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Step 1
Turn wood desk drawer organizers, printer's trays or silverware dividers into small shelving units by turning them sideways. Use them to display childhood items like pacifiers or baby shoes, vacation souvenirs or an assortment of toys. Let your child paint them to match their bedroom and personalize with handprints along the sides. See the Resources section for a link.
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Step 2
Use shallow baskets to hold favorite photos and memorabilia like certificates, ribbons or medals. Adhere paper items to heavyweight, acid-free cardstock before placing inside the shadowbox. Embellish with dimensional accents like ribbon or a cluster of paper flowers.
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Step 3
Display bulkier items like action figures, worn ballet slippers or small stuffed animals inside wall-mounted compact disc or DVD holders. Once you have created a visually appealing arrangement, tack items down with double-stick or foam tape. See the Resources section for a link.
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Step 4
Dig a muffin tin from your kitchen cabinet to house your child's tiny treasures like seashells gathered at the beach or a collection of lucky pennies. Consider sealing them inside the cups with resin or just affix them to the back with adhesive dots. See the Resources section for a link.
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Step 5
Showcase lightweight items inside small gift boxes turned on their sides. Sit the shadowboxes on a bookshelf or simply drive a nail through the back of the box to hang it on the wall.
