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!

Comments

[canadacole]

Gorgeous! I love the artistry of the Shutter Sisters and the beauty of Etsy!

[Samantha D]

I *LOVE* the fabric!

[shirley of shirime!]

I agree, etsy is pretty cool like that. so is a lot of today's online communities. now.. if only my real life in person communities were so strong...

the bags look fantastic!

[abbey]

I want one!!!!!!

[Stephanie]

Oh I love these bags. Its at the top of my Christmas/Birthday list.

[Valerie]

Oh - what a beautiful bag, I'm thinking of a mama I know who might like one for the holidays!

[Catizhere]

What pretty fabrics!

[sarah costa]

wow I love that fabric what a great bag!

[elle.]

oh! i've been looking for a shooting bag. and you see, i have this obsession with birds. sitting on a wire. whhich is why i can't find said bag. because i didn't think it existed. but it does. and you have it... and i really want it :)

[Kristin]

This bag is way cute!

[Erin]

I hope I am not too late to enter this one, I love that bag!

[jeanne]

oh those birds on a wire.....

[Kate B.]

functional and cute!

[Erin Matas]

wow ... I LOVE that fabric!!!

[Heidi]

I love Tracy Joy camera bags! It would just make my day if I won this!

[Melissa]

I would LOVE a new diaper bag!! What sweet designs.

[Josy]

I love the bag!! and one could lose track of countless hours browsing through Etsy.... it's amazing what kind of talent there is! What a wonderful community, too!

[jennie]

pippi joe's fabric is amazing! thank you for sharing...
i love etsy too and have had so much fun buying christmas presents there this year. :)

[krista]

what a great bag!!!

[Lisa]

I am Loving these Shoot Sacs!!! This is a must have accessory for my Rebel..... Beautiful!

[*pixie*]

I love Etsy!

http://birddoodle.etsy.com

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