DIY Paper Cut Snowman Shadow Box

First start by printing the backing art and the layering pieces sheet.

It is critical that you print both sheets with the exact same proportions otherwise they won’t match, For example, if the backing fits the page at 98%, then the second needs to fit at 98%.

I’m sharing 2 sets of printables, one at 12×12 and another one adapted to letter size. You can choose the one you like best.

*Please keep in mind that these free printable digital files are for personal use only and no commercial use is allowed.

Use heavyweight cardstock to print the arts, if it’s matte coated even better because the colors turn out amazing.

Once you got them printed, cut the backing to fit into the frame.

Then cut all your snowman pieces.

If you have a cutting machine, you can always use the print and cut feature for this. I didn’t do it to show that anyone can make this kind of craft and still have lots of fun!

Then cut pieces of foam double-sided tape. Since I wanted more separation between layers I doubled each piece of the tape.

Stick the layer as precisely as possible on top of the first layer.

Then add the second and third layers (or more if it’s the case) again as precisely as possible so it looks like only one layer when looking at it from the front.

It doesn’t have to be perfect just so you can’t see parts of the previous layer.

Set the design aside.

Get your shadow box frame and remove the backing and the passepartout.

Then add a small amount of styrofoam balls or faux snow inside the frame. Not too much, it would take a bit of trial and error to see how much you need depending on the size of your frame.

Make a thinner passe-partout with white cardstock and place it right before the art. This is optional.

Now, place your layered snowman art facing down the glass on top of the faux snow and the custom passe-partout.

Close the frame back.

Shake your shadow box a little bit so all the faux snow goes down to the base. Some will get stuck around the layers which makes it so much prettier.

The final touch was adding a Merry Christmas Tag on the outside of the glass. This step is completely optional I just happened to have this one.

That’s it! Your cool and fun 3D DIY Paper Cut Snowman Shadow Box is ready to rock!!!