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{NEW! // mentorship program ~ should we work together? you tell me!}

February 22, 2012 · 15 Comments
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I’m excited to announce a second super exciting resource we are launching for handmade shop owners, and it starts right here on Gussy Sews! {Click here to see the first resource, launched just last week.} NOW AVAILABLE: Gussy Sews Mentorship Program We consistently receive emails asking for guidance on a wide variety of blogging +… [Read More]

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{The Plaid Barn — a giveaway, featuring craft supplies, DIY kits + more!}

February 21, 2012 ·
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this giveaway is now closed. Hey craft lovers — I’d like to introduce you to The Plaid Barn, a daily deals site featuring craft supplies, DIY kits and more! Here’s how their site works: each weekday at 8am EST they offer an awesome craft item and at amazing price. Each deal has a limited supply,… [Read More]

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{10 silly things on my mind – wink!}

February 20, 2012 · 24 Comments
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nutella pear tart, via the lovely cupboard i thought it would be fun to share 10 silly things that are on my mind ~ to take a little break from the normal business-y thoughts/ideas/prompts that are consistently on my mind and focus on some more personal things :] i hope you had a lovely weekend… [Read More]

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{random bits from our weekend + an upcoming trip}

February 19, 2012 · 13 Comments
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antique pretties from city salvage, minneapolis happy sunday, friends! i hope you’ve had a great + busy weekend. friday was zack’s birthday, the big #27, so we celebrated with his parents coming from michigan. zack took the day off work and we enjoyed an extra-long weekend, a rarity around here! ;] we’ve spent our time… [Read More]

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{friday giveaway with Lucy Jane}

February 17, 2012 ·
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This giveaway is now closed. Today’s sponsored giveaway is from Lucy Jane, a handmade tote + purse shop designed around color, style + function. Lucy knows color is a great accessory and she does a fabulous job incorporating it into her wares, like rich reds, greens + golds. The inspiration behind Lucy Jane was the… [Read More]

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{NEW! // seasonal gift guides + how your shop can be included}

February 15, 2012 · 9 Comments
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squeeee! I’m here to share with you a NEW!, super exciting resource we are launching for handmade shop owners, and it starts right here on Gussy Sews! We hear on a near-daily basis that this blog is “a fabulous site to browse for handmade gift ideas” and we couldn’t agree more. {Oh, how happy that… [Read More]

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{paper + straw flower tutorial // guest post}

February 14, 2012 · 11 Comments
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My sweet friend Heather is here today to share a super fun + easy tutorial for making paper flowers. So perfect, because today is Valentine’s Day and these would be perfect on the table for when your sweetie arrives home ♥. Other places I’m loving them: on the dresser in your daughter’s bedroom, to pretty… [Read More]

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{our weekend recap + choosing to have perfect plans.}

February 13, 2012 · 29 Comments
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confession: sometimes it can be really hard to enjoy my weekend when endless lists + ideas fill my head. {or when the “i must do something fun, i must do something fun!!!” monster comes knocking. you know the feeling, right?!} working from home and then being home on the weekends, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed… [Read More]

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{noteworthy links — network like a rockstar, chevron dress, a recipe + a DIY}

February 11, 2012 · 4 Comments
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stamped with love {DIY} NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THE PAST WEEK: * network like a rockstar * chevron dreams dress * white queso dip {recipe} * i absolutely adore lisa’s style * you can’t wait around to find what you love happy weekending! XO

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{a closer look // detailed photos of our *new* Glam Totes}

February 10, 2012 · 24 Comments
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last week we introduced our newest Gussy item, the Glam Tote, and today i thought it would be fun to share a few more detail photos on this new bag. my idea behind this item was to create a slim-style tote that holds a lot more than you think it can at first glance. we… [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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