Tell Your Story: Sports Shadowbox

 This week one of my new customers friends sent in an inspiring idea of what she had done with her ShadowCases.  I loved it so much, I asked her if I could share it with all of you ladies.
First of all, she is so gung-ho on this that she did the whole thing in like a day!  Second of all, she actually took the time to send in photos of her project. You go girl!  I could definitely learn a lesson or two from you about finishing ShadowCase projects. ;-)  Here's what she had to say:

"My son LOVES sports! He loves to play every sport, watches sports, learns about sports and is basically a sports nut. My youngest sister's boyfriend was the high school quarterback for his team. My son loved to watch their games. For Christmas this year (since he is done), he wanted to pass on the football legacy to him. He gave him his jersey (which he had signed), his stickers from his helmet, a very nice note and some of the stickers he had earned throughout his high school experience. We wanted to have a way to keep them safe, but also showcase such a special gift. We couldn't believe he would give such a treasured gift to my son (he is only 10 right now).

So, the other shadowbox is full of my son's special things from this summer when he made the All-star minor league baseball team. He was selected to be on the team and he loved every minute of it. So, these are both on my son's wall. He couldn't be more pleased with how they turned out and for being able to showcase his love of sports. Thanks for creating the perfect thing to help us keep such special things stored in the perfect way. They went together so easily! I would highly recommend them! They are perfect! Everything about them. I loved how the frames attached to the front. I loved how the board was two sided. I loved the fun pins that hooked everything so perfectly together. I loved all of the matching accessories. I can't wait to work on my next project! Thanks!

Don't you just love what she did with the vinyl lettering under the 2 ShadowCases?  Now my 12-year-old son is asking why I haven't put his football stuff up in his room yet!  Okay, okay, it's definitely on the list of New Year's resolutions for me now!

A ShadowCase for the Holiday Season

One of my fabulous blogging friends over at Craft-O-Maniac created such a fun Christmas ShadowCase that I had to show her off a little bit! Such a festive display, I love it!

What a gorgeous Christmas display, Jen!  

Thanks for sharing it with us!

Join our Holiday Celebration! 
From now until December 15 we are running a HUGE Christmas sale both on our website and our Etsy store for wholesale prices on all our ShadowCases, Accessories,  and Kits. In the Etsy store, the items are already marked down, and on the website you can use coupon code XMAS40 for 40% off your entire order!

Happy Holidays!

ShadowCase Review and {Giveaway}

Here is a great opportunity you don't want to miss this week! Cheryl over at TidyMom (if you don't already follow her blog, you should!) is running a ShadowCase Giveaway for all her readers this week.  Didn't she create a gorgeous piece of artwork with these little keepsakes and photo? If you've been thinking about getting a ShadowCase of your own, this is what Cheryl had to say about her ShadowCase design...

"I had so many ideas  as to how I could use my ShadowCase but I decided on displaying some heirlooms from my parent’s wedding, along with a childhood picture of me and my brother, and a few other family keepsakes. I also used my Silhouette SD to cut out a little vinyl to add the year my parents were married.

It’s fun looking at these items displayed together in such a unique way.  I’m thrilled with how it turned out.  The boxes are high quality and so well built I know they will stand the test of time!  ShadowCase makes it easy to turn your memories into artwork!"

It is so easy to enter the giveaway, and the winner will receive her own ShadowCase Designer Kit ($60).  Hop on over to TidyMom and take a look around.  Good luck to you all!

A Legacy of Honor

I was touched by this ShadowCase designed by Alish at Sisters Stuff (I love, love, love her blog!).  What an awesome way to show love and support to the brave men and women that sacrifice so much to serve our country.  This is what she had to say about her recent ShadowCase project....

I just love this Shadow Case that I made for my husband. It is such a great place to house his Army memorabilia and is a great reminder of his service to our country. It was so fun to put together and is a great quality product. Thanks Shadow Case!

It looks great, Alish!  Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us!

ShadowCase Spotlight and Giveaway!!

Sorry, this Giveaway is now closed.  Thanks to all who participated!
Fabulous News My Dear Friends!  

Mique from 30 Days (one of my favorite blogs) is spotlighting my company, "ShadowCase" today.  What a gorgeous display she did with her daughter's blessing dress--it just melted my heart.  I adore the added touch of the vinyl lettering--so elegant!

 That was the news, here's the fabulous!

She also happens to be running a GIVEAWAY (woo-hoo!) for your very own, completely free of charge, ShadowCase Designer Kit.   (I love you ladies so much, I even throw in the shipping cost.  Don't tell my hubby!) 

The giveaway is open from now until August 15th, so click HERE to get on over there to 30 Days and put your name in the drawing.  It is so easy to enter, I can't think of any possible reason why you wouldn't want to!

I wish you all the best of luck!

Tell Your Story: A Shadowbox for Great-Grandmother's Combs

One of our readers recently wrote to me about her beautiful ShadowCase she has displayed in her home.  Here is what she had to say, 

"Above my treasure trunk that sits on the floor in a corner, I love to display the shadow case of my great grandmother.  With these few items, that little corner is a dedicated spot for my family heritage.  The white frame of the shadow case looks amazing against my dark wall.  It seems to draw the eye to the contents of my great grandmother’s hair combs that are displayed in it.

 

When I was hanging it, my son slammed a nearby door and it dropped to the ground.  I was heart sick.  To my relief, the fall didn’t damage the frame, or the glass.  I was thankful that the case’s durability secured what was inside, and was easy to take a part and put jostled items back in their place. Shadow cases are a great way to keep special items safe, and at the same time, displayable."

I absolutely love the way these gorgeous, priceless hair combs look displayed in the Vintage ShadowCase Kit. It is always inspiring to see the treasures that our readers display in their ShadowCases.  Thank you so much for sharing your story with us!

Our Wedding ShadowCase Workshop

Being a mom-preneur and running my own business has its up-days and down-days. There are many days that I ask myself why on earth I get myself into things like this.....  Then I run a ShadowCase Workshop Class, and I remember my reason.  For me it's not about the ShadowCase product, it's about the people I meet and the new friends I make! 

 

I find so much joy in helping others dig out dusty keepsakes and faded photographs, then listen to the stories they tell with a far-away look in their eyes. We used the Modern Designer Kit to showcase this GORGEOUS wedding photograph that had been stored in a box for decades. 

 

It was so simple to put together, we had it done in 15 minutes. Even though this couple have both passed on, their legacy will no longer be forgotten. Their sweet love story will be passed on to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even great-great-grandchildren.  To me this is success, and I know my Grandma Rose would be proud of my efforts.

What kinds of things would YOU put into a wedding ShadowCase?

Simplify Home Holiday Decor

Changing my home decor for holidays has never been top on my priority list.  Bringing out all the bins, then a few weeks later putting everything away again.  Somehow my spring stuff would still be up in October, and Christmas decor wasn't put away until Valentine's.  Valentine's was always skipped over, St. Patrick's was a blur, and here we are again at Spring!


This year I've created a new way to keep the seasonal decorations simple enough for even me to follow through.  My kids love it, I love it, even my hubby has had a few nice (although somewhat prompted) comments.  

So here's what was up in my entry from April-mid June....

(notice that my kids are all holding daisies in the picture--so cute!)

And this is what is gracing the walls of my entry right now....

A few family treasures from previous 4th of July activities make a quick and easy shadowbox display.

Once Independence Day  is over, I'll just switch the StoryBoard out for another one.  (I'm thinking a summer backyard beach themed.) The other 2 StoryBoards from Spring and July 4th will be stored in a 12X12 scrapbook paper box until their turn comes around again next year.  

For someone like me that isn't a pure natural when it comes to decorating, this is the perfect solution! 

What kind of items would you put into a July 4th shadowbox?

A Womb with a View: Baby Shadowbox

Announcing the arrival of my new nephew!! 

 I wanted to share with you the ShadowCase shadowbox we put together for him a few weeks ago.  Now we can finally add in a picture of him with a little more detail than just a little glimpse on an ultrasound.  Is that a foot?  Or an arm?  Oh wait, I see now!  It's a little.....hee hee!!

We used the "David Storyboard" from the ShadowCase collection and the Dreamy Bluebird Accessory Set to attach sweet little crocheted booties and matted photos of the ultrasound. Other keepsakes were attached with 3-D adhesive dots (I love those things--they are so useful!)


 

We added a little inking around the edges to give the photos a finished look.

Ready and waiting for the grand arrival!  

What a fun keepsake shadowbox that can showcase all his memories as he grows.

Tell Your Shadowbox Story: Racing to the Finish Line

One of our reader's had this to say about her latest ShadowCase project...

"I used this ShadowCase to show some bib numbers and medals my husband has collected. The case was perfect for these because they’re too thick to fit in a regular picture frame and too heavy for a paper scrapbook layout. From Grandpa’s military medals to the special blanket that my son drags around with him every day – I can think of so many ways to combine my scrapbooking with the special and treasured items in my life." 




Thanks so much for sharing your shadowbox layout with us.  We love to hear from our friends in the ShadowCase world!

Tell Your Shadowbox Story: Happily Ever After

My turn, my turn, my turn!  After letting my readers show off some of their ShadowCases, I thought it was about time that I posted one of my all-time favorites from my home.

Generations of happy couples in my family smile at us from behind the glass. Everyday it reminds me of how blessed I am.  Although some of these loved ones have now passed on, the memories will always be a part of my life and the lives of my children!








I used the Modern ShadowCase Kit with black and white photos (re-printed, not the originals!) matted on patterned scrapbook paper.

My favorite part is this finishing touch on the outside of the glass.  Just like in scrapbooking, I love a great ShadowCase title!

Some people might say I'm obsessed with shadowboxes.....I guess I'd have to agree!

 

Tell Your Story: Birthday Boy!!

One of our reader's recently sent in this great ShadowCase display she designed for her little boy's 2nd birthday.  We really love how she put in some of his favorite toys--vroom, vroom!

His baby photo nestled in a part of his blankie was also a sweet touch. She used the "Dreamy Bluebird" pins and clips accessory set to attach the keepsakes to the "David" Storyboard.

What a wonderful way to preserve those precious years of a child's life!
Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

Frame It for Father's Day!

Father's Day is just around the corner, why not frame some of his favorite items in a shadowbox?  Being a scrapbooker, I love being able to take a 12X12 layout and add 3-D items to it.  One project I did was to dig my husband's childhood school uniform out of storage and put it in a shadowbox display.  It only took a few minutes to add in a couple photos and a report card, and now he has some treasured memories to keep on display forever!

As a gift for my father, I displayed some of his memoirs from his days in the Navy.  He was so touched when he saw this display, and it brought back a lot of great memories for him.

Here are some other great ideas you can do for a meaningful Father's Day gift...

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Tell Your Story: Wedding Memories

One of our readers recently sent in a photo of her finished wedding ShadowCase project.  Here's what she had to say...

"I recently ordered an Ivory ShadowCase and I absolutely LOVE it! I decided it would work perfectly for capturing my wedding memories. I put our wedding announcement, photos, and even the ribbon my husband and I picked out when we chose our colors. I have had many compliments on this shadowbox. It is very professional looking and extremely high quality. The colors are exactly what is shown on the website so it makes it easy to plan and coordinate and my order came very quickly. I would recommend this to anyone who wants something special to showcase their special memories!" --Trista in AZ


Thanks for sharing your story with us, and we appreciate the photo!


With memories in mind, 
Ruth and Rose

Motherhood: Because Time is Precious

The "Tiny Ballerina" ShadowCase is one of our favorites, because it is a reminder to enjoy the precious moments of life.  So often we wish time would pass more quickly, or look at the greener grass on the other side of the fence.

Take some time today to be quiet and still in the moment.  Really savor that spoonful of ice cream, stop and smell the tulip blooming in the garden, look at the clouds in the sky while you sit at the stoplight, read a book with your child or grandchild, or just listen to a friend.

We will all be better mothers, friends, sisters, and daughters if we just remember that time is so precious.  Take a moment and dance with life!

With memories in mind,
Ruth and Rose

Tell Your Story: A Mother's Memories

We love to hear from our customers--send in a photo and Tell Your Story!  Recently, one of our faithful customers wrote in about her latest ShadowCase.  Don't those little booties look just so cute? We love the way this outfit looks against the green "Adaline" StoryBoard. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!   

"I love the way his little outfit snugs into the ShadowCase and looks so clean and crisp. It was very easy to put together. Now his outfit is out of the closet and hanging on his wall where he and I can see it. Every morning when he wakes up he points to his shadowbox and says, "Baby". It is so sweet to see him notice it, and as he gets older I can remember the baby that he was!"  (Elaine)

ShadowCase a Mother's Day Gift

Mother's Day is just around the corner...wondering what to give as a meaningful gift for that special woman in your life? We were touched by a customer's project that she worked on at a recent Ruth and Rose ShadowCase Workshop--soon to be given as a beautiful Mother's Day gift for a one-in-a-million grandmother.

She had two heirloom rings that we tied a pink ribbon around, then pinned to her StoryBoard with pink designer pins, along with the hand-embroidered handkerchief. We also inked the 2 photo frames with pink inking stamp pads--it looked great with the black and white photos. For a final touch, we attached a silver collector's spoon with 3-D adhesive dots (we adore those little things for so many fix-it reasons!)

What a rewarding morning it was, helping her put together priceless photos and keepsakes into a touching and thoughtful gift--this is what we live for!

p.s. Thanks for letting us use your project photo!

With memories in mind,
Ruth and Rose

Thoughts On Glass

Dear Friends,

While working on our latest ShadowCase project, we fell in love with a new design element we want to share with you - words on glass. It can be anything, an inspiring quote, a name, a date, or a fun title.

One of our favorite recent projects was to create a set of wedding ShadowCases, capturing generations of love and romance in a simple display. A wedding date at the bottom of each glass frame in vinyl lettering finished them off beautifully.

It is simple do do this with your own ShadowCase. Vinyl lettering is affordable and easy to apply. You can create it yourself with a Cricut machine, or look for a local vinyl lettering business in your town. We would love to hear how your project turned out!






So don't forget the glass, the last element to your ShadowCase - it may be the most inspiring.


With Memories in Mind,
Ruth and Rose

Golf Shadowbox

We wanted to remember his day on the links. No matter what the scorecard said, he still cherished the memory!

My Perfect Little Valentine

Roses are red, violets are blue
May your Valentine bring something sweet to you...


Dear Friends,

Valentines is upon us, trailing her pink gown of lacy hearts, love notes, fresh roses and for some of us - love.

Love came unusually wrapped for me one Valentine's Day, a sweet pink bundle of joy - my first little girl. Looking into her eyes I recognized my own, twin lakes of quiet blue, and together we felt like old friends saying hello again. Hello my perfect little Valentine. That was about 8 years ago. Yet looking at her now I still remember my arms cradling her, the booties that kept those little feet warm and the vintage bonnet from that special day I'll never forget.

So as I'm ShadowCasing her baby things, I feel like I am holding on to her still. Creating something for us both to look at and remember. Perhaps even for her little girl someday, for yet another pair of eyes...

May February bring you sweetness and inspiration. I'm hoping it brings you love.
Please let me know...


With memories in mind,
love Ruth and Rose