a blog of ruffles | sewing | inspiration | dream-catching | love.
update! Praise the LORD, all bags are now sold out, but I added one more yellow ruffled bag! I’m going to use this post as an opportunity to brag: These tote bags are smokin’ CUTE! Like sew cute I’ve had to force myself to list them for sale. I found this yellow floral fabric last [...]
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Have you been to the (in)courage shop? Many of the (in)courage writers have their wares available — unique wares created just for the (in)courage shop. Inside, you’ll find gifts to decorate your home or yourself — all celebrating life, joyfulness and family. Here are some of my favorites: Decorative tassels by The Nester Be Grateful: [...]
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…I’m so looking forward to a little more R&R. Reeses & Rambunctious activity. Oh? That’s not what R&R stands for? Fine. Rest & Relaxation. I’ll take that, too :] The other night, Hubs and I decided we were going to have a packed-with-fun summer. Here are some fun things Zack and I will be doing [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful fabrics, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity. Today marks week #20 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade [...]
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Update: Since writing this post Big Cartel has now come out with a 300-item plan. It’s $29.99 and sounds like a great alternative — some of you had mentioned that 100 items wouldn’t be enough and so you’re sticking with Etsy. Well… things have changed, and the limit is now 300. Also — Etsy now [...]
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Please check back later today, I’ll be blogging on Etsy vs. Big Cartel; the business of handmade. [photo credit]
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A little teaser for Friday’s Featured Artist post. Hope you’ll be back to read the feature and enter to win some fun pretties!
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This image, in a way, sums up a portion of my childhood. I was never a big “trendy” Barbie girl. Most of the Barbies I played with were my mom’s when she was my age. Midge was a big favorite :] And I vaguely remember playing with a Barbie doll house that was also my [...]
Read the full article →I’m always up for trying new things… so for today {and maybe tomorrow?} all gift certificates are on sale! I’ve marked them down to some pretty rad prices. Purchase them individually, or add multiple certificates to your cart to mix and match for the right amount. You can save so much on these hot babies! [...]
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This giveaway is now closed! Ohh, just look at all these sassy hair clips: I was introduced to Sweet Harper through Twitter and immediately asked Tracy, Do you make these clips for adults?! Because I so wanted a set! Why? Because every girl needs a little sass in her step. {Just admit it, you want [...]
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I finally have had a second {but just one} to photograph these little ruffled note cards. They are so cute! Each listing includes four cards post-card style {flat cards}. I wish I could send a set to each of you. These cards sold out pretty fast last time I listed a batch, and it’s taken [...]
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This weekend I hope to put a serious END to my ever-so-long to-do list. I have checkbook covers to sew, laptop bags to sew, fabric to iron, fun items to photograph and list {including a baby blanket}! I’ve got a lot of work to do. I have some custom orders that I’ll be finishing up [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. I’m working on a new series of blog, business, and organizational tips. I’ll be sharing things that carry Gussy through the busyness, along with answering your questions on the above topics. If you have a question, send it my way! But hurry, the series will be starting soon. When things [...]
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Happy Thursday! {Can you believe it’s Thursday?} {I can’t. Actually, I thought yesterday was Friday. Whoops!} {This ends my private conversation with myself.} Yesterday I met up with Allison @ OMyFamily. And OMyWord is she so darling. We met at Target and talked for nearly two hours over Starbucks coffee. Then we browsed the precious [...]
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This giveaway is now closed! This feature + giveaway is really exciting for me because it’s on a beautiful shop. And we all know how easy it is to talk about beautiful, drool-worthy things over here, right? :] I’d like to introduce Hillary of The Gleam of Rose Tea to you. She’s a super sweet [...]
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