Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Joy Bag {review+giveaway}


Prepare to be inspired, wowed, and totally spoiled with fresh and unique camera accessories by Tracy Joy and the Joy Bag Collection!





Let's meet the ever fab Tracy -- you might know her from her widely popular Prop Insanity blog, maybe the TJ Accessories etsy shop, Pink Heels Boudoir, Tracy Joy portrait photography... oh and co-authored a must-have photography book called the Ultimate Photographer Sourcebook -- seriously!  Plus she's a mama and actual, busy bee real-life successful photographer too!  Why not create her own line of drool-worthy camera bags?  I am tired just thinking about her many projects!


Perfect size and protection for a dslr camera with lens attached, and I actually can fit my prime lens in my snazzy GLEE bag too!  I love the funky designs and the long strap, so I can chase kiddos and keep my camera safe at the same time!  I just love my GLEE bag!!  Paying attention to style, the Joy Bag Collections really blow any standard boring camera bag out of the water!  :)


And very gorgeous too!



A quick browse of TJ Accessories and you'll find camera strap covers and perfect lens bags too!  All in designer fabrics -- love!!



Tracy makes it easy for any level of photographer to incorporate a little art into their photos.  If you spend a minute or two on Prop Insanity, you'll see that Tracy incorporates props beautifully into her photography sessions!  These perfect parasol umbrellas are a great addition to a prop collection but also for weddings, parties, or playtime!  I just love the bamboo handle too!  {at $9.25 you can really get an affordable and chic parasol!}




As a very amateur and hobby photographer, you could even call me a mom'tog, I am ever inspired by miss Tracy!  I cannot stress enough how gorgeous her photography is and how seamlessly she incorporates props and poses into natural, art-worthy shots!  She knows a thing or two about the business, so when she creates and IT bag, you know it's the ultimate!






The IT bag isn't actually a bag at all, but a camera bag insert to accompany your stash of totes, diaper bags, handbags to instantly transform a standard bag into a safe, functional, and stylin' camera bag!  The insert is padded and sectioned, so you can safely stash your camera body and lenses in the cubbies without worrying about bumps and scratching!


Tracy has so sweetly offered one of these IT inserts {$73 value!} from the Joy Bag Collection for a lucky reader of The Ivy Twines!  YAY!!






**Mandatory Entry**:  Start shopping at The Joy Bag or TJ Accessories for camera accessories and bags and come back here to leave a comment of your favorite item!  What will it be?


And if one entry is not nearly enough. . . (please leave a separate comment for each extra entry)


Earn one additional entry:

- Heart an item or the entire TJ Accessories etsy shop!
- Follow Prop Insanity {enter a giveaway over there too!!}
- Like The Joy Bag on Facebook!
- Like Prop Insanity on Facebook!
- Follow Tracy on Twitter!
- Follow The Ivy Twines (publicly) using Google Friend
- Follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter and leave twitter name
- Like Ivy Twines on Facebook
- Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave link! {daily!}

Earn TEN additional entries: - Make a purchase from TJ Accessories or The Joy Bag!

Good luck readers and happy shopping at browsing at all of Tracy Joy's projects!!!




Giveaway will end April 20th at 11:59pm CST. Winners will be chosen via random.org and contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond.  Must be 18 to enter, US only! Thanks to The Joy Bag for providing me with a GLEE bag to review!  A big thanks to Tracy and her Joy Bag collections for providing an IT bag for the giveaway too!  You're such an inspiration Tracy!  Thanks so much!!!



127 comments:

  1. I love the Glee bags! I would love the taffy bliss one!
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  2. I follow ivy twines - gfc
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  3. I heart the Camera Strap Sleeve Slip Cover (multi dot)

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  4. The bags are great ! I would love to try one out !

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  5. I heart DSLR SLR Camera Strap Sleeve Slip Cover Multi DOT Minky
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  6. LOVE the GLEE bags!!
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  7. I like Joy Bag on facebook
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  8. I would love the it mini bag
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  9. I follow The Ivy Twines on twitter @marrington86

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  10. I "hearted" this strap http://www.etsy.com/listing/61835991/dslr-camera-strap-sleeve-cover-butterfly

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  11. I follow PI
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  12. My fave is the lens cover/ camera strap cover combo. Two things I really could use!

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  13. I like the joy bag on fb
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  14. I like PI on fb
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  15. I follow tracy on twitter as hyperskygirl
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  16. I am following Ivy twines publicly using gfc
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  17. I follow you on twitter as hyperskygirl
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  18. I love the DSLR Camera Strap Sleeve Michael Miller ZINNIA White Minky it is so cute.

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  19. liked ivy twines fb
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  20. tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/hyperskygirl
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  21. I love the Glee bag in Wicked. I've had my eye on that for a while.

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  22. I followed Tracy on Twitter @melissa_ives

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  23. I love the Glee Bag- Wicked! That is my favorite! Such beautiful bags and products!

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  24. I followed Tracy on Twitter @melissa_ives

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  25. I followed The Ivy Twines on Twitter @melissa_ives

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  26. Christina TraffanstedtApril 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    my email address is: christina.traffanstedt@cox.net

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  27. The IT bag is my fav!!

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  28. I hearted the cupcake camera strap sleeve in the etsy shop -butler83

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  29. Christina TraffanstedtApril 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I heart the butterfly camera strap! All of the products are really so beautiful!

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  30. Christina TraffanstedtApril 6, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I like The Ivy Twines on facebook.

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  31. Christina TraffanstedtApril 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I like Prop Insanity on Facebook!

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  32. I liked Prop Insanity on FB
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  33. I subcribe in google reader to prop insanity

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  34. I liked Ivy Twines on FB
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  35. And I liked the Joy Bag on FB also
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  36. I like on Facebook! I hearted the shop on Etsy. I would love a Glee bag! Wonderful products!

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  37. I like the polka dot minky strap cover!

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  38. I <3 the polka dot minky strap cover on etsy to add it to my favorites

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  39. I "Liked" The Joy Bag on Facebook

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  40. I "Liked" Prop Insanity on Facebook

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  41. I "Liked" Ivy Twines on Facebook

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  42. Thanks for the great giveaway! I would love the glee bag in gumdrop paisley and the DSLR Camera Strap Sleeve Miller Pretty Stripe WATERMELON Minky

    tricityty at hotmail dot com

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  43. Love the glee bag in Wicked!

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  44. Follow Prop Insanity on FB

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  45. Follow Joy Bag on FB

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  46. I follow Tracy Joy (as raisingmemories) on twitter

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  47. I love the GLEE bag.. in the Licorice Swirls !

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  48. I liked PI on facebook.

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  49. I like the Ivy Twines on Facebook

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  50. I love the Glee bag as well as the IT bag! oh stink! I love them all...the idea is great and I am inspired my this busy mama too! I also "like" joy bag on facebook...I have been a follower for a little while now! great job!

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  51. I "like" the .SLR/DSLR Camera Accessory SET - Strap Sleeve PLUS Lens Bag - Miller NANNETE

    Donna
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  52. I "heart" TJ accessories on ETSY

    Donna
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    ETSY username: 2Cats4Me

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  53. I follow Prop Insanity blog

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  54. I follow Prop Insanity blog

    Donna
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  55. I "like" The Joy Bag on facebook

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  56. I "like" Prop Insanity on facebook

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  57. I follow Tracy on Twitter as
    2Cats2See

    Donna
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  58. I follow your blog

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  59. I follow you on Twitter as
    2Cats2See

    Donna
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  60. I'm a facebook fan.

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  61. I like the Gumdrop Glee bag. Thanks!
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  62. I like the joy bag on facebook
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  63. I totally love the glee taffy bliss bag!! Is it weird it sort of renminds me of a coffee mug??? Even bigger plus!!

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  64. the GLEE bag | Licorice Swirls
    is my favorite!
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  65. i LIKE PI on FB
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  66. LIKE the joy bag on FB
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  67. LIKE ivy twines on FB
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  68. GFC the ivy twines blog
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  69. I love the glee bags- in Candy Shoppe or Taffy Bliss OR the IT insert in teal.

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  70. I follow Prop Insanity and just entered The Sweet Sheep giveaway!

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  71. I follow Prop Insanity on FB

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  72. I follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter

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  73. Wow! The Glee Bags are GORGEOUS. What camera-toting mom wouldn't want one! Fab product!

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  74. love the glee bags but LOVE the IT insert!

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  75. I like the Licorice Swirls glee camera bag, and the Gumdrop Paisley design as well! creedamy[at] yahoo[dot]com

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  76. I love the IT insert!

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  77. I <3 the Lens Storage Bag Miller boho brown retro on your etsy!

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  78. I "like" the JOY bag collection facebook site!

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  79. I "like" prop insanity on f.b.!!

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  80. I "liked" the Ivy Twines on f.b.

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  81. I'm now following tracy joy on twitter. (kaseibert is my twitter name)

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  82. I'm now following the ivy twines on twitter. (kaseibert is my twitter name)

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  83. tweeted about the giveaway today 4/10!

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  84. At TJ's etsy shop I like the DSLR Camera Strap Sleeve Black Partridge Bird Minky.

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  85. My favorite is the DSLR Camera Strap Sleeve Amy Butler Apricot Dot Black MINKY
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  86. Hearted the entire TJ Accessories etsy shop. skjohnson11
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  87. Follow Tracy on Twitter. @momtoemmett
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  88. Follow The Ivy Twines (publicly) using Google Friend. Klemm Family
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  89. Follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter
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  90. Like Ivy Twines on Facebook
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  91. I love the Glee bag and totally can't pick a favorite...I like them all!

    Lorie

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  92. I "hearted" the Etsy shop...great stuff!

    Lorie

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  93. I totally love the IT bag. If I don't win it, I just may have to buy it anyway!

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  94. I hearted my favorite camera strap on the etsy shop.

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  95. I like Joy Bag on FB!

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  96. I like Prop Insanity on FB.

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  97. I follow Tracy on twitter!

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  98. I follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter.

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  99. like the Ive Twines on FB.

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  100. I love the Take me to TIFFANY's | Blue Parasol! Thanks for the chance to win!
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  101. Follow Tracy on Twitter as mrsmchappell
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  102. Following with Google Friend Connect
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  103. Following you on twitter as mrsmchappell
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  107. I heart the Camera Lens Storage Bag in the Miller Brown Aqua Damask pattern! creedamy[at] yahoo [dot]com

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