Get ready to sprinkle a little fairy dust on your crafting! Today we’re showing you how to transform an ordinary shadow box into a whimsical Fairy Keepsake using the Graphic 45 Fairy Boutique paper collection. This enchanting DIY project by G45 Grand Brand Ambassador, Tanya Scrap, features a handmade fairy dress, tiny slippers, and glittering details that bring the magic of the fairies right into your craft room. Whether you’re a seasoned paper crafter or just starting out, this Fairy Shadow Box tutorial is packed with inspiration, step-by-step guidance, and creative techniques to help you craft a keepsake that feels like it came straight out of a storybook.

Introducing Tanya Scrap

2025-2026 Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador

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“Hello dear G45ers! My name is Tanya Cloete. I live in South Africa with my husband and our fur babies. I am what you would call an avid scrapper. I am blessed to be able to spend most of my days crafting away in my little piece of heaven, my happy place. I scrapbook simply because I love it, I love making pretty things and it brings me a lot of joy. I love all types of paper crafting, but my love lies mostly in making ‘off the page’ projects. Graphic 45 papers are so unique, they inspire me to do just that!

FAIRY BOUTIQUE – FAIRY SHADOW BOX

Tutorial by Tanya Scrap

Hello dear G45ers!

I am happy to share my Fairy Shadow Box with a cute little Fairy Dress and Fairy slippers

featuring the STUNNING Graphic 45 Fairy Boutique collection.

Fairy Frock in a Fairy Frock Box

Herewith the supplies and instructions you may use to recreate such a project:

G45 Supplies used:

Fairy Boutique Collection

Other supplies used:

Shadow Box

Ribbon

Fabric

Mica Powders

Glitter

Gesso

Heave Body Gel

Watercolors

Air Dry Clay

Leave shape Petal/Pressing Mould

White Cardstock

Repurposing an Old Box into a Fairy Wonderland

PART 1 – THE SHADOW BOX:

I altered this shadow gift box with the pattern papers from the collection.

I cut a piece of white cardstock to fit the window of the lid and decorated it with

the rub-on transfers.

I decorated the lid with ephemera, chipboard and stickers. I then added some glitter on each piece.

Create a Fairy Dress with Fabric and Mica Powder

PART 2 – FAIRY DRESS (dress idea by Noor Bano)

Cut a square piece of fabric. Fold diagonally twice. Cut a 6 cm slit from the double fold.

Then come over 4 cm. Cut another 5 cm long slit. Then expand again.

Add some mica powders to some polystyrene cups and mix with water.

Submerge the dress in these cups and dry out.

Sprinkle some more mica powder onto the dress and spray with water. Mix and blend the colours.

5.Once it has dried, add some more colour with watercolors.

Add some glitter on the edges of the dress.

Create Fairy Slippers with Air Dry Clay

PART 3 – FAIRY SLIPPERS

Create some leaves with a petal/pressing mould and air dry clay.

Fold and shape the leaves into a cute little shoe shape while they are still pliable. Once you have the shape you desire, glue the pieces with heavy body gel.

Leave to dry and then prep them with gesso.

Add colour with some watercolours..

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Papercrafting!

Tanya

Tips for Crafting Your Fairy Shadow Box:

Mix mediums for magic – Add texture with fabric, air-dry clay, and mica powders to make your fairies truly shine.
Don’t skip the sparkle – A touch of glitter on edges and embellishments takes your project from sweet to spellbinding.
Play with color – Blend watercolors and mica powders for dreamy, fairy-like hues.
Think outside the box (literally!) – Shadow boxes are perfect for dimensional projects, so layer chipboard, stickers, and ephemera to create depth.
Personalize it – Add your own flair with ribbons, pressed flowers, or even little trinkets to make your keepsake one-of-a-kind.

Looking for more Fairy Boutique inspiration. Check out our Fairy Boutique Kits.

SHOP FAIRY BOUTIQUE

Ready to create your own enchanted masterpiece? Gather your supplies, press play on the process video, and craft along with us! Don’t forget to share your Fairy Shadow Box creations with us on social media using #G45Reels – we can’t wait to see the fairy magic you bring to life.