I have a very special shadow box in my home. I actually haven’t filled it yet, but I will as soon as it is not so painful to do so. A shadow box is a type of frame, but it is not made to hold photos exclusively. These are often deep enough for you to put photos, mementos, objects and other precious items inside. These are often used to commemorate moments you want to live forever, and to remember friends and family who have moved on, and are no longer on this earth.
The shadow box I have sits in my closet waiting for me to get the courage to fill it. This box is meant to hold memories of my sister-in-law, who died very young, leaving behind her husband and her infant daughter. Its been five years, and yet, I cant bring myself to fill it. Perhaps once I do, it means I have to accept that she is truly gone. Its not that I dont know that, it is just that it seems so final. As her daughter grows beneath my roof, I am reminded each day, and perhaps this is all the reminder I need right now. Perhaps her daughter is a living tribute, and the shadow box will have to wait for a later day.
You can use a shadow box for just about anything, and these can be happy occasions. You could use one to remember your son or daughter hitting their first home run. You could put photos, and perhaps the ball in a shadow box to hang in your home. You could keep your daughters first pair of ballet shows, or your graduates graduation cap if you wish. The possibilities are endless, and if you want to remember something with more than a photo, filling a shadow box is a great way to do this.
You can find a shadow box in almost any place you would find regular photo frames. Craft stores are great places to look. Michaels Crafts is the nearest store to my home, and they have a huge selection. You may also find them in department stores, and in home interior stores. You can also find a shadow box online, but remember that shipping may damage it. This may, however, be the perfect place to find the size you need. You can find them in almost any material, and in almost any size, so make sure you look around for exactly what you need. Chances are good that youll find the perfect shadow box to hold your memories.