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Halloween decor is popping up every where! I snagged several small items from Dollar Tree and used them to create a spooky wall art gallery in my home. Instead of pricey shadow boxes, I used $1 picture frames to make my own collage boxes. Keep reading to learn how I made this entire creepy wall display for under $10!
![supplies](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/supplies-580x515.jpg)
Project Estimate:
(Per shadow box)
- Frames (2), $1 each
- Scrapbook paper, on hand
- Halloween item, $1
Total: $3 per shadow box
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Step one: Remove the glass and backing from the frames. Glue two frames together.
![glue](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/glue-580x429.jpg)
Step two: Place scrapbook paper on the backing for one of the frames, and hot glue the spooky item (ie. the skeleton hand or the spider) onto the paper.
![magnify](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/magnify-580x386.jpg)
Step three: Replace the backing on the frame.
![spider shadowbox](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/spider-shadowbox-580x455.jpg)
If you plan to leave the glass on the top frame, add it before you glue the frames together. With the large spider spooky wall art, I added a magnifying sheet in place of the glass. I found the magnifying sheet in the school/office supply section at Dollar Tree, and trimmed it to fit the frame.
![DIY Halloween shadowbox](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DIY-Halloween-shadowbox-487x599.jpg)
My kids are fascinated by this spooky wall art gallery. They like to look at it and talk about it. As the seasons change, I can easily swap out the paper backing and insert something seasonal: fall leaves, mini gourds, Christmas ornaments, etc. These DIY shadowboxes would be a fun way to display kid’s artwork, too!
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