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{a 2-year anniversary of a light turned firework}

By on January 31, 2011
in inspiration

Katy Perry – Firework Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? Do you ever feel, feel so paper-thin, Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in? Do you ever feel already buried deep? Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a [...]

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{new course: Indie Business 3.0}

By on January 30, 2011
in blog/craft events, inspiration
Indie Biz

I find learning to be very inspirational and motivational, which is why February 1st can’t come fast enough! I’ll be registering for Indie Business 3.0 and really encourage anyone that is dedicated to being a savvy business gal to take the course, too :] I heart course teachers Leigh Ann & Lisa and am excited [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, a story of bravery & uncertainty}

By on January 28, 2011
in blog/biz 411, feature, inspiration, Quit Your Day Job series

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Please take some time and read through the features — each feature is [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Wishful Nals}

By on January 27, 2011
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. If you’re looking for inspiration, be sure and read all the posts in [...]

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{What I Wore Wednesday — #2}

By on January 26, 2011
in WIWW

I’m back with week #2 of What I Wore Wednesday — I’m linking up with Lindsey. Apparently now that I shared one post, I have to do one each week? You guys are serious about WIWW, huh?! Lots of sewing to do, so a relaxing outfit! yoga pants, pink top, pink plaid slippers – Target; [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring The Blogarista}

By on January 26, 2011
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. This mini-series is almost complete — just a few most stories to share [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Lisa Leonard}

By on January 25, 2011
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to to get you through [...]

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{a winner & a weekend update}

By on January 24, 2011
in for fun

I believe I have a winner to announce from last Friday :] The winner of the monogrammed cards & necklace is… Jessica P.! {check your email, girl!} Did you just love Julia’s Poppies, or what?! I love FA posts — they’re so fun to find & share with you. * Zack and I had a [...]

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{group giveaway :: January sponsors}

By on January 24, 2011
in giveaway, sponsor feature

This giveaway is now closed. Each month, sponsors have the opportunity to highlight their shop by participating in a group feature/giveaway post. Gussy Sews sponsors are all things amazing and wonderful to work with — a big THANK YOU to each of them for supporting this blog & my dreams. Below is a group giveaway [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Plumfield Shop}

By on January 23, 2011
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: many more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to. * Bio: My [...]

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{5 more sleeps until…}

By on January 22, 2011
in blissdom, blog/craft events
Photo 83

BLISSDOM! It’s almost time to go!!! I got my hair did, I picked out my nail polish color, and I think I know what I’m wearing. I’m READY to meet you, to spend time with friends, to hug & chat & laugh & stay up late. And drink lots of coffee in the morning *wink*. [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Oh, Sweet Joy!}

By on January 22, 2011
in blog/biz 411, feature, inspiration, Quit Your Day Job series

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: many more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to. * Bio: I’m [...]

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{featured artist :: Julia’s Poppies}

By on January 21, 2011
in featured artist

This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy Sews we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items that reflect childhood, love, and a joyful spirit; beautiful items that we can share with others. Today is week #35 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade [...]

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{a couple things to share: letters & winners}

By on January 20, 2011
in for fun, giveaway

First off — I’ve been loving all the pen pal cards/letters that have shown up in my PO Box. If you write me, I’ll write you one back! Promise :] Last week I received a few dozen and yesterday there were 11 more! Bauer and I like to read them together — he thinks they [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Lisa From Scratch}

By on January 20, 2011
in blog/biz 411, feature, inspiration, Quit Your Day Job series

Editors note: It has been 8 lovely months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve got a handful of artists lined up over the next week or so to share their “I quit my day [...]

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{What I Wore Wednesday – my first post!}

By on January 19, 2011
in WIWW

Today I’m linking up (for the first time EVER :] } to Lindsey’s What I Wore Wednesday blog series. Each Wednesday she posts her outfits from the past week as encouragement to get dressed and show off your style. I’ve been a stalker for months, hah! But she convinced me to start. {Also? I love [...]

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