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Have you met our Holiday Gift Guide sponsors?

October 7, 2013 · 4 Comments
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Good tidings, friends! Sometimes Monday can sneak up on us, so I thought it would be fun to start the week off with an introduction to our Holiday Gift Guide sponsors. Nothing like a little eye candy ;) Have you met our sponsors yet? They are a wonderful bunch of artisans — mostly handmade, and their wares are truly great for gift giving. I love sharing shops with you that allow you to gift those dear to you with something of superb quality and uniqueness. Some of the below sponsors we’ve worked with before, but many are new to the Gussy Sews community. I’m excited for you to browse the shops that are in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide :) Be sure to bookmark this post so you can refer to it throughout the upcoming holiday season. xo

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A Wonderful Adventure – We create and share modern and vintage-inspired screenprints with messages of love, happiness and encouragement. Handmade in Columbus, OH.

Angelic Soaps and Gifts – Handcrafted bath and body, soaps, lotions, lip balm and shea butter body pudding. Handmade in Grand Blanc, MI.

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^ pallet wood CHRISTmas tree by Chrissie Grace Designs

Chrissie Grace Designs – Chrissie Grace Designs features faith-based items that are perfect for inspirational gifts. From custom-made pillows to hand-painted art, we hope our products will make you smile. Handmade in Winter Springs, FL.

Creations by K. Designs – Custom handmade cotton gauze children’s blankets and hair accessories for all ages. Handmade in Sterling, IL.

Draw Daisies – Handmade jewelry and sketches created by hand. No two items are alike, each is unique and special. Handmade in West Chester, PA.

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^ on target necklace by Gleeful Peacock

Gleeful Peacock – Gleeful Peacock is an ode to vintage designs in modern color schemes, always staying on trend. Handmade in Broken Arrow, OK.

Glockets – Glockets are glass lockets that hold floating charms and are completely personalized to tell YOUR story. Handmade in American Fork, UT.

JS Designs Studio – Cute and comfy baby and children items. Handmade in New Glarus, WI.

Lather Lovely – Handmade Bath and Body products! Handmade in Bradenton, FL.

Lisa Leonard Designs – Lisa Leonard creates handmade jewelry and gifts with deep sentiment. Handmade in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Little Branches – Hand-painted signs, unique gifts & cards. Handmade in Allen, TX.

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^ christmas advent calendar by Loo De Loop

Loo De Loop – Loo De Loop specializes in camera strap covers, fabric party bunting banners and toddler dresses for any occasion. We love custom orders, too! Handmade in Seattle, WA.

Love Nourished – Love Nourished offers products that help people nourish their relationships and gives 5 years of clean drinking water with every item purchased. Handmade in Brainerd, MN.

Miah Rhodes – Headbands and wraps are Miah Rhodes specialty, but clips and necklaces can be ordered via message. All accessories are made out of sweet, vintage and up-cycled fabrics. Custom orders are always welcome. Handmade in Kewanee, IL.

Not Too Shabby Handmade – We carry handmade Lightweight swaddle blankets, baby carriers and prints for your house. Handmade in Petersburg, VA.

Pen & Paint – Pen & Paint is filled with inspiring art prints, colorful stationery and fun, hand painted canvases and ornaments. Handmade in Leesburg, GA.

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^ home is wherever I’m with you print by Recipe for Crazy

Recipe for Crazy – Recipe for Crazy offers original designs of inspiring prints, cards and artwork to fill your home or to gift to others for daily encouragement. Handmade in Tulsa, OK.

Sew Domestic – Sew Domestic makes patchwork tooth fairy pillows for little guys and gals. They are custom and personalized with a first initial. Handmade in Minneapolis, MN.

Silly Mama Quilts – Fresh and Fun Handmade items including quilts, tablerunners, pillow covers, baby items and more! Perfect for gift giving or treats for yourself. Handmade in Willmar, MN.

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^ to have and to hold baby announcement by Small Moments

Small Moments – Unique invitations and announcements for all social occaions as well as Christmas/holiday cards and custom designs. Marketing services include logos, brochures, business cards, etc. Handmade in Westland, MI.

Spark of Amber – Beautiful, calming authentic handcrafted Baltic Amber jewelry. Teething necklaces and bracelets, and stunning jewelry for all ages–earrings, pendants, bracelets, anklets, rings! FAST AND FREE DELIVERY within the United States! Handmade in Lansdale, PA.

The 1500 Tree Project – An adoptive mother who specializes in bright, colorful, customizable ornaments and artwork inspired by leaves, trees, and love. Handmade in Athens, GA.

The Bryer Patch – The Bryer Patch is the place to find whimsical totes and accessories, all personalized just for you! Handmade in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.

The Vintage Pearl – We create simple and unique handstamped jewelry using sterling silver, freshwater pearls and swarovski birthstone crystals, every piece is a true one-of-a-kind! Handmade in Tulsa, OK.

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^ organic deer cross leggings (childrens) by This Freckled Girl

This Freckled Girl – This Freckled Girl offers a variety of unique infant apparel and accessories. Modern.Comfort.Organic.Trendy.Unique. Handmade in Surprise, AZ.

Throne of Grace – We equip you to live and leave a legacy of prayer with journals, prayer cards, Bible memorization tools, and more! Handmade in Ladera Ranch, CA.

Un Original Americain – We specialize in sewn goods and unique collaborations, creating 100% handmade goods, both wearable and for the home. Handmade in Greensboro, NC.

Written For You – Writtenforyou specializes in handwritten cursive and daily reminders of love and friendship through written words. Handmade in Baltimore, MD.

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  1. Molly Garibaldi says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Thanks for including us in your gift guide! So many wonderful things to choose from! This is my kind of shopping…WAAAY better than traffic, parking structures, crowds, and malls! :)

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