Natalia Kuzak Art: shadow box

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Vintage Shadow Box Featuring Paula Create's New Dies Launch!

Natalia Kuzak October 09, 2026 0

Hello craft lovers!

I am so excited to share my latest mixed media project with you today. This shadow box is full of vintage charm, deep textures, and rich storybook details. I built this piece using the brand-new Matchbox and Book dies from Paula Create, which are officially launching tonight during Friday Night Live (FNL) at 6:30 PM!

To create this project, I layered several small matchboxes and decorative book elements inside a deep frame to create an intricate 3D composition. I played with warm metallic tones, rust effects, aged gold accents, and deep turquoise highlights to give each compartment its own personality. Inside the tiny compartments, you will spot sweet embellishments like a small owl figure, vintage bulbs, miniature books with Ex Libris tags, and inspirational sentiment plaques like Books Are Magic.

Every single layer was distressed and detailed using inks and gilding powders to add that perfect time-worn look. These new Matchbox and Book Bound dies are amazingly versatile, whether you want to build a full shadow box display like mine, create interactive journal elements, or craft unique mini gifts.

Make sure to tune in to Friday Night Live tonight at 6:30 PM to catch the launch and see all the incredible inspiration from the team!

Which little compartment in this shadow box is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Hugs, Natalia

Have a incredible day - shadow box card

Natalia Kuzak June 24, 2023 0

Hello everyone,

Today I would like to share with you a shadow box card. I made it using Soup stamps colored with watercolour paints. I used Distress Inks for the background. Through the cut-out window on the front of the card, you can see a small image of what is inside.

Hope you like it.

Go somewhere you have never been before - card

Natalia Kuzak March 14, 2023 0

Hello,

Today I have some exciting news to share, I'm part of the 3Quarter Designs team from New Zealand.

I'm so happy! The new adventure, new papers which I've never used before... What can I say.... they are gorgeous!

So, I made a card for someone who loves traveling near and far. It is made in the style of a shadow box where I placed a small suitcase and sentence. I put a butterfly in the suitcase, which is supposed to symbolize freedom and happiness, because what else is traveling? On the back cover is a funny van that can't decide where to go.

On the cover I put the inscription: Adventure is always worth it ... which is true, isn't it? And those who do not travel only read one page in the book, as the quote on the back of the page, says.