Shadow boxes are a fun way to display special items, create original art, or commemorate an occasion. They can be hung on the wall or placed on dressers or tables and be customized to fit your style. Here are a few unique ideas if you want to use this type of decor in your home.

What to Place in a Shadow Box

1. Thrifted Items

Create unique kitchen decor by finding antique items and displaying them in a shadow box. Visit a flea market, thrift shop, or vintage store to hunt for treasures and trinkets. Once you’ve collected a few pieces, take them to a framing shop, so they can be arranged artfully in a shadow box.

2. Baby Clothes & Toys

Savor the fleeting moments of infancy by putting your child’s outgrown shoes or clothes in a shadow box. You can also place their favorite small toy or pacifier in the frame, as well. Finish the collection by printing a sweet photo of your child as a baby.

3. Vacation Souvenirs

Showcase your adventures by displaying special trinkets from a vacation. Save plane tickets and print your favorite photo of the trip. Ask framing a specialist to arrange the items with the souvenirs you collected during your stay, like seashells, tour brochures, and pebbles from a beach.

4. Wedding Mementos

Your wedding day is likely one of the happiest in your life. Treasure that memory by having invitations framed along with cuff links, special hairpins, and other accessories from that day. If your wedding is approaching, dry a few flowers from the reception, and include those in the shadow box, too.

If you want to create a custom shadow box, head to Colette's Custom Framing in Kailua Kona, HI. These professionals help Big Island homeowners arrange their treasures to create one-of-a-kind works of art. View their full list of services online, or call (808) 329-1991 to discuss your box with a team member.