Over a month ago, Meri from
ImagiMeri's Creations sent me a generous package filled with all sorts of supplies to construct a very special Asian-themed shadow box. The shadow box is a cigar box. Pure genius.
Also included in my special package were salt and pepper shakers, originally owned by her grandparents. I promised to take good care of them.
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Because of Meri, I've become addicted to making shadow boxes out of cigar boxes.
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The frames that cover the cigar boxes, are from the Dollar Tree. Painted white and coated in glitter, they become the perfect covering.
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Over Thanksgiving break, I gave my sister and mom their own special Christmas-themed shadowboxes. My sister has two boys and I thought she'd appreciate the two little drummer boys ornaments.
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My mother received a shadowbox filled with sweet little mice.
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Two girls and two boys, each representing a special grandchild. They are perched on top of presents and glittery poms poms.
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I even made one for myself filled with all sorts of vintage goodies.
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Thank you for the inspiration,
Meri. Looks like I'll be collecting cigar boxes now.