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My sweet friend Heather is here today to share a super fun + easy tutorial for making paper flowers. So perfect, because today is Valentine’s Day and these would be perfect on the table for when your sweetie arrives home ♥. Other places I’m loving them: on the dresser in your daughter’s bedroom, to pretty [...]
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With the winter holidays almost here I thought it would fun to share this super cute list of ten 10-minute crafts ♥ — some are silly, some are tasty — enjoy! What do your holiday party plans look like? Share with us below… XO
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It’s been a little bit since I wrote a 7 pretty things post {eeek!} but I’m really excited this morning because TODAY I have some amazing finds to share with you!!! I have been collecting them in a special folder on my computer just for you, and now it’s time — yay! Something I need [...]
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It’s good to take a break every so often so you don’t get stuck in a rut. So for today, let’s take a time-out from the habitual to-do list and make a fall-inspired wreath! Sound like fun? OK — great! ;] Here are a few suggestions I have for you to do before you get [...]
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Hi friends! It’s time to be inspired! :] THE PROMPT // Today’s Inspiration Workshop! prompt may be my most favorite ever! Today we’re linking up with our favorite DIY post ~ maybe it’s a link to one you wrote, maybe it’s a link to your top 5 favorite DIYs. Whatever you choose to share, please [...]
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Yesterday I shared how important having an Inspiration Board in your office or studio really is. The main reason for me is to help me see daily what my goals are for the business. I love to see where I’m at and how things change as the months go on. Today I’m here with a [...]
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Hi there! It’s been a while since I’ve posted a saturday craft, but that’s about to change because I’m here with my sewing friend Trish of Two Peas in a Pod Designs. Trish has put together a super darling sewing tutorial for the Gussy Sews community, yay! Below is a detailed post & tutorial on [...]
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Goodness, just when I think I can’t handle any more cute stuff I find even MORE! So I’m sharing them with you *wink*. Below are nine super fun {and easy} DIY crafts + tutorials. Be sure and click the links — and add them to your dream craft list. hehe. While writing this post I [...]
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My seriously sassy & ::snorty:: friend Ruthanne is here with a TASTY treat :] Ruthanne loves to bake and ahem, she has been known to mail me goodies. She’s a good friend to have! *wink* Anyways, she’s put together a super tasty recipe for us to drool over. Hope you enjoy it! xoxo PS. See [...]
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Last Saturday I took a Terrarium 101 class at a local floral shoppe and guys, it was seriously amazing. I’ve been inside Amelia’s flower shoppe a couple of times, and each time I looooove to stop for a minute to breathe in the smell of rich soil. Even though I know I’m inside, being inside [...]
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I must preface this post and share that Lindsay and I have been friends for YEARS! Like, 2 years :] Back when we were living in Michigan ~ we connected online and have been friends since. Actually, Linds sent me a hilarious email and right then I knew we were meant to be ♥. Lindsay [...]
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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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Hi I’m Mique from 30days and the Queen Bee Market. I am a stay at home momma to three who loves creating, connecting and supporting. I adore Gussy and am so happy to be here to share a little tip with you. Sometimes the simplest ideas get me excited. Making painted labels is such an [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Hi everyone! I’m here with a fun, totally unique project to share with you that involves 6 other bloggers/crafters :] A while ago I was contacted by Andrea of Knitty Bitties to participate in a Spring Board collaboration. Today’s the FOURTH day of the week-long event. Be sure and click [...]
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mmm, today’s post is guest blogger Kasey from Lola B’s | one girl talks and mmmMMMMM she has a tasty recipe to share with us :] Be sure and visit her blog ~ I love her fashion/decor style, humor and pretty pretty home. And if you make her cupcakes, well… you’ll LURVE them. ♥ Thanks [...]
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Hi there! {waves} Today’s Saturday Craft is a spin-off of stretching fabric over embroidery hoops. And it involves paint :] My painted craft was inspired by two of my favorite colors: teal and pink. One wall in my studio is a collage of embroidery hoops stretched with fabric. I thought it would be fun to [...]
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