Shrine box ideas

One day, in the not too distant future, I'm going to get a house on the beach and sell shadow boxes to passers by....I can't imagine anythi...

This is my first year as a homeowner, and with Halloween approaching I began to wonder what I would do for decorations. In light of this interesting article by Fr. Grunow about the Catholic roots of Halloween and why Americans came to think of it as a pagan holiday, I decided to try to use this opportunity to reengage the culture and maybe even evangelize my neighbors. The crazy idea I came up with was to make little shrines to honor a few saints who died as martyrs for their faith in…

Marion Westerman on Instagram: "Making a paper mache shrine in a nut shell. A new design, new mold. A great opportunity to show you a little bit more of the process. It’s never just making a shrine. There’s always a lot more. This reel might give you a nice idea of what it takes to make a paper mache shrine… and where not talking about the sanding, painting or varnishing! #workingprogress #papiermache #shrine #papermache #paperpulpmaking #altardecor #howitsmade #paperpulp #papermacheart…

I've been wanting to share this and just today got some good pictures. My husband made this shrine from all vintage elements so I'm posting this for him. This beautiful old chalk ware statue of Our Lady of Lourdes stands atop a silver bowl. The gold cabinet is a clock cabinet transformed with Krylon spray paint. He did such a wonderful job on this with the intention of listing it on Etsy but as you can see it's not there or in our antique store – The Roost. I'm really attached to it and love…

Mini altar mexicano de dia de muertos "La Paloma y el Elefante"

Looking to add a little something special to your Day of the Dead celebrations this year? Why not try making your own matchbox shrines! These miniature altars are a fun and easy way to honor your ancestors and loved ones who have passed on. Plus, they make for great decoration around the house or office. So get creative and start honoring your departed with these DIY matchbox shrines!