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{And the winner is…}

June 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Crafter’s Guru has Gus as a featured guest writer today! Head on over to Mary’s blog and check out the article :) pretty sweeeeeet :) ******************** For maybe the eighth time ever, Gus is speechless! I just finished reading through the entries for my very first contest. You know, the ONLY contest I’ve done where… [Read More]

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{30 Day Shred UPDATE-A-ROO}

June 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Morning, friends! Last night I finished Day 18 of 30 Day Shred. Many miracles have happened since I started — three weeks ago — but Gussy is going to try pretty hard and keep her cool. AWW, what the heck. This is a blog for sewing, Gussy stories, and EXCITEMENT! I have a few funny… [Read More]

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{2 new Etsy listings}

June 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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After many, many, many endless nights of restless sleep I decided to list some of the custom orders I’ve made on my Etsy shop. I know, that is exactly what you wanted to hear this evening. Remember, you have until 11:59 p.m. to comment on this post for a chance to win 20% off anything… [Read More]

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{contest ends TONIGHT!}

June 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Hello, hello :) Hope you had a great weekend! Gussy and hubbs sure did… but now isn’t the time for personal talk ;) It’s time for Etsy + Gussy talk… Some of you have already entered my first contest in which the winner will receive 20% off any order in my Etsy shop. But, I… [Read More]

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{Lovely Gus — Nature Clutch}

May 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Yesterday, I listed this Charming Gus wallet on my Etsy shop: And today I’m here to share a matching clutch that I just listed! I love it so much, hopefully you do, too :) And look, here are the two of them, sitting pretty for a photo shoot together :)

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{new Charming Gus wallet + a contest!}

May 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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My MOH {maid of honor} visited me a few weeks ago and she came bearing gifts. One gift was a bottle of wine {woo-hoo!}, another gift was two cuts of fabric {BIG woo-hoo!}. I loved everything. Oh, and she also brought a handful of super cute buttons. Gussy hearts buttons, if you didn’t already know… [Read More]

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{wallet + GUSSY bag}

May 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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A CMU colleague/friend/classmate of mine — ha ha, colleague sounds so silly — contacted me about a custom GUSSY order. He wanted something special for his fiance and so we worked together to come up with this super cute duo: ******************* Is there something YOU’D like custom made by Gussy? You can certainly let me… [Read More]

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{new GUSSY bag}

May 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Gussy says: Brighten up your day with this charming Gussy bag sewn from Heather Bailey fabrics! This purse is large, yet small enough for everyday use. The inside is lined with a neutral-colored canvas and has two pockets. One pocket is great for an iPod Nano or your cell phone, the other for keys, etc…. [Read More]

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{For Steph…}

May 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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My dear blogger friend, Steph, is such a good blogger friend. {AND WE HAVE THE SAME WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! I just love that we also have that in common :) }. She usually comments on my Etsy postings and has such encouraging words to share. Recently she commented and Gussy was able to lure her into… [Read More]

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{a new idea has been birthed}

May 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Oh Gus, you’re always up to something!!!!!!! I know, I know. And I’m done talking to myself. It’s my nature to live an adventurously sassy life. It’s been gifted to me. Just ask my husband. And my mom. They’ll both agree with you ;) Alright. Down to the nitty gritty {I like to say that}…. [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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