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{we’ved added a few *new* Gussy Sews bags}

April 21, 2011 · 37 Comments
Filed Under: new product, Vlog

Ohhhh, goodness ~ what shall I do with all these pretty bags? I think I’ll list them in my shop. I’ll share them with my online friends so everyone can have the chance to have a pretty ruffle in their life. You can take your bag on a trip, to the beach, or to a play, and you’ll fill them up with your dreams & wishes.

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Yeow! I’ve got 4 new bags in the Gussy Sews shop. Let me introduce them to you ~

♥ Garden Fresh market tote: made from a fresh floral print and includes the signature Gussy Sews ruffle in lite green/key lime pie

♥ Vacay Tote + Pouch, the Lola: this vacation tote bag is made from a super pretty charcoal + coral floral print

♥ Sultry Damask market tote: sewn with a gorgeous damask print and includes the signature Gussy Sews ruffle in soft yellow

♥ Garden Fresh tote bag: made from a fresh floral print and includes the signature Gussy Sews ruffle in lite green/key lime pie

It wouldn’t be a shop update if it didn’t have a Gussy vlog ~

Introducing the 4 new products individually + something FUN and silly at the end…

see 4 new Gussy Sews tote bags + a new ruffle color! from gussy sews on Vimeo.

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XO!

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  1. MARY says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:11 am

    I LOVE. Nicely done. Um, shoes. Heart them. Where are they from?

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      April 21, 2011 at 11:46 am

      TARGET! :)

      Reply
  2. Lindsay-girl says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:19 am

    I guess Jane didn’t make it ;)
    Everything looks great.
    Shoes totally remind me of my old school Sam & Libby shoes.
    <3

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Super cute! LOVE the color combinations + prints! Decisions, decisions…

    Reply
  4. Kristin says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Love Love the new bags :) And your new shoes are super cute!!!

    Reply
  5. Sonya says

    April 21, 2011 at 7:55 am

    Everything is so cute! I’m always falling in love with something new! The damask market tote reminds me so much of my Vera Bradley Baroque purse! Love it!

    Reply
  6. Kelly (Kelly is Inspired) says

    April 21, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Just Bought one!!! YAY!

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      April 21, 2011 at 11:47 am

      yay :) thank you Kelly! ♥

      Reply
  7. Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:12 am

    They’re so cute!!
    I’m getting ready for my first craft fair and the opening of my own online shop and I just wanted to say that following your blog has really helped me stay motivated!

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      April 21, 2011 at 11:47 am

      seriously? you rock! :) thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
  8. April Foss says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Pretty sure those prints are my favorites. THe charcoal and the bright pinks:) We should do that trade soon:))))) And I love whatching your little vlogs. too dang cute:)

    Reply
  9. THEPAISLEYTAB.COM says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:30 am

    So cute! I love that floral print! Very modern-70’s-ish! Adorable!
    Cute shoes too! ;)

    Reply
  10. Dominique @ Craft Couture says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:38 am

    LOVE the new fabrics! Too pretty!
    Love your shoes too, I have a pair kind of alike but they are black leather and from blowfish :).

    Reply
  11. Kel says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:55 am

    Those totes are adorable!! Crushing on them big time!

    Reply
  12. Julianne says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:57 am

    These are adorable! I especially love the yellow and black fabric. You are so talented!

    Reply
  13. Melissa G. says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:25 am

    They are all SO cute! I really like the Damask market tote.

    Reply
  14. Emma says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Love the bags! I would love it if you made a zipped pouch or wristlet in the fresh floral print!

    Reply
  15. elizabeth says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:59 am

    just bought my first gussy bag… so excited, love the new prints :) can’t wait to get it !!!

    Reply
  16. becca says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:24 am

    oh, i love that damask! i bought some of it a couple of weeks ago to make new slipcovers for our couch. it’s just the perfect color combination!

    Reply
  17. teresa says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:01 am

    Just what I needed….a GUSSY vlog!
    Thanks for that!
    I LOVE all the new bags!
    Think I will stick with my original order of the YELLOW with GREY ruffle!
    I honestly wish I could have all your bags in EVERY pattern!
    So CUTE…just like YOU!
    Tell Bauer I saw him in the VLOG! xo

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      April 21, 2011 at 11:48 am

      {snort} didja see him?! he’s silly ;]

      Reply
  18. Megan Lane says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:21 am

    cute bags maggie!! and where did you get those shoes?! they are ADORABLE!

    Reply
    • Gussy says

      April 21, 2011 at 11:48 am

      I got them at Target Monday night :] they are sooooo comfy, too :]

      Reply
  19. steph nelsen says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:56 am

    love these! the large totes would make a sweet diaper bag…kind of makes me want to have another baby! p.s. i am also a big target addict : )

    Reply
  20. Diane @ Longaberger Lifestyle says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Love. love. love. your absolutely fabulous Sultry Damask market tote!! It’s simply stunning! And to quote you, “Yeow!”

    Reply
  21. Stacey says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    I LOVE all the new bags! I wish I had an endless budget for stuff like this. Love your shoes too!

    Reply
  22. Shannon says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Very cute! I am loving the market size. I am holding out for the yellow and grey combo to come back but these are awesome. Great hair day for ya too. I went to Target today and got the cutest shirt. I try to stay away from there to save mula but couldn’t help it today.

    Reply
  23. Claygirlsings says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I heard Bauer before I saw him, so cute! What breed is he? My pastor has a black goldendoodle also named Bauer, but his kids nicknamed him the Bauer of Power – B.O.P. and that’s what they call him!
    I thought the damask was navy in the FB sneak peek but love that it’s charcoal! I’m also digging the key lime for the new ruffles!

    Reply
  24. Mariah says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Love the new bags!!!

    Reply
  25. Suz @ Suz's Treats says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    When I checked my email & saw those awesome totes & our twin shoes I *HAD* to email you. So excited about both. Will be saving up for one to take with me to BlogHer in Aug!!

    Reply
  26. Midwest Magnolia - Melissa Lewis says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Those new bags are A.MAZE.ING! Love ’em all! And I agree, those shoes are too cute:)

    Reply
  27. Mama Gus says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Love you too! Cute shoes…………lovely key lime ruffles…………where has my grand dog been these last two weeks? Is he ill? He hasn’t been checking in with us on Wednesday’s………… tee hee

    Love

    Mama Gus

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    eeek, those new bags are so pretty…and your shoes, so cute! omgosh darn Target. I just spent WAYYY too much there the other day, now I am going to have to go back and get those shoes! I’ve never bought Target shoes, I’m afraid I will get blisters or something…haha ;) You mentioned that too….how are they, comfy?
    Anyhoo… I hope you and Zack have a WONDERFUL and blessed Easter!!!
    xoxox
    Elizabeth :)

    Reply
  29. Ariella says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    You made me want to get myself a pair of these shoes. I had a hard time looking at them in the cart and not putting them on to walk around the store. Thank you, they are adorable.

    Reply
  30. Liz Leppanen says

    April 25, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Ahh, I love all of your products. I am going to save for the Lola. It’s uber cute and I love the name!

    Reply
  31. Sarah-Anne says

    April 27, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    the yellow one. be still my heart! goreous, just like you, my friend!!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer M. says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Super cute bags! I love your accent too – so cute! Thanks for doing a video. :)

    Reply

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