Shadow Box Savings

If you're on Pinterest (and you know you are!) you've probably seen some version of a shadow box bank. A lot of them are super cute ~ with pictures of Disney, or a special toy, or the Eiffel Tower in the background to remind the savers just what it is that they're saving for. I wanted to do something similar....so I did!





I did the easy part first. I popped the backing off of the shadow box frame, and attached some pretty scrapbooking paper to the back. I chose to use double-sided tape for this because I didn't want it to be permanent. You could use Mod Podge or spray adhesive instead if you wanted to. I also didn't personalize the paper to the project, because I'm still debating about using the money for a kitchen reno., or putting it toward a family vacation. Decisions, decisions.





Now the hard part. Making the slot for the money to be put through was a bit....tricky. The hubband would have had a {fit} if he would've seen me do this ~ and, honestly, I'm hoping he never reads this because he would be less than amused at the fact that I didn't "use the right tool for the job." What tool did I use? I used a drill. And a few different bits. I drilled 4-5 holes, as close together as I could get them, then switched bits to drill out the parts of the frame remaining between the original holes. It took about 20 minutes. And it was messy. And the slot doesn't look so hot. But it works, and since the hole is on the top, and I'm putting this puppy on a high-ish shelf, no one's going to {see} the slot, anyway. How's that for justification? ;)





Since the shadow box I used wasn't the best quality, the "glass" is actually plastic. I used a little Scotch tape to make sure it's held in place at the front of the frame. Then, I popped the backing back on, and voila!






All things considered, it was a pretty quick and easy project. I can't wait to watch it fill up!