Tuesday

I Love Gussy {Giveaway}

*UPDATED with WINNER* Congratulations to Sandy a la Mode! You won!

I met Gussy at Blissdom this year.

And I liked her a lot.

Even before she gave the (in)Courage writers these gorgeous laptop bags (only I use mine as an all purpose slash purse slash laptop slash everything bag).


She is a self-taught, talented seamstress. She makes the most darling wallets, pouches and bags I've ever seen. Plus, she's adorable and totally looks like a Gussy, although her name is not.




About Gussy:

"Gussy is a line of ruffled accessories. Each ruffle is machine sewn free-hand style, making each ruffle unique. About 16 months ago I sat down at my kitchen table -- I wanted to learn how to sew. And here I am now, offering wallets, zipped pouches of all sizes, laptop bags, and note cards (all with my signature ruffle) to those that love a little flair!"

Me: Oh, to be so talented!

Here's some info about today's giveaway:

-$50 shop credit to be spent at www.shopgussy.com
-first entry: visit the shop and comment with your favorite item
-ideas for for multiple entries (please leave an additional comment for each):
  • tweet it
  • blog it
  • facebook it


This giveaway ends Thursday. So, go have a look around and tell me what you'd love to own!

205 comments:

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CraftyMummy said...

I think my favourite would be the black and white cheque book cover with the red ruffle. Classic colours that look great!
I'm off to blog now... Thanks for the giveaway;)

Kim said...

Oh I LOVE the Gussy for Work netbook bag. I'd probably use it just as a regular purse though, but it's so cute!!!!

LaVonne said...

I like the netbook sized bag that is black and white with the pink ruffle. So cute!

TDM Wendy said...

Lovin' the Gus for Work seafoam print laptop back. Darling. But deep inside my heart I am wondering how long it would stay cute like that. You know, with 3 kids and all.

CraftyMummy said...

Just blogged your giveaway too!

LaVonne said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/lavonnelong/status/11679401365

Laura said...

I love the "Gus for work" network bag with the hot pink! It is SOOOO cute! It would fit my laptop and I would be off to work..!!!

Laura

http://humble32.blogspot.com/

Southern Gal said...

I won a Gussy bag from Nester's giveaway marathon. Her sewing is top quality. I love the bag. If I win this I would get a bag for my daughter. She loves mine and I'm fearful it will disappear!

Laura said...

I posted the website on my Face book saying that you were having a giveaway for this Shop!

Thank you for all your wonderful and inspiring stories! I am trying to find a mission to go on next month to Mexico.

Laura

Kari said...

Hi Kristen, what a fun giveaway... I would love to win the laptop bag anything with pink in it.. wild & pink is my pick. I just added her button on my blog & will do a shout out... FB too.
I guess that gives me 3 entries.
I'm crossing my fingers:)
Your crazy bloggy friend
Kari
www.mycrazyadoption.com

Chick Hatchers said...

I love the laptop bags - not the netbook ones, the full-size laptop bags. Would LOVE to have one! Various color schemes appeal to me.

mychildsview.blogspot.com

Mrs. Pear said...

I love the baby blankets. I have been trying to knit or crochet baby blankets for my baby gifts now, and with a move, there is a baby in September who is probably going to miss out...unless I win the gift cert, in which case she is getting a sweet blanket.

Oh, was I supposed to be something for me - I love giving a good gift! That works!

RLR said...

Oh my lovely! My favorite is the b/w bag with the yellow ruffle in the header - though I see it's not for sale right now. I'd love to fill it with my calendar, keys, phone, and then keep it organized with a Lovely Gus, a Skinny Gus and a Ruffle Gus inside! Probably after that, my laptop wouldn't fit anymore!

Anonymous said...

seriously love any of those zippered pouches! my favorite is probably lovely gus #20. so cute!

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

What a great giveaway. I love the laptop bag....I am going to blog about it tomorrow......

Kristen M. said...

The grass-green baby blanket is my favorite - although I have no babies in the house. :)

a little bit of everything said...

The laptop work bag would be a great gift for my daughter's upcoming birthday!

Cathy said...

Um...Gus for Word Seafoam Laptop Bag??? YES, PLEASE!!!

...entry #1...;)

Heather said...

So many choices! It's hard to pick just one!

I really like the Lovely Gus - Limited Edition, floral zipped pouch - 3, which is decorated with a pretty floral fabric and dark reddish ruffle. So pretty!

Thanks for doing this give-away!

Cathy said...

I tweeted it!
http://twitter.com/cat2b1g

...entry #2...:)

Cathy said...

I facebooked it! (you'll need to be my friend to see though;))

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=550242915&ref=nf

...entry #3...:)

Caroline said...

Oh I LOVE the pouches, especially the yellow ruffled one! "Lovely Gus- Limited Edition, floral zipped pouch-40" is fantastic! :D

Angela Mills said...

Oh I have been wanting that pink and black laptop bag!

Joy said...

I love the laptop bag!

Joy said...

I blogged about it: http://myhomeinthesmokies.blogspot.com/2010/04/awesome-giveaway.html

Joy said...

I tweeted about it! jmpfourjoy

Awesome giveaway at We Are THAT Family: http://tiny.cc/sdlf6

Joy said...

I also posted on my facebook!

Lorie said...

Cute stuff! I'd probably choose a laptop bag.

Lorie said...

posted to FB

Let'sMakeADifference said...

Love all of the zippered pouches! Thanks for the chance!

Evie said...

The pouches and ruffled note cards are so sweet!

Julie Bagamary said...

The ruffles are such a fun touch. I like the network bag in blue/green and the medium pouch. I'd use them for holding quilting projects of course.

Amanda said...

Oh how I <3 Gussy! Ruffles make my heart go pitter patter! And the fabrics she uses are just darling!

Rebecca said...

Those bags are yummy...I really like the one on the home page on the right hand side (navy with yellow), but can't find it on the website. The netbook sized bags are beautiful! Great site!

Scott and Emily: said...

I like the grape baby blanket--a delicious color, and it's so hard to find a good purple these days. I'm in the BABY stage of life :)

Jessica said...

LOVE them all, but black and white is def. my favorite! :)

The Halbert Home said...

I would choose the laptop bag. I wish she had purses. I would love that ruffle on a purse!

King of King's Princess said...

I really like big bags for the laptop but would personally like to own the little zipper poach. I use currently pencil bags in my purse to organize and I think that a super cute bag would be spectacular.

Bethy said...

I would love that black and white with the yellow on the front. I suppose it's a laptop bag but momma here would use it for everything!

Laura Kathryn said...

Ah I am so glad that I just stumbled upon this! It's my first time visiting your page, and I am so excited about it! I love the laptop/work bags...so cute! Well, everything is actually so cute. Hope I win!

Laura
http://ldellicker.wordpress.com

melissa said...

oh to feel like a girl again! I am a mommy to two small boys...and life is busy, busy busy. The Limited Edition, floral zipped pouch - 3 would really add a nice level to my being "pretty" again. :)

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nlynch said...

The laptop work bag!!! So cute.

Jennifer said...

Love the Gus For Work laptop/work bags. Thanks for the give-away!

Beth Anne said...

a laptop bag! ::swoon::

Sue D said...

I like the teal with poppy print and pink ruffle netbook size work bag.

Katy said...

I love the Gus For Work - *netbook size* laptop/work bag - 39! :)

thecountryblossom AT hotmail DOT com

Mozer said...

I love the laptop bag. What a cool store.

Alicen said...

I have a big ol' laptop so I'd need the Gus for Work laptop bag. But I also really like the zippered pouches, and I can only imagine the fun my 2 year old would have with a small zippered pouch to carry around her daily treasures in. I love the ruffles!

Unknown said...

Love the limited Edition, floral zipped pouch. Perfect o put necessities in and throw in the diaper bag!!!

Unknown said...

Posted on twitter
http://twitter.com/Kraley1083

FiftyCentLove said...

I've been eyeballin the netbook bag for a while now. That would be really nice to have. thanks

Unknown said...

And facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=149000391

Melissa said...

Love, love, LOVE the laptop bag in seafoam green!

Gina @ MoneywiseMoms said...

I like the checkbook covers-what a great way to dress up a boring thing!

Wander said...

I love Gussy! Her things are so cute!
I WANT the netbook bag. I love the hotpink! So adorable! And it will match my computer!

Unknown said...

The baby blankets!

Racheal said...

I really like her laptop bags. I like the checkbook covers too.

Racheal said...

I facebooked it too :)

The Mommy said...

I like the Gussy for Work netbook bags, but I love anything Gussy.

Kathy Ward said...

My favorite is the laptop bag!

Jessi said...

Aaaaah! I LOVE the yellow/black/white checkbook cover! I just got a new purse so of course all my purse-related accessories need to change in order to match. It's perfect!
Oh, and I love the grass green baby blanket as well.

Kara said...

I love, love her laptop bags!

Paula said...

Beautiful and creative bags! Would love any one of them in black and white with red ruffles. Thanks for posting the give away!

Unknown said...

I big puffy heart ruffles!! I would love the Laptop bag! Gussy should definitely try adding some baby bags to add with those adorable blankies :)

Lori said...

I ♥ Gussy. I am dying for one of those laptop bags!

She rocks!

Shelly said...

These bags are so very cute!!

Shelly in Kansas City
shell_anna (at) msn dot com

Unknown said...

I just LOVE her laptop bags! I'm actually using my brand new Mac which needs a ruffled bag to live in!! =)

Unknown said...

Tweeted the giveaway!! =)

Unknown said...
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Kristin said...

I would love the netbook bag for my daughter.

Tonia said...

I loves Gussy's bags! I really like her laptop bags.

Deann said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the laptop bags. Would totally give my corporate job some flair!

Carrie @carrieloves said...

I love the lap top bags, they are so unique and girly!

Deeny said...

I think that I would have to go for the laptop bag (but the netbook bags are super cute so that might be a possibility too, it would just have to be an all purpose bag instead).

Deanna
dmfitzpatrick16 @ rangers.nwosu.edu

It Feels Like Chaos said...

I love that Gus for Work with the poppies fabric -- seriously cute stuff!

Traci said...

ANY of the laptop bags! Love every single one of them!

taradon said...

It would be so hard to choose between the black & white toile with yellow ruffle laptop bag and one of those beautiful baby blankets!
taradon@hotmail.com

Summer said...

I love the one on the right side of the header-black, white, and yellow!! Too cute!! I would love to have it...guessing it is the laptop bag??

mcmcolospgs said...

Totally love the netbook bag and as someone else said, I would also use it as a purse. Everything is adorable!!

wishful nals said...

i love gussy's new vintage pouches. so cute!!

jeana said...

Wow. I love the black and white with yellow checkbook cover and the green baby blanket. Beautiful!

Sarah said...

I like the floral zipped pouch - 37, and the black and white network bag with one of the various colored ruffles on it, I like all the colors!

Sandy a la Mode said...

awesome giveaway! i love the Lovely Gus - Limited Edition, floral zipped pouch - 37! so cute that they are vintage fabrics! her ruffles are just soo unique and adorable! i would love to win this!

sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com

Sandy a la Mode said...

I tweeted about this giveaway! http://twitter.com/sandyalamode/status/11702349261

sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com

Kathy said...

I would love the checkbook cover. My hubby has accidentally grabbed mine at times and caused me to panic thinking I'd lost it. I don't think he would ever accidentally grab those cute checkbooks. Love it! I also love the notecards. I try to write lots of notes of encouragement and I love to use beautiful notecards.

Unknown said...

Love, love, love this Skinny Gus - Limited Edition, floral zipped pouch

Melanie Eccles said...

I like EVERYTHING! I might pick one of the laptop bags..probably pink!

Saving Cents in the City: said...

I love the yellow ruffled pouch. So cute!

tigerchick said...

Everything is great, but I guess my favorite is large zippered pouch, style 7. Thanks for the giveaway. By the way, loved your husbands videos and I hope that those who need them can find them. Very courageous of your hubby to put himself out there to help others.

tigerchick said...

Everything is great, but I guess my favorite is large zippered pouch, style 7. Thanks for the giveaway. By the way, loved your husbands videos and I hope that those who need them can find them. Very courageous of your hubby to put himself out there to help others.
Melanie

care said...

I love the green baby blanket, although there are sure a lot of other things I would love to get too! I sure hope I win!

~~~Alana~~~ said...

My laptop needs some flair! :)
I would choose the seafoam print laptop bag!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Web Designz by Kristi said...

I love the Gus for work bags - I'm not picky on color - the style is awesome!

Shawna Lee said...

Oooh, totally want this one:
Gus For Work - netbook/iPad size laptop/work bag - 46
The colors really rock!!

Sarah said...

I like zipped pouch #37. I wish she had diaper bags! I'm going to be traveling down that road again.

Shawna Lee said...

Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/shawnaleeirish/status/11706464466

Shawna Lee said...

Posted on my FB as well.

Jenni said...

I love the laptop bags....

Jenni said...

tweeted:

http://twitter.com/jennipearl/status/11707138247

Elizabeth said...

I love the skinny gus, limited edition, floral zipped pouch!

Jenni said...

facebooked

Anonymous said...

The pink netbook bag would be sooo cute on my arm!

Katie said...

I love it all! Especially the laptop bags!

Julie said...

Wild and pink would be my choice! Love her stuff!

Julie said...

Wild and pink would be my choice! Love her stuff!

Julie said...

Wild and pink would be my choice! Love her stuff!

Jesica said...

LOVE this one "Gus For Work - netbook/iPad size laptop/work bag - 63" but I would adore anything from her shop! She is so talented!

Tara Broman said...

So hard to choose, but I believe it would have to be the laptop bag in b/w lattice print with the signature Gussy ruffle in yellow.

Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed!

Jelli said...

I liked the orange Gus for Work.

Jingle said...

I love the iPad bag with the black damask and pink ruffle!!!! It is super cute and would give me an excuse to go buy an iPad.

Beth said...

I love the Gus for work laptop work bag (#46) in black/white/fushia. I'd use it as a carry-all since I don't haul a laptop around with me! ;)

Jar Full of Rocks said...

I LOVE the laptop work bag! Hubs just got me a new laptop and it's too big for my old bag so I am in need of a new one.

Jess :) said...

I LOVE the laptop bags and checkbook covers!!!!!!!! Actually, I LOVE all of Gussy's stuff, so it's pretty hard to narrow it down :)

Jar Full of Rocks said...

I blogged about your give away here: http://jarfullofrocks.com/2010/04/06/win-a-gussy/

Erin said...

LAPTOP BAG!!! I WANT A LAPTOP BAG!!! :)

erin at homewiththeboys dot net

Misty said...

What fantastic product. I adore bag #39 and would probably not share it with my laptop and would selfishly keep it for myself. :-) Thanks so much for the giveaway!

Erin said...

Tweeted about it!

erin at homewiththeboys dot net

Erin said...

Facebooked it too!

erin at homewiththeboys dot net

Stacey said...

One lovely Gussy with a side of Skinny Gussy!

Kendra said...

Love the laptop bag! I could really use one and a girly one with a ruffle would be great for this momma of 3 boys!

Traci Michele said...

HEY THERE! I'm hosting a GUSSY giveaway over at Ordinary Inspirations this week too! How fun.

I LOVE her stuff. So so darling.

I think I would like the little zipper pouches.... :-)

Come on over and enter...

http://www.ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com

Hugs,
Traci

Biteofpunkinpie said...

I love her laptop bags (even though I don't have my own laptop)... but I would love to have her custom make a smaller purse or diaper bag for me... she is super talented and I love her creativity.
...here's hoping!

Eos Mom said...

I love pouches so a Skinny Gus for me and my two BFFs. :-) Thanks for the chance!

Lorie said...

I really loved the large zipper pouch #3 with the red ruffle!

The Clines said...

I love this one: Lovely Gus - Limited Edition, floral zipped pouch - 7

CM said...

I love the Gus For Work - netbook/iPad size laptop/work bag - 46

Amanda T said...

oooo....a laptop bag!

Amanda T said...

oooo....a laptop bag!

Nichole said...

I just love love love the Gussy Laptop bags! Thanks for the Chance to win!

C H R I S T I said...

i love it all and want it all! soooo cute!

Missy said...

Golly, just one Gussy thing I'd like? Well, how 'bout them zippered pouches? I could use one for storing all sorts of loose ends in my purse!

Sue Heimer said...

My favorite? Love them all! But I will settle on the "Gus for work" bag in any color. I could tote my favorite reading book and my highlighter and notebook too!
www.sueheimer.com

Unknown said...

I love the laptop bags- so cute with the ruffle!

The Fullingims said...

Love the black & white netbook/workbag with the pink ruffle. Would be awesome for a quick trip diaper bag or for library books, you know, those 50 million little board books my kids pick out.

Cmerie said...

So cute! I would love one of the netbook bags. I like the blue and pink one. I also love the baby blankets.

Grateful for Grace said...

Oh, I think I'm getting a new notebook (since mine is in it's death throes), so the notebook bag would be darling!!
But that turquoise baby blanket... maybe I need that. ;-)

Rachel@just another day in paradise said...

I love those floral zipped pouches. I have no idea what I'd put in it, but I'm sure I'd find something. and that color turquoise makes me want to need a baby blanket. . .ooh, bad thought. : )

Carla said...

What's not to love?? Fave must be the netbook/iPad bag # 63!!!

Amy said...

I LOVE the black and yellow work bag. Too cute!!!!

Terri said...

I love them all. If I was forced to decide how to spend 50 dollars I would get the laptop/everything bag. I'm inspired by her talent and flair (and I love yours too. You speak to my heart)!

Stephanie said...

Gus for work or a Laptop bag! Thanks for turning me on to Gussy!!!

Seizing My Day said...

I am a bag lovin kinda girl! Black and White with a splash of color (green?) ;) laptop bag!!

;)

Tricia said...

Baby Blanket in grass green is very pretty!

Callieflower said...

I love the laptop bags! So ruffley!

Sonya said...

I love the laptop bag! So cute!

Sonya said...

I love the laptop bag! So cute!

RebeccaL. said...

I like the gussy for work, fuschia and turquoise

RebeccaL. said...

I like the gussy for work, fuschia and turquoise

Unknown said...

I am in love with Gus for Work, Poppies print! Sweet!

Justin and Allison said...

Black and white with the red! I enjoy reading your blog!

Adventures in Savings said...

I love the medium pouch, #37. Such soft and pretty colors and I can think of a dozen things I'd use it for!

We 2 Bees said...

So cute! I love Gussy for Work # 46 I think is what it was called. It's black and white and pink! So fun!

Mindy said...

Awesome!!! I love Gussy!
My favorite item is the #40 limited edition floral zipped pouch... sooo adorable!

Tara said...

I'd buy the Gus For Work - seafoam print laptop bag. So cute! Thanks!

Mindy said...

Tweet!
https://twitter.com/mdmerenghi/status/11732309823

Joanna said...

I would REALLY love to win the netbook/iPad size laptop/work bag - 46

Nicci said...

LOVE the purple laptop bag!

Mindy said...

Facebooked it! :)
http://www.facebook.com/mindydenean

Kendra said...

I adore the laptop bags! I haven't seen one yet that I don't like!

Kendra said...

Shared on FB!

Tracey said...

Laptop bag for me!

Kendra said...

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/butterfly1979_/status/11732904741

Bridget said...

Oh, gosh! I think I *need* that laptop bag!!! CUUUUUTE!!!

Bridget said...

I'm tweeting...

Unknown said...

I would love, love, love the checkbook! Such a cute find! Thanks for posting it!

Special K said...

LOVE the laptop bags! :)

tweeted it...facebooked it!!

Thanks for the giveaway! Hope I WIN! :)

Johnlyn said...

I love the black and the orange colors together! The laptop bag is so cute!

Jan said...

I love the zipped pouches! I totally need something like that to hold all my "gear" in the diaper bag!

Jessica Young said...

I love the "Lovely Gus" floral zipper pouch. The yellow ruffle is so cute!

Jessica Young said...

I shared about this giveaway on fb!

Leigh said...

Oh how I adore Gussy! I would LOVE a ipad bag! I love the b/w lattice with pink ruffle! Of course it would be a purse for me! I N.E.E.D. to win!!! : )

SavannahsSmiles said...

I love the Gus For Work - netbook/iPad size laptop/work bag - 46

kim said...

I love it all! The zipped pouches and the baby blankets are adorable - love em!!

jenni said...

I like the Gus for Work seafoam print laptop bag!

Becca @ My Crazy Good Life said...

You had me at laptop bag...

Jenna said...

Oh! I've seen her stuff before and was SO SMITTEN! I adore the cream and brown tote- just amazing!

Jar Full of Rocks said...

I Facebooked about this.

Michelle said...

I love it all! The pouches would be awesome for keeping track of all the little tings my 3 kidlets seem to think they need to throw in my bag & I've been trying to decide on a laptop bag for myself! I love all the brighter colors/patterns & I'm a MAJOR ruffle lover!

Clean Mama said...

I love the pink checkbook cover with the black and white flowers - too cute!

ClassiclyAmber said...

I heart Gussy and I LOVE her stuff!! I would really love to own one of her laptop bags, and I'd use it for more than just a laptop bag! <3

http://classiclyamber.com/blog/

Leigh said...

I just tweeted here @crazyandblessed.

Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden said...

My laptop really needs one of these gorgeous bags! Thanks for the opportunity.

Trying Traditional said...

love the blue and pink netbook sized Gus for work. It owuld be great to have a bag for my netbook as it does go with me on occasion.

Trying Traditional said...

love the blue and pink netbook sized Gus for work. It owuld be great to have a bag for my netbook as it does go with me on occasion.

Jerralea said...

I love the Gussy for Work #46! Love the black and white with pink ruffle!

Jerralea said...

I tweeted about this giveaway

Jerralea said...

I also posted in facebook about the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

LOVING the laptop bag...I need one of those! Thanks for introducing me to such a cute line of bags!

Anonymous said...

LOVING the laptop bag...I need one of those! Thanks for introducing me to such a cute line of bags!

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SarahJarnagin said...

I love the laptop bags but I also really need a new checkbook cover! Everythingi is darling!

SarahJarnagin said...

I tweeted the giveaway. sarahjarnagin

Celeste said...

I love her Gus for Work bags... although, I see that the one I've had my eye on is sold out! that's okay... if I win - I'll be patient and wait for her to whip another one up ;)

Celeste said...

I just tweeted it :)
http://twitter.com/celeste_w/status/11783391017

Melissa R said...

love all the pouches!

Stephanie - My Frugal Lifestyle said...

I love the laptop/work bag in orange! I LURV ME SOME orange!

The Queen said...

I love Gussy! They are so new and orginal! Everyone around here is Vera Bradley obsessed! I would love the medium zip pouch with the yellow ruffle - how super springy and adorable, plus i could share with my 18 year old daughter and she would think i was the coolest. thanks for letting us know Gussy is out there. <3

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