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    Make a Dried Rose Shadow Box Display to Preserve Memories

    Published: Jul 6, 2016 · Modified: Feb 1, 2021 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links.

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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.

        Reply
    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.

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    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

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      • 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... 🙂

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    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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    7. Ariel says

      January 23, 2023 at 6:12 pm

      What sized shadow box did you use? Also when you mean it collects dust do you lightly dust the inside of the box too? Or just focus on the dust surrounding the shadow box?

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        August 11, 2023 at 3:29 pm

        I actually dust inside by LIGHTLY running the duster over the flowers.

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    8. Michele says

      August 11, 2023 at 2:35 pm

      My daughter got married May 28th and I hung her bouquet in the closet upside down on a hanger. I’m getting ready to visit her and have yet to master how I am going to arrange this in the shadow box and bring the color back. They were a light pink and now they are not the best looking. I’ve read that I can spray paint them but not sure how to do so with out taking it apart or getting it on each flower the wrong way. Your advice would be so helpful.

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      • Audrey Humaciu says

        August 11, 2023 at 3:32 pm

        I wouldn't have any idea how to bring the color back to dried flowers. I've read you can dye or paint them, but have never tried. I wish I knew more. Congratulations to your daughter on her wedding though.

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    9. Faye says

      June 08, 2024 at 12:26 pm

      Hi,

      I think this is so wonderful. Such a perfect precious keepsake for your darling loved one. Thank you so much for sharing

      Is the box without glass now or is there any other covering to it?

      I really want to make one in honour of my precious baby and I have blue roses left from his anniversary. I would love to try and make this as fantastic and special as you have

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      • Audrey says

        June 09, 2024 at 9:37 pm

        I left the glass off but it does collect dust. I use a light feather duster to clean the petals without damaging them. Keep the glass if you prefer.

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