https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/coastal-shadow-box • Posted by AcrosstheBlvd
I’m always looking for new ways to add coastal decor to my home. Not long ago, I spotted a coastal shadow box at Home Goods. While it was very reasonably priced, I knew I had all the materials at home to make one of my own. I didn’t try to replicate the one I saw, but it did give me the inspiration I needed.
I’m always looking for new ways to add coastal decor to my home. Not long ago, I spotted a coastal shadow box at Home Goods. While it was very reasonably priced, I knew I had all the materials at home to make one of my own. I didn’t try to replicate the one I saw, but it did give me the inspiration I needed.
Gather supplies. This velvet lady in a shadow box was something I bought a couple of months ago at Goodwill. It was about $3.00. At some point, someone had made this velvet lady and stapled it onto the backing. While I can appreciate the effort, it’s not my style and since it was at Goodwill, apparently, its owner had grown tired of it.
Disassemble the shadow box. I removed the back panel and the wall paper that it was covered with. I then gave the entire frame two coats of white chalk paint.
Tape off the glass and paint the frame with white chalk paint. Because of how old the shadow box is and how the glass was attached I didn't want to risk breaking the glass to paint the frame.
Cover the back panel with burlap. I pulled it tautly, wrapped it around the panel and stapled it in place.
Hot glue the rocks and sea glass to the burlap in a slopping pattern.
Run a bead of hot glue along the inside ledge of the frame as shallow or as deep as you want it and immediately sprinkle sand over the glue. Shake off excess.
Paint a wood letter for a monogram. Attach a star fish with hot glue to the letter. Using hot glue, attach the letter to the burlap covered panel.
Reassemble the shadow box. I'm displaying it using a photo stand. I was a little worried that the weight of it might be too much to hang it on the wall. Buying inexpensive thrift store items that you can makeover is such a budget friendly way to get the look you want for less.