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{Giveaway Week ~ celebrating 1 year since quitting my day job [day 3]}

May 18, 2011 ·
Filed Under: for fun, giveaway, Gussy

This giveaway is now closed.

Yay — happy Wednesday, friends :] The winner of yesterdays $75 Gussy Sews shop credit giveaway is Jami from Call Me Blessed. CONGRATULATIONS! Jami, please send me an email. xoxo

Giveaway day T H R E E ~ so yesterday was my official 1-year anniversary since leaving my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time. My first day is such a vivid memory, even though 364 days have passed. I skipped myself all the way to the bathroom that morning, I couldn’t wait to get started. When I think about where I was compared to where I am, it’s just crazy awesome. What used to be hard is now not hard at all. Instead, I have new challenges, hah! My daily routine is so different… I have more-established relationships with the people I interact with daily/weekly. And I have never felt such a strong sense of accomplishment as I do right now… Yeow!

I’ve put together a little “list” of the changes my business has seen over the past year, and my, what a year it has been: Gussy Sews has grown from just 1 assistant to now 3 assistants, we acquired 2 more sewing machines {3 total}, we moved so I now have dedicated office AND studio workspace, my social media network has greatly increased, I’ve attended 4 more blog conferences since that first day, I had the privileged of meeting Heather Bailey last year at a conference/Heather told me she knew of & recognized my product (!!!), the business has seen an overall 300% increase in growth. WOWZERS. I am so thankful {and impressed} and excited for the future.

*Can I say adopting Bauer last fall was a change the biz saw? Because having him around has been so amazingly perfect, and I feel like he’s helped me establish a really healthy routine each morning. He is a good watchpup to have around. ♥

There’s one other thing I would like to add: While I don’t have any formal training in business, business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, or what have you, I seriously pray that my story of sewing is proof that a serious love for a certain trade and the ability to say, I CAN DO THIS, plus a large dose of believing in yourself & working through the hard patches, is enough to encourage you to live out your dreams, too. Who cares if it’s unfamiliar territory — famarilize yourself! Start small, stay debt-free, and jump on it!

Like I wrote in my about page, Every minute you doubt yourself is a minute you can’t ever get back.

I AM CHEERING FOR YOU! xxoooxoxoxo

So… Are you ready for more Gussy ruffles?! I have a total of around 20 new products that will be added to the shop by Friday, and today is another day of new ruffles! The below combo is my absolute favorite! Tangerine + turquoise — it’s sassy *wink*!

Tangerine Dot small zipped pouch, medium zipped pouch, wristlet {rusty tangerine + turquoise? ♥}

Tangerine Dot clutch, make-up bag

Shop our medium zipped pouches

eReader/iPad cases: Tweet in b&w [nook/kindle or iPad], Tangerine Dot [nook/kindle or iPad]

eReader/iPad cases: Candy Stripe [nook/kindle or iPad], Orange Lotus [nook/kindle or iPad]

Shop all eReader/iPad cases here

The giveaway:

One LUCKY reader will win three (3) Gussy Sews products: a diaper/wipe wristlet, a medium zipped pouch and a small zipped pouch [value $74.50]. And guess what? The winner gets to pick which PRINT they want ~ so fun!


But wait, there’s more!

I’m sending even more love your way — please enjoy 20% off your order with discount code Wednesday20 at checkout now through Thursday at 11:59pm CST.

Please leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. I’ll close the giveaway later tonight, so be sure you enter now if you’re interested! Open to the U.S. only; won shop credit can not be combined with a discount code or any other promotion. The winner will be posted Thursday morning. I hope you’ll be back Thursday & Friday to see what else I’m giving away ~ you know the value of the previous giveaways, and since the total is $1,100+ in prizes you know there are some HUGE ticket items coming up soon! xoxo

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danielle
danielle
12 years ago

these are all so fabulous, friend!

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Lauren Hull
Lauren Hull
12 years ago

I still love all your pieces and would love one.

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Amanda
Amanda
12 years ago

i have no idea what i would choose! they’re all so great!

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Lidia S
Lidia S
12 years ago

Would love to win something from you. you have such awesome creative pouches, they are definitely fun to look at.. oh to have one…. I would love!

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Sarah Moske
Sarah Moske
12 years ago

I have a little pouch that you made and I LOVE it!! Awesome giveaway!!

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Emily
Emily
12 years ago

I know that I’ve said this before, but your story is so inspiring! I’m so glad to have found your blog so that I can continue to follow your amazing journey! Congrats on following your bliss!

emily@naptimeismytime.com

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danielle
danielle
12 years ago

Your giveaways are fantastic! I would love to win anything from your shop :)

-Danielle
ddropp@gmail.com

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Leslie
Leslie
12 years ago

Woo Hoo! Happy sewiversary week! Thanks for allowing all of us to celebrate with you!

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Lori
Lori
12 years ago

Would love to win anything from your store and I promise to share with someone else. The give away has been really fun.
Blessings,

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Rachel
Rachel
12 years ago

Gussy, high fives for being able to do what you love and get paid for it! You are in the “sweet spot” many of us would love to be!

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Liz M.
Liz M.
12 years ago

Gussy! Your story is so inspirational to a gal like me! I can’t wait to see what the rest of this week brings!

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Deborah
Deborah
12 years ago

The little Gussy pouches are so sweet!

Deborah
Homemaker Honey
homemakerhoney.com
homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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Megan
Megan
12 years ago

Awww, Bauer sounds like a wonderful pup! Again, happy anniversary!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Melissa
Melissa
12 years ago

Thanks for sharing your fun products with us! Congrats on the growth!!!

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Laurie
Laurie
12 years ago

Adorable! Love the tang dot and the floral. Thx for the giveaway opp and a big CONGRATS to u!

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abi
abi
12 years ago

yay! so fun and such amazing progress you have made in a year!

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Rhiann
Rhiann
12 years ago

My new favs are Tweet and Candy Stripe (at least until tomorrow)!! Love your story and following your success!

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Bernice
Bernice
12 years ago

I love your story. Really goes to show how hard work really pays off!

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Kim
Kim
12 years ago

Tangerine is my favorite to, so cute. This has been so much fun celebrating with you!

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Jamie
Jamie
12 years ago

I’m so glad I found your site! I can’t wait to order my first thing from Gussy Sews!

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Beth
Beth
12 years ago

I love your ruffles!

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Chelsey
Chelsey
12 years ago

Ooh, I love the tangerine dot! Very cute :)

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Danielle A
Danielle A
12 years ago

Congrats again on your 1 year! I REALLY want to win today’s prize. I’ve been meaning to order a wristlet. Just having a hard time deciding which fabric – they are all sooooooooo dang cute.

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Terri R
Terri R
12 years ago

Yay! I love the tangerine dot!!

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Anita
Anita
12 years ago

What a tremendous amount of growth in such a short time! Hoping year two is even better for you!
xo, Anita

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Tracy
Tracy
12 years ago

I am an organizing freak, so these pouches would be a welcome addition to my “tools”! Thanks so much!!

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Jaimie
Jaimie
12 years ago

Love love love those pouches! Thanks for your generous spirit, Gussy! :)

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Tiffany
Tiffany
12 years ago

300% increase in 1 year? That is fantastic! I’d love to start my own business too… maybe some day. For now I’ll keep collecting tips for great sellers such as yourself and enjoy your adorable products :) would love to win this bag set!

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Sarah
Sarah
12 years ago

Wow, 3 assistants now! Awesome!

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Cathy Helmert
Cathy Helmert
12 years ago

I’m enjoying your “lessons” as well as your giveaways!

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Leslie R
Leslie R
12 years ago

Love the orange lotus!

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Dabney
Dabney
12 years ago

I love the tangerine pattern! Perfect for summer!! Happy one year anniversary – thanks for celebrating it with fun stuff for your fans! :)

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jayne barnes
jayne barnes
12 years ago

Beautiful! You have an inspiring story!

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diane
diane
12 years ago

love the tangerine and turquoise – you put together the best color combinations!

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skye
skye
12 years ago

I love that… “Every minute you doubt yourself is a minute you can’t get back” That is so true and just what my little ears needed to hear today! :)

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Shelli W.
Shelli W.
12 years ago

The new prints are adorable!!

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Amber Cullum
Amber Cullum
12 years ago

This post was so encouraging. Congratulations!!! Sometimes I think about all of the things I would like to do, but back away from them for various reasons. Sewing is one of those things, but as I sit anticipating the call of the passing of my grandmother I am more motivated than ever to re-learn the skill of sewing that she taught me as a young child.

Thank you!

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delaney m.
delaney m.
12 years ago

love the turquoise and orange combo! so cute! your pouches have always been a favorite of mine!
thanks!

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Carla Helton
Carla Helton
12 years ago

WOW!!! LOVE the orange & turquoise!!!! Would love to have any of these, I could add it to my collection…..I’m waiting on my FIRST Gussy peice, the yellow and gray wristlet and I CAN’T wait to get it!!!

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Jessica
Jessica
12 years ago

I love the tangerine dot print!

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Erin B.
Erin B.
12 years ago

You’re such an inspiration! And Bauer totally counts as a positive!

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Katie
Katie
12 years ago

Three giveaways? That is so generous! And it is so exciting to see someone follow their dream and be successful at it. You are truly an inspiration!

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Katy
Katy
12 years ago

Oh I hope I win so I can give them all away! I’ll definitely be using that 20% for myself tonight, though:)

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Jessica H.
Jessica H.
12 years ago

So excited! Love the new products! Thanks!

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Sarah
Sarah
12 years ago

Eek! Three?!?! That is fantastic! I would feel obligated to share the love with one of my friends with young kiddos, but obligated in a good way :) You always use such fab prints and colors. What a fun giveaway!!

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Ellie
Ellie
12 years ago

I would loooove those products!! pick me please ;)

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Katherine
Katherine
12 years ago

I’m so glad I just read that post, and you’re truly an inspiration!! That definitely brightened my morning, and I love, love, love all your beautiful creations!!

Congrats on your well-deserved success, and have a great time celebrating! :)

Take care,
Katherine

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Phuong
Phuong
12 years ago

Love everything that you have!!! Pick me please!

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Noemi Hedrick
Noemi Hedrick
12 years ago

i re-tweeted because I love your stuff…and I’d love to win 3 because I have 2 sisters and I would love to share with them!

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Emily N.
Emily N.
12 years ago

Gorgeous as always!! I love the new products and giveaway items. =)

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aimee
aimee
12 years ago

the orange polka dots are cute

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Vanessa L.
Vanessa L.
12 years ago

Oh my that new tangerine Gussy is ADORABLE :) You have so much new stuff I wish I had Unlimited funds to shop with OR a generous giveaway will work too ;)

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Tracy
Tracy
12 years ago

Yay! Would love to win your fabulous goodies!

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Natasha
Natasha
12 years ago

Great giveaways all week! Your ruffles are sooo cute! Would love to win!!!

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Raquel Braun
Raquel Braun
12 years ago

So much fun! Thank you for doing this.

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EFY
EFY
12 years ago

Yep, like you, I LOVE the tangerine/turquoise combo. And, if I were blessed to win, I already know with whom I would share. Blessings :)

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Tara
Tara
12 years ago

I love ’em! I just love all the color combos you come up with!!

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Tara
Tara
12 years ago

Someday I’ll win something from a blog giveaway ;)

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LCW
LCW
12 years ago

Oh so fun, congrats on officially going Gussy!

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lisa
lisa
12 years ago

I’m loving hearing a little more everyday!! and your items blow me away. I love that you put things together that I wouldn’t be able to ‘see’ – the patterns and colors – and wow, they are beautiful!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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amber
amber
12 years ago

tangerine and aqua…super cute combo!

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Kelsie B.
Kelsie B.
12 years ago

It would make my day if I won!!

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Colleen Coberley
Colleen Coberley
12 years ago

Yay! What a fabulous give away! It’s incredible how generous you’re being. Thank you for great Ruffles!

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Sarah M
Sarah M
12 years ago

All these giveaways are soo awesome! Thanks for being so generous!
Sarah M

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Sarah
Sarah
12 years ago

Wow, everything is so pretty!

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Jen
Jen
12 years ago

Love that you are doing so well with your business. :-)

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DebbieSmith
DebbieSmith
12 years ago

Hoping to win another Guss

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emily c
emily c
12 years ago

I am loving the tangerine dot colors! I could really use a phone case too!

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Mandi
Mandi
12 years ago

You’re so generous girl! Yeah!!

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Deborah
Deborah
12 years ago

I love the bright colors and ruffles you use on your products. Your blog is an inspiration to everyone.

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Alicia's Homemaking
Alicia's Homemaking
12 years ago

It’s exciting to “relive” some of the moments in the past year with you. :) Love the new products, Maggie! :D

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Crystal
Crystal
12 years ago

Ok third times a charm right?! Crossing my fingers :)

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Jacqui
Jacqui
12 years ago

Love the sassy new colors!! :)

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Sadie
Sadie
12 years ago

I am loving the bring colors for spring.

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Julie S.
Julie S.
12 years ago

With baby #2 on the way, I could put all of those ruffly things to good use!

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Eva
Eva
12 years ago

Love, love, love that tangerine & turquoise combo!! What fun!

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Marilyn
Marilyn
12 years ago

I like the tangerine + turquoise combo. So fun!

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Selena
Selena
12 years ago

Adorable! Crossing my fingers.

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Kim yeager
Kim yeager
12 years ago

I just LOVE and adore these three pouches!!! Again, you never disappoint and your patterns are like no other!! Enjoy the rest of your celebration week;). !!!!!!!!!

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Mary
Mary
12 years ago

Still keeping my fingers crossed that I win something ruffled this week. :-)

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Amber W
Amber W
12 years ago

Awesome giveaway Gussy! You are an inspiration!!

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beth
beth
12 years ago

Loving all your giveaways this week! The new polka dot items are my favorite :)

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Nadir@StitchSense
Nadir@StitchSense
12 years ago

Ooooh yay! More goodies! Pick me! Pick me! :-D

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Angee
Angee
12 years ago

I love your pouches. They are great keeping my bags organized.

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Kari
Kari
12 years ago

Oh! LOVE the Tangerine Dot — it just SCREAMS summertime!!! :)

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Kristie
Kristie
12 years ago

What a fun week at Gussy Sews! The giveaways are great and I love how your story is woven into these giveaway posts, too!

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Sarah
Sarah
12 years ago

I love the Tangerine Dot pattern. And the Tweet pattern is precious as well!

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Heather Irene
Heather Irene
12 years ago

Day 3 and it just keeps getting more and more exciting! :D

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Kristen self
Kristen self
12 years ago

Oh I need those!!!!

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Cristin Vosburgh
Cristin Vosburgh
12 years ago

Yay oh yay oh yay!

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Angie k
Angie k
12 years ago

The turquoise and tangerine is a fab combo! Enter me! :)

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Christy
Christy
12 years ago

I am enjoying the week of giveaways! I sure hope random.com picks me!! :)

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Amanda
Amanda
12 years ago

Gorgeous as always!! Love them! :)

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Elisabeth
Elisabeth
12 years ago

Ooo I loved the red and yellow from yesterday, but now I’m loving the orange and turquoise too! So many fun combinations!

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Jennifer
Jennifer
12 years ago

wow, love everything!! :)

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Ammie
Ammie
12 years ago

Lovely iPad/Kindle cases! I sewed myself a pretty Kindle case last year, but it’s a tad too small and I’ve yet to fix it. But it also has a ruffle! ;) Thanks for the fabulous giveaway.

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Tonya
Tonya
12 years ago

Love, love, love the new patterns- having a bit of a bad week- again- love to see your bright beautiful colors!!!

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Tiffany
Tiffany
12 years ago

I am over the moon giddy about a diaper clutch since I’m adopting a baby girl in July. We have a son, so buying ruffles has me absolute giddy!!

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Jessica
Jessica
12 years ago

So far, so generous!!! I can tell you are BEAMING with pride this week. You should be ;) What an accomplishment.

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Jessica D
Jessica D
12 years ago

You are an inspiration to quit what is comfortable and take the risk to go out on your own. I am still working up enough guts to do that. Congrats to you.

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