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Whimsical Autumn Village Shadow Box

 

 

 

This craft will create a charming miniature autumn village scene inside a shadow box, capturing the warmth and charm of rural peace.

 

 

Materials:

 

Small shadow box (approximately 8x10 inches)

Construction paper (reds, oranges, yellows, browns, greens)

Small, pre-made houses (or create your own from cardstock)

Miniature bare tree (available at craft stores, or make one from twigs and red felt leaves)

Small heart-shaped embellishment (red or pink)

Glue (craft glue or hot glue gun)

Scissors

Black felt or construction paper

Optional: Glitter, small figurines, miniature lights

 

 

Instructions:

 

Prepare the Background: Cut a piece of black felt or construction paper to fit the base of the shadow box. This will create a night sky effect. 

 

Create the Hill: Cut and layer construction paper in various shades of brown and green to create a rolling hill effect. Glue this to the black background.

 

Arrange the Houses: Glue the small houses onto the hill, creating a clustered village scene.

Add the Tree: Glue the miniature bare tree with red leaves to the hill.

 

Incorporate the Heart: Glue the small heart-shaped embellishment to the scene, adding a touch of whimsy.

 

Add Details: Consider adding small details such as glitter to the sky, miniature figurines, or even tiny LED lights for a magical touch.

 

Close the Shadow Box: Once the glue is dry, close the shadow box and admire your miniature autumn village!

 

 

Finished Craft:

 

The finished craft will be a delightful miniature scene inside a shadow box. It will feature a whimsical village nestled on a hill under a night sky, accented by a bare tree with vibrant red leaves and a charming heart. The overall effect will be warm, charming, and evocative of the autumn season. The shadow box will be approximately 8x10 inches, making it a perfect decorative piece for a desk, shelf, or mantel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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