Welcome to The Crafty Kit! We're a Latina-owned business based in Northern New Jersey, dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences through our workshops and DIY craft kits. With a passion for creativity and top-notch service, we go above and beyond to ensure our customers receive the best of both worlds.
Backed by over 15 years of corporate expertise, we prioritize mental health and wellness by incorporating art into individuals' and companies' lives worldwide. Our collaborations with numerous Fortune 500 companies have allowed us to bring their visions to fruition, and we're eager to continue delivering exceptional service.
At The Crafty Kit, innovation and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. We listen closely to our customers, making their desires our top priority. Whether it's a private event or a personal project, we're committed to providing an experience that exceeds expectations. Join us in celebrating the joy of crafting and let us bring your ideas to life!
Katherine Tozduman
Founder & CEO
Book a meeting with KatherineHi, I am Kat, the owner of The Crafty Kit. But the truth is: I didn’t mean to start a business.
I was just trying to survive. At first, The Crafty Kit was never meant to be the thing. It started with a pile of leftover inventory, a pandemic, and a woman who couldn’t go back to corporate life without losing her mind.I had spent over a decade climbing the fashion retail ladder — from buying denim for Walmart to being chewed up and spit out by toxic offices that left me questioning my worth. I knew what it meant to burn out. I knew what it felt like to be dismissed, underestimated, and silenced in rooms I had every right to be in. I wasn’t sure what to do, but I knew I was creative, driven, and damn good at what I do. So, I ordered crafting materials online and started teaching classes.
It was the pandemic, and it seemed suddenly everyone was interested in my services. I felt so fulfilled by this new pivot — I was able to not only help people find fun at home with new projects, but find calm at the workplace without toxicity and drama with my new team-building offers. I finally felt like I found my place, my niche, and started to settle in and prepare to scale this new business. And then... I got cancer. Stage 4. Out of nowhere. The kind of diagnosis that forces you to stop everything and ask, What now? I couldn’t work. I couldn’t walk. I lost my hair, my energy, and the future I thought I was building. I had been prepping for IVF. Suddenly, I was prepping for a bone marrow transplant instead. But even in the worst of it — lying in a hospital bed, legs swollen, tubes in my arms — I kept running this business. I wasn’t hustling for the grind. I was holding on to something that made me feel like me. Because this isn’t just a business, it’s my escape. My purpose. My legacy. The Crafty Kit is where creativity meets nervous system regulation. It’s a small-but-mighty studio that delivers hands-on craft experiences to corporate teams, hospitals, schools, and anyone who needs a break from survival mode. We’ve worked with companies like Google, and we've hand-packed kits for veterans, neurodivergent adults, and people going through treatment — just like I did. We make candles. Plant terrariums. Resin bookmarks. But what we really make is space. Space to slow down. Space to breathe. Space to be human again.
Every kit is packed by hand — often by someone who’s been counted out before. (We partner with neurodivergent packaging teams and pay them real wages for their time and energy.) Every workshop is led with warmth, flexibility, and a deep understanding of what it’s like to be burned out and craving connection. And every time we show up for a team or community, we carry that same message:You deserve softness. You deserve creativity. You deserve a moment that’s yours. This business raised me back to life. Now I want it to raise something in you, too. Let’s make something beautiful — together.
Hi, I am Kat, the owner of The Crafty Kit. But the truth is: I didn’t mean to start a business.I was just trying to survive. At first, The Crafty Kit was never meant to be the thing. It started with a pile of leftover inventory, a pandemic, and a woman who couldn’t go back to corporate life without losing her mind.I had spent over a decade climbing the fashion retail ladder — from buying denim for Walmart to being chewed up and spit out by toxic offices that left me questioning my worth. I knew what it meant to burn out. I knew what it felt like to be dismissed, underestimated, and silenced in rooms I had every right to be in. I wasn’t sure what to do, but I knew I was creative, driven, and damn good at what I do. So, I ordered crafting materials online and started teaching classes.It was the pandemic, and it seemed suddenly everyone was interested in my services. I felt so fulfilled by this new pivot — I was able to not only help people find fun at home with new projects, but find calm at the workplace without toxicity and drama with my new team-building offers. I finally felt like I found my place, my niche, and started to settle in and prepare to scale this new business. And then... I got cancer. Stage 4. Out of nowhere. The kind of diagnosis that forces you to stop everything and ask, What now? I couldn’t work. I couldn’t walk. I lost my hair, my energy, and the future I thought I was building. I had been prepping for IVF. Suddenly, I was prepping for a bone marrow transplant instead. But even in the worst of it — lying in a hospital bed, legs swollen, tubes in my arms — I kept running this business. I wasn’t hustling for the grind. I was holding on to something that made me feel like me. Because this isn’t just a business, it’s my escape. My purpose. My legacy. The Crafty Kit is where creativity meets nervous system regulation. It’s a small-but-mighty studio that delivers hands-on craft experiences to corporate teams, hospitals, schools, and anyone who needs a break from survival mode. We’ve worked with companies like Google, and we've hand-packed kits for veterans, neurodivergent adults, and people going through treatment — just like I did. We make candles. Plant terrariums. Resin bookmarks. But what we really make is space. Space to slow down. Space to breathe. Space to be human again. Every kit is packed by hand — often by someone who’s been counted out before. (We partner with neurodivergent packaging teams and pay them real wages for their time and energy.) Every workshop is led with warmth, flexibility, and a deep understanding of what it’s like to be burned out and craving connection. And every time we show up for a team or community, we carry that same message:You deserve softness. You deserve creativity. You deserve a moment that’s yours. This business raised me back to life. Now I want it to raise something in you, too. Let’s make something beautiful — together.
Our Mission
Let’s express who are you, what is your mission, what is unique selling point of your business to increase reliability as well as impress customer
Ersin Tozduman
Co-Founder & COO
Ersin’s path to becoming Co-Founder and COO wasn’t traditional. Before stepping into leadership, Ersin spent more than 15 years working in the plumbing industry, eventually running his own plumbing business. The experience taught him how to lead crews, solve problems under pressure, manage operations, and build systems that actually work in the real world. Those hands-on lessons would later become the foundation for how he approached scaling a creative business.
From the beginning, Ersin was always involved behind the scenes alongside Katherine. Whether it was brainstorming ideas, helping troubleshoot challenges, or lending another perspective, he naturally became part of the company’s growth. But his role shifted dramatically when Katherine was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
During that difficult period, Ersin stepped in full-time to help keep the business running. What began as supporting Katherine quickly evolved into leading operations, shipping, production, logistics, and day-to-day management. As he took more off Katherine’s plate, he began to see the full potential of the business, not just as a creative outlet, but as something capable of growing far beyond its original scope.
That transition became a turning point.
Our Mission
Let’s express who are you, what is your mission, what is unique selling point of your business to increase reliability as well as impress customer
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Where private craft events come to life
Olivia
Marketing Manager
Olivia is a Marist University grad with a passion for all things fashion. It’s her favorite creative outlet and a big part of who she is. She’s surrounded by creativity every day at work, which fuels her love for creating and constantly inspires her to learn and try new things. When she’s not creating, you can find her staying active with pickleball, tennis, or golf. She’s always up for a fun challenge and a good outfit.
Amelia
Events Coordinator
Amelia is a Liberty University graduate with a passion for wellness and creativity. In her free time, you can find her invested in a good book or walking outside admiring nature, sometimes even both at once! Her love for wellness and balance translates into her role as The Crafty Kit’s Events Coordinator , making sure everything is organized while also creating an atmosphere that leaves everyone feeling relaxed and happy.
Kaitlin
Project Coordinator
As the Project Coordinator, Kaitlin helps bring creative experiences to life through organization, collaboration, and attention to detail. A former barista with a love for great coffee, she enjoys spending her free time listening to audiobooks, hunting for secondhand treasures, and enjoying a good croissant. Kaitlin brings warmth, creativity, and positivity to everything she does.
Raciely
Marketing Assistant
Raciely is a Montclair State Grad who loves everything Film and TV. From a young age she loved creating and entertaining, she made a Youtube Channel when she was just 11 years old and posted constantly until 17. Now she is our Marketing Assistant with a focus on Social Media with at least one post everyday on all our pages!
Isabella
Administrative Assistant
Isabella is a rising sophomore at Monmouth University majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. She loves spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and exploring new places whenever she gets the chance, especially if it includes a trip to Starbucks. Isabella enjoys being part of a creative and supportive environment where she can continue learning, growing, and helping others.
Our Interns
Catherine (left), our Public Relations Intern, is a University of Delaware senior studying Communication/Public Relations and Spanish Studies who enjoys coffee, tennis, and the beach.
Amanda (middle), our Social Media Marketing Intern, is a George Washington University sophomore studying International Affairs and Business who performs with the GW dance team, The First Ladies.our Marketing Intern, is a Fordham University senior studying Economics and Marketing who loves painting and going on walks.
Gigi (right), our Marketing Intern, is a Fordham University senior studying Economics and Marketing who loves painting and going on walks.
Our Interns
Marketing Intern
Our Interns
Social Media Marketing Intern
Julie
Instructor
Enjoys cooking
Hello, I'm Julie- a former kindergarten teacher who adored shaping young minds. These days, I cherish spending more time with my family and our three furry companions.
Stacey
Instructor
Enjoys cooking
Stacey has a history of corporate design work, but now she’s an artistic partner, painter, and class leader. She’s all about helping others enjoy and express themselves through drawing, painting, crafts, and all forms of creativity. A Jersey girl through and through, Stacey is a big Bruce Springsteen fan and has never filled up her own gas tank.
Casey
Lead Instructor
Enjoys cooking
Casey, a mom of two wonderful girls, is a graduate of Syracuse University and resides in Oradell, NJ. She has spent her last decade as an Event Planner for children and adults alike. Whether it's a kid's birthday party a large corporate event or a silly adult's Halloween party, she ensures fun is had and lasting memories are made!
Jennifer
Instructor
Enjoys cooking
Casey
Lead Instructor
Casey, a mom of two wonderful girls, is a graduate of Syracuse University and resides in Oradell, NJ. She has spent her last decade as an Event Planner for children and adults alike. Whether it's a kid's birthday party a large corporate event or a silly adult's Halloween party, she ensures fun is had and lasting memories are made!
Genevieve
Instructor
As a School of Visual Arts graduate, my career advanced from graphic design and assistant art director, to print production and sales. I held positions at Dell, Macmillan publishing, Album Graphics Inc., and Avon. Later, while raising a family, I worked as a substitute teacher which eventually transitioned to instructing “Therapy thru Art” for special needs children and adults with brain injuries. I’m passionate about gardening, my pets, and helping people find their inner Picasso!
Caty
Instructor
Caty Monahon is a pottery instructor, art educator, and small business owner. They run a clay classroom in Oakland, specializing in beginner pottery instruction and offering private, healing-centered sessions focused on personal growth. Caty creates arts programming and creative spaces that celebrate everyone's innate creativity, emphasizing body awareness and having fun.
Alexandria
Instructor
Alexandria is a multidisciplinary teaching artist, performer, and craft enthusiast who is dedicated to the healing power of creative play. With years of experience leading arts workshops for kids and adults (and their inner children), she brings a joyful, welcoming energy to every session. Her teaching style emphasizes experimentation and self-expression, creating space for everyone to feel successful, inspired, and a little bit more playful.
Kathryn
Instructor
Kathryn is a current student at Montclair State University majoring in Physical Education. She is a creative soul who loves exploring different forms of art and sharing that passion with others. She especially enjoys working with kids—helping them learn, grow, and discover their own creativity. Kathryn blends artistic talent with a dedication to helping others grow, creating meaningful and engaging experiences.
Naho
Instructor
Naho believes that the creative process is a therapeutic experience that is central to wellness and to reconnecting with ourselves. In her own creative practice, she makes watercolor paintings of flowers, shells, and landscapes, and creates knitwear for herself and her friends. Watercolor painting helps her slow down and appreciate all the colors and details in her surroundings. She is inspired by the natural world and by the many artists in her community.
Stacey
Instructor
Stacey has a history of corporate design work, but now she’s an artistic partner, painter, and class leader. She’s all about helping others enjoy and express themselves through drawing, painting, crafts, and all forms of creativity. A Jersey girl through and through, Stacey is a big Bruce Springsteen fan and has never filled up her own gas tank.
