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 favorite gift to receive is giftcards. I hate to give them, but I love to get them! What an awesome prize, thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Michelle C | October 29, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I like to give personalized gifts and am thinking about doing a photo calendar to the grands this year:)
Thanks for the giveaway. Heather
poncey76 at hotmail dot com.
Posted by: Heather | October 29, 2008 at 03:40 PM
I like to give away free mini photo shoots and then surprise them with a free print.
Posted by: Lydia | October 29, 2008 at 06:14 PM
i love making scrapbook gifts like personal books for kids, family books, photo collage in a frame, etc. so personal, from the heart, and cute!
thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Kristin | October 29, 2008 at 07:02 PM
I like to give personal drawings I made to close friends/family :-)
Posted by: Valerie | October 29, 2008 at 08:45 PM
My fave gift idea would be the Kindle. I'm so diggin' that right now. But back to the straps - they're amazing!! How does one go about purchasing one? I'm also diggin' the leopard print one for my Nikon. Thanks!
Posted by: Susan | October 29, 2008 at 09:04 PM
My favorite gift to give is baked goods.
Thanks!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Crystal | October 29, 2008 at 09:14 PM
My favorite gift idea is a handknitted wristband. I make them for my family and friends, and they're quick, inexpensive, and heartfelt presents.
Posted by: Han5nah T. | October 29, 2008 at 10:52 PM
My favorite gift idea for family is photo calendars ordered from Shutterfly. Then every month they can display a new photo of the family on the calendar. It's useful too.W e can insert everyone's birthdays in it too.
Posted by: Suzie G | October 29, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Very cool idea! My neck strap is killing me.
I bought my granddaughter a sterling silver disk necklace with her name on it and a birthstone dangle. So pretty!
Posted by: Marilyn - A Mixed Bouquet | October 30, 2008 at 01:14 AM
My all time fave gift is a handmade one, but this year I am doing game night baskets for all my friends. A game, bucket and popcorn!
heather(dot)andrus(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Heather A | October 30, 2008 at 06:44 AM
I'm making homemade cheesecakes and rum cakes and giving them to family and freinds
Bonnie in FL
blday50@yahoo.com
Posted by: Bonnie Day | October 30, 2008 at 07:47 AM
One year, I made my grandmother a personalized quote calendar. (It was a bit of a paper waster, I admit I am guilty of that.) But I had printed a quote per day onto half sheets of decorative paper, put them all in a binder, and covered the binder with fabric and lace. I am usually not a creative person, so I was really excited about this one. I would recommend maybe doing a monthly version and not use quite so much paper.
Posted by: Kristen | October 30, 2008 at 09:35 AM
way cool. i like giving handmade gift.
thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: debbi | October 30, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Hm, this would definitely be at the top of my list for gift ideas... for me! lol
I like to crochet scarves and dish cloths and random things like that for Christmas gifts.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts | October 30, 2008 at 11:50 AM
i love making things for people. last year it was coasters. this year it's going to be slippers. thanks for the giveaway! my mom is really into photography and her strap needs one of these! thanks!
Posted by: you da mom | October 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I love these strap covers! What a great idea!
My favorite holiday gift? That is a tough one since I have many favorites. Some at the top of my list are children's books, music, or homemade goodies or crafts.
Thanks for the chance to win
Lyndi
jrlnield@silverstar.com
Posted by: Lyndi | October 30, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I like homemade gifts. I want to try to do all my shopping on etsy this year. Plus, there are so many talented people out there that I would like to support.
I am a photographer too and would love to have one of those straps.
Tell your sister - great job!
Posted by: Rebecca | October 30, 2008 at 12:47 PM
These are awesome! Love that they're reversible.
For Christmas, I want a studio lighting kit. Just something inexpensive, as I only really photograph my toddler.
Posted by: karen c. | October 30, 2008 at 05:35 PM
You can't go wrong with a gift card! I'd love to win the camera strap!
Kathy
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Kathy | October 30, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I would love to have this for my DSLR camera, My favorite gift is when my boys make thing for me !
Posted by: Susan G. | October 30, 2008 at 06:34 PM
I love your camera straps! I want for Christmas is to upgrade my digi Regel XT to the new one that is 15 megapixels! A girl can dream, right?! LOL! Thanks so much for doing this giveaway for us!
ahiltzy@yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Anita Hiltz | October 30, 2008 at 07:23 PM