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

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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

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…

MANDATORY ENTRY
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.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES
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 
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

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  14. i just got back from the fab shop/website of jo totes, the ones i like are out of stock which are rose-teal and rose-raspberry but i love all of them and i think the betsy mustard is super cute!

    susan (missr4in@gmail.com)

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  50. What an awesome giveaway!! And after looking at their site it would appear that your readers are buying them out! Way to go.
    That Rose bag is absolutely delicious. Want to sink my camera into te teal or Rasberry!

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  89. These bags are amazing….they don’t look like camera bags at all! No wonder they are out of stock. Totally in love with the Rose in either sugarplum or the teal.
    Have liked both FB pages.

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  109. Visited the site, and love the millie, especially since I don’t carry as much gear with me anymore. If i DID though, the rose would be it! 🙂

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  128. It’s really hard to choose. I love these bags for years. I would either choose the rose marigold or sugarplum or Betsy in Brown. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

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  140. Great blog. Beautiful photos. I’ve never been to your page before. Your sister posted a message for moms to check out your site. Love the ideas. And yes, I “liked” Jo totes. Great blue bag!

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  143. I love this bag! I’ve been doing photography since I was 15 ( a day + 3 ago) and never seen a prettier camera bag! I’m not entering contest, too many “likes” required on FB and too much FB mail! Thanks for the chance tho’! Hope the family is well.
    d

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  167. Hi there, I’ve liked Jo Totes fb page. I have for awhile now…because I’ve been contemplating over which one I like! They are so beautiful!

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  187. Thanks for introducing us to Jo Totes. I don’t often “like” companies on Facebook but this was a no-brainer. That teal camera bag might get me to carrying my digital camera more often. I am one of your long-time followers but am clueless when it comes to twitter.

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  188. Thanks for sharing the awesome Jo’s tote camera bag. Of course being a lover of flowers I love the Rose bag. Posted it on my Facebook. Nancy Rodgers

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  189. WOW…this is the perfect bag to carry around when taking photos. I tend to carry my extra lens in my purse and it can be a pain. This bag is so lovely and the color…oh my!!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win this! Happy Weekend!

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  220. Thanks for posting the Jo-Totes. I can see from the webpage that these are large totes. I love the size, and could see myself using this bag quite often! The new chocolate Betsy my fav. Such a great name too. I’m now following your fb and entered the contest. thanks! lburgess4(at)tds.net

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  238. Hi Lu! Thank you SO much for the wonderful opportunity to “get to know” this wonderful company! I am in love with your bag!!! I “liked” them officially on facebook but really I LOVE them!!!! Can’t wait to see where you will bring your camera now and the amazing photos you will get!!!!
    Jaime

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  261. I just want to let you know that I just wrote a message by de facebookpage of Jo. What a wonderfull give away. I love the color blue..

    thnx

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  273. I’ve “liked” Jo Totes’ FB page, and I’ve left a comment saying: “Hey! I’m visiting via Craftberry Bush~ I absolutely love your products, really! They’re amazing, and make carrying around cameras stylish and efficient!”
    FB username: Fatiha Cho

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  275. I absolutely love the look of the “Rose” bag in black~! Not only does black go with everything… I just love the sleek, sophisticated feel that comes with it.

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  281. Decisions, decisions, decisions…

    I would have to say the Betsy in Marigold (but oh how I wish it was in Lime green). I do a lot of outdoorsy activities with the family (rustic camping, anyone?) so I would definitely need the cross over shoulder strap.

    Thank you again for such a lovely giveaway.
    Trina
    creativejuicez@gmail.com

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  289. New to your site, actually found it while searching for jo totes 🙂 Great site, will look around some more too

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  300. I’ve been eyeing both the rose and millie bags for awhile! I’d love to have a large carry all that was beautiful, but also a pretty one for me to be able to carry while I’m working that won’t kill my shoulders. Now to decide b/w teal and marigold! don’t know how i’ll do it when they’re in stock! =P

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  311. Hi there! Stumbled upon your site and am SO happy I did!

    I just “Liked” your FB page and also Jo Totes FB page…I would love to have a chance to win one of their beautiful camera bags…I’ve never seen anything like them!

    If I had one, my camera would go EVERYWHERE with me! (Oh…btw…love them all, but if I HAD to choose…I’d choose the Tote – Noir Floral)

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  312. Ooooh! So pretty and practical. I love me some chocolate Betsy or some teal Rose. Ummmmm! Now to spend the rest of the day looking through your wonderful blog!

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  314. I just found your blog and absolutely love it! I’m a new follower, but I just spent the past hour browsing through your past posts… such beautiful ideas!

    I am now following Jo Totes and you on facebook! I love your pictures of the rose teal bag, I hope I get a chance to have one of my own!

    Maggie Ferrill

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  315. I came here from Pinterest and I like your blog, and then the beautiful bag caught my attention. It’s currently my favorite color, that’s what got me here..(the colored bottles.) The bag is gorgeous! And I love how you photographed it. I went over to the website and that made it even harder, the brown one is just as pretty, so I wouldn´t know which one to choose.
    Okay wrapping it up, I laughed out loud when I read the vintage wire basket tutorial, just yesterday I was working with chicken wire and I refused to put gloves on!
    Looking around some more!

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  318. Commenting one more time..not because of the bag, but I am now following you on Pinterest. Turns out that we both have a pinboard devoted to the same favorite color lol!

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  331. i’ve subscribed to your blog, i’ve “liked” Jos Totes on face book and i’m following Jo Totes on twitter. My crafting is just beginning and my husbandjust bought me a DSLR to caputre all my creations and special moment with our babies, such a pretty Camera bag would make everything that little bit more special… Also i just wanted to say thank for having a comp thats open to australia… all the Diy/craft Site Comps seem to be US based..

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  336. I have only just found your Blog (where have I been!). I am now following you and have liked your Facebook page as well as liking Jo Totes on their FB page. I have also left them a message to say that I came via your Blog. I think the Moss green bag would be my favuorite but hey they are all beautiful! thanks for a wonderful opportunity! xx

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  390. I like them in Facebook because I totally love their bags! They are awsome! And so is your work on your blog, everything you make is so lovely. Thanks for sharing a chance to win this, I really do hope I get it :).

    Best regards from Slovenia,
    Roberta Mohar

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  392. I’m already a Jo Totes follower on FB and love all their totes. I would love to have any one of them…..they are all beautiful1!!

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  406. I have liked Jo totes on Facebook and left a comment (I dont do twitter but have also done that even so) ……I have liked you on Facebook. The bag I like is the green one you show in this post. I also like the yellow one.
    I have visited the Jo totes website, and I am a new follower of Craftberry Bush. Phew!!! Did I get everything. Or was I supposed to do a seperate post for each thing?
    Janice………….ah well, I think I did everything you asked.

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  412. WOW – what incredible totes! Rose Rose Rose you are so beautiful to me!
    Such a decision to make = Rose in Teal or Rose in Pewter… Surprise me 🙂
    TFS this wonderful chance worldwide!
    Helen — Firenze Cards
    Cape Town, South Africa

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  415. Never done this before but I soo.. love these bags and have been dreaming of nestling my dear camera in one for ages. Ive liked jo totes page on FB which is where i found your gorgeous website (its just so inspiring, i love, love, love it) and i will now go over to your FB page and like you too.

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  421. Just found you today via Craft Magazine’s daily craft emails (Watercolor Roses!) Adorable, btw!

    Left a note on Jo Totes page…and am now coveting the teal rose bag… Why oh why is it out of stock till March? 🙂

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  422. I would choose the Betsy in black-although I wish it was available in some of the brighter colors. The flap pocket is something I always thought would be an unusual and functional addition to a bag.

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  436. i have liked them on facebook! will now go to the website and pick a color..tho i know i will go with the blue! it’s beautiful! thank you for the tutorial on the mulberry flowers…i am going to try them! i read a brief note about a loss…i pray the Lord will comfort you in what ever the loss was…God bless the work of your hands, and bless your heart! (numbers 6:24-26)

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  441. I just came across your blog today and I love it!!! I am now a follower via google reader

    Sunny
    expressionsbysunny(at)gmail(dot)com

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  442. I love all the bags, but I think the betsy is my favorite. I would be happy with anyone of them though! They are all beautiful

    Sunny
    expressionsbysunny(at)gmail(dot)com

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  443. i went to fb and left a com. it is also under selena boo, my granddaughter and i both use this post. i love this camera purse. it is everything a camera carrier is not. i hate these. i could now carry my camera as much as i like and not worry that someone can tell it. the one you showed is the one i would like. the color is like the purse—-beautiful!

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  444. These Jo Totes camera bags are fantastic! Posted my “like” as soon as I saw your photos of them. I love the blue one and it would be PERFECT for my July vacation photos.

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  463. Thank you for this wonderful review. I have liked Jo Totes on Facebook. I am also a new follower to your site and have to say that your projects are wonderful! Your watercolor roses are what brought me here and I am now hooked.

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  464. Thank you Lucy for this review and the opportunity to win a beautiful bag. I am also new to your site and am so glad I found it. Your projects are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  467. I ‘like’ Jo Totes on facebook, but how I wish there was a ‘love’ option.

    I’ve been trying and only semi-succeeding DIYing my own bag like this for YEARS! I’m super excited to find out my dream bag as a photographer and makeup artist exists after all.

    margarettwalsh(at)gmail.com

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  468. Ohh, it’s so hard to choose, looking at the Jo Totes website…I think the Betsy in black with that gorgeous blue interior would just come with me everywhere and could work with whatever outfit I manage to throw together. Did I mention the blue interior?

    Great contest and photos! Thanks for turning me on to Jo Totes!

    margarettwalsh(at)gmail.com

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