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Peer pressure.Yes, it still exists.Unfortunately. Recently, I Tweeted this: Then Daniella replied with: So I sent her this: And now… well… I’m afraid I have to show some pictures. Gus is a girl of her word.{Good LORD, what have I gotten myself into?!??!} I started 30 Day Shred on Tuesday, May 12. I have bypassed… [Read More]
Gus has spent countless hours searching and scouring Etsy for new and fun things to dream of buying. OK, maybe I spent like an hour or two. Hey, I got distracted! While you’re reading this I’ll be sewing away in the Sweat Shop… and dreaming of our getaway weekend trip that starts TONIGHT! :) Yippeeeeee,… [Read More]
Hello, friends! Thanks for stopping by today. And every other time, of course. I have been busy sewing up a few zipped pouches and I am super impressed with how cute they are. They are super functional — great for your make-up/toiletries; a new babe; organizing the linen closet or a diaper bag. See? Super!… [Read More]
Today is June 3rd. And while it’s just jaw-dropping crazy how we are already three days into the month what isn’t crazy is how much time I’ve spent dreaming over cute summer clothes. I mean, c’mon, what else am I supposed to do alllll dayyyyy longgggg? {Besides sew?} And, my dream is over! Well, it… [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 :)
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]
