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From the lens Making a Shoebox Diorama.

Thank you for your feedback. If you upload pictures of your diorama, be sure to share the link here!

  • Rhizza18 May 9, 2012 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    I used to do diorama when I was a kid specially when I'm in primary school as part of my project. But I oftentimes do it now but to share my knowledge about it, I used teach and help my little brother, sisters and the kids on kindergarten school here in our place.
  • rallo-smith May 7, 2012 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    Been along time since I've seen one of these.
  • JoyfulReviewer Apr 23, 2012 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    Boy this sure brought back memories of making these in school. Thanks for the very nice instructions and resources. Blessed by a joyful angel.
  • greatlegs Apr 23, 2012 @ 10:35 am | delete
    Yay for homeschooling! We do the same with our children. Great crafts!
  • anna-smith02 Apr 10, 2012 @ 11:23 pm | delete
    omg I made these and school and totally forgot about them! thanks for reminding me about a project i had so much fun at and the great ideas!
  • FantasticVoyages Apr 7, 2012 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    I remember making these when I was a child. Nice article!
  • KabbalArt Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:49 am | delete
    Some fantastic ideas. Well done.
  • flinnie Mar 13, 2012 @ 11:17 am | delete
    Hi nice shoe box craft,look like fun for the whole family.
  • PoeticChristian Mar 6, 2012 @ 4:35 am | delete
    Very interesting, I bet it helps them learn more. wish we had stuff like that then. Great lens. Blessings
  • Beetlemania Mar 4, 2012 @ 4:24 am | delete
    My children and I love doing dioramas!
  • Tradeshowhobo Feb 29, 2012 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Good memories of making a dinosaur diorama in a shoebox.
  • Rachel Lim Feb 28, 2012 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    Making dioramas are fun, but are so pressuring if it is for school...
  • CharlieHawks Feb 28, 2012 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    I'm always looking for different things to do with the kids. Great idea, thanks for sharing.
  • SammySpam Feb 28, 2012 @ 6:14 am | delete
    A great tutorial. Wonderful lens.
  • kevingomes13 Feb 27, 2012 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    This was fun when we had to do it for school.
  • ScottiesRock Feb 25, 2012 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    Wow! I wish this lens was around when I was busy helping my kids with those. :) Great and very helpful lens.
  • teristazko Feb 22, 2012 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    I have done my share of dioramas. Helpful lense!
  • Jadelynx Feb 20, 2012 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    A wonderful activity for parents and children to do together. Well done !
  • solicitorsdublinhq Feb 17, 2012 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    This is one comprehensive lens-I will let my little girl know about it
  • jtbmetaldesigns Feb 5, 2012 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    Thank you for another activity to engage in with my daughter. Need to ask her what
    She wants to make.
  • jimmyworldstar Feb 1, 2012 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I remember doing these in middle school as a kid. Technically, that's a tissue box!
  • nelsonkana Jan 31, 2012 @ 3:21 am | delete
    Wow, this is great. Just wandering how to reproduce these in real life.
  • freewallpapers4desktop Jan 30, 2012 @ 10:10 am | delete
    great ideas, so cool
  • Rebeljohn Jan 29, 2012 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    This really looks like something my grand kids would love to do thank for the info
  • azD40x Jan 28, 2012 @ 9:18 am | delete
    woaa! this bring back to my childhood days! Love it.. (maybe I'll do these projects quietly in my bedroom later! ) Great lens!
  • shermanmorrison Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:42 am | delete
    I know I did one of these as a kid but I can't for the life of me remember what it was. My daughter, who attends a Waldorf school, will be doing one in the 4th grade. Thanks for a great lens!
  • webkangaroo Jan 20, 2012 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    so cool. I made these in school 40 years ago!
  • blue22d Jan 17, 2012 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    What wonderful creations and so inexpensive. Excellent for school projects.
  • DANCINGCOWGIRLDESIGN Jan 9, 2012 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    These are so neat. i made one for my niece when she graduated high school and filled it with some of her things I had saved from her child hood. Great explanation of how to do these.
  • Image_Girl Jan 6, 2012 @ 9:33 am | delete
    i wish i had done these as a child. Interesting, now though, I'm creating something similar as an adult. I hope I'll have some completed this year.
  • tuneinabucket Jan 3, 2012 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Did some of this when I was a kid. Brings back fond memories. I may start again. Thanks.
  • Jeimuzu-san Dec 30, 2011 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Never thought of doing this before!
  • Tipi Dec 30, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Hey, I love the tipi diorama! Glad I stopped by, and blessed again!
  • casquid Dec 28, 2011 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    My grandchildren love to work with me on projects. Thank You for offering ideas that will send us on another path of creation, together.
  • mauros34 Dec 28, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Thank you for a great tutorial this would be perfect for a homemade gift
  • cffutah Dec 22, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
    very cool indeed, enjoyed my visit this morning, thank you.
  • curious0927 Dec 19, 2011 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Great lens! I was not familiar with Diorama until I stumbled upon your lens. I think this activity is superb for children and their education. Something about building, coloring, and my favorite~creating an idea is practical and great for kids! Thanks for sharing it!
  • MamaRuth Dec 17, 2011 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    Great ideas for the classroom. I think making a Christmas diorama with my granddaughters will be a fun project for this holiday season.
  • Edutopia Dec 14, 2011 @ 11:07 am | delete
    I was tasked with teaching at a winter camp at the last minute this break and I've been trying to come up with ideas for the kids. How fortuitous that I'd come across this lens! Thanks!
  • favored1 Dec 12, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    I have used this project in my classroom for years. Kids love doing them and at the end of a unit we have a party with the parents to celebrate. Thanks for sharing this. You have provided many new ideas for the idea.
  • amieljaven Nov 24, 2011 @ 2:21 am | delete
    A great lens to share. Nice! Squid-liked!
  • seo_optimisation Nov 21, 2011 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Great ideas for the upcoming holidays with my kids, thanks!
  • manicnymph Nov 21, 2011 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    I remember doing these 'kleenex' dioramas as a child, thanks for the trip back in time! There is really no limit to the adorable miniature scenes that can be made in an old kleenex box, all you need is the creativity!
  • Tim Nov 17, 2011 @ 7:54 am | delete
    Great article you've written and terrific set of resources. Dioramas are fun learning opportunities for kids!

    Several more dioramas at this link:
    http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/cut-outs.html
  • juliavm Nov 11, 2011 @ 11:20 am | delete
    Great lens with a creative idea. Pretty soon my nephew will be old enough to do these projects with me. :)
  • cwstocks Nov 10, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Gosh, I forget all about these. Thanks for reminding me so I can do this with the grandkids.
  • emonanam Nov 6, 2011 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Nostalgic Lens, bring me back in school, Thanks
  • fugeecat Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:03 am | delete
    i remember making those for school. they are pretty cool to make.
  • wiedruce Nov 5, 2011 @ 11:58 pm | delete
    fun and creative...great lens!
  • YolandaLacar Nov 3, 2011 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    brings me back to my childhood! i'll have to do these with my nephews :-) great lens!
  • acejames Nov 3, 2011 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    I remember doing similar project in mt grade school days, thanks for bringing back such great memories.
  • HuntAndFishGuides Nov 3, 2011 @ 10:20 am | delete
    Definitely going to give this a go with my first grader; maybe we'll try something Thanksgiving / Christmas themed. :)
  • camaster Oct 30, 2011 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    I second that, great lens! Really inspiring. Was for sure a lot of work. :-)
  • jonart Oct 28, 2011 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    A very unique lens. Enjoyed it...:)
  • SIALicenceUK Oct 28, 2011 @ 2:12 am | delete
    my kids are going to love this, thanks
  • Beadsnresin Oct 25, 2011 @ 4:54 am | delete
    Brings back memories from primary school :-) thanks for the lens.
  • nbrandt123 Oct 25, 2011 @ 3:32 am | delete
    Very artistic ideas! I like how it is being presented on the lens. Two thumbs up!
  • efcruzarts Oct 22, 2011 @ 1:53 am | delete
    this lens is enjoyable to see crafting
  • Close2Art Oct 18, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    This brings back memories, great pics and info, blessed!!!
  • sherioz Oct 15, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Wow. This is great. Now that my kids are grown I just have to wait for grandchildren to do these projects with.
  • FunkyFriendsFactory Oct 14, 2011 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    Ah remember the days when a simple cardboard box gave us such pleasure!!!! Literally HOURS of FUN in a box!!! I have added a link to your lens from my recycled t-shirt lens. Thanks for the hit of nostalgia! : )
  • Loveyourshoes Oct 7, 2011 @ 8:58 am | delete
    interesting and easy to follow...thanks
  • Actiongames Oct 7, 2011 @ 2:26 am | delete
    I love models and dioramas, they are so fun. Nice lens
  • tobysartbazaar Oct 6, 2011 @ 2:43 am | delete
    Wow! Fab lens! So easy to follow the instructions and wonderfully put together with loads of info! :-)
  • Oct 5, 2011 @ 5:30 pm | delete
    Really interesting lens - great information on diorama. Takes me back to my school days.
  • lilymom24 Oct 3, 2011 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    We just helped my son finish up a diorama yesterday. It was a lot of fun.
  • davidstillwagon Sep 29, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    My son had to make one last year for a school project and it really took some to finish! great lens
  • Tipi Sep 28, 2011 @ 5:50 am | delete
    Oh my, this page sure has changed since I last visited, I like it. Now, I thought I had blessed this before, but I did again and hope it sticks.
  • TonyEdward Sep 23, 2011 @ 2:00 am | delete
    Gosh what a great lens. A warm wave of feelings came over me. You have unlocked some hidden treasure of memories for me of the joy and happiness from building shoebox dioramas. Thank you.
  • Noelle_and_Dan Sep 21, 2011 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    Wonderful project to do with the kids. Thanks for your neat lens.
  • dogface Sep 21, 2011 @ 12:08 am | delete
    Wonderful! :D I like this.
  • ManyLittleBlessings Sep 18, 2011 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    I feel like an idiot -- I never thought about using a tissue box. I have always just done shoe boxes, so apparently I couldn't think outside the (shoe) box. ;)
  • TheWhistler Sep 16, 2011 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    Well done! Blessed!
  • seedplanter Sep 15, 2011 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    This diorama lens takes me back to third grade. I love what you've done with it - such good ideas and great instructions.
  • Justin Sep 14, 2011 @ 2:58 am | delete
    i need to do a diorama on the nsw government !!! Would anyone have ideas for me ???
  • cheech1981 Sep 13, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    that is much nicer than the ones i did as a kid haha
  • tomtaz517 Sep 12, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    Awesome lens and awesome pictures. Shoebox diorama's were always my favorite projects in grade school!
  • purnimamoh Sep 7, 2011 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    I remember some time ago I made a train for my son. Inspired by your lens, I shall make a lens out of that great lens
  • Squidoo_Chick Sep 6, 2011 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    For the kid in all of us. as a new squid I love reading posts that have done well. Congraulations
  • NidhiRajat Sep 3, 2011 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    amazing lens!!!! wow..i really like it
  • darciefrench Sep 2, 2011 @ 7:14 pm | delete
    Wonderful, blessed by an angel on the labor day weekend bus trip :)
  • WorldVisionary Sep 1, 2011 @ 7:49 am | delete
    I wish I had found this lens last year, as my daughter had this project as a 1st grader. Great job and some Angel blessings to you!
  • TheGourmetCoffeeGuy Aug 31, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    Very cool lens, brought back many memories. Ah! The Diorama rite of passage...
    Passing on the link to a relative who teaches elementary school, quite sure will greatly appreciate your detailed explanations and photography. Thank you for sharing!
  • ramfir Aug 31, 2011 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    I remember making diorama when i was 7. Now I'm 28...
  • Enchantress Aug 31, 2011 @ 3:55 am | delete
    I've always loved dioramas, and as an adult I still make them from time to time. I made some tiny fairy dolls and a diorama of a fairy circle to set them in. I'm not sure why people stop making them when they grow up.
  • mamabush Aug 28, 2011 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Dioramas were my favorite things to make when I was in school...this brought back memories! :)
  • shiwak224 Aug 27, 2011 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Really Amazing work !! Pictures are also pretty cool, I wish my teachers should have taught me something like this ..
  • eteachers Aug 25, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Very creative and certainly something I can refer teachers to...
  • WorkitSmart Aug 24, 2011 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    wow.. this brings back memories of being a kid. very cool.

    dee :)
  • LiteraryMind Aug 22, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    So cute and so simple.
  • scarlettohairy Aug 21, 2011 @ 11:21 am | delete
    This is great! I love your photos of these wonderful dioramas!!
  • Leopold-Blatt Aug 21, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Such lovely toys and all created very economically. Kids get more fun from these playthings that toy that cost hundreds of dollars. Great lens.
  • richarddales Aug 21, 2011 @ 8:05 am | delete
    very unique content lens
  • reflyh2 Aug 20, 2011 @ 3:22 am | delete
    Interesting lens. That's some beautiful dioramas...
  • NoobWriter Aug 19, 2011 @ 5:23 am | delete
    Nice lens
  • shivnagsudhakar Aug 19, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
    good lens
  • davidcam Aug 18, 2011 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    Great ideas....awesome lens thanks
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 16, 2011 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    This would be fun to do with my little girl. Thanks for all the pics of dioramas.
  • Jewelsofawe Aug 15, 2011 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Blessing this cool lens on the school bus trip!
  • lemonsqueezy Aug 15, 2011 @ 7:32 am | delete
    Seriously - it is so much easier to make dioramas now that you can print the images off of the internet. This is even one more reason to love the internet.
  • pawpaw911 Aug 12, 2011 @ 7:57 am | delete
    Another excellent idea. Great work.
  • LizMac60 Aug 11, 2011 @ 4:11 am | delete
    O nostalgia, nostalgia. Blessed by a squid angel.
  • pangaloon Aug 8, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Oh I love these ideas so much, my girls will love to make some.
  • lbrummer Aug 7, 2011 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Cute diorama ideas. Useful recycling project.
  • mivvy Jul 21, 2011 @ 4:06 am | delete
    What a delughtful lens. It took me back to my childhood when I loved making them, with cottonwool as snow. I now know what they are called in English. We (Dutch) know them as kijkdoos (looking box)
  • LigaSuper Jul 4, 2011 @ 2:56 am | delete
    Excellent Lens..
  • YourFirstTime Jul 2, 2011 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    Shows what can be done without technology.
  • mukund1776 Jul 2, 2011 @ 5:15 am | delete
    nice lens ...
  • lortiz59 Jul 1, 2011 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    Hi Jimmie! I loved reading your lens on dioramas for kids. Your photos make it easy to understand how to go about creating one. Recently, I made a diorama of a paper deer and forest background. It was for my daughter's second grade project. It's fun to make these and gives parents some quality time with their kids.
  • TIRMassageStone Jun 29, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Cute! Good ideas.
  • nolinel Jun 28, 2011 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Really great lens...
  • Serj Jun 18, 2011 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Cool lens! I think I'll try this with my son next time we are feeling "crafty" :)
  • Jerrad28 Jun 13, 2011 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Great content, thanks!
  • StephenC Jun 13, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Been here before, just perusing some of your terrific lenses!
  • Timewarp Jun 10, 2011 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    One of my favorite school projects when I was a kid was a book report diorama.
  • pramodbisht Jun 2, 2011 @ 3:24 am | delete
    fun to do with kid in free time
  • DrDebbieThompson May 31, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    These are so cool...I didn't get to make these when I grew up. I think I have to have my neighbor girls come over and we can make these. How fun would that be?
  • valiapegli May 31, 2011 @ 9:24 am | delete
    what a great creativity! very, very clever
  • Gullkuken May 29, 2011 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    So many great ideas and good explanations how to do it as well. Loved this lens!
  • Thimblepod May 26, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
    If it rains this weekend I will definitely make one of these with my son!
  • achraf May 26, 2011 @ 3:31 am | delete
    after reading this lens, all I want know is to turn off my computer, go home and have some fun with my little baby...
  • TeamDealStartsHere May 25, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Oh man, I loved making these as a kid! If I remember, I might still have one lying around the storage room! Thanks for the nostalgic Lens!
  • BobbyNate May 24, 2011 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    The printables section is awesome. Imma make a diorama just because now.
  • AngelDey May 24, 2011 @ 12:41 am | delete
    These are great ideas. It got my brain busy thinking about how I can use them for my guided reading lessons with my son. Thank you.
  • scarlettohairy May 17, 2011 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    How cute! I'm sure kids love making these fun dioramas!
  • pimbels May 13, 2011 @ 3:12 am | delete
    My daughter has to make a diorama coming up in August. Thank you for a very nice lens.
  • simplycyber May 12, 2011 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    Great lens! I always want to know how to make attractive diorama. Your lens is so helpful to me. Many thanks.
  • Grateful Mom May 8, 2011 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    Thank you so much! We had no idea where to begin a second grade diorama project. Now I know enough to give him choices, step-by-step instructions, and let him truly create his own diorama. Bless you!
  • patricia_bruce May 3, 2011 @ 11:49 am | delete
    My son also has this project coming up for school. This is a great lens!
  • marciag Apr 29, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Wow great idea, thanks for the instructions.
  • leansmasterpranav Apr 28, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Fantastic lens
  • Monica A. Apr 27, 2011 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    Great ideas, my son had to make a diorama for a school project and i had no idea where to get started...thank you for all the cool ideas!!
  • KChang Apr 26, 2011 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    really nice lens
  • iSandy Apr 25, 2011 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    Great examples, and lots of helpful tips. thank you!
  • Athf Apr 20, 2011 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    very helpful
  • hollyshope Apr 17, 2011 @ 4:47 am | delete
    Great squidoo! My daughter has to do these all the time! You have some wonderful resources!
  • Green_Apple Apr 12, 2011 @ 12:38 am | delete
    u are so creative, nice lens.
  • minirich Apr 11, 2011 @ 6:34 am | delete
    nice ideas, for some fun with the kids
  • JaySing Apr 10, 2011 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    Tremendous fun. Excellent ideas for crafts day.
    Thanks for this.
  • purpleslug Apr 5, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    What great ideas! My grandkids will love some of these. They love doing crafty things, so this will be really fun for them.
  • Bella_Stella Apr 5, 2011 @ 4:42 am | delete
    Wow! I almost stuck on this lens...it is a great activity for children.
    Thank you for this fantastic lens!!!
  • Waxing-Lyrical Apr 1, 2011 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    Wonderful ideas and tutorial for creating a diorama. Blessed!
  • GonnaFly Apr 1, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    How wonderful! So many ideas!
  • JoshK47 Mar 26, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Awesome tips here - I remember making dioramas back in the day. :)
  • bakerwoman Mar 21, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    We used to do this when we were kids utilizing a discarded shoebox. Thanks for bringing back memories.
  • Mar 20, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
    Great ideas for my son's craft work. Loved this lens.
  • kathysart Mar 17, 2011 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    So cool.. I think I want to make one too now! YAY!
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 16, 2011 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Fantastic! well done!!
  • RickBasset Mar 15, 2011 @ 12:59 am | delete
    Your lens brings back memories of fun school projects!
    Blessed by a Squid angel! ?
  • sukkran Mar 14, 2011 @ 10:22 am | delete
    lovely lens.~blessed by a squid angel~
  • curtis62 Mar 13, 2011 @ 9:55 pm | delete
    I like your lens good job.
  • Mab_Arabic Mar 13, 2011 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Good stuff! Love all the dioramas you've made.
  • wrylilt Mar 10, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
    Great guide! I'm going to have to try this - I've got plenty of shoe boxes left over.
  • vohraaish Mar 9, 2011 @ 1:15 am | delete
    aww.. very sweet lens i must say.. great ideas for making dioramas
  • AmyPhx Mar 4, 2011 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    Dioramas was a great time as a kid, my daughter just made one for school.
  • KellyLove23 Mar 5, 2011 @ 6:49 pm | delete
    yeah it's very helpful and interactive.
  • kimark421 Feb 21, 2011 @ 8:50 am | delete
    I used to love making dioramas as a kid ( a loooong time ago). Thanks for the great lens!
  • mypotlpeople Feb 20, 2011 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Great tips on making dioramas. I found all the resources and pictures helpful.
  • mad123456789101112131415 Feb 20, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I love the idea!
  • tsp8ntball Feb 18, 2011 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Wow, fifth grade. Mrs Drutt's class. Thanks for the memory. Great lens.
  • Maraina Feb 24, 2011 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    That looks so cool.
  • JublyJem Feb 17, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Great Lens!
  • Platinum_GV Feb 16, 2011 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    Great lens!!!!!!!
  • DrRobertIng Feb 15, 2011 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    Great idea. I am going to do this on the weekend with my little one.
  • artyfax Feb 15, 2011 @ 3:56 am | delete
    lovely ideas, and thanks for the links
  • Peter.Murray Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:07 am | delete
    My son got given a shoebox from school for this last week, so guess who will be helping him make it before it is due on Wednesday.
  • miaponzo Feb 13, 2011 @ 10:57 pm | delete
    What a great project!!!! Thanks!
  • stevearun Feb 12, 2011 @ 7:07 am | delete
    This is just an exclusive piece of work. Love this lens adding this my favorites.
  • guardianstar77 Feb 11, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    I have helped my grandson make dioramas and personally love creating beautiful shadow boxes--not quite the same technique, but same general principles. Lots of fun!
  • hershel01 Feb 11, 2011 @ 6:07 am | delete
    Don't you just love making things from paper, love this lens.
  • Kimbesa Feb 8, 2011 @ 6:34 am | delete
    Love educational paper crafts! Learning on several levels. Thanks and **angel blessed**!
  • Pastiche Feb 6, 2011 @ 7:38 am | delete
    I just loved making paper models, paper dolls/animals and dioramas when I was a child. Lots of creative ideas and wonderful resources here. Love this ... blessed by the Crafting Squid Angel.
  • Feb 4, 2011 @ 11:52 am | delete
    The projects are easy to do: copy and have students color them in, cut them out and paste together. No difficult folds or pasting required. It works well with 4th - 6th graders.
  • lowfat-cookbooks Feb 1, 2011 @ 12:18 am | delete
    This lens bought back some memories for me! I think my kids will enjoy making some of their own. Thank you
  • RitaK Jan 31, 2011 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    What a fun lens! I wish I was back in school....these would be so great to make! Wonderful directions!
  • kendellm Jan 30, 2011 @ 7:25 pm | delete
    I am sure this will come in handy for my grandchildren. I can remember when one needed information about dioramas they had never ever heard about them
  • gezzyka Jan 30, 2011 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    Dioramas were such a fun project, and these tips would have definitely shortened the learning curve way back when I had to do them for school.
  • mrfirstime Jan 29, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete
    What a wonderful find taking me back to childhood. If you want a craft to do with your child than this should be just what the doc ordered enjoy
  • XBlade Jan 26, 2011 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    wow i havent done one of those since i was in elementry school lol i think i might do one this week with my niece though thanks for the idea great lens btw
  • NateScreenPrints Jan 24, 2011 @ 11:46 am | delete
    Awesome Lens! I love these types of projects (obviously). I only remember having to make a few of these in school. I like how on Community they are always having to make dioramas for class, haha
  • Harshitha Jan 24, 2011 @ 8:11 am | delete
    interesting lens
  • sugunalinus Jan 23, 2011 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Would show it to my kid and improve his creativity.
  • DestinationsHoliday Jan 21, 2011 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    Very wonderful informative lens! I wish this happened 10 years ago when I first realized I needed to help my kids do a Diorama project. Thanks for sharing!
  • FuzziesFriend Jan 21, 2011 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    Wonderful site. It's made my 'Bookmark" list
  • CustomBizPage Jan 21, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    All i could think of when i saw this was Family Guy....those that have seen the episode will know what i mean LOL
  • claudiax3 Jan 18, 2011 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    What awesome ideas and great pictures to follow along with. Loved it!
  • ScottE Jan 17, 2011 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    This is such a great lens. Wonderful pictures and great ideas for making shoebox dioramas.
  • jennikitten Jan 17, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Great lens. We don't call them dioramas over here, but I remember making them in school.
  • Gullkuken Jan 16, 2011 @ 12:11 am | delete
    I love making dioramas. I wish my kids had to make them more often :)
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 14, 2011 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Fabulous Instructions! I have no idea how many of these I have had to help my children make over the years, but I sure wish I had your help back then :)
  • vickeylynn Jan 13, 2011 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    This is such a great idea.... I am going to try this one... Thanks
  • JodiVee Jan 13, 2011 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    This is really cool; I wish I had had a chance to make one in elementary school, but no such assignment ever came up (that I can remember). Great lens.

    (JobVirtue.com)
  • LisaAuch Jan 11, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
    I had to read this so quicckly as I ran to find a shoe box and my daighter and i are going to make one now!! Fantastic I knd of knew, but not really what this was and was so surprised to read this, the models are awesome 10/10
  • mecheil Jan 11, 2011 @ 1:58 am | delete
    I really enjoyed this lens... It's a perfect activity for quality bonding time. My 2-year old kid is very fond of books and pictures as well as writing and drawing, and i'm sure he's gonna love doing diorama. I'm so excited to try this with him already. Thanks you for the wonderful ideas!
  • Philippians468 Jan 10, 2011 @ 12:12 am | delete
    so fun and creative! thank you for the wonderful ideas
  • raosrinivas Jan 7, 2011 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Very creative. The lens gives a path to available creativity. Thanks for sharing
  • LubosLabik Jan 6, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Waw, I like hand made things. Thanks for the hint for boring afternoon with my son.
  • williams_oil Jan 5, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Fantastic. Like 3D drawing.
  • sig2k30 Jan 5, 2011 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    diorama is hard to make for first time, second it will be more easy
  • dmichele Jan 3, 2011 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    good advice. will help my 10 yo with his world geography diorama about Thailand this month. Thanx
  • sharpturn Dec 30, 2010 @ 2:27 am | delete
    What great ideas and such a fun thing to do with the kids.
  • webdiva888 Dec 26, 2010 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Very cool...am always looking for fun things to do with our 3 year old.
  • overcomefear Dec 24, 2010 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Great lens. Thanks for sharing!
  • GrowWear Dec 23, 2010 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Dropping in at this wonderful Purple Star lens to wish you happy holidays and a new year filled with abundance and love.
  • SmellyFish Dec 23, 2010 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    cool stuffs!
  • Dec 20, 2010 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Used to make these all the time as a kid for school. Fun times! Great Squidoo!
  • JVandewalker Dec 18, 2010 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    Me and my nephews had fun doing these. Thanks for sharing!
  • JVandewalker Dec 18, 2010 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    Me and my nephews had fun doing these. Thanks for sharing!
  • Craftybegonia Dec 15, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    Makes me want to be a kid again! I enjoyed those things so much. Thanks for the lens.
  • jackiebolen Dec 14, 2010 @ 9:22 pm | delete
    Fun...brings back so many memories!
  • snowcloud Dec 13, 2010 @ 3:02 am | delete
    i remember this from 3rd grade
  • Cashflowmaker Dec 13, 2010 @ 2:24 am | delete
    I remember making these in grade school, man I miss school, no worries or bills. Thanks for reminding me!
  • wordstock Dec 12, 2010 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    Another blessing. I need this for the 4th grade mission project (well not exactly me but I will get stuck working on it anyway). Great job!
  • antoivo Dec 12, 2010 @ 11:56 am | delete
    I love anything thats creative as im into art myself so a big like given here i love it NICE ONE!
  • Dec 11, 2010 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    I LOVE ARTY LENS GREAT JOB THANKS
  • teemu Dec 10, 2010 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Blessed by an Angel!
  • kschoch Dec 6, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Really awesome job on this lens! I'll definitely refer students and parents to this site! Very complete coverage of this topic, with lots of resources.
  • Dec 3, 2010 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Great job on the lens, this is a great idea for young kids to do to keep them busy.
  • anuwarr Nov 28, 2010 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Nice lens. good work keep it up
  • puerdycat Nov 21, 2010 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    Really cute, and I'll be they last forever!
  • Nov 18, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    very nice love it
  • Samuel_Princeton Nov 16, 2010 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Great craft idea! I think many people people get intimidated with the idea of creating something. Thanks for making it so simple that a guy like me can do it.
  • Mujjen Nov 16, 2010 @ 4:30 am | delete
    Today it is raining, now I know what to do!
  • HorseHelper Nov 15, 2010 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    I remember doing shoebox dioramas in elementary school. Geez, thanks for taking me back!
  • Nov 12, 2010 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    This is a great lens, what a great way to have fun with your kids. Nicely done!
  • ZablonMukuba Nov 9, 2010 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    i will show my kids this lens
  • Anwarart Nov 5, 2010 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    At the time, this was my least favorite project in elementary school, probably because it was required. When I think about dioramas now, I realize that they can be fun. Awesome lens.
  • tssfacts Nov 3, 2010 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    This brings back memories. I used to make these all the time when I was a kid. It kept me entertain and out of trouble lol. Great job.
  • kt_glasses Nov 3, 2010 @ 1:46 am | delete
    wow,you are awesome.
  • moonlitta Nov 2, 2010 @ 3:03 am | delete
    There is one more use of diorama: just for fun! I woill try makingone with my daughter, she's 4 and will be greatly amused (she loves everything connected with cutting paper figures).And thanks for the great ideas:)
  • Nov 1, 2010 @ 11:58 am | delete
    This page is awesome. My nieces will have fun making these.
  • pomme99 Nov 1, 2010 @ 1:27 am | delete
    Very lovely.
  • anonamus Oct 27, 2010 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    thank you for the instructions
  • Jack2205 Oct 26, 2010 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    These are excellent diorama ideas. Thanks for sharing.
  • MiseryBusiness519 Oct 21, 2010 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    this is so cool, i'm gonna do these as crafts with the kids at church! :)
  • njoylife42day Oct 21, 2010 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    I'm so glad I saw this! Our family will have so much fun making one! Thank you!
  • ChristopherFranko Oct 21, 2010 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    i just bought some shoes like 3 days ago. i think ima turn one into a diorama
  • Enigmaa8 Oct 21, 2010 @ 9:15 am | delete
    cool ideas, was thinking what to do with my old shoe boxes these ideas will come handy.
  • HarlandGirl Oct 21, 2010 @ 8:22 am | delete
    Wow, great diorama's!
  • eccles1 Oct 21, 2010 @ 1:08 am | delete
    What a cute thing to make it looks like fun!
  • alteredkat Oct 20, 2010 @ 10:39 am | delete
    these are great! thanks for sharing! blessed and featured here: http://www.squidoo.com/100-blessings
  • artyfax Oct 18, 2010 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    I loved this. When I was a boy, I used to use a shoe box to construct theatre sets. i used torches and small lights to light up the sets and cut the flats from card and paper and paint them. Not quite the same thing, but in very much the same vein. Thanks for the memory
  • surviving-2012 Oct 16, 2010 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Very nice indeed. Fun for all ages.
  • funmomofmany Oct 16, 2010 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    I absolutely LOVE making dioramas. I look forward to those assignments coming home from school. I did one for undersea animals and we glued dried coffee grinds to the bottom as the under-sea dirt. We used an aquarium back-drop for the back of the box (of course, my aquarium was without a back for a few days. It was SO fun getting creative and thinking outside of the 'box'! :) Thanks for sharing this lens!
  • lizimazi Oct 16, 2010 @ 3:50 am | delete
    Very good lens I love it when people take the time to do a useful page like this
  • Andrew_Pardi Oct 14, 2010 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    wow I forgot about those I remember making those in elementary school. Nice lens
  • nightcats Oct 14, 2010 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    This lens is truly exceptional. What a wonderful project and it has so many uses.
  • italianizeyourself Oct 9, 2010 @ 10:30 am | delete
    I haven't made one of these in years. In the last one I made, I put a ziplock bag full of water in it to make a sweet lake effect. It ended up leaking and ruining the whole thing. What a shame.
  • Vacation-In-My-Head Oct 5, 2010 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    This is great! I will definitely be coming back to this as a reference when we get ready to do our first diorama! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
  • Antonette13 Oct 5, 2010 @ 7:48 am | delete
    A wonderful project!
  • mukunda22 Oct 3, 2010 @ 7:43 am | delete
    A sweet and original project! And a beautiful purple star to adorn it! Congrats!
  • Sami4u Oct 3, 2010 @ 12:29 am | delete
    Hi,

    I remember make these when I was young. However I did not know what they were called. Great fun for kids.
  • Oct 1, 2010 @ 6:35 am | delete
    What a truly great lens. Thank you so much for the info and instructions
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 30, 2010 @ 5:04 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 29, 2010 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    What a cool project for kids to do, it looks like a lot of fun! - Kathy
  • glowchick Sep 27, 2010 @ 7:11 am | delete
    Great lens~ these are always fun to put together :)
  • cindylee10 Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    This looks like something i can do with my kids! We usually face paint together. Its how we bond. But this could work!
  • ngie Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:32 am | delete
    Awesome!.... i can start to to now.... so interesting...
  • PhiladelphiaWriter Sep 17, 2010 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    fun lens, thanks. Gave you a thumbs up
  • glockr Sep 16, 2010 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    I think I'll use some of these ideas to make little displays for some of my model railroad equipment. I don't have room for a layout yet but I do have room for a diorama or two...
  • Pixelrage Sep 15, 2010 @ 9:55 pm | delete
    I used to love making these as a kid. Mine always seemed to have a volcano and plastic army men in it. Regardless, it was fun :)
  • rachsue Sep 13, 2010 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing. Gives some great ideas for a dioram!!
  • SnoopyGirl1 Sep 13, 2010 @ 8:57 am | delete
    These are amazing! I am definitely going to try making some with the kiddos for homeschool this year. Thanks Jimmie for all the wonderful homeschool lense you have produced. Your lapbook lens was what first brought me to Squidoo! Thumbs up!
  • sam3erry Sep 13, 2010 @ 6:35 am | delete
    cool lens!
    thanks 4 sharing :)

    sam
  • missbat Sep 13, 2010 @ 4:01 am | delete
    I loved making shoe box (and just about any type of box) dioramas in school. Some of my best were for "A Wrinkle in Time". Some very creative ideas and helpful hints on this lens. Great job!
  • windygig Sep 13, 2010 @ 1:42 am | delete
    Super. My kids went through so many shoe boxes...
  • SereneSea Sep 12, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Very creative ideas to use for a home-made diorama.
  • mcochs Sep 12, 2010 @ 7:10 am | delete
    Fantastic Lens! Very Cool Stuff For Kids!
  • skiesgreen Sep 10, 2010 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens on a great topic. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and also on Early Childhood Abilities Encouraged
  • SemperFidelis Sep 10, 2010 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Very good Jimmie! My daughter has a school project. I am emailing this lens for her to use.
  • SofiaMann Sep 10, 2010 @ 8:38 am | delete
    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
  • foreveryoung996 Sep 8, 2010 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    my son had to make one for his class last year about a book he read, he had a great time creating it. his was a scene from a harry potter book
  • bethd821 Sep 8, 2010 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    I remember making dioramas as a child. Mine didn't look this good!
  • Sep 7, 2010 @ 2:52 am | delete
    great lens
  • Nangaye Aug 29, 2010 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    I made a space diorama when I was young. It had stars, planets, rockets, galaxies... the lot in it. It took me ages and everyone was so impressed when it was finished. The next day my brother 'accidentally' sat on it! Thanks for this lens Jimmie, it brings back some great memories.
  • Amitava Manna Aug 26, 2010 @ 7:17 am | delete
    Fantastic work!

    People are forgetting skills! I am writing an e-book to assist people rediscover skills. Your site is a jewel! I have inserted your URL to highlight my ideas. When finished, I shall present my book for your comment. My e-mail: amitavamanna55@yahoo.com
  • KathyT Aug 24, 2010 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    Oh my gosh, Jimmie... Who DOESN'T remember those shoebox dioramas? (Uh...or is that "diorami?") LOL

    These are absolutely wonderful. Creative. I confess that although I always PICTURED making an award-winning display, alas... it wasn't to be. Maybe if someone like you had been there to encourage me!

    Again, beautiful stuff - and a really terrific resource for any parent (or teacher!).

    Thanks for a great lens!
    :) Kath
  • TransWealth Aug 10, 2010 @ 1:27 am | delete
    LOL shoebox dioramas! I used to make these things all the time :-P But you do this very, very well, I'm very impressed. Mine were never even close to this good. The humming bird and flower design is so cool, and I love your lil figurines. Kudos on your work, and this great lens!

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  • MomwithAHook Jun 23, 2010 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    Wow Jimmie You are the best. Can you be my MOMMY? JK Your children are truly blessed.
  • mbgphoto Jun 20, 2010 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    great step by step instructions.
  • bloomingrose May 28, 2010 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    Very cute - now I know what I can do on a rainy day!
  • Schuhe May 17, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    beautiful diorama, like it
  • Jim Barnes May 13, 2010 @ 4:55 am | delete
    Very nicely done...thanks!
  • Liz May 11, 2010 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    can you help me make a romeo and juliet diorama
  • jouyt May 10, 2010 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    thank you a lot
  • marketing01 May 6, 2010 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Good ideas, thanks
  • DianeStafford May 4, 2010 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Great diorama example.
  • ashley May 2, 2010 @ 11:12 pm | delete
    cool ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • davidstillwagon May 2, 2010 @ 10:48 am | delete
    really neat stuff! 5*
  • Momsbusy247 Apr 30, 2010 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Great ideas for homeschooling parents, thanks
  • cupons Apr 29, 2010 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Really creative ideas!
  • projdemand Apr 18, 2010 @ 1:11 am | delete
    Wonderful lens. Really fantastic and artistic project.Thanks for sharing a useful lens.
  • surviving-2012 Apr 18, 2010 @ 12:10 am | delete
    How nifty.
  • surviving-2012 Apr 17, 2010 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    How Fun!!!
  • KortDogg Apr 17, 2010 @ 10:16 am | delete
    i CAN TELL YOU ARE VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS! Great Job!!!
  • Airinka Apr 9, 2010 @ 12:44 am | delete
    really interesting and nice
  • drs2biz Mar 27, 2010 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    Thanks for this wonderful resource. I can probably put this to good use with my younger students! 5 *'S and a favourite.
  • perciavalle Mar 21, 2010 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    I used to love diorama projects in grade school! Thanks for sharing!
  • johnsmythelinks Mar 17, 2010 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Creative and artistic - how can you ignore it
  • johnsmythelinks Mar 16, 2010 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Love to be a part of the school once again in life
  • johnsmythelinks Mar 16, 2010 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Reminds of the incredible amout of fun we used to have at school
  • VinnyP Mar 13, 2010 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    i never knew what it was till today. very very nice.
  • utah Mar 10, 2010 @ 8:26 am | delete
    you can do really good diorama
  • ruthlessjohn Feb 12, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
    cute!
  • ShirlW Feb 9, 2010 @ 6:35 am | delete
    Hi! We used your lens to make a diorama for my daughters Wright Brothers project. The idea to do a diorama was a result of your lens, thanks! My daughter thanks you too (she scored a 100!).
  • jessicahoward Feb 5, 2010 @ 2:02 am | delete
    amazing lens! l wonder it is nice idea to make things with shoebox.i also used to make different things when i was small. great ideas enjoy might.
  • grandma247 Jan 27, 2010 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    I wish I had found this sooner. thanks for all the brilliant ideas
  • writernewbie Jan 23, 2010 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Amazing lens! You have provided the reader with so many resources for making a shoebox diorama. My daughter and I had already made a few of these for her school assignments, and I really wish I had your page as a reference then. I have a son in 4th grade, so if he is ever required to make a diorama, I know where to look for help!
  • newbizmau Jan 22, 2010 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Wow these are neat! I wonder if I can make a Shoe Box Vision Board?
  • labchef Jan 20, 2010 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    I still remember my son made a showbox aquarium when we was in the second grade. He is now in the middle school.
  • Upon-Request Jan 11, 2010 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    What a fun lens! I remember shoebox dioramas from elementary school, but I don't think my kids ever made one. so sad... lol
  • theinquirer Dec 19, 2009 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    I can see this would keep kids entertained on a rainy day! Nice Lens
  • Frankster Dec 11, 2009 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    I haven't seen or heard about dioramas since I was a kid. We made them and really enjoyed them. A great project to keep the kids entertained during rainy days!
  • EagleScoutMom Dec 9, 2009 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    We just did one with our third grader for Halloween. We had to create a scary room in the house but we made a haunted backyard. We used Crayolas soft air-dry clay for pumpkins, spiders, moon, etc....and it came out beautiful. Nice lens ! 5 stars !
  • DanCarson Dec 8, 2009 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    This is really cool and I imagine my daughters would love to do this.
  • gilms012 Dec 7, 2009 @ 6:54 am | delete
    kids will love this! thanks for sharing!
  • BevsPaper Dec 1, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    Great instructions. Wish I had this when my girls were in school and had to make these things.
  • effalicious Dec 1, 2009 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Simple and fun, great lens
  • seosolutions Nov 30, 2009 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    They look really cool, I can remember making something similar in school.
  • Themiscorkscrew Nov 30, 2009 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    I used to love diaramas. Creative ideas.
  • Light-in-me Nov 30, 2009 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    This is a great lens and brings back a lot of memories of making these with my children.
    Nice job, thanks for sharing!

    Robin :)
  • ImproveMeU Nov 30, 2009 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    I loved your lens- well done 5*. What a great idea for a creative children's project. Thanks for sharing
  • WorkingOnMe Nov 30, 2009 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    What a great inexpensive thing to do! Luv it.
  • Gloriousconfusion Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    This is a lovely lens - I have sent it to my daughter who is training to be a teacher, and I am sure she will use it.
    Regards,
    Diana
  • TheWhistler Nov 28, 2009 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    Great lens, great idea for a lens. Thanks.
  • stargazer00 Nov 27, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Oh, these look like fun! Blessed and featured on Angels Unaware!
  • shemakesmoneyonline Nov 24, 2009 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! I wish this was around when I was in school!
  • lisadh Nov 24, 2009 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Ah, this brings back memories. I loved maked dioramas when I was little. Well done.
  • LearningIsFun Nov 13, 2009 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Great lens! The children and I are going to have a go at making a dinosaur diorama as part of our Dinosaur Discovery.
  • RollingLuggage Nov 9, 2009 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens & Great information
  • wowie wow Nov 7, 2009 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    wow! I love these ideas!!
    thnx once again I LOVE THESE IDEAS it makes me want t make dioramas too! :D
  • cakobu Nov 7, 2009 @ 2:56 am | delete
    Fabulous lens! I've always wanted to learn how to do this. Thank you!
  • partybuzz Oct 31, 2009 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Oh, what memories you bring back of my son...he used to LOVE making stuff with boxes when he was a kid. Large or small box, he could make something with it. I just cleaned out my closet and found 2 empty shoe boxes I was about to throw away...I'll now save them for my grandson to make something with! Thanks for your ideas. I'll also be adding a link to this lens to Teaching Tips on my Teacher's Corner web site. These would make great craft ideas for school.
  • bhavna Oct 31, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    ur ideas r fabulous... thanks a lot
  • OhMe Oct 21, 2009 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Oh me! I am over 60 yrs of age but this lens made me want to make a diorama. I haven't made one in many years and this would be a fun project for my grandson and I. Wonderful instructions, photos and links. Blessed by an Honorary Squid Angel.
  • Jewelsofawe Oct 20, 2009 @ 12:19 am | delete
    Great lens!
  • eclecticeducation Oct 17, 2009 @ 12:28 am | delete
    Congratulations on your purple star!!!! I recognized the lens right off on the list and had to come right over. Yay!!!
  • karanta Oct 16, 2009 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Very nice lens :) My son made a diorama with a lot of little fishes years ago. It looked very nice :) We still have it.
  • riniantony Oct 14, 2009 @ 2:19 am | delete
    I've never done this, but it sounds like great fun! I know my daughter will love it :-)
  • charlino Oct 2, 2009 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful 5* DYI -- Simple fun projects that make use of all things paper. Well done.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Sep 29, 2009 @ 11:26 am | delete
    I remember how much fun it was to make dioramas when I was a child. Thank you so much for all the useful links.
  • Chasiti98 Sep 24, 2009 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    THAT IS SO PRETTY
  • JoyfulPamela Aug 31, 2009 @ 6:15 am | delete
    I used to do these with my older kids, but totally forgot about them for the last few years. I'll have to have my little guy do some this year!
  • Ramkitten Jul 11, 2009 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    I used to make these a LOT when I was a kid. I wonder where they all went. Hmm. Thanks for the memories. Nicely done. Love the photos.
  • poutine Jun 20, 2009 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Cute thing to do for kids.
  • junebugco Jun 14, 2009 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Great use of a lens for a learning tool.
  • Deadicated Jun 8, 2009 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    I use to love making these in school. Great lens. If your a teacher you could inspire a child's career at a museum. Today shoebox diorama's, tomorrow The Natural History Museum.
  • Captin Giggles911 May 22, 2009 @ 12:33 am | delete
    these are wonderful!=)
    add more on plz=)
  • mikeitloffe May 19, 2009 @ 12:55 am | delete
    This will help me spending some good&funny time with my children. Thanks a lot for your contribution. 5 stars favorites and you have a new fan! Best, Mike.
  • jhianysha23 May 12, 2009 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    why is my school has to make a diorama on a shoe box but you need to make a place about californa and i made a nices shoe box im going to tell you how to make it.get a bow and put stuff on them so byebye and im a 2nd grader.
  • Pastiche May 12, 2009 @ 10:29 am | delete
    I spent hours making these types of toys and displays as a child, and even as a young mom. You've made it easy and enjoyable for anyone to create a diorama. This is a terrific tutorial - lensrolling to my paper toys and family/parenting topical lenses. 5*
  • Snozzle May 9, 2009 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Excellent. Must admit I have never heard the word diorama previously but, sure enough, it's in my dictionary and I'm a lot better informed now. To think I brought up children without this knowledge!
    Mike.
  • kodiak Apr 28, 2009 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    this is amazing
  • yesido Apr 24, 2009 @ 10:01 am | delete
    ooooh, this brings back so many memories, thank you. I never knew they actually had a name for it. Great work.. 5*'s
  • AppalachianCountry Apr 7, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    This is a great project that is ideal for vacation bible school. Beautiful job on the lens.
  • groovyoldlady Apr 7, 2009 @ 7:33 am | delete
    This is a unique way of teaching our kids to think INSIDE the box!
  • Daphnemomof9 Apr 3, 2009 @ 1:03 am | delete
    Jimmie,
    I remember doing these as a kid, but I haven't tried it with my kids. I think you've given me the confidence to give it a try.
  • Tipi Apr 2, 2009 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Oh, I'm just going to have to do this with my 4 year old granddaughter. She would just love making one or more! :)
  • poddys Apr 2, 2009 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Very very nice lens Jimmie, 5*****. These are great, wonderful for the children to make and to fire up their imagination. The scope is endless.
  • Susan52 Mar 28, 2009 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    These are wonderful! Makes me want to go find the Elmer's glue and get busy!
  • gods_grace_notes Feb 24, 2009 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Jimmie,
    You always make such great tutorials... you remind us all to have fun while we teach our kids.
    Thanks for all the love and effort you put into all of your projects!
    Connie
    : )
  • kiwisoutback Feb 16, 2009 @ 7:02 am | delete
    Nice work on this tutorial! I never had to make one of these as a kid, but my nieces have. If they have another project like this, I'll be sure to direct them to this. Very useful.
  • a_willow Jan 23, 2009 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Welcome to Reuse it all! group! Love your lens and it's featured as tutorial on groups' page! If you make something similar in future, remember to stop by!
  • QueSea Jan 17, 2009 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    This is terrific! I'll just have to be careful and not use too many of my wife's shoe boxes.dogbee
  • a_willow Jan 17, 2009 @ 6:26 am | delete
    Jimmi, this is great! I just tweeted this lens through my new TWTTRSTRM: 'What Do You Reuse?' Would you consider to add this lens to 'Reuse it all!' group? :) It features all lenses that has to do with reusing different items! So I think this qualifies!
  • AndyPo Jan 12, 2009 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    Great lens
  • charlino Jan 10, 2009 @ 8:10 am | delete
    This is a great lens. There are a lot of people who started with a shoe box as a kid, and have gone on to make detailed miniature dioramas for play and display.
  • WendyKrick Dec 31, 2008 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    I've helped my kids make many over the years. What a creative idea for a lens. 5 stars.
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Dec 31, 2008 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Great lens! I remember doing these many moons ago :)
  • lakeerieartists Dec 30, 2008 @ 10:16 am | delete
    I made so many of these as a kid and so did my children. Some things never change. Although mine weren't nearly as nice as the ones you have pictured. Great lens!
  • Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm Dec 29, 2008 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Great lens, I love the whole idea. I bet that a lot of people will find this lens incredibly helpful for their kids. Keep up the good work at lenses!

    Li Li
  • nightbear Dec 28, 2008 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    This is very fun,I remember this as a kid.
  • debnet Dec 28, 2008 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Great ideas on here:)
  • eclecticeducation Dec 28, 2008 @ 11:02 am | delete
    These are adorable!!! What a great resource you have here. I will be sure to be back! 5*
  • Joan4 Dec 28, 2008 @ 9:48 am | delete
    I had forgotten about these! I think 5 and 6 y/o grands would have fun with this! Thank you!
  • mystery Mar 10, 2010 @ 8:30 am | delete
    why cant there be older kids doing it too thats not fair what you said
  • JaguarJulie Dec 28, 2008 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Very cool idea -- can't remember if we did this in school when I was young -- what is the origin of the 'diorama' ? I love this craft idea!
  • Intuitive Dec 28, 2008 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Even though I haven't thought about these since grade school I still love them. And then, after having made one, it's really cool to go see a professionally made one in a museum, such as the natural history museum near where I live. 5*
  • marsha32 Dec 27, 2008 @ 9:21 am | delete
    these are awesome. I'm always on the lookout for ways to make learning fun

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