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This DIY Christmas shadow box is a fun and festive way to decorate! It incorporates one of the season's most popular trends: trees on cars. 
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Christmas Shadow Box

Learn how to make a Christmas shadow box using dollar store supplies. Perfect for a holiday mantel or display.
Course Christmas Crafts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 shadow box
Cost $6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Shadow box
  • 1 piece Cardstock black
  • 2 Matchbox cars red
  • Bottle brush trees
  • Snow etc. for a wintery scene
  • Baker's twine

Instructions

  • Choose a shadow box deep enough to accommodate a toy car as well as the backing and glass.
  • Cut a length of baker's twine using the scissors. Place a bottle brush tree on top of the car with a dab of hot glue.
  • Let cool and then tie the twine around the car and tree.
  • Continue by placing props inside the frame using a dab of hot glue if necessary.
  • Sprinkle the entire scene with snow.
  • Cut the cardstock to fit the back of the frame. Write a winter message with a paint pen and replace the back.
  • Dot the front of the glass with the paint pen to look like snow and display.