How Do You Frame A Christening Gown?
Your child’s christening gown is a reminder of your faith and the innocence and purity of a special moment in time. You can frame a christening gown in a large shadow box and hang it as decoration in a hallway or bedroom. Oversized shadow boxes are large enough to include the christening bonnet and booties as well as the invitation to the event. Have your child’s name engraved on a small white Bible and include it as part of the display. Purchase a 24- by 36-inch shadow box from your local hobby supply store, or find one online. Shadow boxes are basically frames with enough depth to include objects that are up to 2 inches thick. The front of the shadow box is glass, the sides are crafted from wood and the backboard is covered with dark felt for a neutral background that adheres well to Velcro. Remove the backboard of the shadow box from the frame. Lay out the christening gown in the center of the board, spread out for display. Pin the underside of the gown to the felt backboard with sa
