Paper flower shadow box craft for 12-year-olds
This project is for 12-year-olds making one framed paper flower display. It uses cardstock layers and foam spacers instead of real flowers.
What to buy
Deep shadow box frame
8 by 8 inches
1
Heavyweight cardstock
assorted colors
12 sheets
Green cardstock
3 sheets
White cardstock
2 sheets
Flower petal templates
1 set
Precision craft scissors
1 pair
Foam adhesive squares
1 sheet
Glue pen
1
Fine-tip gold paint pen
1
Pencil
1
Who this list is for
This project is for a 12-year-old making one framed paper flower display instead of arranging real flowers. Cardstock layers and foam adhesive squares create the depth inside a deep shadow box frame.
How to use this list
Plan the flower colors using the 12 heavyweight cardstock sheets, three green sheets, and two white sheets. Trace petal shapes from the flower petal templates, then cut them with precision craft scissors. Arrange leaves and petals on the frame backing before gluing. Use foam adhesive squares between selected layers for dimension, and add small details with the fine-tip gold paint pen.
Common mistakes
Do not glue every layer flat if the goal is a shadow box effect. Test the arrangement inside the frame before attaching pieces, especially tall petals near the edges. Keep glue pen lines light so they do not show on white cardstock or squeeze beyond petal edges.
What is on this list
The supplies include one deep shadow box frame, heavyweight cardstock, green cardstock, white cardstock, petal templates, precision scissors, foam adhesive squares, a glue pen, gold paint pen, and pencil. Cross off the paper colors and tools you already own.
When you are done
Make sure all cardstock layers sit below the frame depth, then close the shadow box carefully. Let the glue and foam squares set before hanging or placing the framed paper flower display on a shelf.
FAQ
Who is "Paper flower shadow box craft for 12-year-olds" for?
This project is for a 12-year-old making one framed paper flower display instead of arranging real flowers. Cardstock layers and foam adhesive squares create the depth inside a deep shadow box frame.
How should I use "Paper flower shadow box craft for 12-year-olds"?
Plan the flower colors using the 12 heavyweight cardstock sheets, three green sheets, and two white sheets. Trace petal shapes from the flower petal templates, then cut them with precision craft scissors. Arrange leaves and petals on the frame backing before gluing. Use foam adhesive squares between selected layers for dimension, and add small details with…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper flower shadow box craft for 12-year-olds"?
Do not glue every layer flat if the goal is a shadow box effect. Test the arrangement inside the frame before attaching pieces, especially tall petals near the edges. Keep glue pen lines light so they do not show on white cardstock or squeeze beyond petal edges.
What is on the "Paper flower shadow box craft for 12-year-olds" list?
The supplies include one deep shadow box frame, heavyweight cardstock, green cardstock, white cardstock, petal templates, precision scissors, foam adhesive squares, a glue pen, gold paint pen, and pencil. Cross off the paper colors and tools you already own.
What should I do when I am done?
Make sure all cardstock layers sit below the frame depth, then close the shadow box carefully. Let the glue and foam squares set before hanging or placing the framed paper flower display on a shelf.
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