Mother's Day 3-D Floral Shadowbox

Today I am linking up with a few fellow bloggers to bring you some floral themed crafts for spring. 



I just knew I wanted to make something using the paper flowers I have been seeing all over the internet and thought I could make a fabulous Mother's Day gift.


First I began by using a template from the Cricut Design space and cut out the flowers.  I tried a few flowers before settling on making mine approximately 6x6"  then I rolled them all... depending on how tightly I rolled them I needed between 6 and 7 flowers in each size. 



It took me two full days to get all my flowers cut, rolled, and glued.  As I made them I laid them out in my frame so I could see how it was looking. 



Once I had them all done I glued them in place and set them aside to try. 


I ended up purchasing my saying through Cricut Design Space (for $1.99) and flattened it out so it would all be one color.  I sized it to the fit the glass of my frame and cut it out.  Then I weeded it and used transfer tape to bring my image onto the glass. 




Here is my completed project.  I love it (but do wish I had adhered the saying just a 1/2 inch or so lower).  




Make sure you stop by and see what my fellow co-hosts are sharing today too.

Meet this month's co-hosts!

Across the Blvd | Purple Hues & Me
Stone Cottage Adventures | Slices of Life
Domestic Deadline | Chas' Crazy Creations
Sum of Their Stories | Cookies, Coffee, & Crafts
Coastal Bohemian



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Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 13, 2020 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful! The rolled flowers look so pretty in all the colors and this shadowbox is gorgeous. What a wonderful gift for Mother's Day.

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    1. Joanne April 13, 2020 at 1:16 PM

      Thank you! I was so pleased with how well it looked.

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  2. Beverly @Across the BlvdApril 13, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    This is so pretty! I loved the rolled flowers and using them in the shadow box is a great idea!

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    1. Joanne April 13, 2020 at 1:17 PM

      I am thinking of making some much larger ones to use on a wreath for summer.

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  3. Chas' Crazy CreationsApril 13, 2020 at 9:26 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! I love how beautiful the flowers are and how the whole project came together. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Gail @Purple Hues and MeApril 13, 2020 at 12:32 PM

    Your rolled flowers are so prettily displayed in the shadow box! Their colors certainly reminds me of spring and happy times!

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    1. Joanne April 13, 2020 at 1:18 PM

      Thank you! I thought the colors were perfect for spring too.

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  5. Sum of their StoriesApril 13, 2020 at 1:17 PM

    That is such a pretty gift idea. I love the paper flowers in rows of colour. I can imagine this as a lovely wedding anniversary gift maybe, with rows of flowers in shades of red for a ruby anniversary or matte and sparkly gold for a Golden anniversary.

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    1. Joanne April 13, 2020 at 1:19 PM

      I had been thinking wedding gift too; using the bride's colors!

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  6. Megan RussellApril 13, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    I love this so much! It's so pretty!!

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    1. Joanne April 13, 2020 at 4:52 PM

      Thank you! I was so happy with how it came out and so glad I didn't quit when I realized how long it was going to take to roll those flowers.

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  7. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 13, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    Oh how pretty!! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 11, open April 1 to 26. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed. I’d like to invite you to check out my other current link parties too!

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  8. AniApril 13, 2020 at 5:04 PM

    I love this so much! I want to try to make it! I'm pinning this so I remember it the next time I actually order art supplies. I'm trying so hard not to order non-essentials. Maybe I can make this with the paper I already have.

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    1. Joanne April 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM

      I needed about 4 sheets of paper in each color since I could only fit 2 on each page; I was so happy that I had enough of each shade I wanted and that vinyl too.

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  9. TomApril 13, 2020 at 5:55 PM

    ...it ends up being a beautiful project.

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  10. MichelleApril 13, 2020 at 8:48 PM

    This is beautiful!!!

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  11. Bri RundeApril 13, 2020 at 10:55 PM

    This.is.AMAZING!!!!!!!

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  12. Stone Cottage AdventuresApril 14, 2020 at 6:16 AM

    That is a fabulous Mother's Day Gift! The flowers are beautiful and look amazing inside the shadow box! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventrues

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  13. Kellyann RohrApril 14, 2020 at 8:13 AM

    Wow! That is gorgeous and a gift that will be cherished!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  14. Amy JohnsonApril 14, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    Wow! This is incredible! So gorgeous!

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  15. lil desiquaApril 14, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    Stunning, and such a sweet keepsake! I think I definitely need to add a cricut to my wish list!

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    1. Joanne April 14, 2020 at 4:34 PM

      They are so fun! I was so intimidated and unsure what to make with mine for the longest time but I am starting to use it more and more.

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  16. Coastal BohemianApril 14, 2020 at 8:30 PM

    So so awesome. You really put a lot of work into this piece . Fine work.

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  17. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comApril 16, 2020 at 10:05 PM

    Phooey, I would like to link up with your for these crafty posts. Missed this one but do you do them regularly? Meant to comment on your BEAUTIFUL shadow box in an earlier post. I just love it so much. At first, I thought it was a shot of a pan of cupcakes, the flowers are so pretty, liked icing roses. The colors are so springy and cheerful. What a lovely piece of art!!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2020 at 5:33 AM

      Thank you!

      They are held once a month; they are put together by Across the Boulevard through a Facebook group called Collaboration and Promotion Blogging Group.

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  18. AllysonApril 17, 2020 at 10:04 AM

    Your flowers look awesome in the shadowbox just by themselves, but the saying makes it look extra special for Mother's Day!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2020 at 2:04 PM

      Thank you! I fell in love with that saying and just knew it was perfect.

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  19. Pamela @ DIY VibesApril 17, 2020 at 10:50 AM

    This looks great! I love the 3D flowers. I really need to get to know my Cricut better!

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2020 at 2:05 PM

      I've been trying to get to known my better...

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  20. AnnApril 18, 2020 at 8:30 PM

    Your shadow box is beautiful...don't you just love your Cricut Maker??? Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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    1. Joanne April 19, 2020 at 6:28 AM

      Thank you! I sure do. I wasn't so sure at first because of that whole learning curve with learning how to use a new machine but now I love it.

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  21. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 18, 2020 at 11:56 PM

    Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 15 for Crafts and DIY, open April 15 to 25. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed.

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  22. K (Sunshiney Days) April 19, 2020 at 12:29 PM

    That's a really cute idea!!

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  23. EmilyApril 21, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    This is really beautiful! I really need to use my cricut for paper flowers!

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  24. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 22, 2020 at 10:20 AM

    You made such a beautiful mother's day craft! I love it. :)

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  25. creativejewishmom.comApril 23, 2020 at 11:49 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday, great to see you!

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