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Mod Podge Apothecary Shadow Boxes

Add an elegant touch to your fall decor with the colors and design of these beautiful moth shadow boxes! Use Mod Podge, FolkArt Acrylic Paint, scrapbook paper, and more to make your eerie decor stand out.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo

At a Glance:

Project #16092 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Firm Decoupage Brushes 3pc - 24781

Number Needed: 1 $12.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Navy Blue, 2 oz. - 403

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Berry Wine, 2 oz. - 434

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Moth printed napkins or scrapbook paper
  • Various jewel toned floral scrapbook paper
  • 2 shadow boxes
  • Wooden planter
  • Craft knife

instructions

  1. Start by basecoating your planter with Berry Wine and one shadow box frame with Navy Blue. Allow to dry.
  2. Apply an even coat of Mod Podge Matte to the back of box shadow box backs and place floral scrapbook paper onto each back. Smooth with hands and allow to dry.
  3. Trim the extra paper off of the edges of the shadow box backs using a craft knife.
  4. Trim around moth napkins and place acoording to included image. Adhere using an even coat of Mod Podge Matte.
  5. Apply an even coat of Mod Podge Matte to the surface of the planter and place moth shape.
  6. Assemble shadow boxes and enjoy!

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Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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