boutique studio for handmade BOXES & designs
commissioned designs & courses to elevate your work
Cartonnage is the art of crafting boxes and designs with its origins in the 18th century.
Since 2003 I have been reinventing the artisanal savoir-faire of cartonnage
in respect of the traditional techniques inherited from the master makers of the 18th century.
My mission is to complement and elevate the work and service
of creative, lifestyle and wedding brands that embrace elegance, fine art and heritage.
To enrich your work through custom boxes and designs that make meaningful impact
and authentic connection with clients that love what you do.
COMMISSIONED boxes & designs
The boxes and designs I craft are with a reverence for craftsmanship and executed with elegance.
With my handcrafted designs I would like to add elegance, quality, visibility and value to your business.
I design and craft boxes & designs that reflect the real purpose of your business and bring it to the next level.
You will attract your ideal client, create an indelible client experience and distinguish your work from others in your field.
COURSES BOX MAKING & cartonnage
If you want to learn how to craft a box, folio & portfolio,
perhaps to add cartonnage to your offer as a wedding invitation designer,
you can follow one or more of my online courses.
No experience is necessary, just the joy of learning a new craft!
masterclass box making & cartonnage
The masterclass is to help you refine and elevate your box making & cartonnage skills.
During the masterclass hosted live on Zoom, we can refine your skills by looking at different parts of the craft process.
If you want to design a new cartonnage product for your business, I can help you with the first designing steps.
To follow the masterclass, you must have some experience with cartonnage.
I started The Cartonnerie in 2003. I always wanted to do something creative, but I spent a long time searching for what kind of creativity, until I went to a box making workshop, also called 'French cartonnage'. I've been making custom boxes and designs by hand in a traditional way ever since.
The base of my designs is carton, greyboard sheets. I cut this board to size and then assemble it. After that I line the design with linen or velvet and personalize it with a foil pressed text or logo. I work with FSC certified greyboard and paper, linen made from natural fibres, water based glue and I try to recycle as much waste and packages as possible.
Besides designing and crafting boxes and designs, I love to teach you how to craft your own box, folio & portfolio. You can follow one or more of my online courses. No experience is necessary, just the joy of learning a new craft!
kind words
It is such a joy working with Sabrine.
She created the most exquisite keepsake boxes for my clients' invitation suites,
and they are the most lovely quality.
She took my vision for a box that would reflect my branding and executed it perfectly.
Not only are they beautiful, each box is made perfectly and without a flaw.
I am so proud to send my work to my clients in The Cartonnerie's linen keepsake boxes
and will continue to maintain this partnership with Sabrine, not only because of the high quality of her products,
but because working with her was so easy and refreshing.
CLAIRE CARSTENS, SUGARED FIG PAPERIE
Your courses have helped me refine my skills of cartonnage over the last several years
which in turn have also helped me teach my assistant as well!
I love being able to create everything bespoke for my couples, even their keepsake boxes!
EMILEE STUCKY, EMILEMEDESIGNS
I was looking for something very special and high end for when
a client first unveils their wedding invitations, something we have spent weeks creating for them.
Sabrine did not disappoint, the craftsmanship on our boxes was second to none
and anyone that comes in contact with one is blown away by their sheer beauty.
Our expectations have been exceeded and the quality of her work is just impeccable, we are in awe!
AILBHE CRONIN, APPLEBERRY ATELIER
I ordered all courses from The Cartonnerie.
The journey in learning these new skills has been absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend it.
The video and picture pdf guide were a perfect bundle to guide a course taker through the entire project.
They were clear, concise and easy to understand. The final products look beautiful! Being able to give a touch of elegance|luxury, and overall elevate my simple wedding stationery and pictures made a remarkable difference.
I am looking forward to taking more courses with Sabrine and The Cartonnerie!
SHRAVANI KHER, MARIGOLD & DAHLIA
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