautiful! Thanks Jennifer 🙂 ❤️

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Omg im so excited to make this boxes I couldn't wait to see this be made and make them as well thank you Jennifer

[@brendanugent1849]

Oh I love it. The lights make such a difference. Thank you.

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Thank You for sharing knowledge and time with us!

[@rsurtees2146]

These shadow boxes are fancy!

[@PetraJansa]

Love this Shadow Box!!!

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Ooooh! these are beautiful..

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Love the different light choices!

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Thank you for all your helpful tips and classes!

[@BillBaumann-bw4cg]

can't wait to start this new project!

[@sheilamiller2331]

The shadow box design is beautiful.

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Love the blues and can’t wait to make this

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What a beautiful creation! Thank you for sharing this process.

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Love this!!! Can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

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I love shadow boxes. Cant wait to get me one started. I love all you and your staff do, to help someone like me. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

[@donnaculp56]

Thank you. I can't wait to get started on mine!!

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Thanks. Can’t wait to try it!

[@SueKAllen]

I love shadow boxes! Can't wait to see tutorial.

[@tracireich6287]

Love this project! Thanks Jennifer.

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We love all these great videos. Thank you so much JenniferMaker and Team!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😊🌻

[@ritaemmett4568]

BEAUTIFUL

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Would love to make one, never tried before.

[@DiFairey]

This is such a neat idea. I especially like working with card stock. It’s so cute!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@wendyvey4598]

that is adorable

[@tessam3246]

Love this technique

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Love her, her voice is so soothing and she is very helpful❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😊🌻

[@louisehammerl4588]

I am going to make many of the lightboxes during the year...

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Thank you for the very informative videos. Love watching them and learning!

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Thank you for the free files and tutorials. Enjoy them very much.

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So pretty! What a great gift!!

[@AB-kg4xo]

I've been wanting to do a lighted shadowbox for awhile and this is a perfect way to try it out. It worked beautifully for a first timer. Great instructions as always and I love the design. It will make a great last minute Christmas gift.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful! 😊🌻

[@tracireich6287]

I can't wait to learn how to do this. I've been wanting to create my first shadow box.

[@DarleneSzalay]

Absolutely Beautiful love the blues 💙

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I've been struggling with the lighting of shadow boxes so this video is extremely helpful 😍 love it 💗

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I'm so glad! 😊🌻

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This is so pretty and I love the little polar bear. I recently moved and I think this would look great in my wee apartment.

[@SueKAllen]

Love this design!

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Nice! I can't wait to do one

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Beautiful

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Thank you for all your brilliant ideas and for sharing.

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Lots of great ideas! Inspired!

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Stupendo 🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Grazie Jennifer ❤ Tanti Auguri di un sereno Natale a te e alla tua famiglia 🎄❤

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I just love the little bear one!!❤

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Thank you for these wonderful tips and tutorials

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Made it, but late, have to re-watch. These look super cool. It's amazing what you can make.

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love it.

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THESE ARE AWSOME

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5:59 pm This looks amazing.

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Very pretty!

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Thanks for sharing the information with the lighting. Greatly appretiated!

[@ingagreen317]

This is very pretty!!

[@dianeoberley2189]

Great hints and ideas!

[@asterhund]

Wow, I've never tried the shadow boxes. One for my list for next year ... will need to find the lighting sources first haha. Thank you again for all you do for us. Have a wonder filled Christmas 🥰

[@eileenmankinen5149]

there are all kinds of mini light strings available, some are battery operated and others simply plug into an outlet.

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She has a link, above these comments, for all the items she used.

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I love your light up boxes.

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I have so much card stock.Thank you for giving me the confidence to start this project

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You can do it! 😊🌻

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Great idea and fun.

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Thanks so much! 😊🌻

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Pretty

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Thank you Jennifer. You are always so informative and I love your designs.

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Thank you so much! 😊🌻

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Awesome Ty team !

[@cathyfalk8751]

I'm looking forward to watching. I've made one shadow box but I had trouble with the depth of the layers and the lights.

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Very pretty

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Love this! Can't wait to try it 🙂

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Oh i love them

[@Creole_marmalade]

Thanks for sharing

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Jennifer there is no end to your detail. Thank you for once again giving a Steller tutorial.

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You are so welcome! 😊🌻

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this is very pretty. Thank you for some great ideas for next Christmas! Have a Merry Christmas Jennifer

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My head is spinning with ideas....thanks Jennifer.

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You are so welcome! 😊🌻

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Thanks for another great video!

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Wonderful

[@camillegrazier7188]

Thank goodness I finally found an excellent tutorial on properly installing lights in a shadow box…thank you.

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I love all that you do Jennifer! ❤😊You are helping me so much as a beginner and I was so ever hoping to win a Cricut Maker 3, but I see more people can win better than myself. I will continue to watch and learn from all that you give us. I’m still proud to say I subscribe to a lot of your places on social media but not all. Have a very Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄🎁

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This is so cute

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❤❤ such a fun idea!

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Great, clear tutorial! No confusion!!😁😁👍👍💜💜💜💜 Thank You, Jennifer!!

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You are so welcome! 😃💜💜💜

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Great video. Thank you.

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I can't wait to try this!!

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Hope you like it! 😊🌻

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Thank you!

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Ingenious, I’ve never seen the tape lights.

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I joined late but will be rewatching later. Thank you so much for this tutorial 💗

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I ❤how you make this look so easy to make!!! ❤❤❤

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Now I understand how to add light to my project’s thank you you have made it easy ❤

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Glad I could help!

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GORGEOUS! Can't wait to try 😆

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Hope you like it! 😊🌻

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Totally awesome thank you so much for sharing

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Thanks for watching! 😊🌻

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Love this information

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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Awesome as always!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so very much! 💗

[@roxanneparsons3847]

Thank you for this, Jennifer! I have made several shadow boxes, not knowing how to properly light them. Such a big help!

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! I'm so happy you're inspired! 😊🌻

[@roxanneparsons3847]

@Jennifer Maker, Inspiration, your name is Jennifer! I watched your video on transferring with transfer tape. Problem I'm having is getting the letters to stick to the darn tape. I've used a card to burnish, so random. Same problem getting letters to release from the tape. Suggestions, oh Great One?

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You always have awesome projects!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@laurastone4865]

I want to start making some shadow boxes after Christmas.