Hope everyone is enjoying the start of the long holiday weekend!

Been holding off on purchasing your Martilena bag?  Wait no more.  Shop on the Martilena website this weekend and receive 20% off your purchase.  Use discount code “LaborDay2010″ during checkout to receive discount.

Oh, I’m so excited to introduce this bag & what better way to announce it’s arrival then to do a GIVEAWAY!  One lucky winner will win their own custom HOBO style CAMERA BAG.  If you’ve seen my bags before, then you’ll recognize the interior.  It’s designed the same as Maia, with removable & adjustable dividers.  The exterior is all new in design.  This bag allows for a large splash of color (or not) on either side, but maintains durability with a heavy duty nylon used for the bottom & interior.

I like this bag because it’s perfect for when you need quick access to your camera and don’t want to mess with flaps or buckles.  Also, the bag is deep enough that your camera cannot be easily snagged from inside even though it has an open top.  You can use it purely as a camera bag or create a snug pocket for your camera, using the adjustable dividers, and store anything else you may need for a day trip inside.  The pockets along the backside allow room for cell phones, keys & even bottles.  I’m thinking this bag could easily work as camera/diaper bag quite easily.

Options available:  Zipper closure or  Fixed interior pockets (similar to Moxy).  Of course, I’m always willing to further customize a bag if possible.  Please
contact me
if interested in creating your own unique version of this bag.

To find more photos of the bag, please visit my flickr site.

Giveaway Details:

The winner will choose from any fabric on eQuilter.com (under $10/yd) for the body, along with a solid color for both the exterior bottom & interior (both of these fabrics are water repellent nylon).   (All color options will be provided at the end of contest to the winner)

Details about the bag:  Measures 12″ H x 12″ W x 6″ D (exterior measurements), 1/2″ Thick Foam lines the interior (provides great cushion to equipment stored inside), Heavy Duty Snaps for Closure, 3 open pockets along the backside.  The interior has two fully adjustable padded dividers.

To Enter:
  1. Comment with the phrase “I WANT THE HOBO” & why you like this bag.
  2. Double you’re chances to win by linking this giveaway back on your own public blog or send out a link through Facebook or Twitter, then VERY IMPORTANT come back and comment that you’ve done so.
  3. Triple your chances, by becoming a fan on the official Martilena facebook page or twitter (see sidebar), then VERY IMPORTANT come back and comment that you’ve done so.
  4. Remember that you’ll need to leave your email address so that I can contact you for your info in the event that you WIN!

Be sure to have your entries in by 12:00am on Friday, July 2nd!

Winner will be randomly selected and announced once confirmed.

Here’s a peek at the tote/hobo camera bag in the works.  The interior size is very similar to that of the MAIA, except for the extra height.  The simple snap closure allows you to keep the bag tightly closed, but allows for easy access when you want to be able to grab-n-shoot with your camera.  No flap to slow things down.  The bottom is Cordura to keep it waterproof & durable, while the interior is lined in waterproof nylon packcloth.   The adjustable fabric strap is padded, so no need for a separate shoulder pad.

Oh, and notice the beautiful new teal color option!  There will be several new interior color choices available very shortly & this beautiful blue is one of them.  As the new color choices are brought in, a few will be discontinued.  Silver, tan & possibly charcoal will be discontinued.  The charcoal, although it has been popular, has become more difficult to obtain in the same color shade.  Each time I receive an order it’s almost like opening a surprise birthday present, I never know what I’m going to get.  More on the color changes as I finalize the new selections.

The tote will be ready to go within the next two weeks.  Just a little more tweaking & it will be ready to go…

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