DIY Backlit Shadow Box With LED Lights And Vinyl Details!

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Learn how to create backlit shadow box art that glows!

There are so many different ways to make light boxes. Shadow boxes are a wonderful beginner project for new Cricut crafters! And one of my favorite things about crafting is when I find interesting new ways to use regular materials I already have in my craft stash. This time, I'll teach you how to make an intricate backlit shadow box with a colorful surprise!

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One (1) Sheet of 12" x 12" 80 lb. White Cardstock - https://amzn.to/44owwll
One (1) 12" x 12" Piece of Permanent Vinyl (any dark color - I used this Cricut Aqua) - https://amzn.to/3UzUk0X - OR -
One (1) 12" x 12" Piece of Permanent Shimmer Vinyl (I used this Cricut Silver) - https://amzn.to/4dJtSee
One (1) Sheet of 12" x 12" White Vellum (optional to diffuse the lights) - https://amzn.to/3wuJ2TD
One (1) 10" x 10" Shadow Box Frame - https://amzn.to/4dsaMZK
One (1) Strand of LED Strip Lights - https://amzn.to/3y0CfkZ - AND -
Three (3) AA Batteries - https://amzn.to/3aE2oee
3/8" Medium Zots Glue Dots (optional for adhering the battery pack to the back of the shadow box) - https://amzn.to/4cuulAo
A way to cut your materials - I’m using the Cricut Maker 3 but you could also use the Cricut Maker, an Explore Series machine, or a Venture. - https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricu...
Cricut Green StandardGrip Machine Mat 12” x 12” - https://amzn.to/3gEfLy0
Cricut Purple StrongGrip Machine Mat 12" x 12" (for designs with shimmer vinyl on back) - https://amzn.to/3DTVhJ9
Brayer - https://amzn.to/3JM3yml
Spatula - https://amzn.to/3uxUqKP
Scraper - https://amzn.to/3uxUqKP
XL Scraper (for applying the vinyl to the cardstock) - https://amzn.to/3oiZa3b
Weeding Tool - https://amzn.to/3uxUqKP
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Craft Knife (to cut a notch in the corner of your shadow box frame) - https://amzn.to/3OnKABG - AND -
Self-Healing Cutting Mat - https://amzn.to/3rv2vgY
Measuring Tape (optional to measure the size of your shadow box frame) - https://amzn.to/3ULbUQM
Isopropyl Alcohol (optional to clean your shadow box glass) - https://amzn.to/3CUbRZv - AND -
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Design #616 (My free SVG/PDF/DXF design files are available in my free resource library - https://jennifermaker.com/resource-li...

Topics covered in this video about Making A Backlit Shadow Box:
0:00 - Make a Backlit Shadow Box
1:28 - Supplies and Tools
4:04 - Get the Free Backlit Shadow Box SVG Files
4:40 - (Learn How to Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space)
5:25 - Apply Vinyl to Cardstock for Your Backlit Shadow Box
7:07 - Prepare Your Shadow Box Design Files
8:20 - Cut the Designs for Your Backlit Shadow Box
11:00 - Fold Your Cut Pieces to Create Shadows For Your Box
11:32 - Insert the Cut Design Into Your Shadow Box
12:12 - Attach the Lights to Your Shadow Box Inner Frame
13:43 - Assemble Your Backlit Shadow Box
14:44 - Trim a Corner From the Box Frame’s Backing Piece
15:16 - Secure the Shadow Box and Its Contents
15:53 - Show Off Your Beautiful Backlit Shadow Box!
16:04 - Customize Your Backlit Shadow Box with ADVANCE
17:00 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information



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Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
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