Lovin’ Me Some Gussy (& A Giveaway!)

by Myra on February 10, 2010

If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know that I love Etsy shops and various small “handmade” businesses. I’ve recently discovered (via Twitter) the sweetest, most adorable girl named Maggie — and she sews…ruffles!

I immediately fell in love with Maggie’s (aka Gussy’s) amazing products! At Blissdom I had the privilege of meeting Maggie and seeing her ruffles first hand. Pure gorgeousness!

I’m so excited because Maggie gave me my very own skinny zippered wallet to review! Isn’t it adorable? I love the vintage pattern with the red ruffle. Besides being extremely well made, this wallet is perfect for carrying my debit card, lip gloss, driver’s license and gym key.

Best of all, Gussy has offered one of you, my sweet readers, a $20.00 store credit to her Gussy shop! Yay! Be sure to check out Gussy’s Etsy shop as well!

To enter this giveaway:

Leave a comment telling me that you would love to win! Not hard, right?

Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

Subscribe to My Blessed Life via RSS or E-mail
Become a follower on Maggie’s blog
Follow @blessedlife2 on Twitter
Follow @GussySews on Twitter
Tweet about this giveaway (include @blessedlife2 AND @GussySews)

I will draw a winner via Random.org by 10:00 am CST on Monday, February 15th!

Linked to:

Things I Love Thursday

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Tagged as: giveaway, gussy, maggie whitley, wallet

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uberVU - social comments: February 11, 2010 at 8:06 am

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1 Shannon February 10, 2010 at 8:58 pm: I fell in love with Maggie’s stuff after seeing her at Blissdom (had to check out her site). I would LOVE one of her awesome laptop bags similiar to the ones that she made some of the Blissdom girls.
2 Leigh February 10, 2010 at 8:58 pm: I would love to win a Gussy!
Leigh´s last blog ..how I love thee…
3 Shannon February 10, 2010 at 8:58 pm: I subscribe to your blog. My first time here and I love the clean layout and your inspirational theme.
Shannon´s last blog ..Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Flirty Aprons!
4 Leigh February 10, 2010 at 8:58 pm: I follow Gussy on Twitter
5 Shannon February 10, 2010 at 8:58 pm: I follow Maggie’s blog.
6 Leigh February 10, 2010 at 8:59 pm: I follow blessedlife2 on twitter
7 Muthering Heights February 10, 2010 at 8:59 pm: I REALLY want to win a laptop bag when she makes more…they are so beautiful!!!
8 Shannon February 10, 2010 at 8:59 pm: I follow you on Twitter.
Shannon´s last blog ..Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Flirty Aprons!
9 Mandy February 10, 2010 at 8:59 pm: I would so love to win! She’s adorable and so is her stuff!
Mandy´s last blog ..S.T.R.E.T.C.H!
10 Shannon February 10, 2010 at 8:59 pm: I follow @GussySews on Twitter.
Shannon´s last blog ..Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Flirty Aprons!
11 Mandy February 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm: I subscribe to you, of course!
Mandy´s last blog ..S.T.R.E.T.C.H!
12 Leigh February 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm: I’m a follower on Gussy/Maggie’s blog
Leigh´s last blog ..how I love thee…
13 Mandy February 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm: I follow you on Twitter.
Mandy´s last blog ..S.T.R.E.T.C.H!
14 Muthering Heights February 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm: I follow Gussy on Twitter
Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Interrupted?
15 Mandy February 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm: I follow @GussySews on Twitter too!
Mandy´s last blog ..S.T.R.E.T.C.H!
16 Mandy February 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm: And I retweeted you about the giveaway! hee hee I’m really tryin’ to win!
Mandy´s last blog ..S.T.R.E.T.C.H!
17 jodi @ back40life February 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm: I love the Lovely Gus – Hop Dot, Cherry zipped pouch – so cute!
18 Mandy February 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm: Of course, I follow Gussy’s blog too!
Mandy´s last blog ..S.T.R.E.T.C.H!
19 jodi @ back40life February 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm: I follow you on twitter
jodi @ back40life´s last blog ..Do you {force}ythia
20 jodi @ back40life February 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm: I follow Gussy on twitter
21 Leigh February 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm: I just tweeted about the giveaway @mylifeblessed
Leigh´s last blog ..how I love thee…
22 jodi @ back40life February 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm: I follow gussy’s blog
23 Muthering Heights February 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm: I follow you too!
Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Interrupted?
24 Alyssa February 10, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I follow Gussy.
Alyssa´s last blog ..Some Favorites on my Shelf
25 Alyssa February 10, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I follow you too!
26 Muthering Heights February 10, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I also tweeted!
Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Interrupted?
27 Alyssa February 10, 2010 at 9:04 pm: I’m already subscribed to your blog.
Alyssa´s last blog ..Some Favorites on my Shelf
28 Amber@theRunaMuck February 10, 2010 at 9:06 pm: I love the Gussy Bags!
29 Amber@theRunaMuck February 10, 2010 at 9:06 pm: I follow you on twitter, and I’m so glad.
Amber@theRunaMuck´s last blog ..my people
30 Amber@theRunaMuck February 10, 2010 at 9:08 pm: I followed Mrs. Gussy earlier today.
Amber@theRunaMuck´s last blog ..my people
31 Tyra February 10, 2010 at 9:11 pm: These are so cute! Would love to win.
Tyra´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Giveaway!!
32 Tyra February 10, 2010 at 9:12 pm: I already follow your blog!
Tyra´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Giveaway!!
33 Tyra February 10, 2010 at 9:13 pm: I also follow you on twitter.
34 Amber@theRunaMuck February 10, 2010 at 9:13 pm: I tweeted!

Or twittered!

Whichever.
Amber@theRunaMuck´s last blog ..my people
35 Tyra February 10, 2010 at 9:14 pm: I’m now following @GussySews too!
Tyra´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Giveaway!!
36 We are THAT family February 10, 2010 at 9:14 pm: I love Gussy too ;D

And I follow you on Twitter!
We are THAT family´s last blog ..*Shey*[B] Custom Camera Straps {Giveaway}
37 Tyra February 10, 2010 at 9:14 pm: And I’m tweeting about your giveaway!
Tyra´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Giveaway!!
38 Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 10, 2010 at 9:37 pm: I adore Gussy…really! I’d love to grab myself a Skinny Gus, but I would have a terrible time choosing just one!
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love }
39 Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 10, 2010 at 9:38 pm: Gussy blog follower!
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love }
40 Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 10, 2010 at 9:40 pm: Following GussySews on Twitter. @thesweetpetunia
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love }
41 Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 10, 2010 at 9:42 pm: Following you on Twitter, too! @thesweetpetunia
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love }
42 Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 10, 2010 at 9:45 pm: And finally…I tweeted. {included you + Gussy so you can find me!} @thesweetpetunia
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love }
43 Mindy February 10, 2010 at 10:15 pm: I would love to win because I love Gussy!! I enter all her giveaways hoping to win one.. maybe this will be it!
44 Mindy February 10, 2010 at 10:15 pm: I follow Gussy’s blog
Mindy´s last blog ..Not Me! Monday
45 Mindy February 10, 2010 at 10:16 pm: I follow Gussy on Twitter
Mindy´s last blog ..Not Me! Monday
46 Mindy February 10, 2010 at 10:16 pm: I follow you on Twitter now
@mdmerenghi
Mindy´s last blog ..Not Me! Monday
47 Mindy February 10, 2010 at 10:18 pm: I subscribed to your blog via Google reader
Mindy´s last blog ..Not Me! Monday
48 sprittibee February 10, 2010 at 10:28 pm: I so want a Gussy!
sprittibee´s last blog ..Blissdom Baby Carrier Give-Away!!!
49 mandie segura February 10, 2010 at 10:31 pm: Oooh! I’d never turn down a Gussy! (I have 3!)
50 sprittibee February 10, 2010 at 10:31 pm: I subbed in a reader!
51 mandie segura February 10, 2010 at 10:31 pm: I subscribe to your blog!
52 sprittibee February 10, 2010 at 10:33 pm: I Google-Friend followed Maggie.
sprittibee´s last blog ..Blissdom Baby Carrier Give-Away!!!
53 sprittibee February 10, 2010 at 10:33 pm: I already follow you both on twitter and have met you both IRL at #blissdom!!!! xoxo
sprittibee´s last blog ..Blissdom Baby Carrier Give-Away!!!
54 sprittibee February 10, 2010 at 10:36 pm: http://twitter.com/sprittibee/statuses/8946781107 Tweet!
sprittibee´s last blog ..Blissdom Baby Carrier Give-Away!!!
55 Courtney February 10, 2010 at 11:14 pm: Gorgeous bags! Just followed you both on twitter, looking forward to your tweets!
Courtney´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday
56 Junglewife February 10, 2010 at 11:57 pm: I love the Lovely Gus zipped pouches – any of the patterns will do!!!
57 Amber February 11, 2010 at 12:16 am: Would LOVE to win! :0)
58 Amber February 11, 2010 at 12:17 am: I now follow Maggie’s blog. Super cute items, love it! :0)
59 Amber February 11, 2010 at 12:17 am: I follow your blog too! And, I love your posts and your genuine transparency in all that you do. <3
60 Kathryn Compa February 11, 2010 at 4:36 am: I really want to win!;0)
61 Kathryn Compa February 11, 2010 at 4:36 am: I follow @Gussysews on twitter
62 Kathryn Compa February 11, 2010 at 4:37 am: I follow @Blessedlife2!
63 Kathryn Compa February 11, 2010 at 4:39 am: I subscribe by email !
64 Kathryn Compa February 11, 2010 at 4:50 am: I follow Maggies blog!;0)
65 Kathryn Compa February 11, 2010 at 4:52 am: I tweeted this! @misskathymae/twitter
66 Holly February 11, 2010 at 6:47 am: I’d love to win! Thanks!
Holly´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Minnesota Winter Picnic
67 Rikki February 11, 2010 at 7:07 am: I would love to win!
68 Rikki February 11, 2010 at 7:08 am: I follow your blog!
69 Cindy February 11, 2010 at 7:28 am: I would love to win…looks neat!
70 Amy February 11, 2010 at 7:39 am: oh that red houndstooth with gray ruffle zip pouch is adorable!
Amy´s last blog ..Recent Cards
71 Amy February 11, 2010 at 7:39 am: I subscribe to your blog through google reader.
Amy´s last blog ..Recent Cards
72 Amy February 11, 2010 at 7:40 am: I follow you on twitter.
Amy´s last blog ..Recent Cards
73 Amy February 11, 2010 at 7:41 am: I’m a follower on Maggie’s blog.
Amy´s last blog ..Recent Cards
74 Amy February 11, 2010 at 7:43 am: I follow @GussySews on twitter.
Amy´s last blog ..Recent Cards
75 Joanna February 11, 2010 at 7:45 am: I LOVE her stuff and I’d LOVE to win!
76 Amy February 11, 2010 at 7:46 am: I tweeted about the giveaway.
Amy´s last blog ..Recent Cards
77 Tessa@my pearfectlife February 11, 2010 at 8:01 am: That is so cute! I would love to win it!
78 Alisa February 11, 2010 at 8:16 am: I love the wallet with the pink ruffle!
Alisa´s last blog ..Valentines Dinner
79 Alisa February 11, 2010 at 8:16 am: I subscribe to your blog. Love it!!!
Alisa´s last blog ..Valentines Dinner
80 Emily February 11, 2010 at 8:27 am: Maggie’s stuff is gorgeous! Sign me up!
Emily´s last blog ..Carter’s Jewel Chest Giveaway
81 Johanna February 11, 2010 at 8:46 am: Love her cute stuff! It will be a tough call what I actually pick!
82 MARY February 11, 2010 at 9:35 am: I would love to win Gussy! Happy Thursday!

~Mary
83 Shelley February 11, 2010 at 9:49 am: Oh man, those are adorable! One would be perfect for me the days that I take the bus to work. Just enough room for a bus ticket or two, a little cash and chapstick!
Shelley´s last blog ..Piggy Meets Piggy
84 Young Wife February 11, 2010 at 10:18 am: The red houndstooth with the gray ruffle. Hope I win!
Young Wife´s last blog ..WFMW – Dry Erase Board
85 Young Wife February 11, 2010 at 10:19 am: I’m also following you on Twitter.
Young Wife´s last blog ..WFMW – Dry Erase Board
86 Cathy February 11, 2010 at 10:20 am: I would love to win a Gussy!
87 Young Wife February 11, 2010 at 10:20 am: And I retweeted the giveaway!
Young Wife´s last blog ..WFMW – Dry Erase Board
88 Cathy February 11, 2010 at 10:21 am: I’m a follower of your blog via email.
89 Cathy February 11, 2010 at 10:22 am: I follow Gussy on Twitter.
90 Cathy February 11, 2010 at 10:24 am: I also follow Gussy/Maggie’s blog.
91 Cathy February 11, 2010 at 10:24 am: I follow blessedlife2 on Twitter.
92 Ernie February 11, 2010 at 10:30 am: You’re hillarious, my love! You’re gonna have like 10 billion comments by the 15th. Happy anniversary, babe. I love you and thanks for marrying me!!
93 The Diaper Diaries February 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm: Grey and Red floral with the brown ruffle. I would totally use it for carrying my iTouch. Adorable stuff!!
94 The Diaper Diaries February 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm: Follow you on Twitter
95 The Diaper Diaries February 11, 2010 at 12:20 pm: Tweeted: https://twitter.com/DiaperDiaries/status/8971709913
96 The Diaper Diaries February 11, 2010 at 12:21 pm: Follow Gussy on Twitter
97 Mary Jo February 11, 2010 at 12:26 pm: I would get the Skinny Gus – Hop Dot, Cherry Zipped Pouch – 10. So cute!
Mary Jo´s last blog ..Breakfast
98 Mary Jo February 11, 2010 at 12:27 pm: I subscribe to your feed.
99 Mary Jo February 11, 2010 at 12:27 pm: I follow you on twitter.
100 Mary Jo February 11, 2010 at 12:29 pm: I followed GussySews on Twitter.
Mary Jo´s last blog ..Breakfast