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{cute & easy packaging ideas}

March 10, 2011 · 51 Comments
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Alternately titled: how to have your products double as pretty packaging. This is such a fun post ~ who doesn’t love fun, pretty packaging? :] I love when a handmade product comes mailed in simple, fun, pretty packaging. With this type of packaging mindset it’s easy to keep the focus on the beauty of the… [Read More]

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{Bauer’s Daybook — 3rd edition}

March 9, 2011 · 8 Comments
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Hi friends! Over the weekend I received some mail, and guess what it was? A tag for my collar! It reads, IF YOU CAN READ THIS I WILL LICK YOU. {name & number are on the back side.} And guess what else? I don’t like it. Now when I do something I’m not supposed to… [Read More]

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{What I Wore Wednesday – #7}

March 9, 2011 · 28 Comments
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Happy Wednesday, friends! I think I need one of those magical “time stoppers” — and quick. Where has the week gone?!?!?! Do you want one, too? I’ll get you one. *wink* Today I’m linking up with my CA friend Lindsey of The Pleated Poppy for WIWW. Here are some outfits I wore… This outfit was… [Read More]

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{Let’s have a tea party.}

March 8, 2011 · 32 Comments
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I’ve been drinking a lot more tea lately — chamomile, lemon zinger, peach — and it’s soooo tasy! I’m normally a coffee drinker {with a heavy splash of cream, please}, but since caffeine doesn’t affect me, I’m steering more towards tea for the flavor and lightness of the liquid. Some times coffee seems so… heavy…. [Read More]

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{Gussy//Minneapolis meet-up, March 19th}

March 8, 2011 · 13 Comments
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If you’re in the Twin Cities area I’d looooove to meet you! Please RSVP by March 12th to gussysews(at)gmail.com ~ see you soon :] [photo credit; text is my design]

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{Blog*Sugar event}

March 8, 2011 · 22 Comments
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Have you heard of Blog*Sugar? Ohhhhhh, let me introduce you if you haven’t ;] My sweet friend Rachel is planning//organizing it, and if you LOVE to blog and connect with other women you must come! If you have a love for the LORD, you must come! If you love cupcakes, you must come :] “Blog… [Read More]

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{shop update: zip pouches & eReader cases}

March 7, 2011 · 26 Comments
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Today I’m showing you a few new Gussy products {promo video at the end of this post}: * a medium zip pouch * a make-up bag, and * iPad/nook&kindle cases. I love the fun colors and the stripes and the PRETTY handwritten ruffles on the eReader cases. What a perfect way to start out your… [Read More]

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{a quick interview with Ahoy Graphics + giveaway}

March 7, 2011 · 58 Comments
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Kristen of Ahoy Graphics is a sponsor to the Gussy Sews community and is helping us welcome March with a fun, 5-question interview about herself and her design services. Ahoy Graphics offers three types of services: Etsy shop design, printable design, or social media design, to help you make your shop or business perdy. I’ll… [Read More]

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{Saturday’s giveaway winner}

March 6, 2011 · 6 Comments
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Before I announce the giveaway winner: So… 2011 is already an amazing year. I’m really excited to be sharing some EXCITING things in the next few days. *wink* Be sure and come back for the announcement(s). The winner of the $30 Gussy shop credit giveaway is Lauren S. of pursue joy… Check yer email, girl!… [Read More]

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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

March 6, 2011 · 8 Comments
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Another day of 7 pretty things, can you believe it? I’m starting to see a real pattern here… pinks, creams, golds, sunshine. Anything that helps warm my heart {or cool it down — see second to last photo *wink*}. We’re seeing more & more sunny days here in Minneapolis. THANK G O O D N… [Read More]

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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