UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER!!!! Congratulations, Lyndi!
It's Bloggy Giveaway Carnival time again! You might remember the contest I held here not too long ago. This time, though, I'm trying something new!
Totally Cool, CAMERA STRAP COVERS!
My sister-in-law (whose the coolest gal on the planet) has just started making camera strap covers, tutus, and other super cool photography props for me! She's thinking of starting her own shop on Etsy, but for now will be taking orders through my blog.
What better way to get her started than to give away one of her radically COOL straps here today! AND, if you don't win today, you can always order a nifty strap from her in the future! So, stay tuned!
The camera straps measure anywhere from 1 1/2 inches wide to 2 1/4 inches wide and come in various lengths. Straps can be ordered to fit the exact size of your camera strap in the future.
The strap being given away today is the one I'm modeling below. It measures 2 inches wide and is 25 1/2 inches in length. The camera strap is lined with fleece cushioning to make it soft and to prevent it from hurting your neck. I love mine already! It slides on and off your camera strap easily.
Please don't judge the model or the photos. It was either this or my 3 year old son! What would you have me do?
Here are the contest details:
Leave a comment here ON THIS POST ONLY telling me your absolute favorite gift idea for the holidays (Fall through Christmas). You can even link to it if you want! That'll get you entered.
Next, check back here on Thursday at 2pm to see if you won! Easy enough, right?
You could read my wonderful blog EVERYDAY if you really want to and then you're guaranteed not to miss a thing!
Oh, and don't forget to check out all the other contests over at the Bloggy Giveaways blog. See you guys soon!
The strap on the right is the one being given away today!
and here are close-ups of some of the others she's made!
My new favorite holiday Gift!http://www.thepolkadotdaisy.wahmweb.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=12
Posted by: Patricia Gillis | October 27, 2008 at 04:12 PM
I'm a tree hugger so my favorite gift is Sigg water bottles. :)
Posted by: Lisa | October 27, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Those are great, I've been coveting a cool camera strap for a while!
The perfect gift for me? The full version of Photoshop. Oh how I wish I could afford it... Back in the realm of the possible? A decent tripod.
Posted by: Robin | October 27, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Cute - these are my new favorite things! I can't wait to get one for my mother-in-law for Christmas.
My perfect gift would be - having my husband home so I can have some 'me time'!
Posted by: Becca | October 27, 2008 at 06:17 PM
These are great! Would make those long walks around the park, zoo, and botanical gardens with a camera around my neck a little more pleasant! My biggest wish for holidays (my birthday is in there too) would be for a new Canon XSI or 40D camera...but that is wishful thinking :)
Posted by: Beth A. | October 27, 2008 at 09:27 PM
I'm going to need one of those. I love the leopard print! I am asking Santa for a crumpler photo bag. We had fun at the zoo, thanks for calling us!
Posted by: Tiffany | October 27, 2008 at 09:42 PM
i'd love to have one of these.
Thanks for a generous giveaway. I hope I'm the lucky winner.
Posted by: reeva | October 27, 2008 at 10:29 PM
LOVE these!! You know a photographer-in-training like me needs one of these adorable things!!!!!!!!
My fav gift - personalized ginger bread houses from Williams Sonoma. You can get the person's name written on the front of the house and it is delivered to them in wonderful packaging. My family members rave about this gift all the time!
Posted by: Leila | October 27, 2008 at 11:29 PM
My favorite gift idea is something from the heart. I love homemade, handmade items. Buying things are nice too but something made by those who love you is the greatest gift. My grandmother used to make the most beautiful quilts. I still have one she made my parents along time ago and I cherish it. One day I will pass it down to my daughters and hope one day they will then pass it down to their children. :)
daisymomto3@yahoo.com
Posted by: Kim | October 28, 2008 at 08:15 AM
My favorite gift right now are photo books...I love making them! They are such a personal gift. My kids could sit and look at them for hours!
Posted by: Lindsay | October 28, 2008 at 12:22 PM
My favorite gift to give was the personalized 8 x 11 calendar I made for my dad last year with pictures of my daughter from every month of the year (she was born in January, so it worked out well). I would love to do that again this year. I should get started on that!!
Posted by: Julie | October 28, 2008 at 02:50 PM
My favorite gift idea is books. I like to pick out books for children and giftcards to bookstores for adults.
I love this strap cover. I am adding it to my list to my Christmas list. If I don't win maybe my husband will get me one.
Posted by: d | October 28, 2008 at 06:31 PM
I give my ornaments as gifts.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
Posted by: melanie | October 28, 2008 at 07:02 PM
I love the pink and black one. My favorite gift is the one I want for Christmas ... a Shootsac!
uncommonblonde AT gmail DOT com
Posted by: uncommonblonde | October 28, 2008 at 07:47 PM
I like the pink pastel floral one! What a neat idea
Posted by: Erika | October 28, 2008 at 08:47 PM
I like the red polka dot floral one in the last shot. Maybe she should name them for easier selection?
I certainly don't mean to be rude as I love them and would love to win one LOL! It's just a suggestion as people like things as easy to do as possible. I think they are absolutely charming!
Posted by: mannequin | October 28, 2008 at 09:37 PM
What a nifty idea!!! I am looking into a new scanner...why weren't pics always digital???
Posted by: feather k | October 28, 2008 at 09:50 PM
The perfect Christmas present for me would be a handstamped necklace with my daughter's name. Thanks for the cool giveaway.
Posted by: Mudpies And Mary Janes | October 28, 2008 at 10:21 PM
fav gift from anyone photo books would love to win...looks great, please enter me...mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
Posted by: MRS.MOMMYY | October 29, 2008 at 06:24 AM
My favorite gift to give is a set of reusable shopping bags... these are some of my favorites! http://www.reusablebags.com/store/reisenthel-mini-maxi-shopper-eden-long-handle-p-706.html
Posted by: Laura | October 29, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I love giving photo albums full of pictures I have taken. I LOVE taking pictures! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this camera strap cover!
Posted by: Misty Dowdy | October 29, 2008 at 09:12 AM
I like scarves and caramel corn
Posted by: Janae Madsen | October 29, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I love giving handmade items to family members. I usually pick on item and make one for everybody. In the past I've made custom calenders, photo books, etc...
Posted by: amanda | October 29, 2008 at 10:48 AM
My favorite gifts are things that encourage people to go out and enjoy themselves (theatre gift certificates, restaurant cards, babysitting favors, etc...)
Posted by: Jennifer M | October 29, 2008 at 02:20 PM
I love to make hand made gifts and one of my favorites to give is a personalized name frame.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
Posted by: Carolyn Sharkas | October 29, 2008 at 02:33 PM