DIY Memorial Shadow Boxes

Living without cable isn't that bad especially when you realize you have time to finish up projects. One project that I didn't quite complete was Shadow boxes in memory of my baby boy BJ and baby girl Brielle. Over the weekend I picked up from Michaels two 16x20 Shadow boxes to use in memory of my babies. They were on sale BOGO by one get one free and I couldn't beat $40 for two large shadow boxes. I had previously picked up a 11x14 shadow box with a 40% off coupon for $9 but realized I needed something bigger as I may want to add to the boxes.

All in all the project was simple and took 30 minutes to complete both boxes. I'm very pleased that I could place my only memories of my babies in one place. My next project will be a scrap book so I can write out their birth stories and place their photo albums and ultrasound pictures.


Below are the results:



BJ 11/29/12 6lbs 4oz 21" long



Brielle 7/12/13 7.5 oz






Both Shadow boxes will remain in the crib until my rainbow baby arrives. Then I will find a home for them on the wall.


Have you completed a Shadow box? Do you have a place to hold memories of lost loved ones?

Keep the Faith!


Until next time,

~E