This Dried Rose Shadow Box is a lovely way to preserve and display roses. And it is quite simple to create.
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.
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.
Silver would have been okay, but antique white goes much better with where I plan to put this.
Once the frame was dry I gathered my supplies.
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.
After I glued the roses down, I slipped in some of the baby’s breath.
Then added the leaves on top of the roses to cover up the stems a bit.
And DONE! Just how it was in my vision.
It goes perfectly in my “antique rose” themed bathroom which I am almost done remodeling. One project to go and then I promise a reveal here on the blog.
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Sarah eliza @ devastateboredom says
July 6, 2016 at 1:19 pmLovely! They dried beautifully, and I love the shadow box you made for them. 🙂
Audrey Humaciu says
July 8, 2016 at 7:13 amThanks, Sarah. I was pleased with how it came out.
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says
July 7, 2016 at 3:34 pmThis looks so beautiful – the photo looks almost like a painting because of the colours!
Audrey Humaciu says
July 8, 2016 at 7:13 amThanks, Jess. It goes perfectly in my girly girl room.
Cheryl says
July 8, 2016 at 7:49 pmWow, 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.
Audrey Humaciu says
July 10, 2016 at 3:05 pmThanks for your kind comment.
Lisa/Syncopated Mama says
July 12, 2016 at 1:07 pmYou know I’m always a fan of using things you can find around the house for decorating projects! Love it! #FridayFrivolity
Audrey Humaciu says
July 13, 2016 at 8:49 amMY 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… 🙂
Betty Ann says
December 12, 2018 at 9:33 amIt 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.
Audrey Humaciu says
December 14, 2018 at 9:33 amI 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.