Stephanie Dean
Happy 2022!
I’m jumping into this New Year with joy and gratitude! I’m so thankful for God’s grace and mercy, grateful for all things that work...
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Stephanie Dean
- Jan 1
- 1 min
Cinnamon Annie in Times Square NYC
The Buy From A Black Woman Holiday Market presented by H&M at Times Square featured over 20 black woman owned businesses, including mine!...
Stephanie Dean
- Jan 1
- 1 min
Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021
Cinnamon Annie was selected to be one of Oprah’s Favorite Things this holiday season! Cinnamon Annie was featured in the Oprah Daily...
Stephanie Dean
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour is Coming Soon!
I am happy to announce that StepStitches is an official vendor for The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour Presented by H&M! On July 1,...
Stephanie Dean
- May 25, 2021
- 0 min
Stephanie Dean
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
Cinnamon Andrew: A Boy Doll made for Cuddling and Fun
It took me a little while to create the Cinnamon Andrew doll. I had several requests for a boy version of my Cinnamon Annie Doll that...
Stephanie Dean
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
Grandmother Pearl
If I had to choose just one, I would say that my favorite illustration in my children's book, My Best Doll Friend, is this one with...
Stephanie Dean
- May 3, 2021
- 1 min
BFABW Grant Update
In November 2020, I applied for and won the Buy From A Black Woman Project Grant. The grant was instrumental in me being able to...
Stephanie Dean
- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
3 Reasons that Picture Books Rock!
I love picture books! When I taught 1st and 2nd graders, I kept my classroom library stocked with a variety of picture books. Silent...
Stephanie Dean
- Mar 22, 2021
- 1 min
Introducing: My Best Doll Friend
My Best Doll Friend follows the fun activities of a darling little girl and her best doll friend Annie. Together they explore...
Stephanie Dean
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 min
Vote for Us!
I would truly appreciate it if you would take 10 seconds to vote for StepStitches for the year-end 2021 Amber Grant. Click here to vote....
Stephanie Dean
- Feb 25, 2021
- 1 min
Amber Grant Interview
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with WomensNet Advisory Board Member Marcia Layton Turner about StepStitches. We conversed about...
Stephanie Dean
- Jan 24, 2021
- 1 min
Christmas Gift
This little girl loving on her Cinnamon Annie Doll makes my heart so happy! She received her doll for Christmas from her sweet...
Stephanie Dean
- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
Grant Winner!
I was so excited to win the 2020 Buy From A Black Woman Project Grant in November 2020. I received $1500 from the Atlanta=based...
Stephanie Dean
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
Play is the Work of Childhood
Mr. Rogers, the beloved children's television star, stated that "Play is the work of childhood." This sentiment is backed by parents,...
Stephanie Dean
- Mar 13, 2020
- 1 min
You've Got A Friend in Me: Why Childhood Friends are Important
As a child, I had many fun days playing with my friends and our dolls. And according to researchers, this play time was good for my...
Stephanie Dean
- Jan 1, 2020
- 1 min
Happy New Year!
Wishing you joy, laughter, and lots of love on this New Year Day! Happy 2020 to your and yours. Love, Stephanie and Cinnamon Annie. Click...
Stephanie Dean
- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
Interview with Shoppe Black
Click here to read more of my interview with Shoppe Black. Click here to see more Cinnamon Annie Dolls.
Stephanie Dean
- Oct 31, 2019
- 1 min
Cinnamon Andrew Ornaments
Cinnamon Andrew Doll Ornaments are here! He's 10 inches tall and dressed in red and green plaid Christmas overalls. Save $4.00 on the...
Stephanie Dean
- Oct 12, 2019
- 1 min
Cinnamon Annie Ornaments
Limited Edition Cinnamon Annie Doll Christmas Ornaments are now available in my shop. They are available only during the Christmas...