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Cricut Shadow Box Supplies
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items The exact materials from my layered shadow-box builds — cardstock, vinyl, weeding tools, fairy lights. What I use in my own craft room.
A 12-pack of permanent vinyl in 12x5ft rolls — plenty for layered shadow-box designs and signs. The variety of colors means fewer separate purchases.
HTVRONT Permanent Vinyl Roll 12 Pack 12x5FT
65 lb white cardstock in 12x12 sheets — the right weight for crisp layered shadow-box cuts that hold their shape. 70 sheets goes a long way across multiple builds.
Astrodesigns Crafting Cardstock 12x12 65lb White 70 Sheets
The 5-piece precision tool kit — weeder, scraper, spatula, tweezers, and trimmer. Weeding intricate shadow-box layers without these is miserable; this set covers the basics well.
Cricut Basic Tool Set - 5-Piece, Mint
Battery-operated fairy lights in a 5-pack — these are what make layered shadow boxes glow. Warm white light behind the cut layers gives that finished, giftable look.
Minetom 5 Pack 7Ft 20 LED Fairy Lights
Removable double-sided mounting squares — these create the spacing between cardstock layers in a shadow box. The removable adhesive is forgiving if you need to reposition a layer.
Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares, 35 Count
I like deep 8x8 frames for layered paper designs — a 2-pack means I always have one ready for the next shadow box build.
8x8 Black Display Shadow Box (2-Pack) Frame w/Linen ...
I reach for a 12x12 frame for my bigger layered scenes — so much more room for depth with large shadow-box designs.
Americanflat 12x12 Shadow Box Frame Matted 10x10
I use transfer tape to move vinyl lettering and layered decals onto shadow-box glass and frames cleanly — a big roll like this lasts ages.
Cricut Transfer Tape, Clear PET, 12 x 48 inch Roll, Vinyl Grid
A sharp blade makes all the difference on detailed cardstock cuts — I keep a spare fine-point blade on hand for layered shadow-box builds.
Cricut Premium Fine-Point Replacement Blade for Machines
LightGrip is my go-to mat for cardstock — just enough tack to hold the sheet without curling it. A spare mat keeps shadow-box projects moving.
LightGrip Machine Mat, 12" x 12"
Heat-transfer vinyl for fabric accents in mixed-media shadow boxes — a different use from the permanent vinyl, great for adding softness and texture.
HTVRONT HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle 80 Pack
Glitter cardstock adds sparkle to accent layers — I cut stars, letters, and silhouette toppers from it for extra shine in my shadow boxes.
Cricut Glitter Cardstock Sampler Classics 12inx12in
I brush Mod Podge matte sealer over paper layers and backgrounds — it protects the artwork and gives a clean, non-glossy finish.
Mod Podge Matte Sealer, Glue & Finish
Foam tape rolls give me even 3D spacing between layers — easier than individual squares for large shadow-box panels.
iCraft 5607 3D Foam Tape Jumbo Roll 1/16"
LED strips make my light-up shadow boxes pop — I stick them around the inside of the frame and use the remote to set the glow.
Govee 16.4ft RGBIC LED Strip Lights ...
A mini hot glue gun is perfect for fixing embellishments and small decorations inside my shadow boxes — quick grab, quick set.
Krightlink Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Sticks
A self-healing mat protects my table when I trim paper layers with a craft knife — the grid helps me measure pieces accurately for shadow-box frames.
Fiskars 18x24 Self Healing Cutting Mat Lilac