Logo and Character Design for Ginny's Cookies

Ginny's Cookies

We're looking for a new logo and character for Ginny's Cookies. Ginny's Cookies is an independent retail cookie store that specializes in gourmet cookies, cookie cakes, and other treats. We're looking to completely rebrand our store, starting with a new Ginny's Cookies logo and 'Ginny' character artwork.

The story is that Ginny is a six year-old girl who bakes cookies in her kitchen and sells them to people in the neighborhood, much like children who set up a lemonade stand. We're looking for a playful, cartoonish 'Ginny' character design, together with a 'Ginny's Cookies' logo.

There is a lot of potential for future work, from menu illustration to packaging design, seasonal artwork, etc.

We like the tone of the following brands, and would like to emulate it for Ginny's:

http://www.benjerry.com
http://www.buildabear.com
http://www.mahalo.com

Finally, the attached photo is a picture of Ginny as a young girl. It would be great if the Ginny character could look something like her

We are targeting mall shoppers, mostly parents with children. We want the shoppers to establish a connection with little Ginny.

Please deliver a logo and character designs in vector graphic format on white backgrounds.