PROP TOOL KIT AND A MARTHA STEWART GIVEAWAY
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 6:00AM I carry many boxes and bags when I bring props and supplies to a shoot. When I was asked if I would test drive a new versatile tote from Martha Stewart Home Office line for Avery at Staples, of course I said yes, send me the biggest one you've got! I immediately thought I would use it for propping and it has worked wonders. Of course, I love to share here at H+H so I asked if I could get one for you, too! They said "YES" so enter to win your very own large tote from Martha Stewart! Cool, huh?
They have added a whole line of iPad cases, tablet sleeves and accessories with a great selection of totes to the collection. This tote has pockets and pen holders built in to the side, one is even big enough for a 10" tablet. The tote is made from water and stain resistant canvas, is lined and has a great and comfortable handle. It is valued at $100! It arrived just in time for Alt and I packed mine in my carry-on to help me around town when we set up for two parties. Yep, I said yes to decorating TWO dinners on Wednesday night at Alt. I am officially insane. If it weren't for the help of my amazing blogger roomies Cyd (she just launched her newly styled site TODAY so check it out!), Lauren and Sharon, I would not have been able to swing by two restaurants to set up without them. Impossible. Thank heavens for GREAT friends, I am so grateful for them! The parties turned out great, and this bag was awesome. It's huge. I packed it full of the gift bags we assembled in the hotel room and toted them to the restaurants. Then after Alt, I just folded it back up and put it in my carry-on to take home. I just used it last Friday to tote three shoe box sized boxes and a huge stack of fabric to a photoshoot. Which brings me to my point. If you don't have one already you need to have a party and prop toolkit.
I tend to bring extra stuff when I go to photoshoots or events but my basics are simple: scissors, double stick tape, regular tape, fishing line, twine in various shades, a pen, a pencil, plain cardstock, and related items for the shoot. The various items usually depend on what I am shooting, but since my shoot was cupcake related, I brought standard cupcake craft supplies. I have an entire box devoted to lollipop sticks, wood skewers and various drink stirrers that can all become a great cupcake flag or pick. I am lucky enough to be helping with styling and crafting some of the goodies from Trophy Cupcakes and Parties, a book by Jennifer Shea (owner of Trophy Cupcakes) here in Seattle. This is a box straight from Friday's shoot, complete with remnants of cocoa powder on the lid. It was a little more organized on the way there, but essentially it is the same. Bits and pieces of different colorways and things I think I might need. If something needs a little tape or a snip, isn't it easier to have it ready rather than rushing around looking for scissors at the last minute? Exactly. Everyone, even if you are just throwing a party, needs a tool kit. Period.
Want to win a great tote of your very own to carry your new tool kit or just for your next trip? Just tell me what you would use this baby for in the comments below and enter today. One entry per person, contest ends Tuesday, February 12th at 12:00 pm PST. Winner will be chosen by random.
I was given a tote to review and keep. All opinions are mine.
***UPDATE*** Contest closed.
Are you lucky number #18? You won! YAY! Thanks Jaci! Shoot me an email and we'll get this fab tote on her way to you! xo Thanks everyone for entering!
Reader Comments (53)
i would use this bag for days where a little one just doesn't cut it. (which is most!)
I have a millions hand sewing projects. This would be perfect for carrying them around on car trips!
I was lucky enough to see this tote first hand and I WANT it!! It is such a great size, super sturdy and black. So chic. I would use it for sending my son's to the grandparents house for overnighters when it isn't being used to tote craft supplies back and forth to whatever party I am doing or collaboration I am working on. I can't wait to see the Trophy book!!!
I would use this as a travel carry on or as a work bag to carry to and from the office. Great shape!
Wow this would be so great to carry my jewelry and jewelry making supplies when I am away. Thank you for the opportunity to win this tote & tool kit. I hope it will be mine! Regards J
oh this is lovely. i'd probably use it for toting school and work supplies -- boring, yes, but super practical. :)
I am constantly moving my crafting and jewelry making supplies around my house so that I'm not in the way - of visitors, of my husband working, in the path of my crawling toddler who loves to put everything in his mouth. This bag would be the perfect way to quickly and easily move from room to room!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I'd use it for props as well. I can never find a GOOD bag big enough either! I'd love to win!
A little unconventional, but I would use this as a diaper bag for when our first little one arrives in a month :)
Monday: tote fabric samples for this week's sewing project because a day without fabric is like a day without sunshine
Tuesday: tote fabric to cut at lunch, lunch itself, and iPad mini
Wednesday: Book day!
Thursday: tote magazines I need to cull through hunting for a weekly recipe adventure, and a new idea for home
Friday: tote everything I left at work home for the weekend
Saturday: tote togs for a weekend adventure
Sunday: tote's afternoon of rest. :)
This bag is perfect for Master Schleppers (TM) like me. Here's what a Master Schlepper carries in his/her bag on any and almost every day: design section of the daily paper, wallet, medications, gym clothes, daily groceries picked up after work, a copy of Real Simple, at least one e-reader/tablet, chargers, candy!, coupons, washi tape, a moleskin, a cute bag of felt-tip colored pens and/or le pens, aaaaand at least one gluetape dispenser.
I would LOVE this tote for work. Bring my planner, laptop, etc. My purse is falling apart!
To carry my wallet, tablet, a good book, tissue, altoids, hand sanitizer, and my favorite sweater! Your the perfect bag.
amazing props for a fantastic photo-shoot. deeeerh!
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Oh my gosh I think I'd use this on the days that I work! It would be perfect for toting all of the things that I carry around and it would be nice to just have one bag!
I would carry my Martha's punches with me in this bag when going to a crafting party :) But frankly, I would use it every day, I really like it :))
I will be filming a video series in Florida soon. Would love this to cart around my gear and also maybe make some wicked props while i am there. <3
I am in school studying fashion design and I would use this to carry around all of my tools and things around!
I've been needing a new, stylish laptop/carryall and this would be perfect for everyday use! Since I'm a commuter, I always have a book with me to keep me occupied on the bus, and this bag would be big enough to hold a book (or two!). I'd also use it as a carry-on for all of my travels!
On subway or train this bag would get me there in style!
Would be so great for organizing craft supplies and schlepping back and forth!
I would use it for organizing all my baby stuff !!
I just got a new sewing machine, this bag is perfect for me to bring crafting/sewing kit to visit my mother-in-law to discuss our future projects for the up coming holidays! xD
I wonder if this giveaway is open internationally. But anyways, I would use this pretty baby for my college materials. My old beloved bag only has space for like 2 books & a pen, and my folder I have to carry in my hand, which is really annoying when it's raining or I have to stand in the bus. It also is 4 years old already (I'm too picky when it comes to bags).
I usually immediately wrinkle up my nose when I see a black bag, I'm more into brown. But this one I really like because it is made from non-shiny canvas. :)
I use a lot of felt and paper when I craft and my husband if I had a place to put it all and carry with me instead of using the kitchen counter.