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Today’s Saturday Shopping post is a pretty neat one, and I have a good feeling you’ll all love it, too. In honor of the recent weather/tornados/devastation in the south, I will donate 15% of all orders placed today and tomorrow [April 30th and May 1st] to the American Red Cross. I’ve never done something like [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy Sews we love to look at all things beautiful & handmade. Today is week #39 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Caroline G. + Vintage Wanna Bee. Both shops offer different kinds of accessories, but both are way cute and full of color! Carrie and Nichelle put a lot of hard work + time into their boutiques, I love having them as sponsors. xoxo Caroline G. [...]
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Hello friends, Bauer has been a little camera/blog shy lately and so I’m writing for him today *wink*. He has stage fright! Bauer has grown up so much since we adopted him in October ~ he is up to a whopping 23 lbs., and if he gets any longer I’m afraid he’ll turn into a [...]
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Time for more fashion inspiration thanks to Lindsey! Be sure and click through the blogs that link to her WIWW post each week ~ they are so fun and great for meeting new bloggy friends :] This outfit is one of my favorites. I heart the purple top and the braid detailing at the neckline. [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. ♥ This is a fantastic feature + interview for those that love to be inspired by stories, needlework, cooking, sewing or fashion. Back in September 2010, I had the true pleasure of meeting Amy at The Creative Connection. We swapped some vintage sewing patterns I had for her book, Vintage [...]
Read the full article →Last week I partnered with My Little Buffalo to offer ONE lucky reader a complete shop MAKEOVER. The makeover includes… a new shop banner image two advertising buttons a printable sign for your table at craft shows and a business card design Guess what else is included? The winner’s fresh new shop MAKEOVER will be [...]
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Wowzers, the response to last week’s what’s on my mind? blog post was so amazing — I *really* appreciate all of you who commented. I told my friend Cindy yesterday that some times it’s hard to pull back from being the gal behind Gussy Sews and just be Maggie because so much of my free [...]
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[photo credit] Happy Easter to you Jesus paid our debt, hallelujah! Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to [...]
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My wonderful friend Lindsey of The Pleated Poppy [that's her to the left!] is sharing her tutorial on how to sew a crayon roll-up. I’m going to brag here for a minute and share how I’ve hugged Lindsey THREE times now and will again at Blog Sugar this fall, hosted by the gorgeous Rachel Reeves. [...]
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[photo credit] Mark 9:31 ESV For he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” Remembering this Friday many, many, many years ago…
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Ohhhh, goodness ~ what shall I do with all these pretty bags? I think I’ll list them in my shop. I’ll share them with my online friends so everyone can have the chance to have a pretty ruffle in their life. You can take your bag on a trip, to the beach, or to a [...]
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Tomorrow morning we’ll have 4 new bags in the shop: 2 market totes, 1 tote bag and 1 vacay tote. The prints above are sneak peaks for you :] Yayyyyy!
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It has been super chilly in Minneapolis these last few days. No fun! I’ve even worn my red knit slipper boots a few times. Bauer probably laughs at me when I wear them. Haha! {Also, I thought it was mid-April…?!} I’m linking up with Lindsey today for WIWW :] All my items are from Target [...]
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Lately I’ve been feeling like I need to share more of my personal thoughts, so below is a super random “list” of the things I’m thinking of right now. Most of the time I pre-write my posts and/or take a few days to compile my thoughts before publishing. Not this one, baby! Some of my [...]
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[photo credits] Last week was super busy with giveaways — eek! Thanks to everyone who left a comment and visited the sponsored sites :] There are 3 giveaways to announce and the winners are below. If you’re one of the lucky winners, please email me :] 1. Joyeful art giveaway — floral locket ~ Southern [...]
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