CREATE THE THINGS YOU WISH EXISTED.
The Craft Room is your real-world Pinterest board offering an endless list of various types
of workshops and classes that are sure to pull out the inner DIY master in you.
With something for everyone, it won't be hard to find a project that fits your style.
Every visit to The Craft Room will bring a brand new, unique hands-on experience.
We will take care of the supplies, tools and step-by-step instruction for you to create
your very own one-of-a-kind piece for home, office or as a thoughtful hand-made gift.
No experience with crafts, carpentry or art is necessary,
but you will surely leave being the DIY-er you may not have known you were.
Our laid-back, casual atmosphere prompts you to get down and dirty and let your creativity get wild.
Of course, while having the best time ever!
Visit the Craft Room curated marketplace section of our store featuring various local crafters and artists!
We carry a wide variety of home decor, seasonal decor, gifting items, offer personalizations and engraving,
and custom apparel and spirit wear with an on-site T-Shirt Bar!
And of course we work with you one-on-one for custom orders that will bring your vision to life for that perfect
one-of-a-kind piece for your home or as the most special personal gift.
Don't miss our Facebook Live Sales every Thursday at 7:00 pm!
Our skilled staff is fully involved throughout your workshop and shopping experience.
Take advantage of their expertise to guide you along.
Owners, Nicole & Steve, with their three children on April 21, 2025
on the steps of 356 Greentree right after going to closing and receiving the keys!
When visitng, you will often see the kids hanging out. A common misconception is
"they must be your assistants!" - which is a cute thought.... but we all know they are the bosses!
Sophia (12) - Supervisor.
SJ (8) - On-Staff Soap Enthusiast and will help you pick out the best potpourri and anything with a bad word on it.
Luke (2) - Resident snacker. Actual boss...of everyone. Sorry in advance for the side-eye.
We are a true family owned and operated business... blood and extended. Welcome.
steve
Late at night when all the crafters are
sleeping, our shop elf comes out to cut all of the wood, get supplies in order
and make sure everything is ready
for the next day!
See him around town trash collecting
scrap wood?
Shhhh... just move along....leave him be...
Joe
Plumber. Cleaner. Fixer of things.
Lunch Bringer. Magician.
Can always find him randomly wandering in ...don't blink though he's gone without notice.
...but he'll be back.
Always good for a soft pretzel or bad joke.
Will snuggle your dog as you shop.
Dio
Resident barker. All 6lbs of him.
Sometimes you'll catch him through the office window lounging on the back cushion of the sofa catching some rays.
....he's not spoiled or anything.
maria
With decades of fine art experience,
Maria brings her expertise to
The Craft Room as a project assistant and teacher for some of our adult and children's classes.
....As long as there is coffee close by.
Bob
On and Off Site bring-to-lifer
off Nicole's big ideas.
Fixer and builder of everything.
Literally.
Drew
You might look out the window and
see a goofy dog taking a lap around
the yard. Wish he could drive the lawn mower while he's out there.
Would def work for food.
cathy
Resident Bow Maker and Wreath Lady.
Moonlights as Pizzelle Lady.
Also a lifetime artist,
Cathy knows a little bit of everything.
From painting and calligraphy, to
flower arrangements and ceramics.
She is the true ultimate crafter.
Melissa
Superhero Special Education
Advocate by day...
and by evening...
and by night...
But also finds time to be our
wildly enthusiastic and fearless
Books & Brushes Leader.
Can also find her following Nicole around the store reminding her to do things and where she put things.
Boo
Has been working from home long
before COVID.
Has to be constantly reminded break is over.
Want to join the Crew?
meet our
founder
From advertising agencies and the restaurant industry,
to Director of Marketing and a college Professor -
I made my way through a successful career path after receiving my
Associates Degree of Graphic Design from Camden County College,
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Temple University and
Master of Arts in Public Relations at Rowan University
(Summa Cum Laude if I can brag for a min)
Hard work = bragging rights sometimes!
However, I never lost sight of what I really destined myself to do.
I would often sit behind my desk and text my friends -
"I just want to make pretty things all day."
I always have been the crafty type.
Getting busier and busier, I decided to take a hobby of mine -
wedding & party invitations and unique gifts - and make myself a little side business.
And so, on January 10, 2014 Made of Paper was officially born.
At the end of 2015, I was laid off from my full time job.
I saw this as maybe an opportunity to take a leap of faith.
After an unexpected medical diagnosis of our daughter, I knew I needed
too be closer to home and be flexible.
On a whim, a couple sleepless nights, a lot of coffee, and many prayers,
I decided to turn down a job offer and start a new adventure.
To actually make pretty things all day. Every day.
And I have never looked back.
I could not be more grateful for what turned out to be
the biggest blessing in disguised as a budget cut letter.
Fast forward a few years, a successful business, and two cute kids later...
I am ready for yet another leap of faith.
(more coffee...more prayers...)
Inspired by being called a living Pinterest board,
the structure was formed to (literally) build my dreams.
The Craft Room was created with the idea of
bringing together a community that I love, continuing to provide the most
thoughtful and one-of-a-kind pieces and gifts to people literally around the world,
a place for family and friends to gather, and an outlet for kids to learn and find their own creativity. All while doing something unique, functional and of course fun.
The Craft Room is locally owned and family operated.
It will not be out of the ordinary if my wild child toddler and snuggly new baby,
loud husband, or crazy family members and friends pop in during your workshop.
We keep it family here - and I invite you to join in our extended family
and make pretty things with me.
I hope you have so much fun when visiting The Craft Room!
Thank you for helping my dreams come true
and building the best future for our family.
- Nicole
06.01.17
04.21.25
356 Greentree Road here we come!
*Updated to THREE cute kids and now THREE small businesses and a
wonderful Non-Profit organization that we are so proud of.
- Made of Paper - 01.10.14
- The Craft Room - 06.01.17
- Grand Opening at our former location at 508 Hurffville Crosskeys - 09.09.17
- The Blackbird Foundation - 06.11.18/11.22.19
- Blackbird Brew - 11.22.23
- Grand Opening at our Forever Home 356 Greentree - 11.29.25
Thank you for being a party of our journey. We are so grateful.