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Feb

cupcakeMAG LOVES Gussy plus a GIVEAWAY!

When we first connected with Maggie the super talented brain behind the beauties of Gussy Sews – it was love at first sight! She whipped us up a custom laptop bag (also used as a diaper bag, tote, and well, for anything we can!) ruffle and all along with the sweetest little clutch that we can’t stop wearing. We were immediately smitten with Gussy Sews. It was pure handmade perfection and we couldn’t stop swoonin’ over our little collection. We are beyond thrilled to share Gussy Sews with you and know you will LOVE them just as much as we do! Read our chat with the lovely owner and designer behind the pretty bags and accessories. And guess what? Thanks to Gussy you are getting a chance to win $100 to start you own Gussy collection! Oh and did we mention – we LOVE her blog. It is seriously a daily read so bookmark it now!

{1} Who is Gussy?
Gussy is a girl that has learned SO MUCH in so little. Two years ago, in January of 2009, my husband and I both lost our jobs. We were living in Michigan at the time and were married just 7 months prior. In a {wonderful} whirlwind we moved 12 hours from our home state to Minneapolis, MN, and somewhere in between moving to Minnesota I quit the job we moved here for to sew full time on Gussy Sews. But there’s more to me than just sewing and sharing my journey on my blog. I love to have a good chat. I love to hug, I love to be around people. I love to cuddle our pup, Bauer, and I love to drink Coca-Cola!

{The girl behind the ruffles, Maggie Whitley otherwise known as Gussy & her work space}

{2} What inspired Gussy Sews?
In November of 2008, Zack and I were newly married and also living in a new city in Michigan. Zack was working a job that often meant late-nights or weekend work (TV commercial production). I couldn’t stand the thought of watching TV when he was still working, and I had recently found Etsy… so I decided I was going to each myself how to sew. I went to the public library and (honestly) checked out 30 books. I soon became BFFs with YouTube (hello! it is hard to learn how to thread a sewing machine when you’re looking at a black & white photo). From there I was sewing things that I would want to use (totes, zipped pouches) and over the last 2 years I’m seeing that sharing & encouraging are two things I love. These two things are what really inspire me :)

{Gussy’s Favorite Item! The Yellow Woodgrain Tote Bag, $78}

{3} What is your favorite item currently in your shop?

This is easy! The yellow woodgrain tote bag. LOVE IT!

{we LOVE headbands especially the pink/red floral headband, $14.50}

{4} How do you choose your fabric?

I’m really drawn to colorful, fun, sassy prints :)

{ruffles & houndstooth, it doesn’t get much better then that!, Medium Zipped Pouch, $18.50}

{5} When did your love affair with sewing begin?
I threaded my very first sewing machine in November of 2008. The affair officially started in March of 2009 when I branded my products as Gussy.
{6} What is up next for you?
Actually, I’d like someone to fill ME in. I never, ever thought I’d live out-of-state from family, let alone be the owner/designer of a business. For years I was a gal of security — I always wanted to know what was going on, but so much changed once we lost our jobs. I realized fast that I’m really not in control, God is. And honestly, it’s all been amazing. All the tough stuff has made me so much more wise, and all the uncertainty was never uncertain to Him. I’m very thankful.

{WHAT YOU DON’T ABOUT GUSSY!}

1. I like a lot of creamer in my coffee (hello, hazelnut)
2. I will never skydive.
3. I have a tattoo on my right wrist — it’s a Japanese symbol for joy. I got it when I was 18 ;)
4. I don’t like shell fish.
5. I don’t like to get up early.
6. I love to be cozy on the couch with tea and good friends/family.
7. When I was younger, I loved to read so much I’d often read 3-4 books at a time ;)
8. My mom gave me the nickname Gussy after Gussy the Goose from Charlotte’s Web. (Something about the goose having a lot to say, and so do I…?)
9. I have a dual-major in Journalism (editorial) & Art (photography) and am so thankful to use this DAILY.
10. I have a fear of not being prepared, of forgetting things. I think this is why I over think so much :)

{All Things Gussy}

Well thanks to Gussy you can win $100 to get your shop on with Gussy Sews! Read on the enter now!


Giveaway: $100 gift certificate to Gussy Sews!
(US only; baby blankets and discount codes are exempt from the gift certificate.)

How to win: Visit Gussy Sews and tell us just what is on your wish list. This comment is mandatory. You also MUST be a follower of cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for Littles. 

For extra entries you can do the following below and leave us a separate comment for each letting us know. The more you comment the better chance you have to win!

1. Follow cupcakeMAG on Twitter.

2. Follow Gussy on Twitter.

3. Make sure you “Like” us on our Facebook page.

4. Make sure you “Like” Gussy Sews on Facebook. 

5. Subscribe to our updates (top right corner above) – just sign up with your email!

6. Tweet about this giveaway and include @cupcakemag — you must tweet, not just follow.

7. Tweet about this giveaway and include @gussysews — you must tweet, not just follow. 

8. Write a blog post about this giveaway on your blog and send us the link.

We will select a winner via random.org on Friday, March 5th at 11pm. Please make sure you enter the mandatory comment first before doing the extra entries.


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374 comments

  7. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Black/gray damask tote bag // diaper bag. I want some Gussy so bad!! :)

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  12. I follow cupcakeMAG!
    I love the yellow woodgrain market tote! I also love the Spring pink wristlet clutch!
    I am a huge fan of Gussy!!! Her stuff is absolutely gorgeous! Hope I win!!!

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  16. I follow Gussy's Blog! And I subscribed to cupcakeMAG's email!! Yay! Thank you and please choose me! I need some Gussy!!!

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  18. I would love love love to get my hands on one of the Yellow Woodgrain Tote Bag and a matching pouch. The colors are absolutely fabulous!

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  19. I love the spring blue headband. (And I'm a follower of both blogs.)
    kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I'm with Gussy – I LOVE the yellow woodgrain tote. I stare at the listing daily. (pathetic, I know) Thanks Cupcake Mag!

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  36. OH my gosh!!! I love GussySews so this is AMAZING!! YELLOW WOODGRAIN MARKET TOTE, *NEW* < I would LOVE that bag. I'm a nanny so that'd be awesome to carry books/diapers/toys/etc. I would also LOVE to have the GRAY & YELLOW FLORAL WRISTLET/CLUTCH. I'm realizing gray and yellow are one of my favorite color combos.

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  40. I tweeted about this giveaway mentioning @gussy sews (I'm Toaster4JC on Twitter).

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  54. I liked gussy sews on facebook! I'm happy to give you my real name/email addy if I win. :)

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  63. I love the houndstooth zipped pouch with the pink ruffle & the BLACK/GRAY DAMASK MARKET TOTE with the pink ruffle too cute!

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  68. I want it all! lol I guess I want the Pink Starburst market tote and the Blue Bell in Pink Nook case the most.

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  73. You can never have to may Gussies! I am now the proud owner of one, but my mom would like to have one too (she *loved* mine!) and well I'd let her pick out whatever she wanted because she is the *best* most hardworking mom. :) Thank you

    capturingbeauty@hotmail.com

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  91. Ohh! I love the yellow woodgrain tote as well! I also think that the Spearmint Dot Print Pouch is adorable as well.

    I am a follower via GFC of Cupcake MAG and cupcake MAG for littles- (Erin C)

    guinnesspaws(at)gmail(dot)com

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  94. The pretty bouquet makeup bag has been on my wishlist for a while now. LOVE it. Thanks so much for the giveaway Gussy and cupcakeMAG!

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  107. I have to agree with Gussy. The Yellow Woodgrain tote bag is awesome! I also like the Spring Blue Headband. Adorable.
    I follow cupcakeMAG with GFC. Thanks!

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  124. I love the "
    Black/gray damask market tote" with the pink ruffle!

    sisterlycreative at hotmail dot com

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  125. The BLACK/GRAY DAMASK LAPTOP BAG is awesome! Sassy and practical!

    (I follow both CupcakeMag and Littles on GFC)

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  129. I would love the Gray & yellow floral wristlet/clutch

    monacart32 at hotmail dot com

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  144. I'm a follower and I would love the pink starburst market tote!

    sarah at yesteachercrafts dot com

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  156. following both via GFC
    I love the pretty bouquet makeup bag!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  161. The Yellow Woodgrain Laptop Bag is on my wish list!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  162. I like CupcakeMAG on Facebook – my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  163. I like Gussy Sews on Facebook – my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  165. I am following cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG Littles
    I LOVE the gray & yellow floral wristlet/clutch!

    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  166. I "liked" cupcakeMAG on facebook!

    Alexandra DiGiorgio

    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  167. I "liked" Gussy Sews on facebook!

    Alexandra DiGiorgio

    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  175. Currently on my Gus wishlist is a Spring Blue Headband, a Yellow Woodgrain Market Tote, and Red plaid small zippered pouch. I <3 Gussy!

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  193. Following the CupcakeMAG and for littles blog via GFC.(panicxduh)
    Their Yellow woodgrain market tote is on my wishlist at Gussy Sews!
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  199. I follow both blogs and I love the SPEARMINT DOT MAKE-UP BAG!

    darcylee99 at yahoo dot com

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  204. BIG Gussy fan here!
    I have my eye on the grey and black damask market tote!
    LOVE!!!

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  205. Following both blogs and I want a a make-up bag! and a wristlet! and a tote! and a headband! and… EVERYTHING lololol.

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  213. I like the tweet in b and w zip pouch…it's so hard to pick just one thing though! I love her shop!
    rebecca
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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  219. I subscribed to your updates with my hotmail acct (puahula@hotmail.com)

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  226. I heart" Black/gray damask market tote"
    The design is unique and nice

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  235. Woo hoo! I'm a new follower! On my Gussy wishlist are the makeup bags. I love that they stand up on their own!

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  242. I'm a blog follower of both cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for Littles as fanny.

    On my wishlist are spring blue wristlet/clutch and the yellow woodgrain market tote :)

    2pmishere(at)gmail(dot)com

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  247. Omigosh, so in love with Gussy Sews!!

    Favorites:
    Red plaid headband
    nook/kindle case – blue bell in pink
    Green floral zipped pouch, small

    also love the Yellow woodgrain market tote!

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this. I'm following cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for littles!

    buckeye7081@gmail.com

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  271. i would get the strawberry girls purse, a doll blanket for my daughter and a yellow woodgrain market tote for myself!

    i follow you both!

    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  273. i follow maggie on twitter @organicmommyluv
    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  275. i follow casi D-K on twitter @organicmommyluv
    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  276. i am a fb fan of cupcake mag stacy lynn b h
    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  300. I want the Yellow Woodgrain Tote Bag.

    leilani (at) soleilselene (dot) com

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  303. I like the pink starburst laptop bag! That is so much prettier than my plain old green bag :) ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)

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  307. My favorite is definitely the woodgrain yellow tote! It would be a perfect gift for my little sister who is bringing the first grandbaby to our parents!!!

    missfossey@gmail.com
    caresse fossey

    all entires accomplished ;)

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  317. I have been eying her yellow laptop bag forever now!!
    I'm also a new follower.

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  324. Wishing for a laptop bag and the pink floral head bands. So lovely! joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

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  339. i am currently in love with that yellow/gray market tote and all of the wristlets! one for every day of the week is what i would buy with my $100 credit! :)

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  353. The Pink Starburst market tote is on my wishlist.

    I am a gfc follower of cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for Littles – pinklady705

    2liv2laf2luv at gmail dot com

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  358. I subscribe via email.

    Oops, forgot to say that I also follow both cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for Littles.

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  360. imn a follower of both and i love the floral yellow/grey wristlet clutch!

    cerena leigh
    Luckycldh(at)aol(dot)com

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  361. I'd love to get the pretty nook/kindle case – blue bell in pink! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  374. Thank you for all of those who entered! We have some amazing giveaways to come! We announced the winner via Facebook and Twitter on Friday and it was….Kendall who has been emailed. Thank you all so very much!

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