How Do You Make A Memory Jewelry Shadow Box?

Everyone loves to receive gifts at Christmas time. This year, why not give them a gift they will remember and cherish for a lifetime? Make them a Memory Jewelry Shadow Box. This beautiful and easy craft idea can be made from old jewelry and designed to create a look that will be enjoyed for a lifetime to come. With a few easy items, a hot glue gun and some old jewelry, you can turn old "bling" into an exquisite gift! You don't have to have an art degree to make this uniquely beautiful gift. Once you are finished with the design, you will like it so much, you will probably want to make one for yourself as well. To begin, you will need to purchase a shadow box from your local craft store. These framed boxes come in several sizes, usually about 2-3 inches in depth and are covered with glass. Some boxes will have a fabric center and some will not. Determine if you want to use a felt piece of backing for the frame or just use what the frame comes with already. Next, cut your felt backing ( ...  more