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Shadow Box Card Tutorial With The Perfect Mirroring Hack!

July 20, 20261 min read

Discover how to create a breathtaking shadow box card with realistic depth and dimension. Using layered die cuts, ink blending, foam tape, and a raised window frame, you'll turn a simple handmade card into a captivating underwater scene that truly stands out.

🛠️ Tools & Supplies Used

🌊 Stamps & Dies

🪸 Altenew Graceful Seahorse Mini Delights Stamp & Die Set🪟 Altenew Ocean Windows Die Set

⚙️ Tools & Machines

🖨️ Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
🌸 Altenew Petal Shaper Tool Set
🟢 Altenew Sticky Mat
🛞 Altenew Stampwheel 2.0
📌 Altenew Perfect Picker
🧷 Altenew Make It Sticky Glue Tape
📐 Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape Bundle (1/16" & 1/8")
🧴 Gina K Designs Connect MATTE™ Glue
🟩 Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat
✂️ Tim Holtz Mini Paper Trimmer
✂️ Tim Holtz Scissors
Foam Squares
🖌️ Altenew Blending Brushes
📏 Scor-Pal Scoring Board

🎨 Inks & Coloring

💙 Altenew Andromeda Fresh Dye Ink
🌌 Altenew Navy Blue Fresh Dye Ink
💗 Altenew Magenta Fresh Dye Ink
🪸 Altenew Coral Berry Fresh Dye Ink
🌊 Altenew Blue Horizon Fresh Dye Ink

🍃 Featured Collection

🌿 Altenew Whispering Woodland Collection

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