Have you tried Cartonnage?

Do you know what Cartonnage is about? Have you tried this craft?

I have been making Cartonnage for a while and I fell in love for this technique when I made my first project! Since there I am always excited to make a new piece, change fabric, design and get a unique handmade box or case!

As I am also a Cartonnage teacher, I made this video thinking about who wants to know what is cartonnage and also, thinking of my students, that can always take a look on how I cover a piece of paper with fabric.... the base for any Cartonnage project! 

So, take 4 minutes to look at this short video! 

I will be happy to hear from you!

Thanks, 

Claudia

Hello Cartonnage friends!

Learn cartonnage online

I am so happy to let you know that my Online Cartonnage school is now LIVE! 

I have been teaching cartonnage in a store in Noblesville, IN, since beginning of 2014 and my students are making awesome pieces, most of all, special gifts for someone!  And then I decided it is time to start teaching online, so, more people including the ones that are living far from me can start making pieces with this amazing craft!

I have learned Cartonnage online from a Brazilian teacher, and so, I know how important is learning online. Sometimes it is the only option we have, and that was my case.

With online courses, we can learn in the comfort of our houses, using  the time we have. We can stop and return the videos many times as we need. And more, we can take our time to make the projects and enjoy a lot!

As the school is starting, I have a few courses now, but I am planning to add more periodically. 

Right now, I am offering a FREE class with one ebook with basic information about the technique. Also, in this class I will add some simple projects using paper, fabric and glue, periodically. 

Another basic class teaching everything you need to know to get started in cartonnage with videos is already available! 

New classes to make a refilable journal cover and to make boxes are coming soon! They are already on a Pre-sale, so, if you want to get the best price for these classes, now it is the time!

I will be always working to offer great videos where you will be able to see every step in detail and make beautiful Cartonnage pieces, as my local students are making.

Don't forget to enroll for FREE in the course JOY OF CARTONNAGE. That's my gift for who wants to learn more about Cartonnage!  DON'T MISS THIS!! .... the first simple project is already there waiting for you....

So, why not take a look right now?

CLICK HERE TO GO TO CARTONNAGE SCHOOL

Contact me if you have any question, comments or suggestions! I will love to hear from you. You can comment below, or email me: squio.claudia@gmail.com. 

Thanks, and Happy Cartonnage time!

Claudia

Online Cartonnage classes are coming soon!!

                          I will start teaching Cartonnage online very soon....

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Let's start making some Cartonnage Christmas gifts!

We gonna start making Christmas gifts next month! New projects that will be great for home decoration or to make and give to someone special!!

The classes are at Always in Stitches, Noblesville, IN!

September 09 - Fabric covered cards and tray

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September 16 - Tissue box cover and Christmas sign

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A dream come true!! My new Cartonnage studio !

When I started working on Cartonnage 3 years ago, I didn’t know how much I would love this technique…. The reality is that I am just addicted to that! Turning paper, fabric and glue into beautiful and functional pieces is what has turned my life so colorful and happy!

  

3 years ago I started working on my laundry room, and I had enough space there. Then, I started making more and more projects and also teaching this and then, the space was so little for me and I also moved for my guest room…. But, when my mother-in-law came to visit me last year, I had to go to somewhere else… then, my unfinished basement was the solution for that moment…and for the following year! Over there all my stuff were at the same place, but you know,  was cold, and weird….. but I made a lot of beautiful projects there, even in that situation…

This year we have decided to improve our home and finish our basement,  and….. make one bedroom as my new studio!!  I was so excited!! Many things to think about, to organize, planning the layout, what kind of furniture would fit in a 12 x 12 ft bedroom and make it a functional Cartonnage studio.  

During the construction I moved all my stuff again to the laundry and guest room….

We bought the furniture and my husband assembled them while the basement was not totally done. Last week  and over the weekend we put everything in place and this week I have started making some projects there…..and it is more than I was expecting…… wonderful….so functional…… I guess I will make many wonderful projects down there from now!!

Here I would like to share with you a little bit of this dream that come true!

 I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to my Cartonnage studio

After thinking, planning,  I decided to make my studio all of IKEA furniture.  I wanted to have all white furniture, and make some tables adapted for my work.  I had a layout already planned, so we went to the nearest IKEA and spent all day there looking, separating, picking up and bringing home all we need! It was a long day…..

When we went home, our basement was over construction, so, my husband started assembling the furniture in our family room……. What a mess!!

Finally our basement was almost done. Here are some pictures of the construction.

Construction finished was time to start putting all furniture in place, moving all my stuff from the laundry /guest room for the new Cartonnage studio! So so excited!!

Here is how it works out! I just can say….. I LOVE it so much!!!  

Many many thanks for my lovely husband Jederson for all his effort to help me make this Dream come TRUE!!

Also many thanks for all my students that have encouraged me to create more and more..... you gals are awesome!!

  

I will decorate a little bit more, but I have already added some "details" that I like to make the place even more comfy!!

Do you liked it? I hope so! Make what we love in a right place is more than happiness.... I am blessed! 

Now I am ready for the next step......  videos showing how to make some of my projects.... reusable journal covers, fabric covered boxes..... and more...... 

Would you like to know how to make Cartonnage projects?? Then, don't miss this!!! Follow me here, sign up for my newsletter, like my facebook page, follow me on Pinterest..... and you will not miss anything!! The first video will come in Fall.... tell your friends, help me spread the news:

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See you soon!!

Best wishes,

Claudia

New and challenging cartonnage projects! A tool box and a purse!

Hello friends!

I have worked a lot to put so many pieces of paper and fabric together to make these beautiful projects! 

The first one is a Cartonnage tool box! A perfect way to keep your cartonnage tools (or other tools and stuffs) organized!

The other one is a purse! I still need to make some improvements on it, but I am so happy with the results so far!! 

We can use it to hold sewing stuffs, colored pencils, but for sure, we can use it for more purposes.... I am thinking on more possibilities to use it!

Great Cartonnage and bookbinding tool!

Do you want to have nice and neat corners in your Cartonnage or Bookbinding projects? Then, you need to check this cool tool>> corner miter tool! It is so helpful, practical and easy to use!  Look at the pictures below:

Just place the tool on the corner of your project and cut the fabric (or paper), with a rottary cutter:

Here is the result:

You will have the correct fabric spacing on the corner to fold over the chipboard and have a neat finishing on your corner: 

After folding  your fabric over the cardboard, take a look how your corner will looks like. Isn't easy and great??

Do you need more information about how to cover a piece of  cardboard with fabric? Look at more information  HERE

If you want to buy this cool tool, it is available on my Etsy store  HERE