The ROSE Camera Bag.....a review (and giveaway)

   

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Photography is a new passion of mine.  I have so much to learn about the art, but as time passes, I find myself growing increasingly fascinated with staging and photographing my crafts more than creating the craft itself.  Don't get me wrong, I would not pick one over the other as they both bring me a different kind of happiness.

About three months ago, hubby surprised me with a new DSLR camera for my birthday.  I was immediately in love with it but became a little obsessed with its handle and care (still am?), as in, I treat this thing like I did my firstborn. 


I wanted to take it everywhere but I was afraid of it being damaged as I did not have a camera bag. Hubby offered to buy me a 'regular' camera bag, but truthfully, they are not the prettiest to look at and kind of bulky to carry....

Enter one of the most beautiful camera bags...
The Rose by Jo Totes.

 It's no wonder their bags are called "Camera bags for ladies".
I am in love with this bag and would like to take a moment to tell you why...

Not only is it beautiful to look at, but well designed for its purpose.  It's roomy enough to not only carry your camera and lenses but other items too.  It saves having to carry both a camera bag and a purse and the entire bag is padded with foam that is sewn into the lining on all four sides and the bottom, eliminating my fear of my camera being damaged.  It also comes with magnetic closures for quick and easy access.

It includes 4 adjustable Velcro pads that can be adjusted to fit your particular camera needs.  You can place them as you wish to accommodate your lenses, camera(s) or any other delicate piece of hardware. 

This is a great feature for someone who has additional camera 'toys' as you can take them out when not in use and put them back in as needed.  I look forward to the day I'll have new zoom lenses (hint, hint baby)? 

I have even taken this bag out without my camera, because it's just so pretty.

The bag also comes with a detachable adjustable cross body strap, which is another plus when you are a mom and need free hands to hold little hands when you're out and about...

Don't you just love that beautiful vintage rose and front pleated panel?

Although there is a small zippered pocket on the back that you can use for papers and such, if I had one suggestion for the folks at Jo Totes, it would be to perhaps incorporate a pocket behind the pleated panel.  That said, this is a minor suggestion as the functionality of the bag is wonderful. 

Here is an untouched picture so you can get a better look at the true color of this bag.  I  love the teal and had to have it but there are some other delicious colors to choose from...

...such as the Marigold and the Moss.

They are also so beautiful....

There are obviously many other styles to choose

from and it was a very difficult decision to pick one.

I debated between my beautiful Rose and

the New Betsy, which is also gorgeous...

So here's a question - which one would you choose if I told you you could have any Jo Totes camera bag?

Well, go ahead and start thinking about it because the folks at Jo Totes are generously letting me give one of their amazing bags away!!!!

I am so excited to be able to share this with you.  Here are the details of what you need to do...

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1. "Like" Jo Totes on their FB page.  While there, feel free to leave a comment on their wall letting them know you're visiting via Craftberry Bush and a note on how you feel about their products.  Then, leave me a message here letting me know you did.

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2. Follow Jo Totes on Twitter and leave a separate message letting me know you did

3. Visit the Jo Totes website and leave me a message letting me know which handbag you would choose. 

4. If this is your first time here, take a look around and if you like what you see, feel free to join my creative team by following Craftberry Bush.  Please leave a comment letting me know you are a new follower. 

5. I would love to have you join my FB page.  There, I share many inspirational pictures and sneak peeks into my crafts and everyday life so that you get to know a little more about me and I about you. :) Please leave a comment letting me know you joined. 

So that's 5 chances to win your own beautiful Jo Totes camera bag!!!!  And best of all, Jo Totes didn't want to limit participation and so this giveaway is open to anyone worldwide.

This giveaway will be open for two weeks and will end on Friday, February 10th at midnight (EST).  The lucky winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on Saturday afternoon.  Upon notification of winning, you will have 72 hrs to claim your prize. 

Good luck guys!!!! 

Have a great day and thanks once again to the kind folks at Jo Totes for the generous giveaway. 

much love,

Lucy 

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