Memory Art: 30 Ideas For Shadowboxes And Other Keepsake Displays

"Memory Art" shows readers how to make unusual displays for showcasing a collection, celebrating an event, or honoring a memory. Thirty shadowboxes are presented here, all with detailed instructions. First up: ten collection-themed projects designed to hold such items as lapel pins, vintage buttons, and coins. Next: ten celebration-themed projects to hold mementos from weddings, births, or graduations. Last but not least: ten honor-themed projects to commemorate family history, ancestors, even beloved pets in creative and long-lasting displays. Design guidelines help readers select and arrange items in artful ways that maximize impact. A "getting started" chapter reviews basic shadowbox construction, discusses proper use of adhesives, and explains how to ensure archival quality. Don't let life's most cherished moments slip away--capture them forever with beautiful memory art.