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{The ULTIMATE Valentine’s Day giveaway — win a $1,500 VISA gift card. Yeow, so lovely!}

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This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to comment # 2515, Brittany C.!

Happy Valentine’s Day, you gorgeous gal you! Today is a seriously special day, not just because it’s Valentine’s Day — but because Gussy Sews has partnered with a handful of super fabulous bloggers to treat one person from our blog communities with a $1,500 VISA gift card. Oh yes, fifteen hundred dollars. That’s a whole lotta Gussy product, dontcha think? Ha! Or a big chunk of bill payments checked off your list! Or that special trip you’ve been wanting to take? Done. However you use the gift card, should you win, is totally up to you. We are simply so excited to be able to offer this amazing prize to one of our readers!!!

Heather put together this adorable graphic that features each blogger that helped fund the $1,500 VISA gift card. Scroll down to see everyone that’s participating, and then take a minute at the end to enter this special Valentine’s Day giveaway — I promise, it’s super easy! And guess what? It’s open to all countries! :)

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Gussy Sews | Living in Yellow
The Shine Project | The Wiegands | JustLove.ly

 

Saturated Canary | Sugar & Dots | La Vie Petite

 

Running on Happiness | Cupcake Mag | Oh Sweet Joy

 

House of Rose | Because Shanna Said So | The Pleated Poppy

 

Don’t Quote the Raven | Wonder Forest | KV’s Confessions

 

Across the Pond | Tales of Me & the Husband | Crowley Party

 

Julie Ann Art | Take Heart | Sparkling Footsteps

 

Aunie Sauce | My Keep Calm & Carry On | Rags to Stitches
The Chiffon Diary | The Daily Tay | Life of Bon
Eat Yourself Skinny | I Wore Yoga Pants to Work
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GIVEAWAY RULES: No purchase necessary. To enter, participants must use the Rafflecopter form above. This giveaway is in no way affiliated, administered or endorsed by Facebook. The giveaway closes on February 20, 2013. The winner will be notified by email on February 21, 2013 and will need to respond within 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. Winner must be 18 years of age or older in order to win. Prize is valued at $1,500. This giveaway is open Worldwide. Good luck!

Comments

  3. Amy says

    Great giveaway! I would buy some new clothes and shoes and get my twins’ bedding for their big girl and boy separate rooms.

  4. Meredith says

    I would most likely use this to pay off my credit card and a student loan. Any remaining would go toward my first gussy sews market tote!

  6. Karen Mayes says

    Wow! I would use the $$$ to help my son get the therapy he needs for his special needs (Fragile X Syndrome) and plan a fabulous date night for me and my hubby! :)
    Happy Valentine’s Day!

  9. Sarah says

    This is my unique need…..supplies for my honey bees. Namely, I need a honey extractor! I’ve been borrowing one every fall, but I’m ready for my own :)

  12. Jessica Patterson says

    We are expecting our fourth child in April. Last May our world was turned upside down when I delivered a stillborn. That same week we sold our house. A few months later, I discovered I was pregnant again. This time we are doing things differently. With MUCH prayer, we decided to go with a midwife and have a home birth. We have to have Faith and trust God is in control! Money has been tight. None of this is covered by insurance. I would definitely use the money to pay off my midwife and chiropractor bills. And if I had any leftover, I would put it towards baby items. <3

  14. Jessica says

    My husband and I are in the process of buying our first house, so I would use this to get my decorating budget going!

  16. Allison W says

    I would definitely use it to go see our friends’ new baby…. COMING SOON TO CITIES NEAR YOU! : )

  18. nicci says

    Clothes! I’m in that awkward post pregnancy phase where my pre preg clothes are too small but my maternity clothes are too big!

  19. Mummylala says

    Ooh how exciting, a giveaway and more importantly a whole list of awesome blog I can check out! Yay! Thank you gussy!

  20. KatieD says

    This would be wonderful to win. And of course, I’d have to spend some on a gussy bag. And some at the pleated poppy! Thanks for chance to win.

  22. Pamela says

    This is so exciting! I would definitely buy some text books (my hubby is in school right now) and a new computer (so I can write more often)!!!!

  23. Robin says

    I can’t find your followers area. Please send me info on how to follow. Thanks and thank you so much for the opportunity to win. Hugs, Robin

  24. Pamela says

    This is so exciting! I would buy some textbooks (my hubby is in school) and a new computer so I can write more often!!!

  25. Shannon R. says

    I would use it to get the air conditioning fixed in my car. I recently moved from Northern Michigan (where AC is not really necessary) to Atlanta, GA (where AC is mandatory 6 months out of the year!). Thanks for the opportunity!

  27. Diana Foree says

    Wow!!! I would share this wonderful gift with my daughters. These are wonderful talented ladies and would have to buy some fun items too!!! Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!

  31. Rachel says

    We are moving into a new house in April and this would be an amazing way to buy a TON of curtains!!!

  34. Cristy says

    I know this is boring, but I’d pay off our credit card and use the rest to finish up getting our house ready to sell… 6 people in 3 bedrooms is a tight squeeze!

  38. Mandi says

    We have a baby on the way (May 22!) so $1500 would help me be able to get ready for him, and hopefully afford to stay home from work a little longer when he gets here!

  39. April was in CT now CA says

    I would put part of it toward some desperately needed new clothes and the rest would pay off our credit card! Terribly exciting, I know! haha

  40. Sydney S says

    Our baby will be here around June 14th and this would really help with geting the room. I think I’d also treat myself to a Gussy tote which I’ve been eyeing for WAAAAAAAAAAY too long & a pedicure =) Thank you all for the chance at such a generous giveaway!

  45. Nicole M says

    Love all of your products by the way! This would be such a great giveaway to win, and it would come at a perfect time for my family! XOXO

  49. Kim W. says

    I would replace the laptop that I am pretty sure is about to keel over on me…. and theN i’m sure much of the rest would go to practical stuff / stuff for the kiddos! :)

  53. Jessica W says

    I would be so wonderfully amazed and thrilled to win this. Would spend a lil on myself, for sure, hard to splurge as a single momma ;) Thank you for the opportunity!!

  57. Barbara Martin says

    Not very romantic, but I would have some dental work done. LOL What a great giveaway! Thanks

  61. Cherinda says

    Unfortunately, I would have to use it to pay bills. But what I’d really like to do is have a day at the spa. I could surely use some pampering.

  63. Shelbey says

    Oh goodness! Where do I start?! Our little man turns 2 and our baby girl is due in June. Between new baby girl clothes and the fact that our son is always quickly growing out of his clothes + about to move up to a big boy room the gift card would come is as quite the blessing for us this year! Although I would mainly use the gift card for our kids I think my husband and I would treat ourselves to a date night or two which is much needed!

  65. Amanda Gillenwater says

    Oh wow…if I won this what would I do?….I think I would pay a couple bills and organize my beautiful daughters bedroom. Thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize!

  67. Sara says

    I would spoil my family who have been so wonderful to me since I moved back home. And show them how much I appreciate and love them for all they do! :)

  68. Lauren W says

    I would buy a new computer, mine hit the dust and we are in desperate need of a new one!! Thank you for this amazing opportunity to win :) Happy <3 Day!!

  69. Louise says

    I’d definitely use it for some much needed car repairs, and then splurge with what’s left on some new clothes for myself, hubs and the ever-growing 6 year old.

  74. Elizabeth Smillie says

    we are saving to get a minivan (oh my, can’t believe I just said we’re getting one – I used to swear that we’d never … amazing what having kids will do!) and this would REALLY help!

  75. Holly says

    How exciting!!! I have my first grand baby, Lily, shes 17 months old. I have been unemployed for 2 years and I would just love to use the some of the money to buy her some beautiful things little girls need. A little kitchen, tea sets, some dresses for church and baby dolls. Then I would take my family to have family pictures made, And a new sewing machine and pretty fabric so I can learn to sew for Lily. Thanks to all who made this Give Away happen.. <3 fingers crossed.. ((hugs))

  76. Caroline Griffith says

    I would use it to help defray the costs of our growing family :) And then a little part of it would be to do something special with my husband–maybe a weekend away!

  86. Megan says

    Wow what an awesome giveaway :) If i win I would probably put part of it towards saving for our new home, and the rest i would probably use for fun stuff like gifts, art supplies, and maybe an ipad :) hehe!

  90. Lindsey Theisen says

    Yeow, that is an awesome collaboration! Ya’ll are so lovely for thinking of your blog readers!

  91. Betsy says

    I would use it to pay off some bills, and then take a vacation to see my good friend in San Francisco.

  92. Erika says

    Could definitely use it towards our home remodel – thinking it would help pay for a double oven!

  96. Stephanie Meekhof says

    Wow Gussy…! What an amazing thing you ladies are doing….! Thanks for the chance to win…!

  97. rachel says

    I would get my husband and I new phones and then put the rest with our tax return to take a honeymoon … finally! :)

  98. Heide says

    I think I’m the only person in America with a TV that still has a tube in it. I would really like to move into this century… Oh and make plans to visit friends!

  99. Diana H. says

    What a great giveaway! I’m dying to get myself a steam mop; after that, I’d probably spend it on my kids! :)

  104. Kerri says

    What a fab giveaway- I would use the money to decorate the nursery and buy all things baby for our little one due in July!

  113. Kelly F. says

    I would use it on things we need so that I could use the money we normally would have spent on sports and activities for my girls.

  116. Cassidi says

    We are having our first baby, due in July, so there are a lot of things we need to buy to prepare for baby’s arrival!! :)

  117. Bel says

    I would use it to buy my daughter the bike she has been asking for and I would use it to decorate our house that is to be finished 7/15!

  118. Kari says

    Gimme! I have a two year old who is out growing clothes and no one is giving up their hand-me-downs! Also, I’d use it to buy a new set of grown up knives now that my husband has started smoking ribs.

  120. Devon Riesenberg says

    EEP! Love your blog, by the way…so fun! Newest follower :)

    I would for sure use the money to help out with the costs of the arrival of our second baby, due in June :)

  124. Carrie M says

    I’d use the money to start a college savings fund for my son! And take the kiddos out to a movie and ice cream for fun. :) Thanks!!

  125. Lisa Marie says

    If I won, I would probably use the money to get the rest of the baby stuff we need for our little girl…. and maybe a little post pregnancy shopping splurge :)

  129. Amanda says

    I’d use it for paying some bills, put some in savings, and maybe buy myself a new little Gussy product with a little extra of the money!

  130. Erin Stewart says

    If I chose to use it for our own family, I would either use it to pay off debt (we’re almost debt free!!!) or invest it in our business…or both… ;)

    But there’s a family near me who could really use it more than we could, so I would probably use it to help them with their expenses.

  131. Shawnda says

    We have 5 kids, 4 adopted. Our oldest adopted has special needs and we have bills we haven’t been able to pay off, so we’d definitely do that!! :)

  133. Jessica Gausden says

    I would spend it on a vacation with my fiancé to NYC for Christmas and see my sister and her husband :)

  135. Erin Stewart says

    This comment is not an entry. I just wanted to say thank you to all who made this giveaway possible. =)

  138. Marilyn says

    I would use this money for car repairs and then put the rest away because I see a few events in the not too distant future and hopefully I’ll have a bit put away to get us through. Thanks!

  139. Julia says

    I’d love to buy myself a nice pair of boots, and a new printer, but instead I’m sure it would go toward the mortgage or something responsible like that.

  142. Michelle Underwood says

    It would be wonderful to have an extra $1500! I could buy some fun things that I have been wanting, and not feel one bit guilty!

  143. Jenna Tracy says

    We are paying off all our debt, so… I *guess* I’d be responsible and use it for that. Or new kitchen counter tops ;)

  145. Jessica says

    Hmmm, tough decision. I would probably put some of it towards making our coming anniversary a little extra special and then put the rest towards making our new house a little bit more home-y. :)

  149. lindsaywillman says

    I’d like to take my little family on a vacation. Hubby and I have only vacationed once in six years and that was our honeymoon…now we’ve got three little ones. Someplace warm with a beach sounds nice this summer! Thanks for the chance to win!

  153. Trista says

    I would use the money to buy a jogging buggy to take my little 11 week old out in (let’s get this mama back in shape!!) and on a couple of other items I have had my eyes on for her :)

  155. Bethany Holtet says

    This is an amazing giveaway!! I would use this gift card to pay for our plane tickets to South Dakota to see the in laws.

  157. Anna says

    Wow! What a great giveaway! I’d definitely use it to pay off some debt and then of course I’d have to buy something from Gussy Sews…a girl can never have too many pretty pouches ; )

  158. connie says

    I’d love to add some $ to our spring break fund…It would be so great to be able to take my kids on one more ski trip before the season ends. Plus a bit of a fun shopping spree with some of the great sponsors would be in order.

  162. Britney Smith says

    With $1500 extra, me & my hubby would pay some bills, do a little shopping from all you lovely ladies, and focus more on getting in shape (spending the money to buy healthier foods/ gym memberships)

  163. Mary says

    Oh my gosh…what a gift this would be. I don’t know where I would start but it would go quickly of that I have no doubt. So exciting…

  172. Jenny Ham says

    Take my cat to have some tests done to see why he is sick and pay some bills… Thanks for the chance. <3

  175. Celinka says

    After two long back to back deployments for my hubby, and a possible upcoming surgery for our toddler, I think I would use this to fund our dream vacation to Disney World that we have been trying to make happen!

  179. Tracy Robertson says

    I would save it for summer and pay for a vacation! I haven’t had more than a couple of days in a row off in years, that would be one way I could actually afford a week off somewhere. Thanks!

  182. Brandy says

    Wow….$1500!!!???! My three kids need so much right now that I would buy their clothes and shoes, maybe a date with my husband since it’s been two years since our last date night out, and finally I would probably pay a bill or two!

  188. K. Nicole Stills says

    My mom who is a teaching assistant, is in need of a car due to her car being totaled by an uninsured motorist. She also gives rides to other co-workers without vehicles. I would give her ALL of this money to put towards a down payment. Her birthday is March 2nd, so this would be an AWESOME birthday gift!

  189. Adara says

    I would buy some new clothes for work, take my family out to dinner, buy someone in need groceries and gas, and maybe look into a camping trip for the summer!

  191. Cassandra Beverly says

    What does one volcano say to the other on Valentines Day???? I lava you!

    Happy Valentines, I would use the gift card to help my husband and I save for a house….1500 would buy a lot if groceries!

  195. Jolanthe says

    Have I mentioned lately that I cannot wait to hear about a certain little baby? You are in my thoughts OFTEN and prayers too. :)

    {hugs}

  197. Amy says

    If I had $1500 I would buy a camera bag, some jewelry making supplies so that I can put more work into my online shop, and I would pay off some bills.

    This is an awesome giveaway. You all are too kind!

  203. Kelli says

    Girl, I need a new computer. I am still stuck using the barely running PC that I had in Tanzania and she is on her last leg. This would be a huge blessing to this writer! :) Fun giveaway!

  216. Laura C says

    With $1500 I would use a little to visit friends and family in FL and MA, then save the rest for a rainy day – I’m currently trying to find a job after being laid off, so rainy days come a little more often lately. Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  219. Amanda Lewis says

    I would use the money to buy a new sewing machine and maybe a silhouette and some good old fashioned crafting equipment for my new little business. Thanks for the opportunity. :)

  221. Tonya says

    Hello! This is fantastic! I would buy a wide angle lens for my camera and perhaps purchase some backdrop stuff for photos. The rest would be used to pay bills. :) Thanks!

  222. Connie says

    What a wonderful idea ladies!! I would use the gift card to buy a few things for myself and then get some bills paid off. And what a wonderful birthday present it would make next week!!

  223. Tara says

    Wow! What an amazing opportunity, thanks a bunch ladies! What I would do if I won… Currently my husband and I are looking for a house and could really use a little extra cash to pay some bills. It would be so nice to move in to our new home with our 9 month old baby girl, debt free and focus on planning her 1 birthday party! I would like to wish everyone the best luck, and please wish us luck with the house hunting process! :))

  224. Stefani Roberts says

    If I won this $1500 visa gift card it would allow my husband and I to go on our first getaway. We have been together for 6 years, we have two kids and we have not been able to go away for a honeymoon or even just a weekend away. It would be so wonderful to finally get to take a break from life with my husband and just focus on us.

  225. Carrie says

    Wow, $1500! I would use it to for my house. Lots of projects need to be finished, painting, refinish wood floors, and fix a broken window.

  226. DedraC@SimpleOpulence says

    If I win, I will replace my iphone because my wi-fi antenna broke and I have been officially “throttled” by AT&T even though I am a part of the original “unlimited” data plan. Ha! I would consider an ipad mini. I would also try to be responsible and pay a few bills. :) Or just say “forget it!” and take the fam on a vacay to Disneyland. Woohoo!

  227. Lisa K says

    I would put the money towards bills and a new clothes. Need new clothes after losing 22 + kgs. Awesome giveaway!

  235. Tracy says

    wonderful giveaway! i would fly home and visit my family, and get a few more tickets to fly my husband and i to portland this summer for a friend’s wedding.

  239. Lindsey Jacobson says

    I would pay the medical bills that I’ve racked up in the last 4 months. I would be able to check the mail without seeing another bill to add to the stack, maybe I could get a Gussy bag in the mail instead of a bill!

  253. *Alex* says

    What an amazing giveaway! You have no idea how much of a blessing this would be, our little beagle just broke his ankle and this would help SO much. Crossing my fingers & toes!

  259. Sara Suastez says

    I would get stuff to make our home more cozy and some yummy fabric to make some fun stuff for the house and my girls and me!

  263. Anne says

    I would use the money to finish our bathroom remodel, buy a bedspread I actually like, share $ with a friend in need and buy some cute things from your shop. Congrats on the baby by the way!

  264. katie says

    someone has to win…right? i would probably invest in my business to help expand…and pay for a babysitter every once in awhile!

  266. Lexie says

    i would use it to put me through the rest of this semester of college!!! and i’d love to give a good chunk of it away too :)

  267. Elena says

    Great give away! Could definitely use the money for a summer family trip to the shore! Keeping fingers crossed

  268. Sheila says

    Wow, with this money I’d put it toward sewing related purchases – patterns, fabric, maybe a new sewing machine :) I’ve been doing more sewing this year and would like to continue to do more!

  269. Heather S says

    Thanks for the chance :) We could really use this! We owe $1000 on car payments and almost $700 in other bills…this would help us out HUGE! Plus, we’d be able to save our tax money and go on that family vacation to Disney with our boys. What an awesome giveaway

  276. Meredith says

    Family Vacation! Hubby comes home from an eight month deployment and we could use it to help pay for our Disney vacation. I’m crossing my fingers!

  280. Meredith says

    Family Vacation! Hubby comes home from an eight month deployment. I would use the card to help pay for our family Disney vacation! I’m crossing my fingers.

  286. MelindaB says

    Part of it would go to my son, who needs gas money for college. He’s living at home this year and driving to school, and has not had much work lately, so he’s spending more than he’s making at the moment.

  287. Jen says

    Oh goodness. Hm. I’d like to say I’d pay off bills, but I’d rather be honest! Clothes, shoes, books, fabric … etc. ;D

  289. susan strohl says

    Well, I would love to comment that I would be sensible with my win. But, I have a 3 month old darling grandson who’s dad is not working so, I would most likely spend it for baby things to help him out… Of course there will be some toys thrown in there just because….GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

  291. MrsD says

    I would finish paying off Christmas, then I would buy some things for both my soon-to-be step-grandson and my new twin great-niece/nephew!

  298. Candace Paquin says

    I would buy a new lens for my camera and sadly use the rest for bills!! Thank you for the chance!

  299. Kati says

    Wow… Well I would use the money to go to see me grandma…as she lives half way across the country… And then I might use a little to update my computer as it is really slow.

  300. Amber Harris says

    This is an awesome giveaway!! I would use the money to pay off some of my daughter’s medical bills.

  304. Sabrina says

    If i had an extra 1500, I would probably save up to get a car. I wrecked mine last year + I really want the independence of having my own car again.

  309. Robin Dance says

    Wow times TEN! I cannot believe y’all are giving this away, but what a WONDERFUL idea! SO very hopeful but I know the hundreds entering are, too.

    But I can’t win if I don’t try…so I’ve gotta at least try! Thanks, Maggie et all!!

    xo

  312. Krista says

    I would use the $1,500 towards all the extra expenses that have been going on the back burner lately. And I’d probably put some aside for me to buy some handmade love :)

  319. Becky N says

    I would put $1000 of it toward our car payment and the rest I would get some kitchen items/odds & ends.

    Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!

  321. Kim K says

    I have some bills that need to be paid – but I think I’d save a little for something for ME! :)

  322. Rachel H says

    If I were to win the gift card I would buy myself some awesome crafting supplies, and then maybe do something responsible with the rest. Or maybe just buy more supplies :)

  326. Cammie says

    We just found out we’re moving into a new house, and I would love to be able to buy some new curtains and we will need a new dining table, our current one is too big. We need lots of stuff for this new place and the gift card would definitely be a blessing!

  327. Jolie N. says

    We just had a new baby so I would buy a few needed things for baby and then for a project my hubby is doing to improve our home.

  328. April says

    Would love to pay off some bills, and take the kids to visit their dad who currently works on the East Coast!

  332. Jennifer Gilkes says

    What would I do with $1500!?!?!? It would be hard to choose between being responsible or being fun!! Maybe a lil of both!!! Pay a few bills, buys some new clothes, go on a shopping spree at Gussy Sews!! ;)

  334. Nikki S. says

    I’d use the money towards my husband’s pilot lessons, so that he can finish up sooner and get his license to fly!

  338. Karen Cook says

    If IT won the the $1500 gift card I would take my daughter on a shopping spree and put most of the money towards her college tuition for next year!

  340. Jenny B says

    after some shopping for myself, I would use it on medical bills! I had 4 procedures last year and even with insurance the bills keep piling up!

  344. Ruth Wright says

    What an amazing surprise that would be to win! I’d help my kids out with their bills and buy a little more fabric, surprise a friend and go see my Mom. :) Thanks for the chance. :)

  352. Jennifer C. says

    I would use it for a down payment on a new car. The car we have no longer fits our whole family, so we are constantly making two trips to get the whole family there. Won’t work out for much longer, especially with gas prices.

  357. Erin says

    Wow, this is amazing!! This money would really help pay for my brother’s immigration fees. He was adopted and somehow because of an unfortunate event, he is not a United States citizen. I will be praying for God’s will and maybe winning this money is part of it. Who knows. Either way, God is in control and I know He will work it out! Thanks for doing this!

  363. Nicole G says

    I would buy lots of healthy food from local sources! And maybe some fun clothes……. Thx for this awesome giveaway!

  364. JessicaLynn says

    I would use this to buy some new things for our baby we’re expecting in May and maybe the new couch I’ve been eyeing

  366. Ale says

    Would love to win!, will save part of the money and use the other part to go on a nice trip with my husband.

  371. Staci Z says

    I would have to spread the $1500 around my family. A present for the hubby and kids and then I’d probably get a bunch of fabric and crafting stuff with whatever is left.

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