50th Birthday Shadowbox Ideas
- Items from a hobby make wonderful shadow boxes.post stamps image by Svetlana Kashkina from Fotolia.com
Shadow boxes are a popular way to preserve special mementos and collectibles. The 50th birthday is a milestone to celebrate, and you can personalize a shadow box using items that relate to the birthday person's special interests. The recipient will appreciate the thought and time put into making a shadow box gift. - Make a shadow box 50th birthday gift using a copy of the person's original birth certificate, beaded name bracelet from the hospital, birth announcement, first lock of baby hair and baby photos. You can also create a memorabilia shadow box from old school photos and grade school papers belonging to the birthday person or use family photos of siblings or offspring mixed with old miniature toys. A shadow box depicting things that occurred on the day and year of the person's birth is another popular choice.
- Make a 50th birthday gift shadow box using items relating to the person's hobbies such as knitting, crochet, cooking or sewing items, miniature dolls and furniture or types of animals like dogs, cats, cows or horses. If the person has a collection such as old stamps or coins, teacups, thimbles or spoons, figurines or old bottle tops, you can add them to a collectible shadow box that the recipient can enjoy and pass down through generations. A favorite sports-oriented shadow box could use old game tickets, scorecards, trophies or ribbons, collectible cards and miniature sports equipment.
- If the birthday person has traveled for fun or business, create a shadow box of travel brochures, postcards, ticket stubs, maps, matchbook covers, restaurant napkin logos and menus. If the person has a favorite location, then souvenirs and photos of that place would make a good shadow box gift.
