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{the number game}

March 25, 2010 · 39 Comments
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Good morning Gussy community :]

Notice anything different? Over there, a pink number in a yellow box?

I’ve got a really fun “thing” to share with ya’ll, and when that number gets to 100 it will be time. That’s the only hint you’ll be getting. We hope to be updating it every few days — and I’m seriously so excited. Visual reminders are always super great.

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A few boxes of fabric arrived yesterday, along with a giveaway that’s scheduled for Monday. I’ve never done a giveaway with this company before, and this company provides product to Gussy.

Is that exciting or what?

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Hope your Thursday is awe-inspiring ♥

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  1. Alyssa Belfy says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Miss Maggie–I’m probably way off but I made a tiny (tiny) guess in my head what your percentage was. If it is my guess I’m SUPER excited, but I guess I’ll just have to wait til it gets to 100! Loves!

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  2. Amy says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:32 am

    Can’t wait to find out! Have a great Thursday! :)

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  3. Michelle says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:33 am

    [hand raised in the air FEVERISHLY]

    oh, I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW!
    oooooh, you are right! very very exciting! and yes, visuals are the perfect inspiration!
    Go Girl Go!
    xo
    Michelle
    followed your advice- opened a BC shop… setting up now! :) thanks a hundred! :)

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  4. ClassiclyAmber says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:53 am

    Yeah, I think this is exciting!! And it has a LOT to literally do with “Family”, doesn’t it? Don’t say! Shhhh!! =-D

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  5. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    March 25, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Oooh, surprises kill me! Because I want to know right now, not when it reaches 100%. Guess even Gussy is teaching me patience these days… ;)

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  6. Stephanie says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Your blog is so colorful and inspiring! And I love the zipper pouches! Good luck towards your goal whatever it may be!

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  7. mandie says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:58 am

    I think I know! And YIPPEE! ;) So happy for ya!

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  8. PeachRainbow says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:06 am

    PATIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Brianna says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:08 am

    waiting waiting

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  10. Lily says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:09 am

    So exciting! I love your stuff so much- I just discovered you a few days ago, but I’ve been obsessed with ruffles ever since!!! I hope, hope, hope I win the Freckled Nest giveaway so I can have some ruffles of my very own!
    Love,
    Lily

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  11. Meg says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:12 am

    I just came to your blog from the FreckledNest blog..and you made me super excited :D I’m usually caught by things like this :D

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  12. jari says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:13 am

    hmmm what could it be?!?! can’t wait!
    ps – your blog is soooo cute!
    xo.

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  13. Neely says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:00 am

    I WANNA KNOW!!! I cant wait to find out :)

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  14. Carol says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Oh I am really curious what that number means!

    I just found your blog and shop through Freckled Nest. Lovely stuff!

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  15. jessica says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:30 am

    i love your bags and pouches. great design!!

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  16. Franchesca says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:56 am

    oooh… I am so excited to find out !!!

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  17. vicki says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:57 am

    ooh your handmade stuff is AWESOME – i love it, you have the most amazing selection of fabrics xxx

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  18. Krystal says

    March 25, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Well, aren’t you the cryptic little one! I’m REALLY hoping your surprise is what I think it is! :)

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  19. Christy says

    March 25, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    I’m already a follower, and I’m so excited about the big surprise!! Wonder what it is?? Also I’m entering the giveaway on Freckled Nest that you tweeted about :) Hope I win!!!! Have a great day :)

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  20. kelly* says

    March 25, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    found you from FRECKLED NEST! your shop made me reallly excited about her giveaway…there’s a bag i may just NEED to own!
    <3

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  21. Megan Lane says

    March 25, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Hmmm… I have a couple of ideas, and I know it’s just got to be one of them. Wish I could know now!! Either way, I’m super excited for you!

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  22. Tamara says

    March 25, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    I love your products! Ruffles are so flirty and fun:)

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  23. Cheryl Birkey says

    March 25, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Such cute pouches! I want one!

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  24. Fran says

    March 25, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    via Freckled Nest. Cute blog! your ruffled pouches are fabulous!

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  25. Kjirsten says

    March 25, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    Yippee!!! How exciting!!! I have a guess…but we will have to wait and see!!!
    Have a great day Maggie!
    <3
    Kjirsten
    http://sewgraciouslyblessed.blogspot.com

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  26. Jenny-Lynn says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Just found you through Freckled Nest and absolutely LOVE the items in your shop! Can’t wait to find out what the percentages mean. :)

    Jenny-Lynn

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  27. Christy Klein says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Gussy is a big tease. Not nice… at all. :-)

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  28. Laura B says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Hellooo there! Coming from FN. I LOVE love love your products! Especially the ones with Damask pattern, I love anything Damask!

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  29. EmilyAnne says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Hello! I’m a new reader from FN and am super excited to check out your blog and shop. You’ve got some cute things:)

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  30. Mim says

    March 25, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    Visiting from FN. Love your cute ruffled Gussies. Good luck with your goal :)

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  31. Casey says

    March 25, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    good luck on your goal! like others, I think I might know what it is

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  32. Judith Cebreros says

    March 25, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    Visiting from Freckled Nest. Very Lovely blog and I love your pouches.

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  33. Mindy says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    I am verrrry curious what this number game is! And now everytime I come to your blog, I’ll see that box and keep wondering.. sigh.. but as others have said… patience! :) You keep us on our toes for sure!

    Can’t wait for the giveaway either!

    I’m entering the Freckled Nest one right now!

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  34. sprittibee says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    Are you pregnant? You are positively glowing in that video.

    So glad I got to meet you briefly. Hope to see you at Relevant in October.

    Reply
  35. Laura says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Ooh I certainly want to know! Good luck!!

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  36. jenny (jenuine ruby) says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Hmmm… so mysterio-so! I am new to your blog (via Freckled Nest) but have been crushing on your shop items for a while! I hope I win the giveaway over on FN but if not, I’ve got you marked as a favorite and would love to own one of your bags soon!

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  37. Aldana says

    March 26, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Hi! I’m visiting from Freckled Nest. I’ve seen your products before and they’re *adorable*! Fingers crossed! ;)

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  38. Jamie {Inspired Mess} says

    March 26, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Hi! Just found you via Freckled Nest. I love the number thing! Hmmmmm…excited to see what it means! I love stuff like this, hehe.

    Reply
  39. Jessica Hills says

    March 27, 2010 at 1:46 am

    I am SO curious!

    Reply

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