Cathy's Custom Crafts Corner: Laser-Cut Creations and Entrepreneurship
CBS New YorkJune 7, 20251 min414 views
2 connections·3 entities in this video→From Corporate Downsizing to Craftsmanship
- 💡 Cathy Drazek transitioned from a corporate role after being downsized to pursue her passion for creative work.
- 🛠️ Her journey into entrepreneurship was inspired by her father, a cabinet maker, and a laser gifted by her husband.
Cathy's Custom Crafts Corner
- 🎯 Cathy's business, Cathy's Custom Crafts Corner, features unique items created using a combination of CO2, infrared, and diode lasers.
- 🎨 She designs all her creations using XCS software, blending high-tech processes with traditional craftsmanship.
Innovative Products
- 📱 A standout product is the "phone buddy," a simple yet ingenious device that slips onto the fingers to secure a phone, preventing drops.
- 💰 This product is highlighted as a practical and affordable solution, priced at $3.
Event and Community
- 🎪 The interview takes place at the Mother's Day Extravaganza in New Jersey, held at the Police Activities League in Parsippany.
- 💬 Cathy shares her Facebook page as "crafty Kathy 13" for customers to find her work.
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Custom CraftsLaser CuttingEntrepreneurshipCraftswomanshipXCS SoftwareProduct DesignPhone AccessoriesSmall BusinessMothers Day ExtravaganzaNew Jersey
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