If you don't want to use your shadow box to display trinkets, discover some useful ways to repurpose it around your house for organization or storage.

Shadow boxes go beyond the capabilities of a basic frame due to their depth. Ranging from one to three inches deep, shadow boxes are design to hold both flat, and three-dimensional objects.

This DIY key holder is quick and simple to make. Take a shadow box picture frame, line it with a sturdy paper like wallpaper, screw in the hooks for the keys, and you're in business.

Design Aglow Shadow Box Piece together a shadow box with mementos you scored on your trip. I particularly love how photographer Jordan Hebl styled hers.

You don't want your memorabilia slipping and sliding within the shadow box frame. Use a hot-glue gun and/or spray glue to keep everything in its place.

We couldn't resist the preppy perfection of little bow ties, but you can use any objects of your affection to create your own instant shadow box art. Here's how: Above: Frames, Ikea; matte board ...