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Nautical Themed Shadow Box

By: Cathie & Steve
Cathie & Steve
Cathie & Steve
Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza are handcraft designers, Emmy Nominated television hosts, book authors, lifestyle experts and the inventors of Hot Glue Gun Helpers. Their shows can be seen in the United States, Australia, South Africa, The Philippines and on the Armed Forces Network.  They were nominated for two Daytime Emmys. Cathie and Steve has also appeared on numerous network shows and specials for NBC, ABC, Discovery Channel, HGTV, DIY and Food Network.  Programs such as Rachael Ray, IVillage Live, View From the Bay and the Florence Henderson Show have featured their creative ideas.
Make dad a shadow box with a nautical theme using maps and Mod Podge.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Supplies

PLAID Supplies
  • Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers
  • Mod Podge ® Professional Tool Set
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Parchment, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Brilliant Blue, 2 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Satin, 8 oz.
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Other Supplies
Shadow box
Map paper
Scissors
Foam paintbrush
Burlap fabric
Red ribbon
Seashells
Wood anchor
Detail paintbrush
Rope

Instructions

1. Remove the mat from the shadow box, trim the map 4” larger than the mat.  Using a foam paintbrush, apply Mod Podge to the mat and to the back of the map paper.  Position on to the mat.  Smooth the paper with a Mod Podge Brayer.  Allow to dry for 15 min.  Trim the inside of the mat and fold the paper edges to the backside of the mat.  Secure with Mod Podge.  Fold the paper on the outer edges to the backside and glue with Mod Podge.

2. Trim the burlap fabric to the size of the shadow box backing.  Coat the backing with fabric Mod Podge.  Position the fabric on the backing, smooth wrinkles with your fingers.  Allow to dry.

3. Hot glue two red ribbons and a collection of seashells to the mat.

4. Paint the anchor Brilliant Blue.  Using a detail paintbrush and Parchment, paint highlights to the anchor.  Hot glue the anchor to the center of the backing.

5. Re-assemble the frame and hot glue rope around the outer edge of the frame.
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