"Gingerbread , Gingerbread smells so sweet...
but these gingerbread are not to eat"
Our next Award goes to Rochelle R. Beach, of
Cinna-Minnies™ Solid Cinnamon Collectibles .
Seeing a gingerbread man that is all it took. . . at a Relief Society Homemaking meeting.
Was Rochelle"s begining...
One of the craft projects involved decorating some little gingerbread men
that were made from cinnamon.
That little guy made her heart race and set her mind into a creative frenzy!
After getting her friend Carol to share the recipe...she was off and running!
She had experimented with various ingredients to come up with a smooth texture
of cinnamon clay, that would not crack or curl.
It had a wonderful smell and would last for years !
So she began designing all kinds of ornaments.
A few years later she was still in love with that little gingerbread man
and still in a creative frenzy working up new designs all the time.
Rochelle has taught a few classes and periodically donated items to support special groups.
Her grandchildren usually choose a special Cinna-Minnie to give to a teacher each year.
Please drop by her website and see them.
(Someday you will be lucky enough to smell them thru your computer...but for now, you can just see them)!
Rochelle was ready to show them off at craft shows, and people were very impressed
with her gingerbread men!
Her hobby was now turning into ...a dream come true!
You never know were life will lead you, but with the support of your family,
there is nothing you cannot do.
Rochelle and her dear husband John have been married 42
years and they were blessed with four beautiful daughters who are now grown and
married with children of their own.
Rochelle and John have 8 wonderful grandchildren
and live in Flint, Michigan.
While you are on Rochelle's site be sure to read how her family does what is
needed to help Rochelle in time of need.
http://www.cinna-minnies.com/index.htm
Rochelle sells kits for you to make these wonder smelling Gingerbread men.
Rochelle does not work out side of her Craft site....we are sure it keeps
her hands busy.
Before the gingerbread men business took off, Rochelle did have
other art passions, including
trying the home and gifts craft business.
She does love all types of crafts, but seems to be
drawn to country, folkart and primitive.
After having children she created her Cinna-Minnie business full time
and did shows for many, many years. In 2001
she opened her first website.
Rochelle says her favorite designers
and artist out there right now are:
R & K Creations she created the most beautiful doll patterns
.
Alley Cat Tales...her creations are full of whimsy and make me smile
.
Heidi Markish and also Mulberry Street Patterns to name a few.
Rochelle's advice to upcoming artists / crafters is ...
Customer service is #1....
Always give them more than what they are expecting.
Your customers help to build your business especially
online. Stick to one product as people identify with you and
your product.
If your create candles do not add anything other than
what would compliment your candles.
This advice sounds like something we all can use.
Rochelle does collect somethings...she buys
Scrap booking supplies and Marie Osmond Dolls.
We asked Rochelle if she wanted to tell you all about any sales, etc.
This is what she said:
I would like to offer my last holiday ebook for your readers to download it is one of my favorites.
You can click on the link below to go see:
http://www.4shared.com/account/file/28140680/d2b848b0/Cinna-Minnies_Holiday_Ebook_2007.html
Wymzee Art is proud to have given this awarded to Rochelle.
Her website and accomplishments show so well...
She is a helpful, kind and talented designer
She was nominated by Lisa Johnson
And we are sure she will go far.
"Sweetest Smelling Star "
Congratulations Rochelle
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