A shadow box is a case that usually has a glass front. It's a way to display keepsakes, memorabilia, and other objects with sentimental value, much like a scrapbook in a framed container. You can be as creative as you want and have it made in any color and materials that match your theme. If you want to create one but aren’t sure where to start, here are some inspiring designs for you.

What Kind of Shadow Box Can You Make?

1. Travel

If you're a bit of a globetrotter, you can make a box to show off the places you've been to. Place plane tickets, photos, postcards, and little souvenirs you've collected inside the box. Make one box for each trip to inspire future travels, or create some as gifts for loved ones who traveled with you.

2. Beach & Ocean 

Do you like picking up shells and random items you spot on the beach? You can finally put them to good use by artistically displaying them in a shadow box. You can have a backdrop of blue to represent the ocean, or brown to make it look like sand. Fill each space with your favorite seashells to preserve them in a beautiful way.

3. Graduation

A child's graduation is always a momentous occasion for any loving parent. You can have a box dedicated to this event and give it as a gift to your child. Place the diploma, a freshman-year lanyard, photos from the event, and the tassel from their graduation cap inside. This way, they can reminisce on their college days when they’re older.

4. Baby Milestones

For most parents, each moment with their children is worth cherishing. Create a box where you can put photos of their first bath and walk, or their favorite toys, pacifier, and crocheted booties. Keep the box in your home, or give them to their significant other as a wedding gift.

5. Military Achievements

Show your pride for your service to your country with a shadow box for the medals, badges, and pins you've earned throughout the years. Some boxes even include the U.S. flag for more patriotic flair. You can also gift one to a veteran in your life.

Denali Graphics & Frame has provided custom shadow boxes to residents of  Anchorage, AK, for over 30 years. Their team of framing experts will ensure your box lasts for generations. They will also help you print out high-quality pictures to place inside the box. Call (907) 561-4456 to discuss a project or visit their website to browse examples of their past work.