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This month’s group sponsor giveaway is really inspirational — both Casey and Ashley are doing amazing things with the talents they’ve been given and I’m so proud to have them as Gussy Sews sponsors. I’m also excited to be sharing a teeny tiny part of their stories with you through this giveaway post. Please take a few minutes to check out their blogs, links are listed below. XOXO
THE SHINE PROJECT // Ashley is the founder of The Shine Project and The Shine Project Scholarship Fund ~ a movement to help send inner city school kids to college by running a campaign called CHANGE4CHANGE in hopes to raise $20,000 by the end of this year. See more through Ashley’s shop and blog.
THE WIEGANDS // Casey has been inspiring others as soon as they hear about her. She & her husband are vivacious risk-takers and are doing great things with their talents!!! Casey’s blog is a fabulous platform, and 1 winner will receive a Large sponsor ad on her blog. To learn more about her adventures, see her artwork here and darling blog here.
♥ To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below sharing something positive! For extra entries, use the Twitter and Facebook buttons below to share the giveaway {make sure you leave an extra comment for each entry}. This group giveaway is open to the US only; one winner will receive all items. I’ll announce the winner in a few days — GOOD LUCK!
*Please click here for more info on promoting your shop or blog with the Gussy Sews community.
These are such great causes! The giveaway is great! :)
Tweeted <3
What a group of inspirational lovelies! :)
My little ‘positivity’ for the day-
SO thankful for ALL of the sweet & supportive ladies I’ve been able to be friends with online in this community. So many mean SO much to me!
Tweeted :)
I love handmade shops and the positive inspiration they offer!!:)
I love both of these blogs and their stories. Very inspiring and not to mention very beautiful! It would be totally awesome to win this giveaway.
Dana
I positively love both these women. They are both so strong and do great things.
:)
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/JMuoioDOM/status/109011479113633792
I shared it on FB.
http://www.facebook.com/haydensmomma0329/posts/164385533640222
This week on my “positivity breeds positivity” post I used the quote:
“It’s not what you see that matters, it’s how you see it”
So in Ashley’s case, it’s like she was looking at an area and the people/kids living in that area and instead of turning her shoulder, she saw the ways she could help them.
Thanks for the giveaway and inspiration! I also really <3 the weigands blog!
Michelle
LittleBlueFeathers.blogspot.com
I am so excited about this giveaway! These girls are amazing!
Something super positive – I’m pregnant and due on my birthday! Woo hoo! (Just found out! :-D)
I’ve been following all three of ya’ll because of all the inspiration you each provide!
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right- whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things!”
What beautiful women they are and so inspirational!
I liked this on facebook! :-D
I love the positive impact blogging has had in my life – whether through my personal blog or from the insight I have gained from the women I have been following!
I would love to win! You three girls are so inspirational!
My positive for the day: After a great nap, the kids are all joyful instead of cranky and Mommy is feeling more hopeful as well. AND it’s almost fall aka cooler weather aka we can get outside and enjoy God’s nature again!
I tweeted
I facebooked
I get to go on a hot date with my husband on Friday! It’s been too long, so I am super excited!
tweeted!
facebooked ;)
I tweeted this giveaway!
I keep trying to “like” using the box above, but I keep getting an error – however, I did post the link to this giveaway on facebook! :)
Hmm . . . something positive. Well, I recently started my first semester as a college professor and it is refreshing. MEeting my student’s and knowing that I will learn as much from them as they will from me is inspiring. It is such a blessing to be able to give back to my community in this way.
My parents wedding anniversary is tomorrow – 38 years! What a wonderful example of a respectful, loving marriage!
Only 2 hours until I can go pick up my little one at day care – the best moment in every day!!
For all moms and students- 2011-2012 is going to be a great year!
Expect great things!
My husband sent me flowers this week!
I finally was offered a job in my field after 3 months of looking!! :) Very positive moment in my life!!
Something positive… hmm… I’m excited to get off work today and go home to make some yummy pumpkin bread!!!
I love hearing about awesome women. Keep up the great work!
Amazing girls… I love you all. I would love a shine necklace or a spot on Casey’s blog. You all are doing great things, keep up the great work!
God is so faithful…He has been speaking to me (and husband) in so many ways this past week…after years of being in a dry season :o)
Tweeted this :o)
i must say, that there are a few blogs that i read every single entry, and yours, casey’s and ashley’s are the three. inspiring. and the positive thing, is that i have let go of my worries of tomorrow, and i will be pursuing a handmade shop within this next year. thanks gussy, you rock! :)
Ooo, I would love to win. My positive thing is that I recently quit my job and am loving my new life!!
I shared this week on my blog that my mom is now cancer free! http://iamalongfortheride.blogspot.com/2011/08/keeping-you-breast-mom-update.html
I tweeted.
I posted about the giveaway on FB.
What an awesome giveaway! Today is such a great day!
What an amazing group of ladies! I so love their outlook, their passion and their attitude. I love being inspired by others to pursue my passions and use my gifts not only for the glory of God, but also for the benefit of others.
Ok lets try this again…
My positive thought::A Positive attitude is contagious. Is yours worth catching?? :)
Love both these blogs and both these ladies are fab!! XOXO!!
“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” My fave :)
I’m a new blogger and am so happy that I came across both of these girlies blogs. They are making this blogging venture so positive and inspirational. I hope they keep on growing there causes and I hope to be as awesome as them one day!
Something positive: I made a life changing very tough decision this week and Im still ok with it :)
Oh and I tweeted!
something positive: everything will always be okay because of my friends, family and blogger friends :)
These are such great causes. So nice to see people doing so much good!!!
tweeted :)
like on facebooooook! xo
I can do all things through Christ!
I believe that Love can prevail through all especially the hard times and decisions. :)
something positive?!
i was chosen today to sell on heartsy!
its one of my ’30 things to do before i am 30′!
wheeee!
Something positive for me is winter! Our house burned down in February of this year, so I am totally over the hot weather. I’m looking forward to hoodies and cuddling.
I’m feelin baby #2 move around in there like a crazy alien right now as we speak.
Great giveaways! I’ve had a wonderful afternoon playing with my 16 month old son!
got some very very exciting news today and a just happy about BREATHING and LIVING! :)
Something positive… I made lasagna tonight and didn’t burn it! :)
I tweeted.
(Also, tried to ‘like’ on FB but it wouldn’t let me?)
I love this inspiration in every blog post!
My dose of positive – I quit my job to become a stay at home mom! I can’t wait for this new adventure :)
I have a teaching job this year! In Texas that’s hard to come by, so even though its challenging, I am oh so grateful! Thanks!
Love this! my positivity is from a shirt i just ordered that says “don’t give up the ship”…i’ve been realizing that this “dream” i’ve been kind of getting exhausted from chasing is worth putting the hard work in for and “not giving up the ship!”
It’s almost the weekend and Monday is a holiday!! Praises, it’s the small things sometimes. This week has been tough but I’ve been reminded that the Lord’s faithfulness and mercy is new each morning. And he is my strength when I am weak. This helps me to keep going. Thanks, for the giveaway.
tweeted!
The facebook button didn’t work for me- I got an “error,” so I shared the post on my wall, does that count?
positive – big ol’ slices of watermelon one last time this summer :)
I just returned from the last of our neighborhood concerts in the park for the summer…such a treat to see young and old alike dancing and lounging on the lawn…and such a treat to share the evening with my precious family!
Something positive … it’s almost the nice long holiday weekend which will be spent with family! :)
I have so so many positive things in my life it is hard to choose just one….lets see….I have spent the past year not feeling good at all….sick all the time….scared about being sick all the time. I got the go ahead to get back to exercise and found my bike!!! I ride everywhere now! 250 miles in a few short weeks and I feel fantastic!!! Better than I ever remember feeling….so strong and energetic!!! And in love with life. I smile everyday again and can’t wait to wake up to see what the day has in store for me!!! Yeah!!! I am finally well!!!!! Sooo grateful for this and so much more!
Tweeted
“liked” but got an error :(
i tweeted it.
i liked on facebook (it said there was an error but hopefully it still went thru)
a positive thing? i’m almost done with blog sugar swag bag items!
Oh, I’d so love to win! Thanks. :)
LOVE BOTH THESE BEE-UTIFUL LADIES!!
so sorry to hear about Casey’s loss today…something positive…God is in control!
My positive is 3 healthy babies
I just love what both of these ladies are doing! So awesome!
Tweeted about it!:)
My positive thought… my husband is almost done with training at his work and it has been almost 10 months since he started it! So excited to have it all over with. :)
I tweeted about this giveaway!
Woohoo!! I finally got a workout in tonight and it felt great!! I’m stoked about that! Thanks for the chance to win:)
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/justsewsassy/status/109120839412228096
My something positive is that I just had my second baby- a little girl! Now I’m staying home with my two amazing kiddos and I couldn’t love it more!
i love you, casey, and ashley!
when i am weak…He is strong! xo
Knowing that God loves me and has forgiven me is such a comfort :)
I used the link to tweet about this giveaway
Positive: Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today! :D
WOW! What an awesome giveaway! mmmm what is positive!? I just recieved an email that my name was next on the waiting list for a Blog Sugar ticket! Looks like the Lord wants me to go and learn from some amazing chicas!
We’ve had rain this week (this is positive – we have been in a drought all summer, and part of the spring). :)
True beauty lies within.
I am inspired by both of the stories these women have shared. As well as your story.
You only live once; live it up, live it everywhere and live it like there’s no tomorrow. Take chances and never look back.
Thanks for this amazing opportunity!
I tweeted about the a-ma-zing giveaway @lifeonleroy
Don’t give up, don’t give in, if you don’t quit. You win, You win. I heard that in a song and it’s been my mantra during these really tough few months :)
I tweeted this giveaway!
I liked this on FB!
Awesome giveaway!!! Something positive is that I just relaunched my shop after taking a few months off & my shop just had its 1st birthday on Sunday! I’m hoping this year will be better than the last! :-)
I retweeted!
I’m grateful for my HEALTHY & HAPPY kids and family!!
Cute giveaway… I am thankful for a sweet husband and a loving daughter.
Sweet giveaway!! i am in love with my 2 girls… they are the bright part of my day!!
Love conquers a multitude of sins…Love your God will all your heart…Love your neighbor as yourself.
These are the pure and positive things I choose to focus on today
Sarah
I’m reminded to be thankful for what I have, as I see how many people in my life are grieving and suffering! One day the Lord will redeem creation- Amen! Casey has been an inspiration to me the past couple weeks, and I am praying for her family during this time!
Something positive: My boyfriend comes home from deployment this month! :)
Great giveaway!! Two positive things… my son is starting preschool for thee first time next week and it will allow me to spend some quality one on one time with his younger sister. The other is that I am starting up my own handmade shop and am so excited to really be able to devote some time to getting it up and running (and growing!).
Oh wow so excited about this giveaway there are no words! My positive thing: NOT having a flooded basement and keeping our power throughout Hurricane Irene, especially considering the devastation that’s a mere 15 minutes away from us. So thankful!
Retweeted!
Aaaaand facebooked it!
Great giveaways! Some positives… the mortgage is paid and there’s still some food to eat around here! God always provides :)
Retweeted!
Facebooked!
I teach 90 middle schoolers. I’m just getting to know them, but they are FUNNY! they bring me JOY!
it was warm today
this is really delightful :) love both of their stories.
Today, I am grateful for good health for me and husband!
-JennaLynn
I finished all of my homework for my online college class a couple of days early. Yay!
Hope I win. It would be a blessing! Something positive: To be an American citizen is a blessing. Our worst day here, is heaven for another in a 3rd world country. Be thankful for each day, even if it seems unbearable sometimes, because if you can make it through, like a pruned plant, you will only be stronger and more beautiful for it.
Love both blogs…and yours of course! Something positive is that I am working on my plans to open my own shop in the very near future. So excited!!!
My niece skipped crawling and went straight to walking!! She’s surpassing all odds as she was born at 27 weeks. Such a miracle!
– Erica Lee
I have two of the cutest little girls crawling on me right now as I do my work on the internet…and take a break to enter this awesome giveaway!
My something positive is how thankful am to be a wife to a supportive husband, and a mama to two beautiful boys AND i get to share and relate life experiences with other wonderful women by blogging!
I have been averaging a sale a day on my etsy. So excited that it is taking off!
I retweeted @shaziabaker
two inspirational gals! hugs to them :)
Awesome giveaway! My hubby’s studio is hosting the first ever comic convention in our city today! I’m so proud!
Love the giveaway!!
My positive thing is that I am beating cancer at 30 years old and living to fight it for my husband and kids. Having a surgery I dreaded to have saved my life. :)
Shared on FB. :)
Shared on twitter. :)
Wonderful giveaway. My positive news this week – my very shy and nervous daughter had a wonderful first week of kindergarten!
my positive is I am doing 2 handmade markets this fall! I have never done one so i am super excited and slightly nervous! Would be so excited to win!
a positive for me this week, is having one of my good friends in town visiting this week! eeek!! love familiar faces :)
Something Positive: God is in CONTROL!