Box Frame Magic: Creating Collections for Shadow Box Displays

by Lizzie O'Prey, Helen Atkinson

16 projects show how to make creative 3D box frames in a variety of styles fit for displaying just about anything in your home! Display mementos, photographs, favorite collections or crafts for all to admire and enjoy! Readers will learn how to make the frames from scratch using four methods and create a variety of styles through 16 step-by-step illustrated projects.

Frame variations, extra ideas and helpful hints give crafters the inspiration to make their own unique frame perfect for housing everything from a dolls' house and mounted needlework to wedding memorabilia and dried flowers. Stylish contemporary photography is also included to give an idea on how the frames can be finished and displayed.

108 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Wendi WDM · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to make my own boxes? What?! That was what turned me off from this otherwise very interesting book. I can't make boxes for myself. If I can't buy my box at Michael's, it just isn't going to be made!