Out With the Old : In with the…Scrapboxes

Confession : I’m not a huge fan of shadow boxes and I do not scrapbook (I’m sure this will one day be a regret, but it’s the truth).

Did you see the Feb issue of Living Mag? I was smitten.

These scrapboxes are from The Darcy Miller (Author, illustrator & a Martha Stewart Living Editor) Show. Does this not make your heart skip a beat? Don’t you want a wall like this? And all those special little things you hate to throw away or even pack away, how about this?

These are some close ups of my favorite ones . . .


Have you heard of photo confetti? Me Neither. Brilliant.

Love this . . .

Same picture. different sizes. layered one on the other. Genius.
You can see a close up of the rest of the boxes along with the “how to” and “where to buy.” You know Martha wouldn’t forget a thing!
Check back for more ways to display kids art in a new kind of way.
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Responses

  • 1 Funky Woman
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 8:51am

    How great is this! I love the idea of using little mementos to the boxes. I just did a black and white picture wall that I posted but this is so different. Might have to do some of these next, thanks.

    Hey how was the book My French Life? Looks interesting!

  • Helena - A Diary of Lovely
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 9:01am

    oh my what an absolute beauty, all your memories together, so pretty

  • Sherry
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 9:21am

    love this idea!!!

  • la la Lovely
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 10:14am

    My French Life is spectacular. Gorgeous pictures and gorgeous word…. glimpse into life of someone who is living the dream in France. Vicki Archer, the author, has blog as well.

    http://frenchessence.blogspot.com/

    And she is one sweet lady! You will love the book!

  • Slumber Designs
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 10:36am

    Love, Love, Love these! I already have the perfect spot in my house where they're needed!! :-)

  • Molly @ Star Cottage
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 10:42am

    I have been looking for some inspiration for shadow boxes. I was given a bunch for free and they are still sitting in my craft room collecting dust. Thanks for sharing ;)

  • Mademoiselle Frou-Frou
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 11:21am

    i'm not a craft/scrapbook person either, but these were well done! they are pretty cool.
    xoxo alison

  • Miz.November
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 11:29am

    This is so cool! I love it. I have to admit that I hate scrapbooking, too. My mom sells Creative Memories and has big workshops. I rarely go until I'm just so far behind that I make myself do it.
    But a wall like this is just too crazy amazing. So worth the effort.

  • L @ Salt and Sentiment
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 12:10pm

    I loved that article. Totally inspiring!

  • Morning T
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 1:03pm

    I've been stalking your blog for the last few minutes and I love it all! Just had to stop myself and say 'hi'! :)

  • ashlina
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 1:18pm

    definitely genius! love those.

  • Megan Champion
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 2:42pm

    WOW! I lvoe this! Now I have to find the time to make them :-)

  • A Room For Everyone
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 4:09pm

    I saw Darcy on Martha's show – isn't she amazing? Her creations are just beautiful. Love your blog..Rachaelx

  • Angela Henrie
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 7:52pm

    So cool! And what a great way to display your treasures!

  • Beach Vintage
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 8:23pm

    Yes yes I saw these and I just died with excitement. I love them. Look forward to catching up on your blog. xx

  • Plum Pretty Sugar
    Commented on March 3rd, 2010 at 9:03pm

    So pretty!

  • Sara
    Commented on March 4th, 2010 at 12:03am

    Excellent ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    Hope all is well…

    Sara

  • Kelly Green
    Commented on March 4th, 2010 at 5:24am

    Some great ideas – love the photo confetti! Thanks KG

  • Swinging From The Chandelier
    Commented on March 4th, 2010 at 7:19pm

    i'm soo gonna do this… i swear!
    really! i swear! ….one day I will …promise…
    I'm trying to convince myself…
    p.s. just found your blog…
    good job…I LOVE it

  • Pink Wallpaper
    Commented on March 5th, 2010 at 12:22pm

    omg…those are precious!!

  • vicki archer
    Commented on March 7th, 2010 at 1:32pm

    These are gorgeous Trina…xv

  • Exquisite Accessories
    Commented on March 7th, 2010 at 11:54pm

    What a great concept love it!! :)

  • vicki archer
    Commented on March 8th, 2010 at 2:01pm

    Thanks Trina…I am so happy you liked it, xxv.

  • cinta / sepi / sayu
    Commented on March 9th, 2010 at 4:30am

    LOVE THESE. x

  • Small Burst
    Commented on March 9th, 2010 at 10:24am

    Love the layered one. I picked up a new shadow box at a yard sale last year and it's just sitting here. Thanks for the great ideas!

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