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{featured artist :: Sparkle Power!}

August 6, 2010 ·
Filed Under: featured artist

This giveaway is now closed!

Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items to remind us of those we love, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity…

Today is week #28 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 back Featured Artist posts by clicking here.

Please help me to welcome Candace from Sparkle Power…

***

What inspires you?

Good design. Music. My family.

Where do you call home? Are you from there originally?

Las Vegas, NV is my home. It’s where I was born & raised. My husband & I have lived in Idaho and Ohio, but recently made our way back to Vegas for the time being.

Name something unique to where you live.

Casions & gambling, of course.

Share an interesting fact about yourself.

I can touch the tip of my nose with my tongue.

How did you come up with your shop name?

I am a pretty reserved person and not very flashy. When I was a little girl though and out shopping with my mom, I was always drawn to really flashy clothes. Think sequins & gold lame. Sparkle Power is my cheer to myself to not be so boring. A reminder to embrace a little spunk. Tastefully though. :]

Share a little bit about yourself.

I am married to my best friend. We have two really sweet daughters. Family is super important to me. It’s also important to me that we live a happy life. So I try really hard to be positive each day & find happiness in the small things.

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?

Practical.

What made you decide to open up shop?

I saw others selling their handmade goods & thought, “I can do that!“. Also it was a great way to contribute to our income while still being able to stay home with my baby.

Name your favorite thing about selling handmade.

I love getting positive feedback from my customers. It’s such a great feeling to know that something you made has made somebody else so very happy.

Do you have a day job or sell on Etsy full-time?

Being a Mom is my day job. :]

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

My husband works full time as a graphic designer & I stay home with the kids. I spend my days doing household chores, going grocery shopping, paying bills, preparing meals, playing with the kids, packaging up shop orders & going to the post office. After the kids have gone to bed I night, I work on sewing more items for the shop while my husband & I watch TV or a movie. My husband is a jokester & my kids are silly so life is fun.

Share with us a favorite Etsy purchase or shop.

I’m really fond of Leah Duncan’s shop right now.

List a few of your most favorite pastimes.

I really enjoy thrift store shopping, sewing & cooking.

Read any good books lately?

I am not a big reader. Actually “read a book” is on my new year’s resolution list year after year. :] I do love sewing books though and I’m excited to try a project from Cal Patch’s “Design it Yourself Clothes”.

What is your most prized possession?

I’m not the kind of person that gets really attached to things, but I know that I would be devastated if I lost my wedding ring.

What are three of your favorite foods?

I love burritos, nectarines & brownies.

What would you like to learn to do?

I’d like to learn screen printing.

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why.

Sweden. I just think it looks beautiful. Also so much great design is created by the Swedish people that I figure it must be a really inspiring place.

***

The Giveaway Goods:

SparklePower is giving away a La La Love You Poster and a Home Sweet Home Poster
{in the winners choice of colors.}

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing something positive about your day.

For extra entries {leave a comment for each}:
  • Tweet about this: I {heart} handmade items! Enter to win two prints by @CandaceTodd via @GussySews’s blog: http://u.nu/7rgfe
  • Blog about it {please share permalink with us}

EXTRA INFO:
  • The giveaway will close Sunday, August 8 at 10 pm CST, and the winner will be announced the following day
  • An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave
  • Follow Sparkle Power on Twitter
  • Follow their blog

Come on back Friday, August 20 for another Featured Artist post!


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  1. carrie r. says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:53 am

    i am positively enjoying a great cup of coffee in my pjs right now!

  2. Kristen says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I made it to work with no delays on my train or subway!
    (kristen_ng04@yahoo.com)

  3. Kristen says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:25 am

    I tweeted! (@kris10mary)
    (kristen_ng04@yahoo.com)

  4. Sarah M says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:25 am

    I love Fridays! They are our ‘catch-up’ day with my kids. We never plan anything except maybe some laundry or vacuuming, or perhaps a trip to the library. We GO! through the week, so Fridays are our laid-back, lazy day …what’s NOT positive about that?! :)
    Sarah M

  5. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:26 am

    My two little boys are postively the best thing!!

  6. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:27 am

    I tweeted. http://twitter.com/aprettycoollife/status/20464293313

  7. Moriah says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:31 am

    I am kind of on vacation (the girls I nanny are on vacation. Therefore, so am I). So, Baby and I are going to spend all day together getting our house back in order, running lots of *fun* errands, and getting some orders out this afternoon. And, it’s beautiful outside! Yay!!!!!

  8. Megan says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:34 am

    I love cool mornings on the deck ….. with my girls playing beside me!

  9. Katie says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:39 am

    The most positive thing about my day is waking up next to my baby boy saying “hi!”

  10. Kaylan says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:47 am

    It’s Friday! That’s my positive thing for the day. That and I am all caught up on work at the moment:)

  11. jackie says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:47 am

    tonight is my mom’s bridal shower :)

  12. jackie says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:48 am

    i tweeted about this! @jmls08

  13. Taryn says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:11 am

    something positive about my day is that the office is closing early and we’re all going bowling!! i can’t wait to show off my skillzzzz :)

  14. Jessica says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:18 am

    When I went over to drop off something at my son’s daycare this morning he heard my voice, came running out and gave me a kiss. It made my morning.

  15. Jessica says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/Jessis62781/status/20467833437

    @Jessis62781

  16. Gina says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:23 am

    It’s Friday and I get to look forward to 2 days with my boys!!!

  17. Emily C @ Sew Super Sweet says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:30 am

    My sister, my two nieces and my nephew are coming today for a quick weekend visit from KS before school starts back up in the next few weeks! I cannot wait!!

  18. Taryn says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:34 am

    also tweeted :)

    twitter.com/tarynschettler

  19. Taryn says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:42 am

    also tumbled!

    http://mylifeastaryn.tumblr.com/post/912699918/a-gussy-giveaway

  20. Karen Davis says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:56 am

    it’s the weekend!! And we have an amazing bbq planned for tomorrow with some great friends… so I baked a yummy chocolate cake today (it was soooo tempting to take a slice before tomorrow!)

  21. melissa says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I am so blessed to be at home with my kids every single day! They are my life and joy! We are also planning on getting away for the weekend, so we are pretty excited about that!

  22. Abbey@Practically Perfect says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:03 am

    My husband got home last night from being out of town so I got wake up with him this morning! YAY!

  23. FoxyMomma says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:12 am

    Something positive about my day is that my baby & I got to snuggle & play in bed with my hubby this morning before going to work & my son & I go out of town!

    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  24. Tonya Schmidt says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I am excited to be able to stay at home with my 3 wonderful little kiddos everyday!!!!

  25. Kirsten says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:25 am

    absolutely nothing is required of me today until I work at five! BLISS! :-)

    kiibigsis@yahoo.com

  26. Jessica M says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:42 am

    I have been married to my amazing husband for 5 years today and I am blessed beyond meausure!!

  27. Jennifer says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:06 am

    It’s Friday! That always makes it a great start!

  28. Allison says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:08 am

    I am blessed to have gotten the chance to spend the entire summer at home with my husband & children.

  29. rebecca says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:10 am

    my husband is taking our sons on an overnight campout. it’ll be just me and my daughter tonight. i’m gonna enjoy that special time to be with just her:)

  30. Washington Woman says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:19 am

    I am having dinner with new neighbors tonight (and their adorable 6 week old baby boy!)

  31. Steph says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:26 am

    The weather is beautiful here!!

  32. Steph says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:29 am

    http://twitter.com/stephwoodson/status/20477284902

  33. Lisa Gutierrez says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:34 am

    Our air conditioning should finally be fixed, today! :D

  34. Elisa says

    August 6, 2010 at 11:45 am

    It’s Friday. I am only working a half day, and spending the rest of the day with my best friend, at the beach! Great day!

  35. Angie M says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    I got my house cleaned before my mother in law got here! YES!

  36. Shandell says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    my husband told me to treat myself to a coffee this morning, so I did! mmmm :)

  37. Valerie S says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    My positive thought today is that I’m happy to have so many living grandparents. My husband’s grandfather passed away yesterday, and we are really sad, but I’m glad to be able to spend more time with my own grandparents before they are gone.

  38. Stephanie says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    My kids were quiet in the dr. office this morning! That is definitely the positive point of the day!!

  39. Tessa says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I hit 6 green lights in a row this morning!

  40. Jaimie says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    I went to the zoo! And my little munchkin walked almost the whole time! This would be a lovely birthday present to win!

  41. Haley says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    It’s a bright, beautiful day outside and I am lucky to have a job. :)

  42. Jen N. says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    The sun is extra shiny and I made the perfect combo of coffee/sweetener/cream in my iced coffee this morning. Not too sweet and just right strong.

  43. Jen Higgins says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I caught a couple of yucky caterpillars before they had a chance to destroy my tomato plants.

  44. Jen Higgins says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Oh, I forgot, I follow Sparkle Power in google reader.

  45. amanda says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Oh I *love* Candace’s stuff! Her designs are always so cheery and bright. Something positive… we are vacationing at Grandma’s and (most of) the cousins are here. It doesn’t get much more positive than that! :)

  46. amanda says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Totally a Sparkle Power follower. Totally.

  47. Tanya H. says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    The sun is shining brightly today, but it’s (finally!) not so hot that I have to worry about us all getting sunburned. I had a great time swinging and running at the park with my boys.

  48. Lorie Smith says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    I made myself a really neat notebook today that I can store all of my torn out magazine page “wishes” in…and it’s really cute too. I love Sparkle Power!

  49. Lorie Smith says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I’m also a Sparkle Power blog follower…love Candace!

  50. kendra says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    i always start my fridays with my favorite yoga class which provides a fabulously positive mindset in which to spend the rest of the day with my sweet children :)

  51. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie's Life says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Going home to a happy puppy VERY soon!

  52. Miranda says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve enjoyed an afternoon with a new friend!

  53. Kelsey Kim says

    August 6, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    I finally got all of the kid’s clean clothes put away! It has been piling up for a month(not exxagerating). The stack was waist high on me, and bigger than my daughter. What an accomplishment! ;)

  54. kerri twigg says

    August 6, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I get delicious Ethiopian food tonight (veggie platter) and money fell from the sky — a job I just quit realized they owe me about 3 weeks pay that I didn’t expect. I can pay tuition!

    Sparkle power — I dig you and your stuff.

  55. Ann says

    August 6, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    I get to see my hubby in TWO DAYS!!! I am so excited! Praise God!

  56. Sarah Halstead says

    August 6, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    Play group went well without any one getting hurt. LOL! Hardly happens.

  57. Becky W says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    A very big positive today is that my dinner was actually yummy. If you know anything about me it’s that I can’t cook worth a darn. :)

  58. Becky W says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I’ve been a follower of Sparkle Power for a while now!

  59. ScrapHappenswithAngie says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    I got to go to lunch with my mom, dad, and son. What’s better than kicking off the weekend with family? Later, we’ll be going to my niece’s sweet 16 birthday party! Yay!

    Thanks for the chance to win! Love Sparkle Power. :)

  60. angelina says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    i have just woken up to happy playing children . what could be better.
    xx

  61. Megan Lane says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    i am very fond of this shop! i actually just featured one of her items on my blog earlier this week! i really enjoyed reading this interview! something positive about my day :: when i checked my email this morning, i found that i had made 4 sales overnight!

  62. Melissa says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    A positive thing from my day: I bought two basil plants from a local craft and flower shop!

  63. Renee Candy Stick Lane says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    I’m home from work and fixing to head to the studio! WOOT!

  64. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Positive? I’ve spent the evening hanging out with the coolest 6 year old I know. ;D

  65. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    tweet, tweet! @thesweetpetunia

  66. Bekah says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    I spent some quality time with my mom today :)

    kufb50 (at) gmail (dot) com

  67. Kiki_Dawn says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Positive about today? Half way done with my intersession class!! Woohoo!!

    kikisescapades(At)gmail(dot)com

  68. Teri says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    I was able to work from home today and had lunch with my Dad and my baby boy:)

  69. Gwendolyn says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    My babies (twins) both climbed on my lap for a snuggle before bedtime- I treasure those moments!

  70. Mellisa says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    I made a ton of money today which will come in quite handy when I buy school clothes for 4 kids this Sunday! :)

    mellisarock at yahoo dot com

  71. emily says

    August 7, 2010 at 12:55 am

    my husband did something super silly while making dinner tonight and i have been laughing about it for hours!

  72. Hannah says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:01 am

    My 2 and 3 yr old daughters helped clean up the playroom properly for the first time!

    • Hannah says

      August 7, 2010 at 6:05 am

      hannahis@live.com.au

  73. Hanna says

    August 7, 2010 at 9:10 am

    We get to see fireworks tonight at a local festival! :) Such beautiful posters!

  74. Jess says

    August 7, 2010 at 11:36 am

    I got a free smoothie today and it was delicious!

  75. Jess says

    August 7, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I tweeted this (@j_presty)!

  76. Emily says

    August 7, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    My husband and I went for blueberry pancakes, eggs and bacon at our favorite brunch place in Seattle! The 5-Spot is delicious!

  77. Emily says

    August 7, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I tweeted! I’m @Fettbot!

  78. Emily says

    August 7, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I now follow @candacetodd on Twitter too! i’m @Fettbot.

  79. Jessica Hills says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    I get to spend the day with my family :)

  80. gina says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    my 8 yo rode her bike sans trainging wheels BY HERSELF today. :)

  81. lizzy says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    my son just swam without clinging to me (and scratching my back) for the first time ever. he’s 3.5. it was only for about 3 seconds, but a miracle in my book!

  82. lizzy says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    tweeted @landersonphoto

  83. Mindy says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    Right now I am eating lemon custard and it is SO GOOD. Heavenly.

  84. Cassie C says

    August 7, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    I am on my way to have dinner with a dear friend! And am wearing a new (to me) anthropology dress that I scored for $30! I am feeling beautiful! Oh happy day!

  85. Stephanie C. says

    August 7, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    we had our annual family reunion today and I got to go for the first time in years bc we live so far away!

  86. katie r says

    August 7, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    awesome wedding and time with my nuclear family that I usually live far away from! :)

  87. susan r says

    August 8, 2010 at 12:33 am

    found a used books store!

  88. Bekah says

    August 8, 2010 at 8:12 am

    came home from the beach and got to sleep in my own bed!!

  89. Em says

    August 8, 2010 at 9:11 am

    I slept in today for the first time in 22 months because my daughter is at her grandparents. What a great feeling.

  90. Ashlee says

    August 8, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    I’m just enjoying the day with my husband-our only days off! Wahoo!

  91. Lisa Gutierrez says

    August 8, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I forgot to comment that I tweeted! https://twitter.com/goodknits/status/20478147927

  92. Penny Powell says

    August 8, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    My favorite of my day is spending time with my son and daughter. They are getting older and its not “cool” to spend summer days with mom. So when they choose to stay home with mom its a treat. I also follow Candace Todd on Twitter. nursetoes@gmail.com.

  93. Sarah P. says

    August 8, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    I worked out today. TWICE!

  94. Stephanie says

    August 8, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I woke up early and was able to do the dishes and watch Ghostbusters 2 with my man before having to go to work!

  95. Sassy says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Positive about my day? It is Sunday… it is relaxing… I am enjoying the AC….

  96. Sassy says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    I follow Sparkle Power on Twitter….

    SassyJoan

  97. Sassy says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    I follow Sparkle Power blog

  98. CarrieJo says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    I got to spend the weekend with my husband while he was in between states (musician…travels…alot). :)

  99. Amy says

    August 8, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Worshipping the Lord and hearing a message from his word this morning…nap time and quiet house when we got home! :)

  100. Jessica says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Enjoying the last day of our summer stay-cation with some time at home together.

  101. summer knobloch says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Listening to my husband wrestle with our little ones while they giggle out of control :)

    also – i tweeted :)

  102. Chelseabird says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    A big positive thing in my day today was packing for home. I’ve been gone for 2+ months now, and can’t wait to go home on Tuesday!

  103. Chelseabird says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    I also tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/chelseabird/status/20662977579

    -Chelseabird
    creativechelsea@yahoo.com

  104. Shaye says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    huge positive of my day: finishing up the christening set i’m knitting for a customer!
    (i’m just keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll fit :)

  105. Angie H. says

    August 8, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    My lovely husband has the ability to make me laugh even when I cut into my stash of coveted Amy Butler fabric and realize I measured wrong!

  106. Christy says

    August 9, 2010 at 8:47 am

    My daughter greeting me with a smile when I went into her room today.

  107. Christy says

    August 9, 2010 at 8:48 am

    I love Sparkle powers shop Her prints & banners are awesome

  108. Christy says

    August 9, 2010 at 8:48 am

    I am a follower of sparkle power

  109. Christy says

    August 9, 2010 at 8:48 am

    I follow Gussy too!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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