Ever since I was a child, I have fond memories of receiving empty candy boxes from my mother, filling them with treasures and storing them carefully.

I found the boxes more appealing than the contents inside, so I collected a lot of them.

While staying in the US, my daughter and I came across a book on cartonnage in a bookstore at a shopping mall and that's when I decided to dive into this world.

I made many pieces while poring over books and through trial and error. I think cartonnage is a wonderful craft that is very useful in everyday life.

I would be thrilled if you could create a box to fit your measurements to store important things for yourself, your family, or your friends, and then cover it with your favorite fabric so that you could create a one-of-a-kind treasure chest.