{customer love // from Mellisa}

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This post is the first in a new mini-series, just recently I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my Gussy Sews customers. The idea sparked from emails I would receive with photos of their new Gussy item. These emails are HAPPY emails, and I couldn’t keep them all to myself. If you [...]

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{Inspiration Workshop! — week #5, bathrooms}

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Welcome to week #5 of the Inspiration Workshop!. Each Thursday we meet right here to share our imagination of the week’s prompt. I started this workshop just a few weeks ago as another way for this community to interact. It’s been so fun to click through and see what you all write about! I’m looooving [...]

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{my new friend, Emma.}

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Ms. Gussy, I love you. Thank you for the message. The video. I made you some cookies. My mom said I couldn’t mail them to you. Love, Emma * dear emma, you are so precious! thank you for sharing your cookies with me. they are sooooo tasty! do you love to bake? i hope you [...]

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{guest post // 5 Tips for Developing a Creative Idea}

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One of my all time favorite bloggers, Elsie, is here to share 5 tips on developing a creative idea. I just adore Elsie. I’ve been reading her blog for a couple of years now… definitely a must-read for creative people and indie biz owners! Elsie has such an encouraging spirit, I think that’s why I [...]

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{let’s interact {via a vlog}!}

it has been soooo long since i recorded a vlog. my last one was two months ago ;] yikes! so i have a fun idea — watch the QUICK video below and then leave a comment relating to the prompt i talk about. this is the start of me sharing a little more personal things… [...]

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{group giveaway :: June sponsors}

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This giveaway is now closed. Gooooood morning! I’m here with a super great giveaway from two of my sponsors. Sponsorship is a fun way to promote your blog or shop, meet new friends online, and grow your business. Both Ahoy Graphics and Pitter Patter Press are offering one lucky reader prizes from their shops. This [...]

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{crossing things off my WORK to-do list.}

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I’m not sure if anyone else felt this way, but the weekend went by WAY too fast. Like so fast that someone asked me what I did and I couldn’t even remember. I was like, Whaaa? what weekend?! When I think real long and hard I remember my weekend to be a giant mix of [...]

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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

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Hellooooo! This weekend went by so fast! It’s already Sunday evening, and once I post this I’ll be on my way to the grocery store. The sun peeked out for a little bit but mostly it was cloudy. BUT! Even with the gray weather I still had a super great weekend. I’m making it a [...]

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{introducing the *new* Nesting Pouches}

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There’s a new product in the shop, Nesting Pouches! Each set includes 3 different Gussy ruffle products: a make-up bag, a medium zipped pouch & a small zipped pouch. I’m loving this set and how versatile it is. Use them all to organize one of our tote bags, or use them individually. The Nesting Pouch [...]

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{H A P P Y FRIDAY, a shop update + a giveaway!}

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This giveaway is now closed. Hi everyone, and happy Friday! I’ve been focusing hard these last few weeks on making little changes to my shop that will have a big impact to you as a customer {or potential customer}. And I’m ready to share a few of these changes with you, listed below. ♥ NEW [...]

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{Inspiration Workshop! — week #4, spend the day playing}

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Welcome to week #4 of the Inspiration Workshop!. Each Thursday we meet here to share our interpretation of the week’s prompt. It’s been so fun to find new blogs and share inspiration/encouragement. Makes my ruffly heart so super happy! The prompt ~ This week’s Inspiration Workshop! prompt is “spend the day playing”. I am making [...]

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{Sunshine and Carousels, a magical studio tour.}

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Good afternoon! Today’s post is super encouraging and beautiful ~ I’m featuring Erin’s studio, of Sunshine and Carousels, and it’s AMAZING! {happy sigh} There are so many parts of her story that stood out to me, and I know they will stand out to you, too! I found myself nodding in agreement, and often! I [...]

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{giveaway day // the WINNERS}

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photo credit T H A N K YOU to everyone who participated in Giveaway Day!!! I am so happy over the response that it received — over 7,000 comments across 24 giveaways. Are you ready to see if you won a prize from Giveaway Day? :] Here are the winners, listed in order of giveaway [...]

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{a July sponsorship sale + a list of great blog posts}

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You read that right — I’m offering a little sale on all July sponsor ads {small or large, only}. Anyone that books an ad by the end of the month will receive 10% off in July, and this includes 90-day prices too! I’m so in love with this blog community and that you allow me [...]

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{giveaway day // Moda Bambino}

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This giveaway is now closed. This is the FINAL giveaway. To enter the giveaway(s), please click over to the featured shop’s site and browse their product via their store. Then, come on back to the blog post here and leave a comment sharing your favorite item. It’s soooo easy and a whole lotta fun! There [...]

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{giveaway day // Beyond Words Designs}

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This giveaway is now closed. Hooray — today is the *start* of Giveaway Day, a day-long blog event where a new handmade shop is featured on the hour along with a fabulous giveaway. GD is such a great way to connect with other handmade shops & bloggers. To enter the giveaway(s), please click over to [...]

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