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Cathy's Custom Crafts Corner: Laser-Cut Creations and Entrepreneurship

CBS New YorkJune 7, 20251 min414 views
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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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