Quiet, cosy and a little bit magic. The April Cat Shadow Box is a 3D diamond painting kit with a sleek black cat perched on a windowsill, gazing out at a garden in full bloom. Dot 1,831 gems onto the layers, slot them together, and the window frame and garden open up behind the cat like a real view.

Why a 3D Shadow Box

Each layer of the scene is printed on its own MDF panel. Once dotted, the panels slot together one behind the other, giving the picture real depth, and the sparkle catches the light from every angle.

There are no tools or glue needed to assemble it, and the finished shadow box stands on its own on a shelf, desk or bedside table.

About the April Cat Design

There is something very calming about a cat watching the world go by. This design pairs a glossy black cat with a soft, flowering garden, so the contrast really makes the cat stand out. It is a sweet gift for cat lovers, and lovely on a windowsill of your own.

How Diamond Art Works

1. Find your colour. Each symbol on the design matches a numbered bag of Dotz. Pick a symbol and find its bag.
2. Fill the tray. Pour a few Dotz into the tray and give it a gentle shake so they sit sparkly side up.
3. Load the pen. Press the tip of the Dotz pen into the wax so it is just sticky enough to lift a gem.
4. Dot the design. Peel back a small strip of the protective film, then press a Dotz onto each matching symbol.
5. Press and finish. When a section is done, press over it firmly with your palm so every Dotz is set.

What Is in the Box

• ✓ Precision printed MDF layers and frame
• ✓ 1,831 round Diamond Dotz in labelled bags
• ✓ Dotz pen, wax and tray
• ✓ Instructions

Tips for Your Shadow Box

Dot and press every panel completely before you slot them together. A flat panel is much easier to work on.

Keep the panels in order as you finish them, then slot them into the frame from the back layer to the front.

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