Fabric treasure chest Plus with hidden compartment DIY kit, cartonnage kit 154a

 This is the a variation of the Treasure Chest of Claudia’s book but now including a “hidden compartment”.

Instructions are available for members of the Cartonnage Club OR you can purchase the online course separately (WITH 50%OFF until December 13,  at: https://learncartonnage.colorwayarts.com/p/fabric-treasure-chest-plus

This DIY cartonnage Kit comes with all cardboard you need to make your own fabric treasure chest with dividers and tray, as shown in the pictures. The pieces of paper (chipboard and poster board) are precut in the right sizes you need for this project. The finished box will be 8 1/4″ x 6 1/2″ x 4″. With this DIY kit there is no worries about cutting paper. The chipboard used in this kit is 100 point (0.1 in) thick, extra heavy, so this box will be very sturdy and well finished! Metal clasp included. Fabric and other contents showed in pictures are not included. Hardware (metal clasp with brads, small metal knob and disc magnets) are included.

For making the box you will need this kit, two coordinating fabrics (3/4 – 1 yard each), white PVA glue (Glue All – Elmer’s), rotary cutter, cutting board, a small paint roller with tray, paint brush, masking tape, scissors, paper awl. 

Cartonnage tools (spatula, acrylic spacers and corner tool) will facilitate the process and give a better finishing for your project. Find them in the tools section of the shop.