Dusting of my blog for a big 2013!

My Dear! My Dear! How Long it has been!!!

I am dusting of this Blog, and blowing away all the webs! Hope that 2013 will bring a more dedicated Kasia who looks after her Blog!
I do hope to be more on here this year, especially as lots of exciting things are planned for this Year!

I have been working full time for the last 3 weeks with beautiful children...Ella tagged along :)
and here is one of the things we've been doing...Our Version of the pop ball Cakes!

Cake mix - bake the cake

Mix with its Icing

Roll into round Balls....

You're following me so far?...Pretty easy huh?

Even Ella is amazed how easy it is...not to mention good for practicing our Fine Motor Skills :)

 Pop these Lolipop Sticks in. You can buy them from Spotlight Stores or some $2 Shops

Pop them on a tray as such, then into the freezer for 10 minutes, or till you've made the Ganache

To Make the Ganache:

Bring 300ml Thickened Cream to the boil
Add 300g or or so of Nestle Choc Buttons
(I like them as they don't have any nasty additives!)
Turn off and let them melt, while stiring gently

 

Take the Cake Pops out one by one and dip in the Ganache

then pop them back into the freezer!

The cool thing is you can keep them in the freezer then just eat straight out!
No need for defrosting them. These Cake Pops are perfect for hot days, Birthdays (can be made well in advance) and not too bad on your hips, as one is quite filling, and smaller than a slice of cake
:)

Enjoy!!!

xxx

Kasia

...Feels a bit Like Christmas...

Hello Little Gussy friends!

Christmas is nearly upon us, so full steam ahead I say!...

I've been creating little pieces to make your little ones smile, and help you fill those stockings!

...I've decided to create a little PJ and Nightie range, because lets face it! If you're a child there's no greater joy on Christmas, than to jump out of bed Christmas day and lounge full speed into the living-room, and unwrap those gorgeous presents...time can not be wasted on getting dressed!

But with family popping in for breakfast, lunch or brunch (whatever you do on Christmas day - in my family Christmas Eve is big, so once we open our presents after dinner its straight to bed), you may not want your kids to wear their daggy, ol' tshirt and stained pants PJs...right?...so have a looksy what aunty Gussy has prepared for you....

For Babes... Little Elf Bummies...

Mrs Klaus PJ Set

 Santa's Shorts PJ Set

For the Boys... Old School Rocking Rockstar PJ Shorts...

...and more PJs to come, so keep your eyes peeled on Little Gussy's Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/LittleGussy

I also couldn't help myself and had to make another pickup skirt...this one is a Maxi...

Enjoy folks, and I hope to have a little tutorial for you soon again...


xxx
Kasia

Get Your Mo On!

Hello happy Little Gussy Friends...and happy 1st of November (Christmas is really creeping up now!)

November means also Movember is here!
I have decided to participate this year, and raise money for our boys and research for such a worthy cause...we love our boys here :)

You can read more about Movember and or get involved please go HERE 

All through November Little Gussy will be selling these cute Mo-Tees, and Mo-Babysuits $20 each

$15 from each item  sold will go to Movember

The Mo-Tees go from size 3-Adult (sizes 0-2 will be slightly different)

The Mo-Babysuits go from size 0000-1

To purchase your cool MO, simply email me at lovegussy@gmail.com

or visit my Little Gussy FaceBook Page and leave me a message there.

You'll be able to track your donation and my progress HERE

on another note!
the last item in our Fairytales & Fables Collection has been released

We also had this 

...and have you seen this gorgeous piece?

Our Swan Lake Tutu...

...now preparations start for our Christmas Collection...there'll be lots of goodies and lots of great pressies!

enjoy your day!

xxx
KAsia

New Collection: FairyTales and Fables

Hello Little Gussy friends!

I have been overwhelmed with orders :) very happy chicken!

But I'd like to share with you today a few new and exciting items available at Little Gussy!

We're well underway with the new Collection:

Fairy tales and Fables.

Lots of Harem, Genie or Balloon Pants...call them what you like I  love them for girls and boys...so we have unisex

 

 and more fairytales...

Click on the picture and it'll take you to Little Gussy's Facebook Page aka store :)

Follow Little Gussy on Facebook and you will save 10% ...lovely :)

So today in a very rushed fashion let's call it wordless Thursday...more pictures then words....

Till we meet again!...Hopefully soon!

Much Love 

Kasia

Little Gussy

Tutorial: Aging Laces and Doilies

Hi lovely, Little Gussy friends!
It's taken me way too long to get this tutorial up, but I've been working on custom orders and now will start work a my new collection

...

But here it is: 

How to Age Laces, Doilies...and even clothes!

Yes! I use this even to age white singlets and body suits! It gives it a much nicer colour and effect than when using colour.

From This:                                                                 To This!

 

So first gather your things:

Although you will most likely have all the supplies ready in your pantry! (if you're a coffee or tea drinker that is :)

1. 2-3 tbsp Instant coffee or 2-3 tea bags (I would not open them up as the leaves will get all mangled in your laces and doilies)

 The amount of coffee and tea will depend on the effect you want (stronger coffee/ tea darker effect. Lighter coffee/tea lighter effect)

2. Decent sized heat proof bowl or pot or bucket

3. Water this depends on the effect you want to achieve and the quantity of things you're aging.

A good guide is: 1 cup per 1 Tbsp

Method:

Boil the water and prepare coffee tea like you would. I.e no cream and sugar please lol!

do it in a heat proof bowl, bucket, pot.

Add your laces, doilies tops etc. Make sure all Instant coffee has dissolved before adding your items!

Leave them completely covered in the substance for about an hour. I like to leave them overnight if I want a really deep colour. The less time they soak the lighter they will be. which is still nice if you just want to 'tint' them.

Pull them out after your desired time has lapsed and rinse them under the water. Make sure the water runs clear. Otherwise they will continue to stain, and may stain other fabrics later!!

Once dry iron them on low to medium (medium if fabric)

...and there you have it!

 Laces, Doilies and Tees Aged...Gracefully!

If you have any questions feel free to contact me

lovegussy@gmail.com

Have a great Monday! perhaps next time (hopefully not as long this time) I'll have something cute for boys to show off)

Much Love

xxx

Kasia

The New Range Vintage Princess Collection is Here!!!

...I have been neglecting this corner for a bit, but only because I've been working on a new collection:

Vintage Princess Collection.

Laces, Frills, Flowers, Aged Doilies and decadent, sometimes vintage OOAK (one of a kind fabric) Fabric...

Have a look at the first creations from the Vintage Princess Collection....

Gorgeous Tees with strings of Pearls, Laces and chiffon Flowers

  

...Adorable Tees for my Tiny Little Gussy's

These have cute little OOAK babes appliqued, and lots of laces, bow ties, and a secret...
pssst!...The flower with your Little Gussy's initials cross-stitched on the button...is really a brooch

 

Skirts made with decadent fabric, laces and lots of Tulle

Divine Summer dresses made from OOAK (one of a kind) Vintage Fabric

 

Can't forget the Little Men...some Cheeky Shorts!
I love this Fabric! It's boyish but puts a different spin on the usual standard dark colours

And next time I will show you how to 'age' your Doilies and Laces, and make them look Vintage. Yes! My first tutorial 

If you would like to purchase anything or place a custom Order or have a question/comment 

Feel free to drop me a  line at lovegussy@gmail.com

Or stop by The Little Gussy Page I always LOVE new Likers

Much Love

xxx

New Vintage Blackboard Tees & Little Gussy's giveaway

That's right Little Gussy has its first giveaway. More about this a bit later first I wanted to show you the new items that have found their way into the Little Gussy shop!

All these items are available through the Little Gussy Facebook Page 

Like this

Rosalie Pink Tee and Shorts Set

Rosy Garden  Shorts

                                                          Rosy Garden Ruffle Top

 ...and now may I introduce the new Vintage Blackboard Tees. The heart, or speech bubble are made out of blackboard fabric. Write on them with chalk, then wipe away. Perfect as a photo prop!

At the moment Little Gussy is giving away this gorgeous Tee for just $2

All you have to do is head over to Little Gussy's Facebook Page 

Like us (if you don't already), then simply leave your name below the picture (as pictured above).

For more details head over to Little Gussy's Facebook Page

That's all from me. hopefully will enjoy some sewing outside in the sun tomorrow!

Have a good hump day 

xxx Kasia