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Great Gussy Giveaway!

This giveaway is now closed.
Well, readers, I'm happy to announce another fantastic giveaway from one of my sponsors... Gussy, the lovely shop by Maggie Whitley, is the exciting sponsor behind these darling bags, and is offering my readers a $30 gift card giveaway!!
Here's some info from Maggie about Gussy!

For fun, here's a little about me:
Gussy is a line of ruffled accessories. Each ruffle is machine sewn free-hand style, making each ruffle unique. About 18 months ago I sat down at my kitchen table -- I wanted to learn how to sew. And here I am now, offering zipped pouches of all sizes, laptop bags, netbook/iPad bags, tote/diaper bags, checkbook covers, wristlet/clutches and note cards (all with my signature ruffle) to those that love a little flair :) And, I've recently quit my day job to pursue Gussy full-time. To read more about Gussy, click here.


The Nester wrote, "Gussy has a juicy shop full of all kinds of wonderfulness, and her blog, Gussy has a lot to say, is quickly becoming a crafter’s headquarters where she features different crafters/artists and writes about her experience."


Here's some info about the giveaway:
-$30 shop credit to be spent at www.shopgussy.com
-all baby blankets are exempt from giveaway credit

I'm so excited to share Gussy's giveaway with my readers!
The rules are as usual here:
  • Leave a comment on this post (telling me what you'd choose from Gussy),
  • and/or share this giveaway: Facebook, Twitter, your blog--leave a link in a comment on this post!
You get one entry per comment, so if you share this in two or three places, make sure to leave two or three comments!
Please be a follower of my blog if you're going to enter, and make sure I have a way to contact you.
I will announce the winner Wednesday, July 14th... good luck and have fun browsing Gussy!

105 comments

  1. I would definitely pick any patterns with trees like the zipper pouch. I've been seeing GUSSY everywhere. I'm loving it!

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  2. Ooh, what a giveaway! Sweet.

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  3. Oh, and I already follow you. I'm a sheep.

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  4. Such cute stuff! I link to you on my blog. I love the blankets, makeup bags and headbands--- cute, cute, cute!

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  5. Kimberly S.7/06/2010

    I'm always drooling over Gussy's work! Beautiful! I particularly like the teal/green polka dot wristlet or makeup bag. Both are adorable.


    kmsheffield84 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  6. Fun! I love Gussy's products, I follow her blog too. And I follow yours, of course. Thanks!

    Sarah @ http://comeandseetheseitz.com

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  7. I can't pick---I love the makeup pouch and the smaller zippered pouch. Oh and I always love a headband! Such cute stuff!

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  8. I love the purple leaf ruffle headband and the green floral headband!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. I love the green and yellow head band as well as the as well as the floral makeup bag!

    super cute!

    kfast@email.arizona.edu

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  10. Oh, I love the Gussy Tote in either pink or orange ruffles

    nicolepipkin {AT} gmail {DOT} com

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  11. I am in love with her makeup bags, especially the orange polka-dot one (http://tiny.cc/bw9x7). Her craftmanship is amazing!

    kelsey(dot)donegan(at)gmail(dot)com

    *crosses fingers!*

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  12. I LOVE Gussy! I need one of those cute headbands she's making now!

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  13. oh pretty!I love her make up pouches!
    Thanks!

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  14. looooove maggie's stuff!!! if i won i would snag a laptop bag and a few of those adorable headbands! <3

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  15. tweet tweet! i tweeted about the giveaway @ohsweetjoy.

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  16. ooh. love the citrus polkadot makeup bag.

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  17. I tweeted! not sure how to send a tweet link but you can check it with @adiaryoflovely

    Thanks!! xoxo

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  18. Anonymous7/06/2010

    Lovely Gus - yellow tree zipped pouch!

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  19. I love the teal wristlet. And the citrus polkadot makeup bag. And the purple floral zipped pouch. There are too many pretty things to pick from!

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  20. I would choose a headband or two. My hair is absolutely unruly, this summer!

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  21. (just became a blog follower)

    I'd either get a laptop bag - or gussy pouch #8 :)

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  22. Anonymous7/06/2010

    wow so much to choose from!! maybe a small clutch or a laptop gag... or a headband... or a make up bag...oh my!!

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  23. I think I would choose the Gus For Work - Damask laptop bag
    dumei42 gmail com

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  24. tweeted your giveaway http://twitter.com/dmetd42/status/17898622235
    dumei42 gmail com

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  25. I would choose the damask tote bag!
    woohoo4sarah@yahoo.com

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  26. I'd pick up a few headbands. Time for a little something for myself. :) Am a follower, too.

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  27. Kathryn Cassadine7/06/2010

    i love all the headbands.
    kathryncassadine@yahoo.com

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  28. HELLO adorable checkbook cover!

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  29. So cute!! I love Gussy! I love the Damask laptop cover!
    alissacircle@gmail.com

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  30. I'm a new follower.

    Check out the giveaway on my blog:
    http://ragstostitchesboutique.blogspot.com

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  31. I love the color combinations! I would get one of the cute makeup bags!

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  32. The pink or orange ruffled tote bag would be lovely. What great colors for the bags!

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  33. I'm a follower on bloglovin'.

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  34. I love the pink laptop bag!
    http://silverrosesewing.blogspot.com/

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  35. i love the Lovely Gus orange polka dot make-up bag! it's pretty and perfect for make-up!
    -Emily F
    embily@gmail.com

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  36. Love them all but I think I'd want the damask tote bag. They are beautiful.

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  37. I would put the credit towards a "Damask laptop bag" BEAUTIFUL!
    AZinAugust{at}gmail{dot}com

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  38. Tweet: http://twitter.com/AZinAugust/status/17907575945
    AZinAugust{at}gmail{dot}com

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  39. Let's bring some Gussy to Kansas! :) I'd choose an IPhone case and some headbands. "SEW" CUTE!

    Thank You,
    Nicole
    simplycreatedbycole(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. I'm a follower! A sewn item a day?! That's awesome!!

    Thank You,
    Nicole
    simplycreatedbycole(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. I usually say that I want a laptop bag (which is true). But this time around I think I'll say that I also want one of the blue floral zipped pouch. It's so lovely!

    thursday@mygirlthursday.com

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  42. I tweeted this as well!

    thursday@mygirlthursday.com

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  43. Meredith7/06/2010

    I love the fabric combination's. I'm not normally a fan of polkadots, but I love the polka dot make-up bags and wristlets!

    meredithbrown210[at]gmail[dot]com

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  44. Great stuff! It would be hard to choose, but I think I'd get a tote or laptop bag.

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  45. I'd use it on the beautiful yellow ruffle checkbook cover. It is awesome!
    missmelissaf @ yahoo . com

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  46. Anonymous7/06/2010

    I love Gussy! I could really use a really cute zipped pouch. Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Amy - tommyamy41@yahoo.com

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  47. I have been a follower of Gussy for a while now. She is constantly coming up with something cute with that signature ruffle. A headband would be great.
    Debbie

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  48. So many cute things! Make up bag might be a must have.

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  49. Oh they are all so cute! I think I would pick a wristlet. What a fun little pouch to talk anywhere. Pick me because it's my birthday on the 13th!

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  50. loving these bags....any would definitely update my drab summer wardrobe! =)

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  51. My birthday is coming up, I would love to splurge on something for myself- maybe citrus polka dot wristlet?
    s_ropacki@hotmail.com

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  52. Wowo!! I like laptop bag!! They're not like common ones, alla black and so serious...the Gussy one is colorful!

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  53. I love the tote bags, lap top bags and the headbands. Everything is so cute, it's hard to choose just one item! Your blog is inspiring me to try my hand at sewing btw. :)

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  54. i love the Ruffle Gus - green floral checkbook cover! so pretty!
    mandicoulter@gmail.com
    http://commonthreadskingston.blogspot.com/

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  55. and updated our facebook group :)
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/CommonThreadsKingston

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  56. I have tweeted the giveaway. My nickname is mimmaus

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  57. I like the floral pouch! *_*
    I tweeted about the giveaway http://twitter.com/Arue86/status/17943418134 and i'm following you on twitter (don't have a facebook account ^^;; )
    mail: arue[@]gmail[.]com

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  58. I'd love the Lovely Gus - purple floral zipped pouch - 87

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  59. purple floral wristlet - oh yeah!

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  60. I tweeted;
    http://twitter.com/thepeachrainbow/status/17944544830

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  61. FB;
    http://www.facebook.com/people/Peach-Rainbow/100001026927027#!/profile.php?id=100001026927027&v=wall&story_fbid=135481499805424&ref=mf

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  62. Perhaps a ruffled headband? They are so cute!

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  63. Ooo..and I tweeted! http://twitter.com/annswindell

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  64. OMG I love all the cute ruffly bags!! But, I also really like the Ruffle headband in the green print. So cute!!
    oohmybento[at]gmail[dot]com

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  65. Jennifer7/07/2010

    Such cute stuff!! I love the polka dot bags. jenniferbrasher@msn.com

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  66. I'd choose a Ruffle Gus as a 7th Birthday present for my daughter. She would love it. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  67. I love the damask tote bag. I love all these ruffles!

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  68. This give away is great! I would definetly get a wristlet. I'm going to need one for college this fall.

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  69. I really love the Gussy tote: Pink Floral. How fun is that! I could tote it around in style.

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  70. Hello! Gus for work! love love it! (yeow!)

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  71. I would definitely get a purple floral make-up bag! Too cute!

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  72. Love the makeup bags and headbands!

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  73. Those are adorable! I'm loving the umbrella wristlet. That'd be perfect for the days I wear a skirt with no pockets but don't feel like toting around a huge purse.

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  74. I'd choose Gus For Work - Damask laptop bag. I love the cute laptop bags!

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  75. I love the polka dot wristlet...so fun!

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  76. I am in desperate need of a laptop case. I have been thinking about making my own but I don't know if I can compete with how adorable these are!
    Oh, by the way, I love the look of her website... so adorable!

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  77. I'd love the blue floral makeup bag. So darling!

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  78. I shared this giveaway on Twitter!

    http://twitter.com/yes_teacher/status/17999209710

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  79. I shared this giveaway on FB (Sarah Bee)

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000351623459&v=wall&story_fbid=108689115847776

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  80. i love gussy's name - i used to have a friend named gussy too! I likethe nice thickness of everything - although, if i had something, it would have to be the laptop and work bag with a lavender or green ruffle because the pinks and yellows are just a tad too girly for me :/

    horray for fun crafty things!

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  81. i would choose the orange polka dot wristlet. so convenient and cute!

    squirrelgonutz [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  82. i am loving the wristlets and headbands! well done! i posted on: keelyroney.blogspot.com

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  83. I think I would get the pink floral wristlet

    monacart32 at hotmail dot com

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  84. tweet

    https://twitter.com/monacpete/status/18013174762

    monacart32 at hotmail dot com

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  85. shared on facebook @ Mona Cpete

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001057504861&v=wall&story_fbid=131358856904404&ref=mf

    monacart32 at hotmail dot com

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  86. I would get the Chatty Gus - purple leaf with golden ruffle and the Ruffle headband - purple leaf.
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

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  87. I love the laptop cases!! Everything she makes is precious!

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  88. http://twitter.com/dickersonas

    posted on twitter

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  89. I would love a damask tote!

    I just subscribed to your blog

    truerecessionista@gmail.com

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  90. Blogged: http://azinaugust.blogspot.com/2010/07/thrifty-thursday.html
    AZinAugust{at}gmail{dot}com

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  91. THE DAMASK TOTE!!!! I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!

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  92. Anonymous7/08/2010

    I love your items! I just learned to sew last year and have started making my own pouches and bags as well (madeofpaperandthings.etsy.com).

    Anything ruffled goes on to my wanted list :) I especially like your blue and orange little zippered pouch.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  93. I really like the Yellow Tree print pouch. It's a beautiful design.

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  94. Oh, how I love ruffles!

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  95. I would choose the umbrella makeup bag :)

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  96. Tweet
    https://twitter.com/mdmerenghi/status/18167716691

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  97. I would get a makeup bag!

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  98. ExclamatoryPear7/11/2010

    The seafoam print laptop bag is darling!

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  99. if i win i like the umbrella print zipped pouch
    black11angel at yahoo dot com

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  100. I have been wanting one of her laptop bags forever! I love ALL of them! :)

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  101. I LOVE the Chatty Gus - yellow tree zipped pouch! So darling!

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  102. The purple leaf items are super cute--both the lovely Gus and headband!

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  103. I would get the "Lovely Gus - citrus polka dot make-up bag - 81" - so darling-ly cute:)
    Aimee

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