Art & Life with Aubri Greene and Mckinzie Borland

Today we’d like to introduce you to Aubri Greene and Mckinzie Borland.

Aubri and Mckinzie, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Growing up my mom was a crafter, I’m pretty sure I picked up on that love from her! Through my high school years, I had a handful of long stays in the hospital due to a genetic disorder. During my stays, I often remember my mom caring for me or stitching stunning, elaborate cross stitches.

Fast forward a few years, I had gotten married, and babies were often a topic of conversation, but because of my genetic disorder (which I didn’t want to pass along to future generations), it was often pushed off to some far future thing. Eventually, my husband and I decided to buckle down and start saving for our IVF babies. I was nannying so “overtime” wasn’t an option but my crafting could be. I opened my first shop “Feltie Threads,” I created felt baby dolls similar to a paper doll concept, where I created all the clothes and costumes. It took off, and soon we had enough to start IVF. In 2017 we welcomed our twin boys into the world, and Feltie Threads closed.

About a year and a half later, my creative bug came back with vengeance. But as a new mom, I had little time, so Feltie Threads wasn’t do-able yet. I then understood, why my mom stitched like she did. It was a project easily started and stopped but was so satisfying as it all came together. I created a cross stitch for a nieces baptism present, while Mckinzie visited and soon we both learned and finished our first family portraits. We were both hooked, and All BeCuz was opened!

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
All BeCuz creates all things cross stitch with a modern twist. We most often recreate family photos into a cross stitch family portrait, but we can make most cross stitch dreams become reality. I love creating these cross stitch pieces cause they connect past and present. Cross stitch is an art medium that I learned from my mom who learned from her mom and so forth. I love that it’s a talent passed within generations in my family where we can make a modern current keepsake!

What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
My favorite part of being in business with Mckinzie is I’m not ever alone! Even though we live states away, I always know there is someone grinding or celebrating as hard as I am! So my advice would be to find other artists, doesn’t have to be the same medium or talent (my favorite saying though is “community over competition”) but find your group and lean on them as a business family. One way I have found easiest to find small creatives is through local boutiques, plus that also lets your customers get to know you too!

What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
We have our own website www.allbecuz.com. Or you can check us out on social media at @allbecuz. We’d love if you supported us by following along on our journey on all platforms. Or the best way to support is to purchase or pass along our info to friends or those who love a unique gift!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.allbecuz.com
• Email: info@allbecuz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allbecuz/
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1907683665930021&ref=content_filter
• Other: https://etsy.me/2EXrzG1

Image Credit:
Darian Clouse Photography
Aubri Greene

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