Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Shadow Box

Celebrate the magic of metamorphosis with our Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Shadow Box—a beautifully handcrafted and gift-ready piece that brings learning and wonder to life. Featuring four hand-felted stages of the monarch’s life cycle, this interactive shadow box is ready to hang and perfect for decorating a nursery, kids’ room, or classroom shelf with ease and meaning.

Each felted stage—from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly—is securely pinned to a cream fabric backdrop with multipurpose T-pins and can be gently rearranged to suit your display. It also includes a 7-page life cycle booklet, created in collaboration with Caldecott Medalist and children’s book illustrator Doug Salati, offering both educational value and visual delight.

Packaged with care and a golden nail for instant installation, this set is a perfect heirloom-quality gift for nature-loving families, teachers, or curious young minds.

• Shadow box is 9”x9” with a 1” working depth.
• Fabric-covered cushioned backboard.
• Includes sawtooth hanger on back and a golden nail to hang.
• Please note this shadow box does not have a glass top.
• Each ornament is hand-felted and embroidered, and secured with multipurpose T-pins for display. They each include a hanging string for optional ornament use.
  
• Handmade from locally sourced, needle-felted merino-blend wool.
• Fairly traded and made with love in Kyrgyzstan.

Preserving artisanal traditions and skills is at the heart of Craftspring’s mission.

Each piece is meticulously handmade by amazing artisans. We are passionate about our collaborative design process. It connects us to our customers and our artisans, and pushes us to make products that delight in every detail.