How to Make a Memorial Shadowbox Out of Ribbon From Flower Arrangements at a Funeral
Save the ribbons from the flower arrangements at a loved one's funeral to make a memorial shadowbox. The ribbons can make an attractive and colorful background for mementos, photos and other memorabilia. Shadowboxes are like scrapbook pages that you can hang on the wall; fill them with personal items and images that evoke fond memories of your loved one.
Things You'll Need
- Ribbon
- Shadowbox
- Scissors
- Iron
- Glue gun
- Photos
- Acid-free glue stick
- Mementos
- Safety pins
Instructions
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Remove the backboard of your shadowbox frame. Measure the length and the width of the backboard.
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Remove the ribbons that you would like to use to make a shadowbox from the flower arrangements. Most ribbons on funeral flower arrangements are made into bows.
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Measure the ribbon streamers on the bows. If they are long enough to cover the width or length of your shadowbox, cut them away from the bows. If the ribbons are not long enough, snip the thread or center wire that helps hold the bow shape and straighten the ribbon. Cut a length of ribbon to fit the width or the length of the backboard. Iron it flat with a warm iron.
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Cover the backboard with strips of ribbon. You can place the ribbons side by side in vertical or horizontal stripes. You can also place the ribbons in vertical stripes and then weave more ribbon across horizontally to create a woven plaid pattern. Attach the ends of the ribbons to the backboard with hot glue.
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Arrange photos and other mementos on top of the ribbons. You can attach photos and other paper memorabilia to the ribbon with an acid-free glue stick or tabs. Look for acid-free glue products in the scrapbooking section of your local craft store. Attach other memorial items such as jewelry, medals or fabrics to the backboard with hot glue, safety pins or straight pins.
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Reassemble the shadowbox.
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Tips & Warnings
Shadowboxes are available at your local craft stores and from online retailers.
