For this project you will need:
*A large shadow box frame
*Paint or stain of your choice
*Brush
*Fabric of your choice (satin or silk would be nice)
*Handkerchief
*Needle and thread
*Invitation
*Lace gloves
*Garter
*Ribbon
*Wedding photo
*Pearls by the yard
*Glue
*Dried wedding flowers
Alternate suggestions:
*Instead of a handkerchief think about a piece of lace
or doily.
*Instead of your own wedding flowers try buying some
dried flowers at a craft shop.
*Instead of your invitation pen your vows or a bible
passage onto parchment or pretty paper.
Gather all your wedding memorabilia together before
choosing a background fabric or ribbon. It may be that
a color scheme will become apparent.
Select a large shadow box frame. Paint or stain the
frame to compliment your decor. The frame would also be
pretty with a crackle finish. Cut a Piece of Cardboard to
fit the back piece of the frame. This will allow you to
change the shadow box display in the future should you so
desire. Cut your fabric an inch larger on all sides and
cover this cardboard using iron on fusible web following
the directions on the web.
Arrange the remainder of your keepsakes without actually
gluing or sewing until you are pleased with the overall
layout.
The first piece to arrange is the handkerchief. Allow
this to drape from the upper right corner to the bottom left
corner. When you attach this use either small stitches or
a small amount of glue.
The next memento to attach is the invitation. If you
like the look of torn edges use a brush and wet a rectangular
line around the invitation before tearing to make sure the
tear goes where you want. Layer this over the lace at an
angle pleasing to you in the upper left hand corner.
Dry a few of your wedding flowers by hanging upside down
in a cool dark place. After they are dry tie a small bundle of 3
blooms with a ribbon and place on the right hand side of the
arrangement on top of the lace. If you have lace gloves
place them over the stems. Arrange the garter next to the flowers.
Place a small wedding photo overlapping the bottom right
hand corner of the invitation.
Final Step
Finally, scatter any other mementos you may have such as
napkins, a special card, ticket stubs, or a cluster of rice in a
piece of netting in the bottom left hand corner.
When you're pleased with the composition wind the ribbon
and pearls over and under in a large 'S' shape and glue or stitch
each item into place. Assemble the frame and hang.
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