Velvet Shadowbox DIY Brooch Display // A Mini Craft

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[@daemein]

I'd be interested in a room tour. I'd actually also be interested in a gallery wall how-to. I've been wanting to try one for a while. I love the shadow box project, and I am also a sucker for glass cloches. They can give such a Victorian vibe, and hey, less dusting!

[@ulla.umlaut]

Yes, this! I want all the pretty things, and to see them all at once, but dusting is just a pain!

[@meagannavarre7228]

Gallery walls are so fun! I tend to start with the largest piece or the one I want to be a center piece and then will build around that base on either size, frame style, or the colors/themes in the artwork or photographs. I like to have decently uniform sizing between my pieces, but am not a perfectionist about it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Andy!

[@kyndramb7050]

I love this project! It's quick, practical, and not likely to overwhelm. I'm totally interested in a room tour!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kyndra!

[@gerileemakes]

I'd love a room tour! The green ribbons look like leaves, adding to the bug ness

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Geri! One made of leaves would be pretty awesome, my other thought was to make a faux moss covered tree bark sorta tapestry rug dealio to go in one of these and pin into that 💚

[@thebeatisdead]

1 room tour, please. I love aesthetically pleasing spaces that are done from the heart and not from a catologue.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! If there were a catalog for "haunted mansion but green" decor, I'd be so in love 😂

[@violetsidhe]

I need to make this… thank you for sharing and room tour please as I am always looking for new ideas for working on my space.

[@galex03]

I’d love to see you make a beaded bat! 🦇 the beaded beetle and moth were so fun to watch you make

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I've seen some very cute bats out there so I should try and make one sometime!!

[@kirsten4211]

I'd LOVE a room tour. As soon as you mentioned the gallery wall I was like "Oooo I hope she shares pics when it's finished." Your style is so fun. Also, I'm the same way about procrastinating on projects with other projects. Hopping between procrastination projects is the only way I get anything done!

[@theycallmehotrod1940]

I love your sewing videos, but these other random crafts are fun! Thanks for the video! 🖤 Edit; room tour please! Personally, your overall style/vibe resonates with me so I'm sure I'll love any project you put your twist on

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Leah!

[@Nineathy]

Turned out so cute and practical! I do find myself reaching for things less when they're not in sight, this is such a visually pleasing solution for that.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@melweismann]

Yes we are ALL jealous of your adorable room and would sit through a five-hour tour

[@emilythomas6776]

Yaaas! A room tour! I don't know what it is but I LOVE seeing other people's crafting/sewing space. And your space is SO unique, especially with you're new creative broach storage ideas! I need to figure out how to store/display my broaches/jewelry...

[@kaytiej8311]

Love this project. Brilliant idea for storage, display, and protection.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kaytie!

[@sinndymorr6358]

Wonderful ideas! My granddaughter listened to me grumble, about the lack of variety, in traditional trimmings, for this holiday season. Lol, she would be pleased as punch if grandma would decorate everything in shades of Pepto Bismol pink and glitter. Hearing that other crafty people, are making due, is a little more comforting.

[@margaritagerman]

What lovely display ideas! I see cloche and think plant cuttings. I am pleased to learn new ways to use them. You are just flexing creative muscles. Sewing, beading, creating the perfect home for projects, making videos, glam shoots, etc. They are all different facets of your wonderful creativity. I am sure we could go on and on listing various creative things you have taught us. You are indeed a treasure. (You are the only person I know that would fret about not having makep and hair in place while playing with a glue gun). You are too hard on your self. Yes, please. A room tour would be lovely.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!! 💚 I can only have faux plant cuttings as I kill real plants too easily 😅

[@kayemcmullen]

Love to see the room when you’re ready.🦘🇦🇺

[@courtneyradatz7964]

YES to the room tour 🙌🏼

[@DawnOldham]

Of course we loved the video! The project ended up looking just perfect and I especially loved the way the sparkling brooches really popped on the velvet ribbon!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Dawn!

[@AnotherAmy]

Yes for vintage brooches.

[@melodysimonson1510]

I love the idea of the shadow box for pins. I have several treble clef and music pins(for my name, Melody). My dad just finished attaching some old straight razors that were my grandfathers. We made it for my brother's bathroom after he is done remodeling it. I would love to see your bedroom tour.

[@judyharter8265]

Very practical way to display your collection of brooches! Yes, please on the room tour!!

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Love this idea! Yes, room tour please!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lesli!

[@kirstenpaff8946]

This is so clever. The end result reminds me of something you would find in an old curiosity cabinet, but with a sparkly twist.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kirsten!

[@onesma1729]

This was a fun little video! Also a great idea to store brooches! Use a few pins/small nails and you could hang necklaces and/or bracelets! I would be interested in a room tour when you are done!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Onesma!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Sometimes you just have to sit with the project. I’m glad you’re taking a break from your big project to just do some little things for the moment.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I LOVE room tours!

[@kytrvlnurse]

YES to Room Tour!!!

[@annabaker6005]

Would LOVE to see a room tour... Excellent video, as always. TCH has become one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much Anna! ❤

[@tinajohnston8139]

I love seeing how you make your space your own. I would definitely be interested in a room tour.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tina! Coming soon!

[@marnaschoeman7794]

Yes for the room tour

[@varjosudenhetki5205]

Yes a room tour please!

[@nejitheworld3891]

The ribbons remind me of leaves in a garden at night lol 😄 All the little bugs and spiders have come out to play and dance in the little midnight summer dream😆♥

[@christine132]

Completely vibe on the "I try not to shop at Joann but when I need something ASAP I go begrudgingly". This is so cute!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Christine!

[@thegriffinwithin]

Love it. I need a shadow box for my new ultra amazing 1930s chainmail bag!!!!

[@Jenntully]

I have a word for that.... ProCraftination. When you use a craft to procrastinate another craft.

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

Yay...room tour!

[@ReneePowell]

Very pretty! I think a room tour would be awesome.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Renee!

[@thecanarypin-up]

I would go gaga over a room tour! One, because I'm nosy and two, because I love your aesthetic 💚

[@coreygilles847]

This looks gorgeous! And so useful! And I would totally enjoy a room tour because I am nosy :)

[@annh.8290]

Oh yes, a room tour sounds wonderful.

[@aliciacampos5789]

Lovely idea! I would enjoy a room tour.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alicia!

[@gracegildee]

Please do a room tour. I love your aesthetic and interior design!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Grace! Coming soon!

[@alexipembrooke3510]

I know a lot of us would be interested in a room tour!! Also, this idea is pure genius. You are so creative, I could watch your videos on a loop all day long.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alexi!

[@lydiaausten698]

I'd definitely be interested in a room tour. I like your crafty display ideas and all the whimsical clutter.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lydia!

[@Zeppylvr]

Fantastic idea using a shadow box that opens…combines functional wall art and jewelry …so doing this with my vintage pins !

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Margo!

[@betsyvanek9275]

Excellent idea and place to store my beaded insect pins! Thank You!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Betsy!

[@marcco44]

hey now, that was great!!! what a creative way to display your jewelry collection! yes please do a room tour, would love to see!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marcco!

[@marcco44]

@@TheClosetHistorian hey now! i have seen about 4 other youtubers refer to you in their videos, you quite famous!! and well respected!

[@Mysmichelle69]

Yes for room tour! Love this idea I live in an RV always looking for clever storage ideas!

[@dayna139]

Yes room tour and I love thr displays

[@agcons]

I would definitely be interested in a room tour, especially to marvel at the job I would have dusting such a setup in my home. I know you don't dust because you've said so, but I need to be me.

[@michellecornum5856]

YES! I love this! Fabulous idea! It keeps them displayed, keeps the dust off, and makes them accessible. And the end result is very -- uhm, Bug Collection-y. Fabulous skull and bell jar aesthetic! Absolutely, room tour!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michelle!

[@Becky_Theroux_Gockel]

What a great idea. I bought a frame similar to that to put all of my late father's airplane tie tacks on. He worked for Lockheed Aerospace for almost 50 years. He retired 3 times, as they asked him to come back twice. I love that backing idea!! I have been procrastinating for several months. I guess it was just needing your idea to get me started and to try to find my ribbon box out in the garage.

[@robinsiciliano8923]

I adore your new gallery wall and cloche displays! Yes! Please show us when your ready! I love your creativity. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Robin!

[@laurelnolen2056]

Oh, wow! What a cool way to store your brooches! And the pedestal and bell jar for the Palm Springs brooch are just *chef's kiss*.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Laurel!

[@monikadonnelly7105]

Room tour? You betcha. Chance to hear some stories and background, in addition to the visual feast it is sure to be.

[@s.l.bright3675]

Love this, I just inherited several earring and brooch sets. All vintage. Now I know what I can do for them. I don't wear much jewelry any more. Just a thought here, perhaps beetle earrings would be cool too?

[@debiapostol]

Of COURSE we'd like to see a Room tour!!!

[@TheZeyre]

Thank you Bianca! So glad to have watched this follow-up video! So many great ideas with the ribbons for display. Plus the glass cloches are perfect homes for those beaded works! Very theatrical and I just get that! Thanks again! A room tour would be exciting! Happy creating during the festive season! 🌏🌍🌎

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@lorendearborn2182]

A tour would be marvelous!

[@Susanfuzz]

Room tour? Yes please :)

[@killamoosdraree730]

A room tour would be fun! My friend's grandmother also had an interesting way to display brooches. She took a large picture frame and made a tufted pillow which she inserted into the center of it where she pinned her quite extensive brooch collection. Although I did not take much time inspecting the construction of it, I am sure she just took something like poster board to make a backing and then simply attached the fabric and stuffing to it. I was fascinated by it and wish I had a photo, but alas cellphones were not a thing at the time. Thanks!

[@marciam7301]

Nice project! Thanks for the ideas. Definite yes to the room tour!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marcia!

[@ghostsandcoffee126]

I would love to see a room tour! So far the decor has just been *chef's kiss* wonderful!

[@laurenanderson102]

Would DEFINITELY enjoy a room tour!

[@brookrose3023]

This is everything! Not a lot space? Display all the sparkly things on the wall and be able to switch out said sparkly things and/or wear them. I love all your tangent projects❤️

[@ashleyemma6894]

Hell yes we are interested in a room tour! As I am watching this, I'm gazing over at my shadowbox that is currently empty. I don't wear brooches, but I do like the look of entomological displays. I guess I'll just have to get the beadle ready.

[@TiffMarche]

Room tour? Heck yes!

[@christenagervais7303]

What a great idea! I have a lot of pins, and I'm going to make a shadow box too!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Christena!

[@planetmern]

Absolutely! Show us!

[@DeniseMJoerg]

A tour would be nice. Looking forward to it. Your displays are very inventive.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Denise!

[@aliceadler8658]

Yes, room tour please!!! Loved the shadow box you made!!! Looks very beautiful!!! Thank you!!! 🪲🪲🪲💖💖💖🪲🪲🪲

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alice!

[@jennia.2318]

Such a beautiful storage! And your room tour would be so nice to see!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jenni!

[@core0psis]

I am inspired! I’m about to move to a new room in the house, and I’m thinking of setting up a vanity table. Your jewelry display ideas are so beautiful - I’m going to borrow them for my vanity and wall! I’m thinking rotating jewelry display, seasonal, maybe. I have a lot of jewelry bc I make beaded things and collect Halloween and skull themed jewelry. It will be fab!! Thank you so much for sharing these ideas!! And I think you can infer, but yes, please!! Room Tour!

[@mcwjes]

I'm interested in a room tour! You have excellent taste!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I love how it has come along, I just need a few mats for some posters to come in first before I can do a little tour 😊

[@lorrainehartman1506]

The shadow box is so pretty. I would enjoy a room tour.

[@meagannavarre7228]

This is such a cool way to display brooches! Min are just sitting in little cardboard jewelry boxes and I have to open them up to remember which one is where. This seems more efficient. And pretty.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Gosh, I was thinking that white board should be painted black, and then you did! Love the idea of the shadow box/jewelry box. It’s very you. Thanks for the short video.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Mara!

[@lintilla2002ify]

Love this idea!

[@susieahn6594]

Yes, would love a room tour! Thank you Bianca!

[@KatieRae_AmidCrisis]

Very cute and clever way to display those brooches! And yes please to a room tour ♥️

[@kittyzf]

Love this! I'm thinking it would be perfect for my stash of Christmassy earrings and brooches-could have them on display and handy during the holidays, and just tuck the whole box away when the season is over. (And yes to the room tour!)

[@MiffoKarin]

This looks lovely! I have a ribbon tied to a nail in my closet for hair clips, but the shadowbox is a great idea!

[@lindagoesel3815]

I'm making one of these. I have tons of brooches been collecting for years. Yay!!! Thanks for your ingenuity.

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

Lovely shadowboxing video! I'm also fond of the contents, especially as I love spiders and spiderwebs!

[@lisathebear33]

Love a good DIY. And a great way to display brooches without hiding them

[@GenXLostInTx]

Great idea! I needed a good idea to display my vintage brooches.

[@hannahcollins1816]

Love the brooch displays!! And I would most definitely be into a room tour ☺️ (I'm sure many [if not all] of us would love it!)

[@jyothilatha5677]

Would not have thought of this on my own ! love the displays

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@kachnickau]

This is also great broach picture idea, damn. I do not have enough brooches yet, obviously. I just bought huge golden frame with floral and leafy motives to do green velvet puf hill "picture" to pin my broaches on.. I do not have so many entomology themed broaches yet, but I am working on it. Practicing the beading as madman on lingerie themed christmas ornaments, bugs are next. Thank you for all the inspiration

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! 💚 Ornaments sound super fun!!

[@sephestra.]

Yes. Room tour is always a yes. I have 3 gallery walls, but none have pretty shadowboxes. Might have to rectify that.

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

I would love a room tour. Happy holidays!

[@lynn858]

You can make your own hinged shadow box, if you can’t get one the size you want. 2nd hand picture frame in the size you want. Hinges/screws Wood for the back frame, or another picture frame in a compatible size/depth. Corner brackets are optional. Ideally, pre-drill tiny holes for your screws if you’re using thin pieces of wood, to minimize the possibility of it splitting. Whether it’s actually cheaper/worth the effort for you will depend on a number of variables, but it’s an option. Particularly if you have all or most of the supplies already and the necessary tools. It’s a pretty approachable project to have a kid help with and learn to use saws and hammers and screwdrivers.

[@katherine1202]

Yes please to the room tour!

[@edfitzgerald6626]

YES ,I would love to see a room tour !

[@shevuansereday6536]

You are killing me! I keep hopping for a beading bodice video. OMG! Please please find the drive you need for the beading of the bodice to be your next video. I have a.d.h.d. i may spot a new squirrel and forget all about the georgus bodice that needs beading. Lol seriously though. This was a good teaser video. Thanks for the video and all that you share. Keep up the great content.

[@roxiepoe9586]

Lovely idea.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Roxie!

[@Celcey24]

The box looks beautiful, putting all those bugs in it really makes it a gorgeous decorative piece. And I would definitely like to see a room tour, I always find those things interesting.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Celcey!

[@Celcey24]

@@TheClosetHistorian You're so very welcome!

[@simonecummings9157]

Completed updated room tour...yes please.

[@amyjanefrater1447]

Room tour! Room tour!

[@TheMMFamily9]

I did a wreath but I live this idea...

[@heatherkemp1846]

What a great idea. I would love to see a room tour once you are finished. I used ribbon for earrings once and mixed them all up as I never wear a pair. Xx

[@MsAngieNightmare]

Yes, I'd love to see a room tour.