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Maggie Whitley

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{Labor Day and labor day}

September 3, 2010 · 12 Comments
Filed Under: adventures, blog/craft events, Gussy

How did “the last weekend of summer” get here so quickly? Seems like Zack and I were just begging & pleading with Winter to L E A V E so Summer could come. We were ready to be warm… Minnesota winters are NASTY! We both want more warm weather!

There are many things on our schedule this weekend: family is visiting, we’re having a photo shoot with these peeps {I’ve been wanting to include balloons in our shoot for MONTHS now}, we’re having a cookout at our place, and then Monday I get to steal Zack for the entire day! He’s been working so much lately that I’ve hardly seen him since we moved in. Almost 2 weeks ago.

But I’m not counting ;]

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Once Labor Day passes I’ll be doing my own labor day{s} — The Creative Connection will be here, in Minneapolis {yay!}, in less than 2 weeks and I’ve got LOTS to do before. Not only is Gussy going to have a table at the handmade market, but I’m going to be getting my learn on at all the awesome panels. Sew pumped!

I’ll be a little MIA for the next few days but will definitely pop back in to show you progress of all the things I’m making and finishing up. Molly and I can’t wait to meet you all! If you’re coming to the handmade market, STOP BY!

I can’t wait to show you pics of all the product I’m making — say a little prayer that I get all the items made that I am hoping to make, ok? ♥ Many thanks.

{photo credit 1 and credit 2}

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PS. Did you see the cuuuuute things I added to the shop yesterday?! Click the image below to see more!


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  1. Sandy a la Mode says

    September 3, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    sounds like you have a fabulous and busy weekend planned~!! i have faith in you that you can get all your new cute items done before the creative connection!! have a beautiful weekend GUS~~!!!

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    • Gussy says

      September 4, 2010 at 10:29 am

      thanks my dear! i sure hope so! :]

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  2. Sassy says

    September 3, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I so wish I was able to go to The Creative Connection. I am so jealous! Need any help staffing your table at the market? :)

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  3. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    September 3, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Have a fun-filled weekend, Gus!

    P.S. Balloons are so you. Have fun with the photo shoot. :)

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  4. Meg says

    September 3, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    Have a fun and safe weekend!
    xoxo~meg

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  5. Shannon says

    September 3, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Super cute little purses. Those would be great for a little girl.

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  6. Ruthanne says

    September 3, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    I can’t wait to see the moments they captured through their lens. <3

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  7. Renee Candy Stick Lane says

    September 3, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds fantastic! SO stoked your doing girls accessories now!!!! XO

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  8. Tammy/ StitchnStudio says

    September 3, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Maggie, I love the little girls bag you created and I know a few who would like to have one. Great gift idea!

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  9. *Alex* says

    September 4, 2010 at 12:56 am

    I bought my first Gussy product-one of your new strawberry purses! I know they’re for little girls but it might be too cute for me to give up! ;) Have a wonderful balloon shoot and Labor day! :D

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  10. hiyaluv says

    September 4, 2010 at 9:42 am

    gussy luv! have a super weekend. your weekend sounds glorious. i am so excited for the weekend because i have only had 2 days off the entire MONTH of August!!!
    Dave and I are going to watch college football and go to the phillies game tonight! Then I MUST clean the house and after that Dave and I are going to plan out my new sewing/craft room! Right now my new sewing machine is still in the box because I have no place to put it–i can’t just sew in any place-I need to have a CUTE place where my creative juices can flow:)

    smiles and hugs to you,
    gina

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    • Gussy says

      September 4, 2010 at 10:31 am

      Gina, oh that sounds fab! You’ll have to let me know when your sewing room is finished so I can take a peek at the pics :]

      xoxo!

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