Preserve Your Memories in Perfect Light
Shadow Box Framing
Some things are too meaningful to tuck away in a box or drawer. A christening gown, a set of medals, a jersey from your kid's championship season - all of these deserve to be seen, not stored. That's where shadow box framing comes in. Not only can it be a fun activity to do with family or friends, but it is also a great way to preserve your memories.
At Mister Frame, we help you build custom shadow boxes that turn keepsakes into keepsake art. Every shadow box frame we create is designed and assembled by hand, right here in our Edmonton or St. Albert stores, to protect what matters to you while showing it off the way it deserves.
What Is a Shadow Box, Anyway?
A shadow box is a deep-set frame with room inside for three-dimensional objects. Think of it as a display case box built into a frame: part protective housing, part wall art. Because the depth is fully customizable, a shadow box can hold almost anything you want to preserve and display.
Popular Types of Shadow Boxes We Build
Memory & Family Shadow Boxes
Baby's first shoes, a hospital bracelet, a handwritten letter, dried flowers from a wedding bouquet — these small, sentimental items are perfect for a custom shadow box that keeps them together and protected for generations.
Sports & Jersey Shadow Boxes
Show off a signed jersey, game ball, medal, or ticket stub from a big win. Our sports shadow box frames are sized to fit jerseys without folding or creasing, so the piece looks as sharp on your wall as it did on the field.
Military & Memorial Shadow Boxes
Medals, ribbons, patches, folded flags, and service photos deserve a display worthy of the sacrifice behind them. We build military shadow boxes with the structure and dignity these collections call for.
Wedding & Milestone Shadow Boxes
Invitations, pressed bouquets, rings, and vows can all live together in one elegant display case box that becomes a lasting piece of your home decor.
Travel & Collectible Shadow Boxes
Passport stamps, coins, shells, pins, or a collection built over years — shadow boxes are an ideal way to organize collectibles into a single, gallery-worthy display case.
Have something unusual? Instruments, art pieces, taxidermy, or oddly shaped objects — if it needs depth and protection, we can design a shadow box around it.
Why Choose Mister Frame for Your Shadow Box
Locally made in St. Albert — every shadow box is built in-house, not outsourced
Custom sizing and depth — no object is "too big" or "too awkward" to frame
Archival, UV-protective glazing — keeps fabric, paper, and metals from fading or degrading
Acid-free mounting materials — so your keepsakes are preserved, not damaged
A wide range of finishes — from rustic wood to sleek modern frames, matched to your space
Our Shadow Box Process
Just four steps to make it super simple:
1. Bring in your item(s)
Big, small, flat, or bulky, we'll take a look
2. Design consultation
We'll talk mat colors, frame style, layout, and mounting method
3. Custom build
Your shadow box frame is
built and assembled by hand
4. Pickup & display
Take home a finished piece ready to hang
Display Cases for Every Story
Whether it's one small trinket or an entire collection, our display cases are built to fit the story you're telling. No two shadow boxes we make are exactly alike, because no two keepsakes are exactly alike.
FAQs
Ready to Start Your Shadow Box?
Bring your items into Mister Frame in St. Albert, and let's design a shadow box that does them justice. From a single medal to an entire memory box, we'll help you turn it into something you'll want on display for years to come.
