{Custom Order :: Meg's knitting bag}

This particular Gussy Custom Order means a lot to me, because it's for a very special blog reader. Meg always, always, ALWAYS leaves me comments. And they are so awesome, because they are ALWAYS positive. She usually writes me each morning, telling me how much she loves my blog and wishes me a great day.

Well, Miss Meg, I want you to know I look forward to your comments every morning :) This Custom Order is a knitting bag and I've stuck some of my lonely yarn {the sewing machine steals all my time...} in the bag for the photo shoot. There are 8 pockets for knitting needles and a large opening for about a half dozen skeins of yarn.








This bag rocks! I normally don't become too attached to my Gussy items because I know they are to be sold. But... I wanted to keep this one :) Hah!




I love the extra-wide Gussy ruffle.




This is a prime example of why I love to sew. It definitely fills my need to interact with others, feel needed, and show myself daily that "I can!"




How many of you could get lost in this bag? ;) It's huge and amazing.





So Meg, this bag should be on your doorstep by now.

I hope you love it, create many wonderful projects while using this bag, and let it be a reminder that we all have an impact on one another. You are so inspiring :)

xo.

{jaw-dropping news}

Shriek with me?

Ready?

AHHHHHHHHHHH {jumps up & down}


I've got SUCH exciting news for you :)

Yesterday I received an email from Rene, who writes for the Los Angeles Times, saying she featured my Gussy products/blog in her recent Daily Dish post. You can click here to see it for yourself :)

I clicked over and sure enough, there was a link to my post on the many uses for your Gussy. Rene was speaking of my zipped pouches, saying, "Got supermarket coupons? Here's an adorable way to corral them."

Tee he he. I'm so... so flattered/excited/surprised/_____. All great things, of course.

AHHHHHHHHHH!!! ♥

This is my first real press experience for Gussy. And I can't stop smiling. And being thankful. And smiling. And giggling like a little Gussy that could sew ;) I wonder what else is in store for Gussy {raises eyebrow} ?

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Know what else makes me smile? Today is my nephew Collin's birthday -- he's 5 years old! Very much looking forward to calling him later this afternoon to wish him a happy day :)

I am noticing in this photo that we have the same chin, hah.

This concludes my excitement for the day. My excitement so far...
Come back later -- I've got a darling shop feature to share :)

xo!

{a BIG, fun Gussy giveaway}

this giveaway is now closed!

a {sort of} surprise Gussy giveaway!
yeow!

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER there will be 3 prizes:

1 - $35 shop credit winner
1 - $25 shop credit winner
1 - $15 shop credit winner


to enter, please visit my shop and share your favorite Gussy item.

please be sure your email addy is on your blog or blog profile.
giveaway ends when I say so :)

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{please note, shop credit cannot be used towards baby blankets or custom orders.}

{new products -- lots of color!}

Hello :)

This post has lots of pictures and I love them!!! I am happy to show you 20 new zipped pouches and 3 new laptop bags to my shop.

I am just loving {can you tell?!} these photos -- the bright colors have me sew ready for spring. Be sure to scroll down and look at the laptop bags -- the colors are rawkin'! :)

xoxo.

{me and my lip-gloss.}

Yesterday I had a hair appointment. I love getting my hair cut. The oil/scalp massage, the shampoo on a high-top table {yes, a table!}, and then the constant combing/playing with hair... ahhh... blissful :)

I slipped out on my lunch break to enjoy all this, but before I went into Juut I went to Target.

Again I say, ahhh...

This Target is super cool. It's in downtown Minneapolis, it's two stories, and it has a gorgeous glass store-front. I heart it. The first picture on the left is of Target.

Why did I go into Target? Well, I needed to do something really important for Zack. {I needed to buy him some deodorant.} And then I decided I needed to fine my pink lip-gloss.

You see, I went to Target yesterday after work. During that trip, I bought a few essentials for Blissdom. But once I got home I realized I forgot my lip-gloss in the cart. At Target. In. The. Cart.

Gussy wanted new lip-gloss -- I can't believe I forgot it!!!!

I was crushed. Seriously, I was.

You know when you want to pick up a little something for yourself {less than $5, too!}? Remember how excited you get? Yeah, that was me. And then I left it in the darn cart. Sigh...

I sure hope I don't leave anything behind on my trip to Blissdom. Like my pajamas, my mousse, or the handful of Gussies I plan on bringing. Or my mascara. Or my warm boots.

But, I suppose it's OK if I leave any of those things at home here. Because no matter what I'm going to have an incredible time. I can't wait to share all the little surprises I have up my sleeve. Yes, surprises :)

While I'm at it, I feel like I may shove my gloss up my sleeve, too, {some-what resembling a great-great-grandma and her tissues} just to ensure I remember to bring it.


What?!
I have to have my new lip-gloss on.


xo.
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{hmm...}

...another sneaky photo :)


Any idea what this project is for?
I'll reveal the answer Friday!
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I'll be back later this afternoon with my first sewing tutorial.

{something new coming soon}

I'll be sharing my very first tutorial SOON!

:)
yayyyy.
I mean, yeowwww!

{sale items now in shop!}

There are a few items in the sale section of my shop.

These items are from my summer collection but are just
as Gussified as the rest! :)
And, they're available at a super savvy price.

xo.

PS. I'd like to welcome b's {blog} boutique as a new blog sponsor! :)
check out her site... cute stuff!

{my very own darlings}

Ya know what? I have a lot to say today and I'm not going to even apologize ;) I know it's early on Monday, but... I worked in the Sweat Shop over the weekend and was soooo productive that I had a million dollar fantastic day on Saturday. So, naturally I've got a lot to say today.

OK -- so this weekend I finally made myself something for Blissdom. Remember how it's this Thursday and I'm already going "Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!" as I scramble to get ready?! Yeah. It's true. I'm kind of acting like a teenager. I love it.

Poor Zack, hah! :(

Back to Blissdom.

Here's the darlings I'll be carrying this coming weekend:


I looooooooove them.

My very own Gussy laptop bag + matching zipped pouch. These items are items #3 and #4 that I've made for myself. I suppose it's good I have such awesome self-control over my Gussy products.

Right? :)






OK, this concludes post #1 for Monday. I'll be back with many more.

Trust me, hah! :)


PS. The Lemon + Betsy Featured Artist giveaway goes to Jacky @ The Sweetest Petunia :)