Shadowbox Frame Card

Create a dimensional card with a shadowbox frame inside.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut cardstock for the inside card panel to 3” x 4 1/8”. Cut a backing panel to 3 1/4" x 4 3/8”. Stamp and/or prepare images or other embellishments for the inside of the card.

   

2. Step 2

   Layer the cardstock panels. Adhere die cut pieces or stamp directly on the panel to create a scene for the inside of the card.
   
   TIP:
   Take advantage of the depth of this card and add dimension inside.
   

   

3. Step 3

   To make the box frame, cut a piece of cardstock to 8 1/4" x 9 1/2". Score at 1/2” increments 4 times on all four sides. (Diagram is not to scale.)

   

4. On the 8-1/4” side you will need 2 extra score lines on the bottom two 1/2” sections, 1/2" further in, from the 1” line to the edge.

   

5. Step 4

   Now that the scoring is done, it is time to cut. Start with those extra score lines that are only on the two outside sections. Cut up the score line to the 1” mark, which is all that you have scored. From there, angle your scissors on the diagonal and cut from corner to corner on one square towards the outside edge of the paper. Rotate your paper and cut up the 4th score line to cut that corner completely off. Repeat on the other three corners. Your cardstock should look like the one above. Throw those corners away.

   

6. Step 5

   Fold on all the score lines.

   

7. All four sides will fold over into squares. Fold in the two long sides first and then the short sides.

   

8. Step 6

   Add adhesive to the two short sides that you fold up last.

   

9. Adhere the insert into the frame.

   

10. Step 7

    Create a cover for the card using cardstock cut to 5 9/16” x 9 3/16”. Score at 4 5/16” and 4 7/8” or 4 5/16” from each end.

    

11. Step 8

    Cut an opening in the front cover of the card.

    

12. Decorate the card front as desired. Cut a 22” length of ribbon, and Tie it around the spine into a bow.

    

13. Step 9

    Use two strips of double sided adhesive to cover the spine of the frame.

    

14. Peel the backing and secure the frame in the spine, directly on the ribbon. Hold firmly until it is secure.

    

15. Step 10

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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