DSLR Camera Travel Tote COZY Fit

Visit the shop to see my newest offering. Had requests for a simple camera "cozy" that would allow toting of camera in handbag, luggage or backpack without the need for a lot of additional bulk. What you see in the shop is available for immediate shop. Also have fabrics to make a custom pattern of your choice. 

The design is the same our lens pouches with the addition of a fleece interfacing. Price $23.00

Mod Bloom DSLR Camera Tote "cozy" for luggage, handbag backpack

THE JOY BAG

So proud of my daughter Tracy Joy (The Joy Bag AND Tracy Joy Photography AND Prop Insanity). Tracy is a member of  the PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS of America and this month of OCTOBER she is honored to be featured in their magazine.

Tracy is the designer of the popular JOY BAG that has been on the market since 2007 offering wonderful camera bags in several different styles for every need, from the casual mammarazzi to the professional photographer looking for a durable, functional yet fashionable bag for all your gear. 

The Joy Bag (Tracy Joy Photography)

Great job Tracy! 

Dear Blog. I've Missed you!

Dear Blog,
So sorry that I have neglected you for these past months. Life has been busy with a move to a new address, and new grand-baby, as well as the passing of a few beloved family members and I discovered games on Facebook! When not sewing up a storm, I have been playing Angry Birds, Hidden Chronicles, Pioneer Trail, and Words with Friends! I know I should have at least visited you dear Blog at least a few times over these past few months but to be honest, I didn't have the energy or desire. You see dear Blog, I have been kind of down and feeling sorry for myself.  

Sales have lagged this past year despite my devotion to the work room and sewing up a storm. A new idea and shop didn't pan out. New product ideas brought in no sales. And it seems like many other creative people have climbed into the wagon and my competition has increased tremendously since I designed the first camera strap slip cover in 2007. My little idea for a new product has been copied and sold in more styles and variations than a penny candy store. If copy is a form of flattery than I am truly flattered.

Sad thing is that I need a job! Can't seem to find one and so I depend on my shop sales and a 50% drop in sales the past 2 years has not been an easy adjustment. After much soul searching, I am determined to pull myself up out of the doldrums and to be happy for the sales I DO have, and keep at it for a while longer. Holiday's are around the corner and that is when the majority of my sales are made. It's a good thing!

Thanks for being here dear Blog. I've missed you and HELLO dear Blog.!

I'm back!

 

BOUTIQUE Packaging for PHOTOGRAPHERS

A NEW YEAR and a NEW creative venture for me has me excited as well as feeling apprehensive. I'm excited to have this new idea finally in motion and set up in a new shop on ETSY.  But apprehensive because it's more work for me at a time when I have little "time" to spare.

The shop name "BitsButtonsBows" has been there for a while as I originally used it for selling my overstock sewing supplies. The shop went dormant for a few months and most recently was a venue for selling vintage this and that from my numerous collections. It was a bomb to say the least. With a flooded market for vintage and the bad economny, no one is really looking to add more stuff to their already exploding collections. Guess I have to hold on to most of mine unless I have one of my spur of the moment "manic" cleaning frenzies when I impulsively pack up collections and donate them. Not giving a thought to the money spent on the items nor the emotional attachment that some collectibles have in my world of vintage love. Oh well, I digress, and so back on track again with the message of this post!

Bitsbuttonsbows has once again been re-vamped and now offers BOUTIQUE hand assembled packaging for PHOTOGRAPHERS. I've always enjoyed wrapping a beautiful packages for gift giving. The wraps are pre-assembled and easily slip on the presentation box.

The package wraps are in kits of 6 pieces in 4 sets to a lot, selling for $22.00 set of 4

A set consists of:
Gorgeous package wrap fully assembled, easily slide over box
Presentation Box 8 x 10" in either pink or organic re-cycled kraft material

5 x 7" photo folder made from re-cycled kraft card stock

Inside tissue fold in coordinating color
Sticker for tissue closure custom made coordinating
Thank you card for personal note to client

OR sold in single 6 piece set, selling for $8.

Also have presentation boxes sold in set of 4 for $12

as well my version of re-cycled organic CD slip sleeves selling for $4.50 each

http://www.bitsbuttonsbows.etsy.com
 

Cute Holiday Packaging

I love to wrap a beautiful gift. I also like to make my customer packages look special too. It's always so much fun at the holidays to use cute bags, ribbons and treats to give every item that I sell a special look. This years bags are organza with butterflies. Also have large white ones for gift sets.

Using my business  cards as hang tags serves dual purpose and these plain card stock ones from VISTA pint are a great buy. I purchase them in bulk 200 quantity for less than $19 and this time around I received 50 free!

Everyone loves a candy treat. These super cute mini bags of JELLY BELLY gourmet jelly beans are perfect for attaching to the bag!

She is our JOY

Meet the newest family member "Joy Olivia" born on Friday December 2nd 2011

Isn't she beautiful! We are so blessed to have this precious new addition to the family.  My mother Jean is 80 yrs. old and in awe of her great-grandchildren. It's at times like this when I miss my dad Marvin,  father-in-law Joe, and my mother-in-law Georgia.Wish they would have lived long enough into golden old age to see their 4 great-grand children, and enjoyed the legacy of their lives in this blessed fruition of new life.

FREE Holiday Shipping

We have extended our FREE holiday shipping promo. Shop our Etsy store and enjoy free shipping from TRACY JOY to U.S. destinations including APO addresses. Use coupon code: holiday2011 at Etsy checkout to have your invoice adjusted to reflect the free shipping promotion.

Happy Holidays!