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Sunday
Dec072008

Handmade For the Holidays

Fabric handmade by Pippi Joe.  Shooting bag custom-made by Tracy Joy.

One of the great things about the holiday season is that I get to partake of one of my favorite guilty pleasures--without the usual amount of guilt.  I'm not referring to mere shopping (which I'm not really fond of).  I'm talking about shopping on Etsy.  I could probably spend every moment of my natural waking life browsing through all the amazing Etsy artists and never get bored.  For me, the appeal is not just the seemingly endless supply of beautiful handmade items or the idea of supporting the DIY ethos.  What really gets me excited is the ever-increasing number of people creating and sharing their art and handiwork.  I take this as a sign of hope for the future of humanity.

I've often marveled at the multi-faceted talent beyond photography that abounds amongst our Shutter Sisters community. Whether it's wordsmithing, or whipping up whimsy, or brewing beauty that's functional (or not), or making music, it's impossible NOT to be inspired when you're surrounded by so much creativity. I dare say that keeping such company lends itself to embarking on artistic endeavors you've never attempted before. And again, I take this as a sign of hope for the future of humanity

For today's giveaway, Tracy Joy--mom/wife/photographer/entrepreneur/bag-designer-extraordinaire--is offering up a Kristine Shooting and/or Diaper Bag in the winner's choice of color and flap design.  Tracy's bags are made with interchangeable flaps so you can change the design without changing the entire bag.  Perfect for the budget-minded accesorizer!  Be sure to comment on this post to be entered in the drawing.

Congratulations to Wayfaring Wanderer for being the winner of the Superhero Joy necklace. Sweet stuff!

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Edited to add: Please note that this giveaway is for a shooting bag (lightly padded for easy access to gear while on a shoot without a heavy bag).  Tracy Joy's fully padded camera bag is the Reese bag.

Also, Tracy is offering a discount to the Shutter Sisters community through December 31st.  Get 10% off your entire purchase by using the code SHUTTER.  With free shipping to U.S. addresses for December, it's a good deal!

Reader Comments (224)

great bag! especially for a camera toting mama of 2!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentergonzomama
Oooh! So pretty. I love Etsy.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBunny
So lovely...I'd love to get rid of my clunky black bag.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlisa
What a great bag! I recently discovered Etsy, and you are right about not being able to stay off of it!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKaty
i SO love birds on a wore, every shot of them captivates me!
i would adore a bag like that!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2965166764/
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkristin
This is just what I want... not necessarily need! So I doubt I would get it as a gift. They are so cute :)
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarcene
it is inspiring to see all of what people can do themselves.
and then put it out there for us.
when i go to etsy i have just the hardest time trying to decide what i love want the most.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenternikkole!
yes, etsy inspires me in the same way! and scatters hope & creativity & the satisfaction of consuming less and creating more. tracy joy is full of talents (and seems to have the best last name ever). i love love the fabric of your bag. once again, thank you, ladies for hosting all these. (i'm enjoying the links you included.)
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlizzy
wow. first of all thank you so much for the link love. you don't know what that word 'wordsmith' means, a word my brother used once a long time ago. i love it and the image in conjurs up for me :)

and the bags! oh joy the synchronicity! the other day river asked from the backseat of the car "momma, what do YOU want for christmas?" and i fell quiet in the realization that no one had asked me that yet this season. i thought long and hard and said "i think i want a new camera bag" and he laughed, "but that's not a toy!" and we had a great discussion about how grownups have toys too, and my camera is like my most very favorite toy!

so thank you for tracy joy's link too! cause momma's getting a new bag!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercamerashymomma
I have been coveting one of those bags for awhile now. I, too, love etsy.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCheryl R
Please include me! What a lovely product!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermissmartha
LOVE the bag. And I also love etsy -- I've ordered a few knit hats for the little oens. So much great stuff there.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentergiggletwig (corey)
Beautiful Bags!! I was actually just creating my own camera bag .. now I'm thinkging this might be a nice alternative!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterErica
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I am an etsyfile and a new photographer, so this would be perfect!

I'm also a fan of SS! Etsy and SS-- a perfect match!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDenese
That's beautiful!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMaria
I love Etsy, I tell everyone about it. My goal this year is to buy all my presents from there, and yes that does mean I'm not finished shopping for Christmas.:)
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterleigh
I keep hearing about Etsy! Thanks for the links, I'm going to check it out. And what a great bag!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAngie
I'd love a pretty new camera bag!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBecky
the camera bag is just gorgeous!
i'm crossing my fingers on this one...i'd love to win it!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentervivienne
my new mama sister would absolutely love this bag! i hope i can win it for her.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkathygrace
hmm... maybe i could use it for both a camera bag & diaper bag. i hope i'm the lucky winner!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTracy
I love Etsy

that bag rocks!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTerri
I could spend hours surfing Etsy! If not for all my pesky responsibilities. Like work.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKris
I need one of those!!! right now I use a washcloth to protect my camera and put it in my regular purse!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAlex
ooh, gorgeous. count me in:-)
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterphyllis
I have been coveting her bags ever since I first got my camera. Tracy Joy does amazing work.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKath
love etsy. love tracy joy. I need more of both in my life!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterelizabeth
I have discovered a whole new area of art since I found Shutter Sisters. We can't all be born into the same family, just have to find each other somehow.
Gorgeous bag!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCarrieJ
i love this bag. i love etsy as well. Browse there everyday and buy almost all of my gift there - in fact just posted about shopping on etsy the other day.

http://spreadingwings08.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-evening-break.html
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterspread your wings
I love etsy, as well. So many great ideas and creativity in one place. I have a few gifts that are in process for Christmas. I wish I had more time to make more.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterStacy
I love this fabric. I have favorite photo I took similar to this...birds on wire. I'm dreaming of a new SLR for Christmas. And a new photo bag to carry it in!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermonica
beautiful bag!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersarai
ooohhhh prettyyy......................... I need one!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDawn
Awesome bag. I just bought a new camera, so I need to find a proper bag...This may be it.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAppleTree
Awesome! What a cool bag.

Living down here in quail hunting territory, I can see the odd looks when I respond to someone's what-is-that-question. "Oh, it's my shooting bag." ...Raised eyebrows and silence. Then, I'd say "Have a great day." as I pull out my camera and proceed down the park trail to get some awesome riverside shots. :-) lol
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNyisha
Love, love, love that bag. Wow. Please count me in!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDiane
Too Cute!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlindsey
Amazing stuff...... I too love etsy... I just started selling on there recently..
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKelly
I've been craving one of these bags... :)
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJudith Shakespeare
so beautiful!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterandrea
What a gorgeous bag!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterShannon
I so agree - I have discovered Etsy this shopping season in a big way - and have done almost all my shopping from it. I love it so much.....
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterIvette Rosinski
I so heart etsy and that bird on a wire bag is too beautiful for words.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJeanine
I have a 4 month old baby and a 5 month old digital slr...I am going to need one of those great bags. Or maybe two!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAbigail
Hee. When I read "shooting bag" the first thought that sprang to mind was that it was for going to the shooting range. I know, I know, it makes no sense on a photography website, but us Canadians are always told how much those south of the border love their guns. Sorry for the momentary lapse of sanity.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterShawna
beautiful bag! what talent?!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBridge
Oooh! I LOVE this bag! :)
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle S.
Wow! I love these bags. It would be so awesome to win this. Thanks for being so generous this holiday season.

Melissa
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa
Shutter Sisters is the first place I go when I turn on my computer, just to be inspired before starting my day.
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSharon
I only learned about Etsy from Shutter Sisters, and man am I glad I found it!
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterEmily

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