Grandma Shrines

Grandmas

I had a couple of old photographs of both of my late Grandmothers.  I had been hanging on to them for quite a while, waiting for that always elusive inspiration to guide me to the right project.  Finally it came- a 3D cigar box shrine!  They took a lot of time and patience to get done, a lot longer than most of my, a couple hours will do ya projects.  But they are worth it.  And they look so much better in person!  They are proudly displayed on my biggest bookshelf in the living room, right next to my folded books!  That thing between them is a scrabble tile holder and tiles spelling out "GRANDMAS".  I love this display so much, I used to just have a hodgepodge of dust covered knicknacks up there.  Now it is meaningful and beautiful!

Doris

This Shrine is of my Grandma Doris Brand.  This picture is her when she was 17, fresh out of high school.  I used an eyelet hole punch to get the holes in the sides of the box.  In hindsight, I should have just used a drill.  I used Mod Podge  mat adhesive to lay and seal the paper in and on the box.  I love Mod Podge, it is my decoupage adhesive of choice!  I used mostly glass beads, but right next to both pictures I used jade, which is said to assist in moving spirits to heaven.  I liked the sentiment, whether or not I feel as if Doris or Beverly need assistance getting to heaven.  I really liked these papers and have had them in my collection for some time.  It is by K & Company.  This line is very delicate and feminine.  I found it so pretty, but never had any use for it.  Until now!  The outside of this box is painted a real deep purple in acrylic, with some gold accent paint.

Beverly

This is Grandma Beverly Cook.  I think this is such a cute picture of Grandma, she looks genuinly happy!  I can't remember what line of papers are used for this shrine, but I loved the retro feel and how it seems to go with her dress.  The outside of the box is painted bright pink.  Her stones also have some Rose Quartz along with the jade. 

Mod Podge, cigar boxes and wire purchased at Collage, most paper purchased at Art House.