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nov 16 2008

{OT for this blog…BUT…}

I just bought a FABULOUS a PETTISKIRT, and had to share my “buy”, lol! Boy O’ boy… my checkbook is in TROUBLE, because I am in LOVE with this pretty lil’ thing!

pettiskirt closeup

I found this GORGEOUS petti from Forget Me Not Kids. And… I’ll be buying more, I’m sure of it! lol This is a “Sam’s” pettiskirt, which I’ve heard ALOT about. On top of the high quality, soft materials & STUNNING color.. it’s made in the USA :) Which, as my bags are made in the USA also, is always a great thing to see making a purchase.

Anyway, it’s totally OT for my bag blog, but I was so pleased w/this buy, that I had to share :) ENJOY!

nov 16 2008

[NEW Contest.... Tushie Wrap!!!}

So… how excited am I about this contest’s prize??? WOOT WOOT!!!!!! :)  Your gonna LOVE this, I PROMISE!
Mamique Designs has offered this BEAUTIFUl knit set, that includes a knit hat AND her trademarked “Tushie Wrap”! For all you newborn photographers, the Tushie Wrap is a MUST have, and absolutely PRECIOUS! Check out Mamique Designs etsy shop, to see the many gorgeous items she has for sale, and simply to browse her fantastic photography as well! Not to mention that Mamique is offering a 20% discount to all TJ Blog readers, but ONLY for a limited time!

The set that is up for grabs in this contest is shown here:
 

Now how do you win this AWESOME set by <a href=”http://mamique.etsy.com”>Mamique Designs</a>?!
Simply reply in our “comments” below, and tell us your favorite newborn photography pose. Easy peasy right? Well… maybe a little more of challenge, since newborns are so fun and easy to pose… not to mention PRECIOUS in every pose they give :)

So enter your comment now, and a winner will be randomly chosen in 1 week, on Monday November 24th. *NOTE* comments are approved by me before they are posted. So please, only enter one comment. It will show up when I approve it, promise : )

ENJOY! And… come check out Mamique Designs as she is giving away a 20% discount to ALL Tracy Joy Blog readers from now until Wednesday Nov 26th (2 days after contest closes).

~Thanks bunches
The TJ Team

*Special thanks to Ewa at Mamique Designs for offering this fabulous set :)

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  1. Malyn   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is a basic, natural one…when they are lying on a bed, blanket, etc. on their tummies with their cute little tushies up and their tiny knees tucked under. They just look so peaceful…God’s precious and amazing miracle of life. :)

  2. Karen   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is the baby laying on a fluffy plush blanket or snuggled in a huge teddybear. I also love them sleeping on their tummy curled up with their tushies in the air. ^_^

  3. Rebecca   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is actually a combination. I love the detail shots… their little hands, their noses, feet, ect. Then putting them together in a collage/montage. :)

  4. Tina   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is when they are cradled sideways facing outward asleep and cheek to cheek with mom (both of their eyes closed). LOVE it.

  5. Tori   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is one with the mom where they are both in the moment. It’s not easy to get, but when you capture it, it is priceless.

  6. Valerie M.   –  

    I would have to say my favorite pose I have seen done was a newborn twin shot and they were wrapped in some kind of cotton and we hugging making it look like a heart with arms around each other. It melts my heart and one day I hope to have the importunity (and patience) to get to shoot twins and try it.

  7. Kelly Mendoza   –  

    My fav newborn pose is using a bean bag or a boppy covered by a soft blanket and curling the sleepy little sweetie into the fetal position. So sweet and can only be captured in those precious first weeks.

  8. Ro   –  

    i love putting the newbies curled up in my sheepskin rug inside a basket or bowl…and it especially great if its a nice day and plop them in a pretty spot outside somewhere

  9. Melanie   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is a sleeping baby on black background, curled up. If he/she is sucking on a thumb, all the better. :)

  10. Mellissa   –  

    I love to take them outside, wrap them in a blanket, place them in a basket and take closeups of their feet. Too Cute!

  11. Melissa Cotton   –  

    Oh it’s so hard to say which pose is my favorite…..but I will say that I absolutely love taking pictures of the nb baby with their Mom cause you are able to capture a look that is undeniably priceless!

  12. Kristine   –  

    I love the newborn pose where they are on their bellies, legs curled up under them, arms folded under their chin with their chin balanced/resting on top where it makes their little cheeks/lips pucker out… too cute! :)

  13. Denise   –  

    My favorite little pose is wrapped up in a pretty wrap in a basket sleeping!

  14. Melissa Draper   –  

    This works better with 3-4 month old babies, but I have a red fleece diaper cover I love (not nearly as cute as the Tushie Wrap, though!) and put the baby in it on a fluffy white comforter. Then I unroll a huge spool of red and white candy cane ribbon around and over and under the baby and just let them go crazy playing with it. I’ve done it with tiny newborns too and just tied a little bow around them, which is cute, but it is so fun when the baby can play with the ribbon a little bit.

  15. Trisha   –  

    Hmmm…how can I choose just one favorite of a newborn? They’re all so precious! I guess I will have to second (and third and fourth) the naked baby curled up on their tummy, bum in the air, legs tucked underneath, sleeping peacefully. That’s a favorite of my clients, too!

  16. Dana Stone   –  

    I love a baby on their tummy, scrunched up with a shallow DOF…focused on their tiny little toes.

  17. Leigh Ann   –  

    My fave pose for a newborn is lying wrapped in a blanket on an old set of scales.

  18. Emily   –  

    I love anything when they are sleeping! One of my favorites is when the father holds them down his arms with their tiny head resting in his hands. It is fun to take it from several different angles…focusing on the hands and upper body.

  19. Candice   –  

    Gosh so many I poses I love. I guess my most favorite is baby laying on top of piles of blankets in a drawer.

  20. gina   –  

    there is nothing like a curled up naked newborn!

  21. Angie Kohn   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is having one of the parents hold the baby facing them with both hands cupped under baby’s head with the body laying down their forearms. I shoot a close up of the baby’s head and mom or dad’s hands. It’s a beautiful shot of the baby’s head and it gives perspective of just how tiny they are.

  22. Stephanie   –  

    My favorite newborn pose…ummm….how to choose just one. I love the ones with their heads propped on their arms…. and the shot is taken directly in front of their face. I really love that pose…it’s so sweet.

  23. Jeff   –  

    I prefer a more natural shot as opposed to the posed looks. Just asleep (and quiet :-) ) in a crib or some such snuggled amongst blankets.

  24. Lisa   –  

    My favorite is the close up of the face resting on the little arms. Hard to do, but beautiful!!!

  25. Lexi Meadows   –  

    Love them curled up or in a cocoon type wrap!!!

  26. Kristin   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is the one when they are in a fabric cradle hanging from a branch. They always look so serene and it is such a creative pose.

  27. kelly mitchell   –  

    i love to have a hint of mom or dad in the newborn shot. maybe dad’s strong hands holding the delicate baby or a glimpse of mom’s profile gazing lovingly at her baby. its all about the connection for me!

  28. Kimberly   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is sleeping naked baby curled up with the feet close to the face.

  29. Jessica Price   –  

    One of the poses that I’ve loved most is seeing babies bundled up in a basket with some sort of gorgeous natural looking blanket hanging over the edge. The earthiness of the basket, natural looking fabrics, and the pure, new baby gets me every time! That’s part of what I love so much about this prize - the earthy tones! And Ewa’s work is beautiful - her product as well as her newborn images!

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!

  30. heather   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is when the baby is on a soft plush blanket facing right towards you with their hands placed just right and they are sleeping with a cute knitted hat on their head! Love it!

  31. Rachael Clark   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is a naked baby against his or her father’s bare chest. This shows the special relationship between parent and child.

  32. Shannon S   –  

    My favorite baby pose is on with Mom or Dad with baby draped on their extended arm… just love how tiny they look!

    My second favorite is baby laying on Mom/Dad’s shoulder!

  33. Marjorie Stallard   –  

    I love the mother gazing into the newborns eyes

    OR

    baby curled in small of mother’s back

  34. sandy   –  

    anytime i can get a newborn sleeping, it is a great shot! i never seem to get them to sleep until mom & dad are ready to walk out the door.

  35. Sandy   –  

    My favorite pose is a baby nestled in a cocoon….too adorable!!!

  36. Jessica   –  

    My favorite newborn pose is when their head is propped up on their arms and looking forward. ADORABLE!!! :)

  37. Gwen   –  

    My favorite pose is a newborn comfortably laying on mom or dad’s chest. You know they are absolutely at peace there and it always makes for a fantastic photo.

  38. sue   –  

    My favourite newborn pose is having them all curled up just like when they’re in the womb… and using Mamique newborn peanut makes them all the more cuter… just like a peanut!! :D

  39. Nela   –  

    My favorite is lying on the tummy with the little tushie in the air, legs curled up underneath…. But then again, they are all just precious.

  40. Erica   –  

    I’m just starting in photography and will have a baby to shoot for in January and would love to win this. I don’t have a favorite pose but I do love the ones where they are sitting on a bean bag or on a nice soft comfy blanket.

  41. Tracey Skadberg   –  

    I love a baby wrapped up tight in a colorful blanket, laying on their side. Very simple!

nov 13 2008

{new fabric???}

In the recent months, we have discontinued a few of our fabrics… not all from our choice, but from manufacturers discontinuing them.

So… do YOU have a fabric print that you’d like to see in the TJ Collecion??? If so, LET US KNOW

Every so often we hear “will you be adding to your collection?” OR “do you have ‘this’ print in stock?”. We LOVE to add YOUR favorite fabric to our collection!

HOW TO DO LET TJ INC KNOW YOUR FAV FABRIC, well you can do 1 of 2 things:
1) simply add a comment to this post with the: name of print & manufacturer
or
2) EMAIL US with a picture, or name of a fabric you LOVE.

THANKS BUNCHES! I cant wait to see what everyone comes up with :)
Hugs!
The TJ Crew

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  1. Matt   –  

    Where is the fabric selection. I could find it on the old website, but not on this one?

    Thanks

  2. Melissa Draper   –  

    I love the entire Woodland Bloom collection from Moda. (Here’s a link to their website.. http://mordac.unitednotions.com/storefrontB2CWEB/browse.do?action=refresh_browse&ctg_id=92911 ) I would especially think that the Sherwood and Colossal patterns would be super cute on a bag. Now I’m saving my pennies for a bag, and more fabric!

    Melissa

  3. Heather   –  

    I really like

    Michael Miller-Floral Charm I have a matching purse in it that I looove!

  4. Tracy   –  

    Matt, here is our current Fabric Selection CLICK HERE

  5. Tracy   –  

    ohhh woodland bloom IS PRETTY Melissa! I think Susanne liked that collection too… :)

    Heather, I LOVE Floral Charm… but I think it had a discontinue issue. I’ll have to check it out again

    KEEP THE IDEAS COMING! :)

  6. Kristie   –  

    Etsuko Furuya fabrics

    Here is a link to some of the fabrics..

    http://www.f-echino.com/tex.html

    My favourite is Echino Aviary - Chartruse (Acid Green) http://www.patchworkoncentralpark.com.au/images/jg95300-300b-sm.jpg

  7. devon   –  

    I would love to see some toille and some damask patterns..so classic and beautiful!!

nov 13 2008

{NEW SITE!!!}

SO!! What do YOU think of our new website?!?!  I LOVELOVELOVE IT!!!

It’s been in the makes for a few weeks, and sooo hard for me to hold back my excitement and share w/you all the little details that were created.  And, of course, I had the very VERY talented Genevieve Sass of Lilac Creations design it all for me! 
Lilac Creative

 I would recommened Lilac Creations to ANY AND EVERYONE… she’s not only an amazing graphic designer, web designer and all around AMAZING TALENT, but she’s an outstanding person as well.  Just a doll!

So, honestly… what do YOU think?! Do you like the new blog look? How about the new navagation, and page set ups for each of my bags?  I couldnt be happier with it all :)

Hugs, thanks and COME CHECK IT OUT! OUR NEW WEBSITE

of course, special thanks to Lilac Creations again, for being AMAZING!

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  1. Valerie M.   –  

    Hey, I just checked out your website and it looks great. Did you want the file name to pop up on each picture as it wend through the slideshow? I noticed it through the maternity one. Just a thought that maybe you wouldn’t want that. But that’s just me =)

  2. amy   –  

    The new website is really cute, but I also found it hard to find the fabric selections.

nov 11 2008

{and the Lou & Lee headband winner is…}

HOLLY! From Sweet Apple Studio!!!

Holly’s name was chosen randomly (The old name in a hat trick, lol), and she has won a child headband of choice from
louandlee

Lou & Lee @Etsy is a GORGEOUS shop found on Etsy. Ann, and her twin sister, create some FABLOUS child and adult clothing, perfect for photography props. I have a plethora of childhead bands, and a few of her baby onesies/dresses. They are just precious! So go check out their shop, and their great prices! And tell Ann that Tracy Joy sent you :)
HUGS AND THANKS for all the great entries. My checkbook “aches” from all my photography props, so I LOVELOVELOVE hearing all of your favorite props, and thank you for the new great ideas… though my checkbook doesnt thank you, lol

Ps, this coming Monday is our NEXT CONTEST!!! Your gonna LOVE THIS ONE!!! Our 2nd November contest will envolve a Tushie Wrap from Mamique Designs on Etsy!!! Go check out her ETSY SHOP and begin to drool… these lil baby tushie wraps ROCK!!! And are completely original and handmade!

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  1. Valerie M.   –  

    Oh my I can’t wait! Mamiques wraps are AMAZING! I love them and have been admiring them for months LOL.

nov 9 2008

{Contest at MCP ACTIONS!}

Come check out the latest MCP ACTIONS contest… you might be pleasantly surprised to see what the prize is!!!  And dont forget to check out blog entry (scroll down) to enter our contest and giveaway here on the TJ Bag Blog!!!!! 

Here are some quick details directly from MCP ACTIONS:

THE PRIZE: I took a break from contests for a few weeks. And I bet you miss them. So here is a super fun contest where you have a chance to win a Tracy Joy’s all NEW “Joey” Camera Bag $72 value. This bag is her coined “Mamarazzi bag” as it can be used as a diaper bag or camera bag - or for you moms with babies (both).

The winner will get to choose a black or brown bag and pick a fun fabric cover too.

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Check out the MCP ACTIONS BLOG for more details…

nov 7 2008

{FREE SHIPPING!}

Here at Tracy Joy Inc, we realize how far our dollar needs to stretch in our current economic situation. The past few months, our economy hasn’t yeiled any fun or happy moments, so to put a smile on YOUR face, we are offering FREE SHIPPING to all USA orders.

ON TOP of any discounts and promotions we are currently offering, we will top off your order with FREE Shipping within the USA (including Alaska & Hawaii of course!).
FREE SHIPPING AT TRACY JOY INC
*Discount is taken automatically upon check out, and applies to US orders only.

AND DONT FORGET, to sign up for our blog newsletter (on the right sidebar). It’s one of the ONLY ways to recieve special discounts, promotions, sales and so much more!  Plus, be the first to know about any exciting TJ Inc news (such as this free shipping offer).

ENJOY!
~The Tracy Joy Team

nov 6 2008

{Discounts, Group buys, Bag party???}

NEW TO TRACY JOY INC… ONLINE TJ BAG PARTIES!!!

  •  Do you have a group of friends that are interested in a TJ bag?
  • Or are you part of a photography forum, looking for a new camera bag?
  • Maybe your interested in hosting an “online TJ purse party”?

WELL LET US KNOW!
We offer great discounts of up to 20% off for group buys, and even larger discounts to the host! And what a great way to buy up some Holiday gifts, or treat yourself to a special buy… a 20% discount can REALLY MAKE A DIFFERNCE, and even give you opportunity to purchase extra flaps and inserts for your bag.

Simply CONTACT US to recieve more information about discounts, hosting gifts, and to set up your Tracy Joy group buy now!

nov 6 2008

{one day left on DISCOUNT}

There is only ONE DAY LEFT to recieve 10% discount on my New Reese Bag

Simply use code REESE upon check out, and a 10% discount will be applied to your order.

The "New" TJ Line

So come check my Reese Bag out, and put in your order to be one of the first shipped out!
*notes*
-I do not have a picture of my pink Reese yet, but it includes both the Carnival Bloom & Disco Dot prints!
THANKS BUNCHES!
~Tracy Joy

nov 4 2008

{NEW CONTEST GIVEAWAY!!!}

Ohhh I’ve been waiting for this contest, as it’s one of my FAVORITE Etsy shops!!!

louandlee

Lou & Lee @Etsy is giving away one FREE baby headband, to our lucky winner!!! Pictured below is one “sample” of the MANY gorgeous items in her shop… you HAVE to check them out! So how do you win….???

Red felt flower headband

SIMPLY add a comment into this post, telling us WHAT YOUR FAVORITE BABY PROP IS.  One of my favs is obvisouly the Lou & Lee headbands  A winner will be chosen randomly on Monday November 10th, 2008.

How can you not NEED one of these gorgeous headbands??? I have 4… and my eye on many more, lol. They fit very comfortably, and look just PRECIOUS when worn! Here is a recent pic of my Reese wearing a Lou & Lee headband.

just eating leaves by you.

SO ENTER NOW TO WIN, and check out Lou & Lee’s ETSY SHOP!!! I promise you’ll LOVE your new Lou & Lee headband.
THANKS BUNCHES!
~Tracy Joy

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  1. Tori Ryan   –  

    My favorite baby prop is definitely headbands. Especially since I have a little girl. I love Lou & Lee’s headbands!

  2. Stephanie C.   –  

    OK, I have two favorite props

    one is baskets, love the texture and dimensions they add to photos. also loving knit hats for boys & girls, especially on naked babies * they add such awesome color to any photo!!

    stephanie@campbell-crazies.com

  3. Meggan   –  

    I love to use baskets and tutus :) If I have a hat handy - that too :)

  4. Cindy   –  

    I love knit hats and girly headbands :)

  5. Sandy   –  

    Too cute!! My favorite prop is an antique, doll size baby bed.

  6. Rebecca E.   –  

    I LOVE the knit hats. They are just too cute, and a nice touch for any picture, especially outdoor ones (my favorite!)

  7. tracey skadberg   –  

    I love funky hats! Those headbands are darling!

  8. Jill   –  

    My favorite prop is food… you never know what you’re going to get when it’s involved!

  9. Lindzie   –  

    Cute props for babies include: hats, cute flowers, and cute little chairs!

  10. Mel J   –  

    My favorite prop is an old white wash basin - it looks so vintage - just LOVE it! :-)

  11. Judy   –  

    The many colors of Nature….my Granddaughter would look Adorable in any one of these! This would be A Perfect Stocking Stuffer :)

  12. Ro   –  

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE my sheepskin rug from IKEA for newborn portraits…and the babies love it too!! they snuggle up in there, are warm and snug as , well, a baby in the rug! hah!

    the rug can go anywhere as well, lay it out on a dresser, fold it up and shove it in a basket. very versatile. and cheap!

  13. Sally Clark   –  

    <y favorite baby prop is the knit noodle I won from the very gracious Bonnie at My Sugar Plum Baby … http://www.mysugarplumbaby.com. It is beautifully knit and newborn babies love to snuggle in it while having their picture taken. I love that their little fingers and toes peek out!

  14. Gina   –  

    i love anything out of the ordinary, bright and bold…nothing like a little nked one in a super bright knit hat, cocooon or suer cute headband/bow!

  15. Denise   –  

    Love little hats, headbands, baskets etc etc

  16. Trisha   –  

    My favorite thing right now is my new cocoon…I want one in every color! These Lou & Lee headbands are super cute, though…soon to become my new favorite!

  17. Holly   –  

    I love a great chair and tutus!!!

  18. Melissa   –  

    My new favs are the baby wraps that I make! I so love using them with my newborns!!!

  19. Leigh Ann   –  

    My fave prop would have to be boys with trucks! I love my girly props, but there is something about a little boy and a truck…love it!!

  20. Dana   –  

    I love baskets and a cocoon! I think I need to add a headband though…they are great

  21. Kristen   –  

    Baskets & buckets!

  22. Lindsey   –  

    I love fun hats…Lou and Lee headbands are great. I love the hydrangea ones.

  23. cute hats with flowers on the side and clippies or headbands, they add to the color and cuteness of the photos!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

  24. Kristine   –  

    Let’s see… itty bitty angel wings (haven’t gotten a chance to use yet :( ), platter, magic scarves, baskets, blankets with texture- want a coccoon and getting a little doll bed at IKEA soon! :)

  25. jessica   –  

    hey girl………..my fav prop is an old antique buggy…………love it!

  26. Tracy Joy   –  

    and our winner is…….. HOLLY of “Sweet Apple” Photography! :)

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