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    Make a Dried Rose Shadow Box Display to Preserve Memories

    Jul 6, 2016 · 12 Comments

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    This Dried Rose Shadow Box is a lovely way to preserve and display roses. And it is quite simple to create.

    top down view of dried rose shadow box

    I started with the roses photographed in this post. They were a sweet anniversary gift from my husband which was extra special because it isn't something he normally does. So, I wanted to come up with a new way to save and display them instead of just sticking them in a vase or taking the petals off for potpourri. Been there done that.

    red rose close up

    Before the petals could begin to fall I tied the roses and baby's breath gently together and hung them upside down in my closet where they wouldn't get damaged by a certain wild 8 year old.

    I found a great shadow box on sale at Hobby Lobby (not a sponsor of the post). But, I didn't want the glass because it probably would have smashed the roses. So, a quick tap of the hammer over the garbage can and it was ready to paint.

    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.

    Silver would have been okay, but antique white goes much better with where I plan to put this.

    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.

    Once the frame was dry I gathered my supplies.

    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.

    After I decided on the layout it was time to break out the glue gun. Luckily, I saw a display of glue sticks on an end cap just after I got the paper for the background because I was down to the evergreen scented sticks.

    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.

    After I glued the roses down, I slipped in some of the baby's breath.

    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.

    Then added the leaves on top of the roses to cover up the stems a bit.

    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.
    Dried Rose Shadow Box - simple but beautiful way to display dried flowers.

    And DONE! Just how it was in my vision.

    It goes perfectly in my "antique rose" themed bathroom which I am almost done remodeling.

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    1. Sarah eliza @ devastateboredom says

      July 06, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Lovely! They dried beautifully, and I love the shadow box you made for them. 🙂

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        July 08, 2016 at 7:13 am

        Thanks, Sarah. I was pleased with how it came out.

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    2. Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says

      July 07, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      This looks so beautiful - the photo looks almost like a painting because of the colours!

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        July 08, 2016 at 7:13 am

        Thanks, Jess. It goes perfectly in my girly girl room.

        Reply
    3. Cheryl says

      July 08, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Wow, great job!! I never know what to do with my dried roses so I usually just hang them on something! Awesome idea and can't wait to see your finished bathroom.

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        July 10, 2016 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks for your kind comment.

        Reply
    4. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

      July 12, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      You know I'm always a fan of using things you can find around the house for decorating projects! Love it! #FridayFrivolity

      Reply
      • Audrey Humaciu says

        July 13, 2016 at 8:49 am

        MY house is starting to look refreshed now that I have done a few of these projects and rearranged pictures. But I still want to paint the walls... 🙂

        Reply
    5. Betty Ann says

      December 12, 2018 at 9:33 am

      It is beautiful. Do you have any problems with the hot glue coming undone? I have not tried it with flowers so are not sure. Thanks.

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        December 14, 2018 at 9:33 am

        I have had this hanging in my bathroom for over two years and it is still holding together nicely. But, I do know what you mean about hot glue not sticking all the time, I have had it happen more than once.

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    6. Katie says

      August 29, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Lovely! But doesn’t it collect dust without the glass over the frame? Seems too fragile to dust. What’s the strategy here?

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        August 31, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        Yes, it does collect dust. I just use a light feather duster every month or so.

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