Monday, September 26, 2011

Jo Totes Giveaway

Hello friends!  How was your weekend?  If you're suffering from the "back to the grind" Monday blues, maybe this Jo Totes giveaway will help lift your spirits - and just in time for Christmas.

Are you sick of lugging around your bulky camera bag and purse?  As our newest sponsor, Jo Totes is giving away one of their new, sleek Betsy camera bags.  Ugly camera bag no more!


Jo Totes provides ladylike bags for women to safely carry their cameras (and a lens or two) on a daily basis, whether you're going to a photo shoot or simply traveling around.

The padded interior can be custom fitted not only to protect a camera and lenses, but also to accommodate and organize items like a wallet, music, phone, keys, cosmetics and more.  Padding is sewn directly into the interior lining on all four sides and the bottom of the bags. The bottom is also equipped with four metal feet to guard your bag from rough, dirty, or damp surfaces. Inside of each Jo Tote are removable pads which are completely customizable—you can use as many or as few pads as you wish, arranged in the way that best suits your camera, lenses, and other items. Each bag also includes pockets, strong and comfortable shoulder straps, a top-zippered closure, and a removable cross-body strap
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To enter this giveaway, I ask that you be a follower of this blog…thanks.

Entries: (leave a comment for each)

1)  Leave a comment telling me how badly you need to retire your old camera bag or if you'd be giving the bag as a Christmas gift.

2)  Become a fan of Jo Totes on Facebook, or a Twitter follower.

3)  Become a fan of Natty by Design on Facebook.

4) Tweet and/or Facebook about this fab Jo Totes giveaway and link it back to this post.

Giveaway will end this Thursday the 29th.  Good luck!

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211 comments:

  1. I never thought about the way my camera bag looked or its practicality until I took a recent trip to Chicago and was annoyed at having to carry the backpack style bag and my purse everywhere. I started looking into this king of camera bag and fell in love with them!

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  2. I love these bags! The bag I currently have is very worn out, so this would be a great new replacement! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. Since I don't have an awesome camera (yet) I'd probably give the bag to my sister-in-law. She would love it!

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  4. I don't even have an old camera bag to dislike! I just stick it in my purse and hope it survives :)

    Kari @ the Sunset Lane

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  5. Oh man do I need this...my beloved dslr is packed all too often in my purse!

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  6. I like natty by designon fb

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  7. This would be a great Christmas gift!

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  8. This would be the perfect Birthday present for my best friend who is a photography major!

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  9. I actually don't even have a camera bag for my Canon Rebel and as a result I'm always too afraid to leave the house with it. It would be such a joy to have a camera bag to safely take it with me--and a real treat to have one this stunningly beautiful!

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  10. I'm a fan of Jo Totes on Facebook and also a Twitter follower (@thatwinsomegirl).

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  11. I'm a fan of Natty by Design on Facebook.

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  12. Ooooh, I'd love a new camera bag! Mine is just a plain old ugly black beast. Boring.

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  13. I tweeted (@thatwinsomegirl) about the giveaway and linked back to this post. :)

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  14. Oh yes..need for myself...I need a new camera bag and a new purse right now...so let's hit two birds with one stone...

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  15. Oh my heck...the bag I currently carry holds NOTHING except my camera & an extra lens...my husband thinks it's practical...I think it's a pain in the neck...thanks so much for the chance to win this amazing giveaway!

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  16. I like JoTotes on FB & I follow on Twitter!

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  17. I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/MidwesternSGirl/status/118344061013852160

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  18. I don't even have a camera bag, my bag is my purse... and it's not friendly to my camera. I am in NEED of a bag, and would love one of these! So gorgeous!

    Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com

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  19. I already like you on FB!! and shared some lovey :)

    Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com

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  20. I;m a new follower and I need a new camera bag because I don't have an old one to get rid of...I need it!!! Lisa~

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  21. And I'm following you on Twitter.....

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  22. I NEED a new camera bag....BAD! I have this big ole nasty backpack camera bag. Sure it carries MOST of my lenses. But it's a monter! And I need a cute bag for when we are just going on little outings around town. I NEED this!!! :)

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  23. I became a fan of Jo Totes on Facebook...crossing fingers :)

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  24. Natalie...I'm a fan of yours on Facebook!

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  25. I facebooked about your FAB giveaway!

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  26. Oh, I have a friend in mind who would love this bag for Christmas! I would love it too, who am I kidding? When we travel, I make my husband carry the camera because I can't carry the HUGE ugly camera bag and my purse. This bag looks amazing!

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  27. And now I follow Jo Totes. Great stuff!

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  28. Um, I had a camera bag for about 4 years, a nice big canon one, and I think my husband must have sold it in our yard sale this last spring and I still haven't gotten a new one....SOOOO BADLY need this camera bag!!!!

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  29. I currently have NO camera bag and am using last year's 1st graders backpack if I need to tote around lenses LOL! Needless to say I could definitely use a new bag! LOVE Jo Totes :)

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  30. I like natty by design on FB

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  31. I am a fan of Jo Totes on Facebook!

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  32. I linked back to the contest on FB

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  33. I love Jo Totes and my camera would feel right at home in this. I would love to get rid of my very ugly current bag!

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  34. Brooke JonesSeptember 26, 2011

    I would love to win a Jo Totes Camera Bag! I currently use a purse that I made into a camera bag using the inserts from my old Canon backpack. I would love to win the Jo Totes and start using the real thing! They are beautiful!

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  35. Brooke JonesSeptember 26, 2011

    I am a JoTotes FB Fan :)

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  36. I am a Natty FB Fan:)

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  37. I am a Natty FB Fan:)

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  38. Brooke JonesSeptember 26, 2011

    I am a Natty FB Fan!

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  39. Brooke JonesSeptember 26, 2011

    I Facebook'd this contest too!

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  40. I don't even HAVE a camera bag. :-/
    I would love to get a Jo Totes!

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  41. this would be a christmas gift to my sister in law. she just got a great, new camera but doesn't have a sleek bag to go with it!

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  42. i like jo totes on facebook

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  43. I don't even have a bag to retire so this would be for me!

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  44. I already like you on fb. :)

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  45. I would LOVE a new bag!! This one's so cute and stylish, I'd want to carry it around, even without my camera in it.

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  46. I need this bag for the extra pockets for my keys and phone!

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  47. This would be the perfect gift for my Mom for Christmas

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  48. Tweeted about the giveaway

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  49. I am following Jo Totes on Twitter

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  50. I would love a beautiful camera bag. I need it. Thank you so much for the giveaway. Love it!

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  51. Your blog is fantastic, and I would love to win this bag.

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  52. I liked Jo totes on facebook.

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  53. I NEED THIS BAG! Last weekend I took a trip to California and didn't have anything to put my nice DSL Nikon camera in, so I put it in my purse with my extra lense. By the time I got off the plane my "cookie I saved for later" was smooshed all on my camera. This was a sad day for both my camera that still has chocolate chips stuck in it that I can't get out, and for my sweet tooth. I would LOVE to have a bag made just for my camera and all its glory!

    p.s already a follower of Natty by Design and a "liker" on fb.

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  54. I am a Jo Totes twiter follower!

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  55. I tweetd! http://twitter.com/#!/the_rusticalley

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  56. I posted on fb!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rustic-Alley/172903549449215

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  57. My camera wanted me to tell you it is sick of eating cookies and says that it needs this bag! :)

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  58. Because mine is worn out!! Plus it would be nice to carry more than just a camera at once! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  59. I would love to tell you how I will retire my old camera bag but I'd have to have a camera bag to retire! I soooo need this! My camera gets stuffed into my already full purse and I know it is so not good for it. Crossing my fingers!!!

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  60. Follow Jo Totes on Twitter!

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  61. Ok I see that 80 other people have already left the comments as to why they want this camera bag! So I am not sure mine will win, but I am going to give it my best shot! I just recently bought a top of the line camera for my own personal use. I am trying to get better about taking pictures of my children to capture those memories. My camera bag is black, bulky & boring! I would love to carry around a fashionable bag and that way people would think I know what I am doing when I am really just learning. PLEASE PICK ME!!!

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  62. Love these! I currently don't use a bag for my camera...which is probably horrible to have it strapped over my shoulder all the time. This would be lovely to win!

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  63. These bags are amazing! I outgrew the camera bag that came with my Nikon. It barely holds an extra lens, and I can't even bring any of my lens filters. I got a new bag a year ago...but apparently I am allergic to the strap. So a new bag that I could take with me (and be discrete about the contents of it) would be fantastic.

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  64. Since my current camera bag is a plastic grocery bag (classy, eh!), I would LOVE to win this bag!!!! So stylish!

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  65. considering i dont have a camera bag... i would love love love this!

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  66. I need this adorable bag to take pics of my 3 kids under 3! No hands for my camera while juggling my twins. PLease pick me!

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  67. I LOVE this bag!!! and I like all those things- I want to win.

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  68. I like your facebook page too. I hope I win.

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  69. I just got a new camera 2 days ago and the bag it came with is just not cute - very ugly! I love these bags, I would love to have one. I also follow you on facebook. carmen(dot)goddard(at) yahoo.com

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  70. I need one because I've never had a cute one - this would be great!

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  71. I would love to win this bag. My camera is getting fixed at the moment so after having to pay to get it fixed, a nice new free bag would be perfect.

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

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  72. I like natty by design on fb

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

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  73. Maybe if I had a fabulous bag, tanner would trust me with the camera! I love, love these bags!

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  74. I liked Jo totes on fb

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  75. I of course like you on fb

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  76. I am not nice enough to give a bag like that away. I'd be keepin it for myself!!!

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  77. As much as I love my DSLR I don't love carrying it in my purse. I do have a camera backpack, but that bag is SO much cuter.

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  78. That bag is sweet! I would love to have one and would use it all the time. I am just learning to use my Canon and Adobe photoshop. Sweet giveaway!

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  79. The bag is beyond perfect. I would be giving this bag to my daughter who has just gotten her first camera. thanks for the fun!
    Darcey
    xxoo

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  80. OK, what a great bag! I desperately need this. We have three active kids and all too often I am without my camera at key moments because I didn't want to lug my big old camera bag and my big old purse. I never put my camera in my purse because I have a toddler and all my purses are full of crumbs.... no kidding.

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  81. What a cute camera bag! I've been using a Canon bag that is very functional, but also verrrry bulky. Not to mention it's a little hard on the eyes...

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  82. I hate how reluctant I am to bring my camera out and about with me because of the bag. It is the bag that came with the camera and its clunky and awkward. This beautiful bag will help me to get out there and snap more pics!

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  83. I would love to have a prettier camera bag that was more of a reflection of me. I now just have the green one that comes with every Canon camera....functional but not pretty.

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  84. I love Jo Totes and got my first one as a Christmas gift last year - it's amazing! Love this new style.

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  85. I like JoTotes on FB!

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  86. I LOVE Natty Designs on FB!

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  87. I love Natty by Design on FB!

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  88. I love Jo Totes on FB!

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  89. I need this camera bag, well because I don't even own a camera bag!!

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  90. I would love to win this for a good friend who has recently started a photography business. She carries all her equipment in a reusable grocery bag right now. She takes beautiful pics and this bag would be awesome.
    jamier76@gmail.com

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  91. My camera bag looks like a suitcase it is so big and ugly, I would keep it for myself.

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  92. i would love to have this bag to give to someone for Christmas!

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  93. This bag is beautiful! I would love to have it to carry around!

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  94. I desperately need this because i don't have any camera bag. My camera always just gets tossed around in my bag. Not so good for my poor camera :( I'm a follower of your blog.

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  95. I follow JT on twitter

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  96. I like JT on FB

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  97. I like NBD on fb also!

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  98. I don't even have a camera bag so I could definitely use one! And then maybe I would stop toting my camera around in my purse... :)

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  99. I like Natty By Design on Facebook!

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  100. I like Jo Totes on Facebook!

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  101. I really really want this beautiful bag. I am from Spain and we do not have that kind of bag. I want to show it to all my photographer Spanish friends, and it could be a great chance to wide your business. I promise that I will send you photo of the bag in front of the Alhambra in Granada. Please....I want to win. Chelo

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  102. I need this bag! I have a nice camera that I just haul around with no bag. It isn't safe or convenient. This sure would make my day. Love the idea of Jo Totes and it's cute to boot!

    Shae

    daveshae at hot mail dot com

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  103. I am a fan of yours and Jo Totes on Facebook. I also told all my friends on Facebook about the giveaway and linked to your blog. I need this camera bag because it would help me to save up for the Canon 5d Mark ii. Please pick me!

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  104. I love this bag and would love to retire my red backpack!

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  105. I would love to win this camera bag. I currently don't even have one because I can't find one that I like so I ever so carefully carry it around and carry my lenses around in a box :(. It's sad. I could really use this bag!

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  106. I liked Jo Totes on facebook! They have such great bags.

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  107. I liked you on facebook as well.

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  108. ahhh. i don't even have a real camera bag, so this is MUCH needed :)

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  109. A big girl camera bag! It's beautiful! Pick me, pick me!

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  110. I'm a fan on facebook....still love the bag!

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  111. The bag I have is BIG and BULKY! I hate carrying it around. i would love to win this bag. It would be an early Christmas present for me :)

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  112. I am a Fan of Jo Totes on FB. Thanks Heidi :)

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  113. I am a fan of Natty by Design on FB. Thanks, Heidi :)

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  114. I posted about this on FB! Thanks, Heidi :)

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  115. I would love to win this bag because it is so stylish! My cameras case was destroyed recently and I can't keep throwing it in my purse!

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  116. I liked Jo Totes on Facebook!

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  117. I liked Natty by Design on Facebook!

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  118. I facebooked about this contest!

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  119. I have really been building up a portfolio and increasing my knowledge of all things photography and one of these bags would give me the extra push I need to cross over into the semi professional photography. Plus it would be SO SO SO fun to wear while oh photo shoots!

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  120. I like Jo Totes on Facebook!

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  121. I don't even have a camera bag! This one needs to be with me to protect my lovely camera.

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  122. I want to win the bag - but I don't know how to "like" everyone:(

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  123. Super cute bag! Mine's just not big enough, so this would be GREAT for me to replace my old one!

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  124. ...and I liked you on FB.

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  125. ...and I liked Jo Totes.

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  126. ...shared on FB too! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1946154

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  127. I would love love to win!

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  128. Just liked Jo Totes on facebook :)

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  129. And just liked your Natty by Design page on Facebook!

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  130. Last, just tweeted about the giveaway @jennadixie :)

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  131. I love Jo Totes! I stumbled upon them recently. I use the camera bag that my Nikon came with... it has no style and barely functions. Oh, I would LOVE a new bag!!

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  132. I became a fan of Jo Totes on FB.

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  133. I "like" you on FB. I've been following your blog for quite some time, I just signed up to get your posts via email. Love your work!

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  134. That is just too cute!! My best friend is a self taught photographer. Between being a mom, wife, teacher, house cleaner, a chef, a chauffeur, dog runner, and she has a part time job she gets spread pretty thin...as we all do. But she has in the last couple of years really taught herself so much. She has amazed me with some of her pictures. Anyways with all the responsibilities she has slowly put together her camera and is still working on it piece by piece. And I would LOVE to bless her with something like that for Christmas.

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  135. Considering my camera got scratched up in my purse, I definately need this camera bag! I'm lusting the cognac-y shade and style of the bag. Thanks for the perfect giveaway oppurtunity!!

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  136. I "like" you on facebook and in blogland!! As well as Jo Totes!!

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  137. I am trying once again! Everyone's comments are so great...Chistmas preasents, to look stylish, someone from Spain and it goes on and on. PLEASE! I am just a girl who just started my own buisness, and my camera doesn't like to eat cookies that are stuck in my purse. :) The first thing I do in the mornings is look at your blog for inspiration (have ever since I found you through a c.l post), and now read my compitition's comments. :) My camera really needs this bag and will thank you for it!

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  138. Don't have a camera bag, I have a old inconvenient backpack, so I desperately need one for my camera.

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  139. Already a FB fan of Jo Totes!

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  140. Now a fan of Natty by Design on FB.

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  141. I like them on facebook!

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  142. I like you on facebook!

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  143. I shared it on facebook!

    and now I have to help mom...

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  144. I like Jojo on facebook

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  145. This is for MOM

    she likes jojo totes on facebook

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  146. This is for MOM

    she also likes you on facebook

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  147. It would be a dream come true to get such a cute camera bag! My camera gets lost in the shuffle inside my diaper bag. Isn't not convient at all!

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  148. Just got a new camera for my birthday - this would be the perfect compliment! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity and all the great inspiration!

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  149. I am a fan on facebook of Natty by design

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  150. I am a fan of Jo Totes on Facebook. I have always been a fan of their bags though!

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  151. I LOVE Jo Totes. I have been wanting one for a few years now. I loved their old red tote looking bags. I think The Betsy is just as cute. That is my Mom's name, so I know it will be great, just like her. I would definitely keep it b/c it would be too hard to give away. Especially since I have my camera with me all the time and it would be great to conceal it while traveling.

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  152. Just looking back on the blog and you said to leave a comment for each- I only left 1 comment with everything combined- so if it betters my chances-

    I am a fan of yours on fb

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  153. I am a fan of jo toes on facebook

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  154. I told all my friends on facebook about the give away!

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  155. I just posted about the giveaway on Facebook and put a link to this page.

    I hope that I win. I love this bag!

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  156. I like Natty By design on fb

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  157. Fan on Facebook and twitter! I emailed my friends! :o)

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  158. I desperately need a new bag, my backpack style resulted in a broken lens a few months ago as i thought it was closed and picked up and CRACK!

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  159. I would be using the bag for SURE!

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  160. I'm a natty fan on facebook.

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  161. I would be retiring the very old dingy looking camera bag that has been dragged around since my children were small. And our fancy new Canon does not belong in! It needs something snazzy and this is the perfect thing!

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  162. I am now a Jo Totes fan on facebook, Marsa McCool-Solis is my personal facebook page! :)

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  163. I now follow Jo Totes on twitter, ourazfamily

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  164. I am a fan of Natty by Design on facebook, Marsa McCool-Solis

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