Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Today, July 21st, we are Giving Away... (PRIZES CLAIMED)


Two Lovely Camera Strap Covers with One Add-on Feature from Designs by Jessie

Before I became a mom I was not very good about taking pictures. Like the time I backpacked across Europe with three friends. I thought, “Okay, we will be gone for six weeks visiting ten different European countries, I will splurge and take four rolls of film." It was pre-digital camera days, mind you, and you had to be careful back then about wasting film. When I arrived at the airport with my four rolls of film, my friend Emily informed me that she had brought 17 rolls!! I thought she was a little crazy and she thought the same of me. In the end, I used all four rolls of my film, she used all 17 rolls of her film. To each her own, I say.

The point of this story? Some of us take a lot of pictures, some of us not so many. But it doesn't matter if you a professional photographer, a casual picture taker, or the Paparazzi, you are going to want to win (or buy) yourself a camera strap from Designs by Jessie. Why?

Because they're darling:

They're durable:

They're removable and washable:

They make people happy when they see you wearing one (that means more people will be smiling in your photos):

They make picture taking and camera carrying more comfortable--they are lined with fleece interfacing or you can add-on minky (a material which I believe is heaven-sent):

And finally, they're affordable:
That's right, Designs by Jessie is offering a 20% DISCOUNT to YOU. Use the code "GAT20" upon check-out.

Today Designs by Jessie is giving away two camera straps designed to fit over your SLR or DSLR camera strap. It is 21 inches long and 2 3/4" wide. They will fit most standard camera straps. The two winners will also receive one add-on. What is an add-on, you ask? Let me show you:

You can enter to win a camera strap from Designs by Jessie up to THREE times today. We know that everyone everywhere loves to take pictures. Therefore, this giveaway is open worldwide.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit Designs by Jessie here. Look at all of their darling camera straps then return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and which one matches your personal style (or the style of the friend you would love to give one to.)
Example: Jane Doe: I love the white polka dot one because it's fun and I want to make people smile.

For a third enrty, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and something you did when you were younger that you wouldn't do now.
Example: Jane Doe: Backpack through Europe. I would love to travel through Europe, but living out of bag and in youth hostels with four kiddies just wouldn't work nowadays. When I was nineteen, amazing! Now, too much work (and a little scary after seeing the movie Taken)

The winners of the camera straps from Designs by Jessie will be announced Wednesday, July 22nd. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaways for the day. Thanks and have a great day!

973 Comments:

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AMY and steven said... 1

Amy Tobler
Oh my...such a hard decision. They are all soooo cute. I think I looked through them all at least three times. I like 138 the best.

Nicole said... 2

Nicole Laslavic:
I heart # 113 oh my pink , orange , black and white!! What more could you ask for??

Blain & Britney Young said... 3

Britney Young: I love number 168 flower/circle pattern with bright colors!!

AlliSMiles said... 4

I love 195 the best of all of them. I also like 163.

Blain & Britney Young said... 5

Britney Young: I wouldnt wear some of the clothes that I did when I was younger.

AlliSMiles said... 6

I wouldn't have chosen the major I did. I would've done what I love!

Nicole said... 7

Nicole Laslavic: Go on an all night date with my Beloved -- 4 kids later we are wiped out by 11 pm :o)

Anonymous said... 8

Natalie Mitchell

Unknown said... 9

Amandasue Hurray: I like the 169 camera strap (I didnt see a name for it though) I like the pink/white colouring since pink is my favorite colour)

Trieste said... 10

Trieste phillipps

AMY and steven said... 11

Amy Tobler
I used to swim EVERY day during the summer when I was a kid. Now...4 beautiful children later, I dread the thought of being in a bathing suit in public.

Anonymous said... 12

Natalie Mitchell: I love all the bright flower designs.

Unknown said... 13

Blain Young: I wouldnt say some of the things I did as a kid.

Trieste said... 14

Triesete Phillipps: I went streaking in my underwear one time, I would never do that now!!!!

Anonymous said... 15

Natalie Mitchell: walking around barefoot all the time.

Heather said... 16

Heather Sorensen-I went to Mexico in the middle of the night during spring break. It was scary during college, I would never do it today.

Unknown said... 17

Blain Young: #112 that is my fav!!

Catey said... 18

Catey Ball - So hard to decide! Either 140 or 113

nate_clarlaw said... 19

Clarissa Law

nate_clarlaw said... 20

I love the 145 Camera Strap Slip Cover - I love the browns and pinks in it - it is adorable and totally me!

Liz Michaud said... 21

Liz Michaud - love the style 108. Those are my colors and I love pattern. Its not too girlie that my husband wouldn't want to wear it either ;)

Trieste said... 22

Trieste Phillipps: I like a lot of them, but 140 is one of my faves

Anonymous said... 23

Brenda Finlinson

Angela said... 24

Angela Hagfeldt - I love strap number 110. I'm all about the flowers.

Jake, Mel, and Girls said... 25

Melissa Martinez: I like #113. They're all so cute though, I could take any one of them.

Liz Michaud said... 26

Liz Michaud - Wish I could do what I want when I want! lol. Not have to clean the house and make dinner and go to work! Just be back in school when I got to be with my freinds and go anywhere on a whim!

Jennye Harding said... 27

Jennye Harding: The one with Mickey Mouse sillouettes...gotta be that one for the love of Disneyland!!

Jake, Mel, and Girls said... 28

Melissa Martinez: I wouldn't door bell ditch anymore. Could you imagine if I did? And if I got caught? I'd be the REALLY annoying neighbor! :)

Jennye Harding said... 29

Jennye Harding: I used to be able to stay up all night (and still function in the morning)...I actually wish I could still do this...now at family get togethers when I try I'm too sleepy the next day to be good company.

Triana said... 30

Triana Ord

domesticish diva said... 31

Elizabeth Kelemen

Triana said... 32

Triana Ord : #105 because it's sweet and sassy with a little bit of spunk!

Catey said... 33

Catey Ball - I used to LOVE watching scary movies, especially late at night. Not so much anymore! These cute little kiddos killed that for me, which is just fine!

Triana said... 34

Triana Ord: I wouldn't give my brother a bath in the front yard in a beverage cooler.... :)

Tristen said... 35

Tristen Lawrence

Anonymous said... 36

Laurel Goodroe

Anonymous said... 37

Laurel Goodroe: I love the strap 184 with the little red stars!

Meagan said... 38

Meagan Fleming

The Browers said... 39

Tanessa Brower

Anonymous said... 40

Laurel Goodroe: I could eat anything and not have it effect my figure.... wish I could do that now!!

Tristen said... 41

Tristen Lawrence: I like #127! It's pretty plus it matches my camera backpack... vain?!

Tristen said... 42

Tristen Lawrence: skydiving... until my kids are all grown, of course.

Christy Lee said... 43

Christy Youtzy

Thanks for the great giveaway!

The Browers said... 44

Tanessa Brower: it was so hard to choose just one, they are all so cute. I think that I like 145 best though.

The Browers said... 45

Tanessa Brower: Just after high school I worked two jobs for two years. I would be at work from 6 A.M. till about 11 P.M. then I would stay out till all hours of the morning and still be able to go to work the next morning. That just would not happen now. I like my sleep to much.

Alison said... 46

Alison Jennings:I would get #188 for my brother.

The Lambert Family said... 47

Kim Lambert! I love number 135!

The Lambert Family said... 48

Kim Lambert! I used to be able to stay up all night dancing, I can't even think about doing that now, I need my sleep!

Alison said... 49

Alison Jennings: I can no longer stay up late. I use to stay up late with friends but now I am in bed by ten.

Kendell's Crusaders said... 50

Jennifer Keyes: I like #111, brown and turqoise

*A* said... 51

Andra Stoker

Lacy said... 52

Lacy McDonald #164. This strap is fun and happy and would make me get my camera out more!!

*A* said... 53

Andra Stoker ~I like camera strap #135

Lacy said... 54

Lacy McDonald - I would not run around the neighborhood in my swimming suit anymore!!!!

Anonymous said... 55

Linsey Gines

*A* said... 56

Andra Stoker~ I wouldn't sell painted rocks door to door...(I can't believe I did that!!!)

Kendell's Crusaders said... 57

Jennifer Keyes: I didn't actually do it, but I was going to and I can't even imagine now.... Sky Diving!

Anonymous said... 58

Linsey Gines: When I was younger I used to travel super far distances just to "hang out." Now no way!

Amy Magallanes said... 59

Amy Magallanes

Anonymous said... 60

Wendy Worrell

Anonymous said... 61

karley simmons

Anonymous said... 62

Wendy Worrell: Red minky

Meagan said... 63

Meagan Fleming: I love all of the different designs, but probably go with #125, it's simple and other family members would use it too!

Anonymous said... 64

karley simmons : stay up really late every night - my poor time clock zones out way too early these days

Amy Magallanes said... 65

Amy Magallanes, 104 or 141. I couldnt choose. I love that Amy Butler fabric!

Anonymous said... 66

Shannon Hagedorn

Amy Magallanes said... 67

Amy Magallanes: I can't stay up all night anymore. Ive tried and it kills me!

Chelsea said... 68

Chelsea Kemp- 155 Camera Strap Slip Cover

Mindy said... 69

Mindy Harmon

Jen said... 70

Jennifer Hansen

Anonymous said... 71

tracey braithwaite

Mindy said... 72

Mindy Harmon: I used to walk across the top of the swing set to scare the lady who lived next door.

Sam and Josh said... 73

Samantha Holt:double sides with stripes and flowers

Meagan said... 74

Meagan Fleming: There are many things I don't do anymore since becoming a parent, one would be staying up all night and wasting the next day away because I'm so tired! I treasure my sleep now!

Anonymous said... 75

tracey braithwaite--I like anything with purple in it. Purple goes with everything.

Chelsea said... 76

Chelsea Kemp- In high school we used to go up on a bridge where a train would pass us just a couple feet in front of us. So fun then, but so scary now!

Sam and Josh said... 77

Samantha Holt:some of the clothes I used to wear.

Evie's Story said... 78

Mandy Smith

Jessica said... 79

jessica magnusson

Anonymous said... 80

tracey braithwaite-spent the night on the streets of the Rose Parade route with my brother and a friend. I was 16. My brother sleeping bag was stolen. I can't believe my Mom let us do that.

Cyndie said... 81

Cyndie Call- I like 169

felicia said... 82

felicia voss: 123 Camera Strap Slip Cover I'm a simple black/white kinda gal!

Cyndie said... 83

Cyndie Call- I can not stay up late anymore without paying for it the next day. When I say late I mean 10:30!

Evie's Story said... 84

Mandy Smith
I love your black and white designs. I would give it to my mom who is a semi-pro photographer, but now just uses her gifting to take pics of her 13!! grandchildren

felicia said... 85

felicia voss: backhandsprings! i wish i was still that flexible:)

Heather said... 86
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Tiffany said... 87

Tiffany Ellis: I love #114..the pink & black paisley. SO CUTE!! I just got my first DSLR about a month ago & the strap DRIVES ME CRAZY!!!

Evie's Story said... 88

Mandy Smith

Went sky diving before I was married. Pretty sure I wouldnt take my life into my hands now with 5 children:-)

Heather said... 89

Heather Demke: I really like the 113 Camera Strap Slip Cover for it's great colors and funky style

Heather said... 90

Heather Demke: I wouldn't run around naked all the time. :)

Carrie R. Richardson said... 91

Carrie Richardson. thanks!!

Anonymous said... 92

Melissa Rydman

Anonymous said... 93

Melissa Rydman: Turquoise and brown.

Tiffany said... 94

Tiffany Ellis: My days of taking off every other weekend for a vacation with my hubby with no notice is over. Being an "adult" & having children makes me need to have things more planned & now we have more responsibilities that need attention.

Jessica said... 95

Jessica myrup: I love the 141 strap. My style!

Jones' Adventures said... 96

Misty Jones: I love 113 or 158!!!

Atlanta said... 97

Atlanta Hernandez

Jessica said... 98

Jessica Myrup: I would dance in the middle of the room in front of all my mom's friends. Definitely wouldn't now!

Carrie R. Richardson said... 99

Carrie Richardson. I love #198, the orange and white! [108 was a very close second, I really love them both!] the orange is fun but not overpowering, it looks *fresh* and I love BOTH sides!

Jones' Adventures said... 100

Misty Jones: well lets see I can't sleep in anymore and I can't stay up all night either!!

Keeping Up With Kaegan said... 101

Jennifer Pollan - I dont personally have a larger camera so I would choose 115 for the photographer that takes our family pictures. Its so bright and fits her personality well. I would love to give this to her.

Anonymous said... 102

Amy White

Carrie R. Richardson said... 103

Carrie Richardson. When I was younger I would spend allllllll day at the pool. Now my skin and I know better!

Anonymous said... 104

Amy White - love anything with bright vibrant colors, so the lime green with black and white flowers is really me... retro and funky

Amy said... 105

Amy Horsburgh

Anonymous said... 106

Amy White - I used to climb up lamp posts and trees when my mom told me to help clear the table and do the dishes

Amy @ LiveWell said... 107

Amy Mutchler

Jenny said... 108

Jen Kelly: 182 - the orange polka dots are fun and love the pattern on the flip side.

Nic said... 109

nicole hadley

Amy said... 110

Amy Horsburgh- I love #112 and 138 the most, but they are all great!

Keeping Up With Kaegan said... 111

Jennifer Pollan - When I was younger I was quite the little snob to everyone besides my group of friends. I am so happy that now I am not that way. I love to meet new people and learn about others lives.

Amy said... 112

Amy Horsburgh- getting as tan as possible, as soon as possible every summer. Now I hide from the sun to protect my skin!

Nic said... 113

Nicole Hadley- I love #113!

Anonymous said... 114

April Demetria

Melanie said... 115

Melanie Foutz: There are so many I love! I'd go with 102, 142, 154, or 185.

Kenny said... 116

Kendall Manwill

Amy @ LiveWell said... 117

Amy Mutchler: I love number 105. Way cute! I'd get it with the extra length in it.

Damery Family said... 118

keara damery

Nic said... 119

Nicole Hadley-
I used to cliff jump (crazy)... not anymore!

Melanie said... 120

Melanie Foutz: I wouldn't ride a bull anymore.

Amy @ LiveWell said... 121

Amy Mutchler: When I was younger, even a teenager, I would walk everywhere barefoot. On rocks, through grass, on the street...now -- no way!!! And because I won't, my feet are so sensitive now.

Atlanta said... 122

Atlanta Hernandez. I love 114 beacause its colorful and pretty on one side and then black and whie and pretty on the other so I can flip it to switch moods! =)

Damery Family said... 123

keara damery: love the purple,green and black one.

Kenny said... 124

Kendall Manwill: I love #180! The colors are perfect and the bright orange is an unexpected punch on the other side.

Atlanta said... 125

Atlanta Hernandez
Something I did when I was younger that I would not do now is sleep on a twin sized bed with the hubs. Ouch, no thanks, the things we do for love huh?

IandS said... 126

Stacey Morgan: #166 the green flower one - so fresh and pretty

Kenny said... 127

Kendall Manwill: well, I definitely won't be getting any tattoos in Japan anytime soon...

IandS said... 128

Stacey Morgan: Eat junk food like crazy - my body's too old to be able to handle that now:)

Anonymous said... 129

April Demetria: My Favorite is 115, turquoise with white and brown and orange flowers.

Anonymous said... 130

April Demetria: I used to chew on my hair. Bleck. My mom hated it. I'm so glad I grew out of that nervous habit.

Terrie said... 131

Terrie Neiswender: I love #109, stripes on one side and flowers on the other, adorable.

Kate said... 132

Katie Lawrence: My (photographer) sister would looove #108, it suits her perfectly

becky said... 133

Becky Packer: 123 camera strap. (black & white so my husband won't be too embarrassed to use the camera)

andrea wardle said... 134

Andrea Wardle: #159

Ashley said... 135

Ashley Harper: Turquoise and brown strap

mary said... 136

Mary Pinegar: I love the black and white polka dot cover (#153). It adds a little interest without being distracting. But the other covers are so cute... how could anyone really choose just ONE?

mary said... 137

Mary Pinegar: When I was little, I used to spend my days catching lizards. I loved them. Now they give me the creeps.

andrea wardle said... 138

Andrea Wardle: I used to get ready to go out at 9 pm. Now I can't. I'm too tired!

Ashley said... 139

Ashley Harper: I would have got more involved in swimming and golf lessons.

Melissa said... 140

Melissa Ackerman

Lindsey Orton said... 141

Lindsey Orton: I love the strap "171" but all of them are so cute! i love them.

Emily said... 142

Emily Warne: I love #159, it seems elegant and very stylish!

Megan said... 143

Megan Rinke: 134 Camera Strap Slip Cover for my friend!

Emily said... 144

Emily Warne: When taking road trips my husband and I would go WAY over the speed limit and never take rest stops. 3 kids later and it's impossible.

Melissa said... 145

Melissa Ackerman: I'd have to pick one of the black, white and funky designs, esp the black damask (123)

Blissfully Enamored said... 146

Hilary Hymer

Kellie said... 147

kellie jenkins

becky said... 148

Becky Packer: I used to stay up late talking to my roommates. Now there's a baby to wake me in the morning, so staying up late isn't as appealing.

Lindsey Orton said... 149

Lindsey Orton: I went to mexico and didn't wear sunscreen. I got fried! Never will I do that again.

Melissa said... 150

Melissa Ackerman: Alas, when I was young, I did not need to watch what I ate and exercise like a maniac. Can't do that anymore!!

C+R said... 151

Rachael Henderson

Natalie said... 152

Natalie Humpherys: #113 Camera Strap.

C+R said... 153

Rachael Henderson #112, super cute!

Blissfully Enamored said... 154

Hilary Hymer :

I love 159 and 113! They perfectly fit my personality because they are so fun!

n8'swife said... 155

Rachel Kimbler: It's hard to choose! But I love 109 and 142!

Kate said... 156

Katie Lawrence: Sadly, I wouldn't run around with a bunch of dogs thinking I'm one of them anymore :P

C+R said... 157

Rachael Henderson, I use to Love to eat dirt as a wee child.

Natalie said... 158

Natalie Humpherys: Staying up until 1 or 2 in the morning EVERY night. And then getting up for a 7:30 class.

Was I crazy? (Don't answer that...)

Kimberly said... 159

Kimberly Pueblo: ride a big wheel

Ellen said... 160

Ellen Linford

Megan said... 161

Megan Rinke: I won't wear my bangs as high as I did... added at least 6 inches to my height!

Ellen said... 162

Ellen Linford: #155

irbuanosraL said... 163

I love #154

irbuanosraL said... 164

aubri larson

Queen Bee said... 165

Becky Doxey

irbuanosraL said... 166

go rollerskating dressed in disco gear ☺

Lemmons Family said... 167

Alisha Lemmons: 140 camera strap. light blue floral.

Lemmons Family said... 168

Alisha Lemmons: Something I did when I was younger that I would not do now was play with bugs.

Ellen said... 169

Ellen Linford: I was never that crazy of a kid. My friends and I used to watch exercise videos and laugh at the people in them. (Key word WATCH, we didn't do them.) I probably wouldn't do that anymore because I'd feel too lazy!

Anonymous said... 170

Jennie Peterson

Karen Scoffield said... 171
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linda said... 172

Linda Muir:I like #22 Camera Strap-polka dots just make me happy...

Karen Scoffield said... 173

Karen Scoffield: I don't know if I could bungee jump again.

Shelley said... 174

Shelley Walker: I like #127. Red is my favorite color!

Melinda said... 175

Melinda Haaga

The High Family said... 176

Bobbi-Jo High

Chrissy said... 177

Chrissy Lockhart: #151 cuz I love the contrast of the flowers with the black & white.

Karen Scoffield said... 178

Karen Scoffield: 163 because it is red and I have red hair. It is my favorite color.

The High Family said... 179

Bobbi-Jo High: wow. there are so many to that I like! I guess my favorite would be #22...it would match my fun personality!

Melinda said... 180

Melinda Haaga: I like 197 because the yellow and pink are so springy and fun.

The High Family said... 181

Bobbi-Jo High: I would not swim in my grandma's creek...ewww!

Geri said... 182

Geri Smith-the black and white polka dot strap (153). It's cute and not too girly (hubby takes a lot of the pics)

linda said... 183

Linda Muir: I wouldn't eat frozen lemonade concentrate like I did on hot summer days as a kid!

Kjersten said... 184

Kjersten Vandenberghe: I would pick # 105 I made a quilt out of this fabric and it is one of my favorite

dmadsen said... 185

DeVonya Madsen

dmadsen said... 186

DeVonya Madsen - 166 green with black and white flower design

Mitzi said... 187

Mitzi Buck

Anonymous said... 188

Annemarie Fox

Audrey S. said... 189

Audrey Riqueros

Mitzi said... 190

Mitzi Buck: 138 stripes and polka dots so cute

dmadsen said... 191

DeVonya Madsen - Although I would love to do this I can't....when I was young I could eat all the doughnuts and sugary stuff I wanted, not any more!

Mitzi said... 192

Mitzi Buck: ate a whole cheese cake on a dare during a date

Ulrich Family said... 193

Fallon Ulrich. Cliff dive in Lake powell. It used to be my favorite thing now that I am a mom its so scary to me.

Oliver Family said... 194

Amber Oliver: 128 Camera Strap Slip Cover Mickey Mouse!

Anonymous said... 195

Annemarie Fox: I love any of the black/white ones like #153

Kristi said... 196

Kristi Richmond: hmmm...either I didn't do anything crazy enough when I was younger - or I'm still crazy - because I can't think of anything that I did then that I wouldn't do now if I could (if I could being the operative word!)

Oliver Family said... 197

Amber Oliver: When I was child I loved to run around outside naked. I won't do that anymore.

Mikel said... 198

Mikel Blake

Kjersten said... 199

Kjersten Vandenberghe: When I was little I would eat ketchup on my steak I definitely wouldn't do that now

Rebecca (Sam's wife) said... 200

Rebecca Atcherson

beccaz79 at hotmail dot com

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