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Shadow box shrine

Rosie Johnson, sign writer, illustrator and artist

Join Rosie, a self-taught sign writer, illustrator and artist, in making a decorative frame. Inspired by Mexican shrines, Rosie shows you how to customise a plain shadow box frame, to make it glitter and sparkle into something vibrant, colourful and beautiful for your home or as a gift. Frame your photos or pictures with a touch of glamour in this fun, creative session.

Preparation

Find a comfortable space to work at a table or flat surface

Video time

60 minutes

Shadow box shrine | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

Multi-coloured shadow box shrine made with a variety of materials displaying a paper image of the singer Dolly Parton with the word "Dolly" displayed to the left of her
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Materials

• Deep shadow box frame
• Photo or picture
• Glitter
• Sticky gems

Equipment

• PVA glue
• Paintbrush
• Spray paint/acrylic paint