MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

I’m Monika, a creative workshop instructor based in Georgetown, NY. I specialize in seasonal, beginner‑friendly projects designed for all skill levels. I bring all supplies, customize each session to your group, and make sure every workshop is relaxed, enjoyable, and easy to follow.

Crayon Box Mixed‑Media Journal

A playful mixed‑media journal built inside a real crayon box, filled with layered papers, tags, and tiny pockets that capture the sweet, retro charm of old Playskool days. It feels like flipping through childhood memories — bright colors, soft pastels, doodles, and that classic “school supply nostalgia” we all loved.

This journal blends retro classroom vibes, handmade textures, and fun little surprises tucked into every page, making it the perfect throwback craft for workshops, parties, and memory‑making kits.

Autumn Envelope Flip Book

A cozy flip book made from envelopes with warm autumn colors and pockets.

Halloween ATC Circle Cards + Holder

Round artist trading cards with cute or spooky Halloween themes and a matching holder.

Editions Pocket Book

A compact spooky pocket book filled with eerie ephemera and mini inserts.

Halloween Tag Hinged Flip Book

A layered flip book made from hinged tags with Halloween imagery.

Accordion Mini Book Workshop

Create a charming pocket‑size accordion mini book that opens to reveal a long pull‑out panel perfect for decorating and personalizing. Participants will assemble a tiny book cover, add their papers, and embellish the fold‑out insert to make a keepsake that’s as fun as it is versatile.

Once finished, your mini book can become a tiny photo album, a holiday ornament, a baby‑shower or birthday gift tag, a memory keepsake, or a junk journal insert that flips open for display. This quick, creative project is beginner‑friendly and perfect for both adults and teens.

Paper Bag Journal

A beginner‑friendly journal made from lunch bags with pockets, flips, and seasonal accents.

Snippets & Junk Journal Tickets

Small collage bits and tickets perfect for pockets, clusters, and embellishments held in this little matchbook for easy travel.

Hidden Paperclip Tag

A decorative tag that secretly clips onto pages for journals or planners.

Hand‑Stamped Stationery

Create your own set of handmade stationery using stamps, inks, and simple embellishments. Participants design a collection of decorative papers, note cards, and tags in their favorite colors and themes. Beginner‑friendly, fully supplied, and great for adults, teens, or mixed‑age groups.

Wood Charms

Painted and decorated mini wood pieces turned into charming hanging embellishments.

Materials Add‑On: This project includes a $25 specialty materials fee due to additional printing, cutting, and embellishments.

Junk Journal Tickets

Vintage‑style tickets used for layering, pockets, and journal decoration.

BookTok Ornaments

Create a tiny bookish ornament inspired by the BookTok aesthetic. Participants make miniature “books” using cozy fantasy and cottagecore themes, then tuck them into a clear ornament for a charming finished piece.

Recipe Card Gift Holder

A festive holder designed to store or gift family recipe cards. Patrons can select from lots of patterned papers to suit their own style.

Snowflake Specimen Cards

Inspired by vintage specimen displays, this winter craft class invites participants to create layered collage cards featuring vinyl‑cut snowflakes. Using torn papers, frosty blues, and subtle shimmer accents, each card becomes a miniature “specimen frame” showcasing a unique snowflake design. Perfect for seasonal workshops, this project blends mixed‑media techniques with simple assembly — beginner‑friendly, relaxing, and ideal for holiday crafting sessions.

Snail Mail Keepsake Workshop

Bring your holiday or special‑occasion cards and turn them into a sweet, postal‑themed mini keepsake. Simple folds, pockets, and decorative touches make your saved cards feel like treasured happy mail. All supplies provided—just bring your cards.

3D Paper Ornaments

Patrons assemble pre‑printed/cut ornament pieces into a dimensional shape, then decorate with glitter, ribbon, and seasonal accents for a festive, easy holiday make. Patron will go home with two ornaments.

Materials Add‑On: This project includes a $25 specialty materials fee due to additional printing, cutting, and embellishments.

Paper Rosette Gift Tags

Pretty rosette‑style tags made from folded paper and embellishments.

Window Envelope Shakers

Create fun shaker pockets using everyday window envelopes. Participants will fill and decorate their envelopes with sequins, paper bits, and themed accents to make simple, eye‑catching shakers perfect for journals, cards, and happy mail. All supplies provided.

Golden Book Mixed Media Journal

Transform a Little Golden Book into a charming handmade journal. Participants may bring their own Golden Book or choose one provided, then learn how to select coordinating papers, preserve the iconic gold foil spine, and use simple techniques to build a cohesive, nostalgic journal. All materials are included, and the project is beginner‑friendly — a creative, memory‑filled workshop for teens and adults.

Materials Add‑On: This project includes a $25 specialty materials fee due to additional printing, cutting, and embellishments.

Seed Keeper Workshop

Create a simple, portable seed keeper to organize and store your garden seeds. Perfect for seed swaps, garden clubs, and spring planting, this project uses pockets, labels, and easy folds to keep seeds tidy and ready to share.

Bug Specimen Cards

Cute specimen cards featuring butterflies, beetles, and insects.

Hand‑Sewn Quilt Cards

A cozy, nostalgic workshop inspired by vintage quilt‑style greeting cards. Participants hand‑stitch patterned paper to create charming patchwork designs, adding buttons, twine, and embellishments for a personal touch. Beginner‑friendly, fully supplied, and perfect for adults, teens, or mixed‑age groups. Everyone leaves with a set of beautifully stitched cards ready to gift or display.

Create a sweet set of five gingerbread house ornaments in this festive holiday workshop. All pieces come pre‑cut from heavy cardstock and ready to assemble, so participants can simply layer, glue, and decorate each ornament with their favorite holiday accents.

These charming gingerbread houses can be used as tree ornaments, gift tags, holiday décor, or added to seasonal displays. A variety of designs will be available so everyone can choose the styles they love.

Materials Add‑On: This project includes a $25 specialty materials fee due to additional printing, cutting, and embellishments.

Dimensional decorative buttons

Create a set of decorative dimensional buttons using sturdy cardboard bases covered with smooth cardstock. Participants will shape, glue, and finish each button to get that raised, polished look, then decorate with patterns and accents. Perfect for journals, cards, tags, and mixed‑media projects.