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Craft Idea

DIY Custom Shadow Boxes: How to Design Your Own!

▶ Watch on YouTube Channel: Jennifer Maker

Project Details

Category:
Paper Crafts
Project Type:
Shadow Box
Style:
YouTube Inspiration
Date Saved:
2026-08-25
Difficulty:
Medium
Time to Make:
2–4 hours
Best For:
Layered paper art, framed gifts and dimensional décor

At a Glance

LayersMultiple stacked cardstock layers
DimensionsVaries by frame
InteractiveNo
PrintableNo
Technique FocusCricut, Layered Paper Art, Shadow Box
A tutorial for designing and assembling custom layered paper shadow boxes with a Cricut.

About This Project

A tutorial for designing and assembling custom layered paper shadow boxes with a Cricut.

What You'll Love

Saved for the layered dimensional effect and the method for creating a custom shadow-box design from scratch.

Key Techniques Used

  • Cricut
  • Layered Paper Art
  • Shadow Box

Main Supplies

  • Cardstock in several colors
  • Cricut cutting machine
  • Cutting mat
  • Foam tape or spacers
  • Adhesive
  • Shadow box frame
  • Optional LED lights

Project Tags

Paper CraftsShadow BoxYouTube InspirationCricutLayered Paper Art

Color Palette

Soft White
Warm Beige
Red

Printables

No printable is associated with this Craft Idea.

My Notes

The key idea is spacing and stacking cut layers. Keep as one complete shadow-box technique and project reference.

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