As a blogger, one of the things I love most is people who are following their heart and starting a business that they love. I was contacted by Cherie, who happens to be a dog lover like me, but who also creates all sorts of crafts, oils, and candles, and has even written her own book!
Cherie has been making her “crafts” as a hobby and currently sells to her friends and family and is looking to expand her customer list. She does not have a website yet, but it is definitely on the short list of things to get done..along with publishing her book! In the meantime, I will tell you about some of the items she has to offer.
Oils
I received several samples of the Oils she creates. Currently, some of her scents include Eucalyptus, Rain in Roses, Northwoods Christmas, One Sexy Evening, and American Summer.
When I opened up the box all of the items came in, immediately I was created with a scent that I HAD TO FIND! It turns out it was Rain in Roses Scent. Quickly I looked for directions on how to use this oil!
You can use the oil:
In bath water
Oil Rings (light bulb)
In Potpourri
Drawer Sachet (Dip cotton ball in oil and wrap in coffee filter)
On dryer sheets
I actually used some of the Rain in Rose in my house, I dipped a cotton ball in the oil, and placed it out of site at the entrance to my house. My husband came home a few hours later and could not stop saying how great our house smelled! I am definitely going to have to get some more of that!
“Rag Dolls”
Cherie makes “rags dolls from hand towels. How cute is this?
She makes several different styles including a lady in curlers, butterfly, chef, and gardener. She can also make holiday theme dolls too. For example Halloween, Easter, Valentines, Christmas just to name a few.
Candles/Bath Salts
I also received samples of a handmade candle and bath salts. The candle smelled delicious and the bath salts I just could not get enough of!
Jewelry
Cherie hand makes her jewelry and from the sample I received, she does a wonderful job!
Book
Recently, Cherie has written the book, “A Beautiful Husky Needs a Home“. Told from the perspective of Runa, Cheri’s adopted Husky, the book takes us through Runa’s days at a “kill” shelter and when the day finally arrives for her to be put down, she finds his true family, Cherie.
The story is an easy read, but is very thoughtful and gives a nice perspective of what it might be like for a dog living in a shelter, especially a bigger dog – you know, the ones that are harder to adopt? Being a dog advocate myself and a shelter supporter, I think it is great that a portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to shelters!
All of the unique crafts and book Cherie has created make for wonderful, homemade Mother’s Day Gifts.
Like I said previously, Cherie does not yet have a website, but if you are interested in any of her products, please contact me at katie at katietalkscarolina dot com and I will put you in touch with her.
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Wow how talented to do all those different things. Thanks for sharing!
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the book sounds sad! we do animal rescue, and those kinds of things really get to us.
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Samantha,
I read your post on Katie talks carolina, when she reviewed my items. I know that my book “a beautiful husky needs a home, might sound sad But I assure you it is not. It is a childrens book so naturally it must have a happy ending. My book is merely a launch pad for a bigger purpose, to raise awareness about shelter pets. That’s why portions of proceed of all of my items goes towards to animal charities. I love what I do especially when I know that if others like them enough to buy them it saves lives. I now have a website theracefund.com to see what I am all about. I have a lives saved photo page, store, adoptions stories page Submitted by people who have adopted from shelters.There is also a pet tips page and blog Wags and Giggles. The pet tips and blog posts are key parts to my sight. They provide improtant information vets have given me to educate pet owners about health conditions, warning signs to diseases, and other pet tips. Feel free to check out my blog and site. If you approve of my endeavour please sign up and pass it on. Wishing you, and family and pets A wonderful week.
Cherie
How talented! I love the names of the scents. I think I’d love Rain in Roses too 🙂
Just reading the description of the book tugged at my heart strings. My dad and I adopted a dog several years ago that was scheduled to be put down because no one wanted her. She was only 8 months old but labeled a “behavior problem.”
Granted, she did tear up some carpet, shred some pillows, and ate the trim off our living room walls…. but we worked with her and she calmed down and learned to chew on her toys or bone. Now she’s getting old and gray, but is a happy dog! I wish I could rescue more animals but it’s hard with a small house in the city.
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What a talented lady! you’ll definitely have to update us when she gets her website up and running!
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Oh, that is a beautiful necklace! I had no idea you could do all that with scented oil. I’ll have to try some of that!
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What a busy and talented lady! I love scented products and I think handmade stuff is the best!