Cartonnage is such a fun and relaxing craft! No sewing needed, just your favorite fabric, paper boards, some glue, and you’re ready to create beautiful boxes, cases, and so much more that will certainly make a loved one so happy!
Cartonnage is easy! All you need are simple materials like fabric, glue, and paperboards (chipboard and poster board). With just a few steps, you can create sturdy, beautiful boxes and other projects, even if you’ve never tried before.
With a DIY Kit, the chipboard is pre-cut and ready to assemble. No measuring or heavy cutting needed. Just glue, add your favorite fabric, and enjoy!
Our detailed written and/or video tutorials are step-by-step lessons designed to guide you through every stage of making your cartonnage projects.
What You Can Expect:
- Close-up demonstrations with a step-by-step pacing so you can clearly see how to glue and assemble each piece.
- Many tips and tricks from Claudia.
Every Cartonnage project is more than just a box!I t's a piece of love, memories, and an expression of your affection.
Start using your beautiful stash of fabrics in a different way, creating an amazing fabric box and surprise your loved ones with one-of-a-kind handmade gift!
NO-sewing required!
Understanding the learning options:
The kit comes with all the paperboards already cut to the right size and shape, so you can focus on the fun part: gluing and covering with your favorite fabrics.
Depending on the project, download written instructions or watch videos that will walk you through each step of the process in an organized way.
Check our DIY kits
This masterclass is the complete course you need to start making fabric boxes from the very basics.
The well detailed step-by-step tutorials were originally created for a workshop in 2022, where over 2000 fabric lovers had fun gluing with Claudia.
This masterclass is part of the Cartonnage Club, but now you can also get full access to the entire masterclass for 2 weeks at no cost.
- Access 90+ tutorials with templates & learn to design your own sizes.
- Flexible membership plans with different benefits — cancel anytime.
- Connect & share in our private community + Zoom meetings.
- Go Awesome! Enjoy exclusive products and events, shop discounts & special rewards
Find a welcoming showroom filled with cartonnage boxes, organizers, journals, and many other creative pieces! All made with love and care.
We also carry a wide selection of fabrics, tools, and DIY kits, so you can explore the joy of cartonnage yourself.
If you are looking for inspiration, the shop is full of ideas to spark your creativity. Stop by to see our projects in person, touch the fabrics, and chat with us about your own crafting journey.
Our shop is more than a store: it’s a cozy space for creativity, inspiration, and connection in the heart of Grand Haven.
I'm Claudia Squio, a Brazilian-American artist living in West Michigan and I help fabric lovers creating special memorable gifts using Cartonnage - the traditional art of making boxes covered with fabric or paper. I design uniquely beautiful fabric boxes and cases, and teach this amazing technique at quilt stores, quilt guilds, and through my online cartonnage school. I authored the book “Cartonnage Basics & Beyond – The Complete Guide to Make Fabric Boxes”. Besides creating my distinctive cartonnage pieces and teaching, I also develop DIY kits and tools that can be used by my students to have fun, feel the relaxing power of crafting, and to facilitate the process of fabric box/gift making.