AboutSheila M. Krueger Expertise Scrapbooking and making Memory Albums. I can answer questions regarding proper products to use to preserve photographs. Additionally, I can provide information on layouts and the other processes to use to make memory books attractive. I have taken many classes in scrapbooking and am have done books for others. I am an active participant on several e-mail loops which discuss style, products and idea exchange. I have completed dozens of memory albums and am currently working on four new ones.
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Question I have a 9"x9" shadow box wooden frame. I want to decorate it with my dog Jen's belongings. I have collar, pawprint in ceramic, photo, poem etc. We had to put her down last month, she was 14yrs old & ill.
How can I display these items & what do you use for securing them? I have acid free paper asst. designs for inside, I would like to use more that one print, Also have scrapbook items for pets i.e. little bones, collar, stickers etc. thanks
Answer Ingrid:
What a beautiful tribute to your loyal friend! Like your acid-free scrapbook items and papers, there are acid-free glues and adhesives available as well. For a project of this size, I would suggest Elmer's Craft Bond Fabric & Paper Glue. It is acid-free and should have enough bonding power to hold the collar if you choose to use it on that.
Putting a photo of Jen in the collar (like a frame) would be cute. You could even hang the collar from the top of the box with a leash as a tether! Lining the box with the scrapbook paper will add a nice dimension, then attach your little scrapbook items around (never on photos though!)
You can decorate the outside of the box as well. Using a stronger adhesive or even Mod-Podge, you can add some of the smaller paper items to the frame of the shadow box.
Sounds like a terrific project and one that will enhance your memories of your beloved pet!
