A Crafter’s Life: my day in photos.
Hooray for getting to peek into the life of another crafter! Enjoy…
Name: Becky Holbrook
Business Name: Corduroy’s Closet
Location: Sothern California
Website/Blog: corduroyscloset.etsy.com; corduroyscloset.blogspot.com
First of all, can you tell us what you create?
I create appliqué baby onesies and kid t-shirts.
How do you begin your day? Any morning rituals?
My day begins when my girls wake me up. I am not a morning person so I never get up before they do. Luckily they sleep in past 7 almost every day. After we get up and cuddle a little cause none of us like the morning, we eat and then either go running or go to preschool, depending on the day.
Do you do something crafty each day? Where does your inspiration come from?
I try and do something crafty everyday but don’t always have the chance. My 3-year-old daughter Corduroy (who the business was named after), loves to create so either she is helping me sew or we are making some kind of craft while my 1-year-old is sleeping. My inspiration comes from my kids and from friends. My skateboard designs was because I love skating and wanted my little girl to be a skater. And I try to make a new design for every baby shower I go to. The stethoscope was for a friend whose husband is in med school and another time i made scissors for a friend who cuts hair. So I just try and personalize them for everyone so that they can show off who they are.
What’s your workspace like (organized)?
Some days it is organized and other days not so much. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment so there is not much space. I just got a secretary desk!!! and put the stuff I use all the time in there but I have stuff in every room in the apartment since there is not a big enough space to hold it all together. I think my husband wishes I would just get rid of stuff but I love my fabric too much!
How many hours does your normal work day consist of?
Anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.
How do you end your day of crafty business? Any evening rituals?
I like a little snack and to watch something entertaining at night after a hard days work.
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Playing. Whether it be with friends or family, I love being out of the house and going places. I used to travel a lot but haven’t gotten the chance in the past few years and I miss it. If my husband and I would have a day off we would fly to Boston or San Francisco for the day. He used to work for the airlines and we loved it.
Thanks so much the interview, Becky! The girls are adorable and look like perfect helpers!
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Her GIRLS are soooo PRETTY….and I’m with her on the fabric…I can’t seem to throw any of mine away either.
Jen Ramos
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LOVE LOVE LOVE her onsies. cutest designs and they look so great on my kids!