Spring 9 x 9 Shadow Box

I have been having so much fun with my monthly shadow box classes!  Several of my class attendees told me this spring sampler was their favorite.  I love it too!  As usual, I took inspiration from Audra Monk.  Be sure to check out all of her wonderful creations!  Read on for a list of measurements and supplies.

Spring Rectangle

Top white layer: 2" x 7 1/8"

Flirty Flamingo layer: 2 1/4" x 7 3/8"

Bottom white layer: 2 3/8" x 4 7/8"

I used the Large Letter Framelits to die cut the letters out of Flirty Flamingo cardstock.  Before die-cutting, I stamped the rose from Tea Together all over the cardstock with versamark ink and heat  embossed with white embossing powder.  The white rectangle piece under the letters was embossed with the Layered Leaves embossing folder and the Big Shot.  The leaf stems are from the retired Bird Builder Punch and the flowers are from the retired Itty Bitty punches.  I used foam adhesive strips to raise the letters.

Butterfly Squares

Floral Romance DSP layer: 2" x 2"

Flirty Flamingo layer: 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

White layer: 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"

The butterflies came from the Sale-A-Bration Botanical Butterfly designer paper.  I punched them out with the Butterfly duet punch, added a mini dimensional in the center of the body, and curved up the wings a bit.

Cherry Blossom Rectangle:

Top white layer: 2" x 4 1/2"

Flirty Flamingo layer: 2 1/4" x 4 3/4"

Bottom white layer: 2 3/8" x 4 7/8"

The background was once again embossed with the Layered Leaves folder.  I used the Colorful Seasons stamp set and Seasonal Layers dies for this piece.  The flowers were stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink full strength once, then stamped off to get the lighter shade.

Bunny Square:

Botanical Butterfly DSP layer: 2" x 2"
Flirty Flamingo layer: 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
White layer: 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"

I used the Stitched Shapes dies to die cut the circle.  The bunny is from Fable Friends.  (Check out my Fable Friends Class-to-go HERE).  I stamped the bunny and colored him with Stampin' blends.  The circle is raised with a dimensional on the square.

Bird Square

Top white layer: 2" x 2"

Flirty Flamingo layer: 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
White layer: 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"

I used the retired Bird Builder Punch for the bird.  The leaves are from Petals and More Thinlits set.  The background is once again embossed with the Layered Leaves folder.  Here are a couple more photos showing the process of making this square:

Large Balmy Blue background: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
White Layer so it will fit in the frame: 9" x 9"

Here is is the finished product before adding it to the frame:

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you give these shadow boxes a try.  I have sure loved making them!  

Please use the following hostess code when placing orders this month: DAJDWYRS. If your order is over $50, you will receive these Glitter Enamel Dots for free.

Happy Stamping!

~Marsha