I Got a Janine King Fronce Tote! Want One?

>> Tuesday, May 5, 2009

I managed to hold off since last fall... But, while wandering through Boston and saying, one too many times, "I really wish I had a Fronce (pronounced fron-say) tote," I finally decided to spend my small amount of saved "fun" money (which takes a while to add up, by the way) on the bag I had been visiting online for about 4 months.

When I contacted Janine King with a question about the bag she very graciously offered to send along a bag for me to give away (she's good like that).

So, at the left you can see my great bag. Don't look at me, OK? It's the bag we're focusing on...

First- look how huge it is! It's amazing how much stuff I have put in here! This past weekend I had a folder with confirmations for event, hotel & dining, two bottles of water, my wallet, camera, Flip, business cards, iPod, 9" Acer laptop, Moleskine planner and makeup case in it. And I had room to spare! Dimensions: Approx 14” across the top, 16” tall, 18” across the bottom. 5” boxed corners at bottom

Second: I love that the strap is adjustable so I can carry it over my shoulder or across my body, depending on how much stuff I have in it. Shoulder strap adjusts from 22” to 42” allowing for most body types.

Third: I utilize this bag mainly for travel because it is roomy without being too dull and practical. It has three interior pockets for organization (think camera, video, iPod, pens, etc. Interior pockets: Two are approx 7"x7" and one is approx 4"x6") It also has a key clasp- which is great because your keys would be hard to find at the bottom of this bag! The bag doesn't zip closed but the top is firmly interfaced to keep it upright and it almost molds to your body. Besides, a pickpocket would have to have some seriously long arms to get into the bottom of this bag without you knowing. (That said, you should carry your ID, passports & large amounts of cash on your person when you travel.)

For all the specs on this great bag visit Janine King Designs. While you're there check out the huge sale she's having! Bags are ready to ship and the prices are incredible! (I've already bought a gadget keeper for my iPod, a wristlet to match my mini computer sleeve and the Big Beautiful Tote in Bermuda Stripe Raspberry - it's gorgeous! You should get the last one!)

Want to own a Janine King Fronce Tote?

This contest has ended
I have a bag identical to mine (in the gorgeous Asian Cherry Blossom) just waiting for one lucky winner.

To enter head over and take a gander at Janine's bags. Leave a comment and tell me what strikes your fancy.

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The fine print:
Make sure I can easily find an email to contact you; I will not search for one. Contest ends May 9, 2009 at 11:59pm. I will draw the winner May 10. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 3 days to respond. If I do not hear back from the winner within that time another winner will be drawn.

This giveaway is part of the Give It Away Now blog carnival hosted by Mom Most Traveled. For more great giveaways click the button below!

120 comments:

Sara May 5, 2009 at 2:42 PM  

OMG, her stuff is GORGEOUS!!! I want it all! How did you pick just one? I guess for the Fronce tote, I would choose one of the Mod Dots. The purses really catch my eye though...those ones with stripes are calling my name.

Jennifer May 5, 2009 at 2:45 PM  

Beautiful bags. I love the Fronce Tote in HAZEL big brown retro floral.
Jen twnsn2000@yahoo.com

Kristen May 5, 2009 at 2:46 PM  

Wow her stuff is so pretty! To own a "purse" and not a diaper bag would be fantastic. I added your button to my blog at www.whosekidsarethese.com

~Kristen

Kristen May 5, 2009 at 2:50 PM  

Mamself: Want to own a Janine King Fronce Tote? Enter at http://tinyurl.com/cgdwlh
less than 5 seconds ago from web

Here was my tweet I will continue to tweet...

~Thanks for entering me. So excited. =)

Kristen Self

Chilihead May 5, 2009 at 3:27 PM  

Oh my word. That's a gorgeous bag and exactly the one I would choose too! I'm subscribing to your feed and I'll go tweet it right now too.

Ilina May 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM  

Oh my word, the Paris Pen Pal tote has my name all over it. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23511357

I'm off to tweet, technorati, and subscribe right now!

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Ilina May 5, 2009 at 3:38 PM  

Here's my tweet! ilinapI'm dying for this bag so enter this contest as ilinap .http://bit.ly/oWCKn

And I faved you here:
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Beth May 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM  

Love the mini notebook tote in mod pink dot!

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Beth May 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM  

I subscribe! Thanks for the great giveaways!

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Hilary May 5, 2009 at 6:42 PM  

The one that caught my eye was: the Big Beautiful Multi-Use Zipper Tote with 3 Pockets - Acanthus

hilaryglad at gmail dot com

remarker/fcffollower May 5, 2009 at 7:03 PM  

I really adore the
LAPTOP SLEEVE with zipper pocket and adjustable strap -- MEDALLION
So cute!

Mommy L May 5, 2009 at 7:40 PM  

Wow, These bags are so beautiful. I absolutely love the pleating on the Fronce bag and the fact that I could ditch the diaper bag!
-Larah wong.lhk@gmail.com

Jill May 5, 2009 at 8:08 PM  

I luv the 'Pods n Posies' Zippered Tote :)

Jill May 5, 2009 at 8:08 PM  

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Melanie @ Whimsical Creations May 5, 2009 at 8:14 PM  

Love the LAPTOP SLEEVE with zipper pocket and adjustable strap -- Haruka.

=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

nape May 5, 2009 at 8:30 PM  

My friend recently got a Kindle, and I'd love to get her Janine King's "KINDLE KLUTCH DELUXE" with the Butterfly Ginseng design.

Wonderful loot. Thanks for the shopping tip!

nape May 5, 2009 at 8:30 PM  

I'm an email subscriber, which is how I discovered this giveaway.

Bcteagirl May 5, 2009 at 9:01 PM  

I really like the Mod Dots laptop case with adjustable strap!!

Valerie May 5, 2009 at 9:16 PM  

I sooo want this bag! So cute
Or the FRONCE TOTE with adjustable strap (extra large hobo market bag) in Polka Dots and Houndstooth
KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com

Sarah Z May 5, 2009 at 9:20 PM  

I really like the Padded Laptop Bag in Vintage Paisley Onyx!
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

Unknown May 5, 2009 at 9:56 PM  

Oooo I love love love the multi-use zipper tote in the Asian cherry blossom fabric!

Kat c. May 5, 2009 at 10:28 PM  

I love love love her bags!

I really want the LAPTOP SLEEVE with zipper pocket and adjustable strap -- PODS N POSIES

katch05 at gmail dot com

Anonymous May 5, 2009 at 10:36 PM  

I love the bag! I also love the Mod Dots bag. monk5@charter.net

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Paula Reece May 5, 2009 at 10:52 PM  

Oh, yeah, I've been eyeing that tote of yours...And I WILL be ordering an iPhone case from her. Just need to decide which one...

rlgrady May 5, 2009 at 10:57 PM  

I reall like the Big Beautiful Multi-Use Zipper Tote with 3 Pockets - EIFFEL TOWER for my daughter, who is saving up for a class trip to France.

rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com

Paula Reece May 5, 2009 at 11:01 PM  

I'm adding your new button to my sidebar. Can't believe I haven't done this yet! (Shame on me!)

Cindy B.of Montana May 6, 2009 at 12:24 AM  

I love the Pods-N-Posies tote. I love it so much that I just bought it! Couldn't stand it anymore and it was on sale!

Cindy B.of Montana May 6, 2009 at 12:24 AM  

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hallie May 6, 2009 at 12:36 AM  

I think the buffalo plaid fronce tote is adorable!

thx!

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Anonymous May 6, 2009 at 1:15 AM  

My favorite is the FRONCE TOTE with adjustable strap (extra large hobo market bag) - Madison Pink Black. Thanks.
-Terra H.
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Mariah May 6, 2009 at 6:40 AM  

I have entered so many contests to win one of these! I am in love with them. I have browsed through her Etsy shop many many times and every time I go I drool over the FRONCE TOTE with adjustable strap (extra large hobo market bag) - Asian Cherry Blossom!!

Mariah
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Mariah May 6, 2009 at 6:40 AM  

I subscribe!

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Jingle May 6, 2009 at 6:49 AM  

I really like the Zipper tote in the Organic Simplicity Onyx! It is very nice!

Jingle May 6, 2009 at 6:49 AM  

I am a subscriber!

Jingle May 6, 2009 at 6:51 AM  

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Bebemiqui May 6, 2009 at 7:13 AM  

I like her market tote.
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Unknown May 6, 2009 at 7:48 AM  

I just love these bags! I would like to have the Big Beautiful Multi-Use Zipper Tote with 3 Pockets - Black Paisley. It looks like I could pack for the w/e with that one! Thanks!!

Unknown May 6, 2009 at 7:52 AM  

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Deb Anderson May 6, 2009 at 9:08 AM  

WOW!! I just saw the Kindle Klutch padded case bag and I love it in Cherry Blossom!! I've been wanting a Kindle for ages, and this just might push me over the edge to go ahead and make that purchase. How cool is it that the BAG TO PUT IT IN is cooler than the gadget!! :)

Momnerd May 6, 2009 at 10:02 AM  

I love the one you're giving away (and everything actually) but I also really like her MOD PAISLEY Chocolate laptop bag. Thanks!

Superdumb Supervillain May 6, 2009 at 10:29 AM  

I love the Hazel Fronce and the Pods and Posies laptop cases!

Cindy B.of Montana May 6, 2009 at 10:57 AM  

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phxbne May 6, 2009 at 12:25 PM  

Paris Pen Pal tote is my favorite

DEBIJOT May 6, 2009 at 2:47 PM  

Love the Mom Dots Frounce Tote

Cindy B.of Montana May 6, 2009 at 3:07 PM  

Tweet! http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/1720015424
She shipped my new tote today, can't wait to get it!

Sally May 6, 2009 at 3:11 PM  

Those bags are so nice. I love the zipper tote too.
Thanks for the chance.
sally.belflower@yahoo.com

ĽubaÅ¡a May 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM  

I love FRONCE TOTE with adjustable strap (extra large hobo market bag) - HAZEL big brown retro floral. Lovely.

ĽubaÅ¡a May 6, 2009 at 6:19 PM  

I am subscriber via google reader

Lori May 6, 2009 at 7:19 PM  

I would totally get a ton of use out of the Market Tote Multi-Use Bag Purse in TRES CHIC

Ms D May 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM  

LOVE her bags! I like the Lrg WRISTLET with 2 Pockets -- MOD DOTS Spa -- versatile PADDED clutch
Thanks!
daxkimd@Juno.com

Cindy B.of Montana May 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM  

Tweet!
http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/1723256847

JFK May 6, 2009 at 11:55 PM  

I love the Sling Purse with adjustable strap in "Pods n Posies", such pretty colors!
jfkidder(at)hotmail(dot)com

JFK May 6, 2009 at 11:55 PM  

I subscribe via email!
jfkidder(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown May 6, 2009 at 11:56 PM  

I really like the Laptop Sleeve with zipper pocket and adjustable strap -- MOD DOTS.

shel704 at aol dot com

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Snagged your button
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Carolyn G May 7, 2009 at 12:21 AM  

I simply adore this bag: Big Beautiful Multi-Use Zipper Tote with 3 Pockets - Bird on Branch.

Her items are so wonderful. You are so lucky you got to review them. I really love these.

Carolyn G May 7, 2009 at 12:21 AM  

i tweeted: http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/1724584900

casey aubut May 7, 2009 at 1:10 AM  

I Love the Fronce bas- the Blue and brown polka dot/houndstooth is my fav!
cassandra@aubut.net

Anonymous May 7, 2009 at 1:56 AM  

I really like the Big Beautiful Multi-Use Zipper Tote with 3 Pockets - PODS N POSIES.

Anonymous May 7, 2009 at 1:58 AM  

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Anonymous May 7, 2009 at 5:39 AM  

I love the fabrics she uses and the fact that you can get so many different bags in each pattern.




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Megan May 7, 2009 at 7:11 AM  

Oooohh! Great giveaway :)
My favorite from her shop is the Bermuda Stripe Sea Breeze Tote. I'd buy it right now if I had a good reason to, haha!
Thanks, vancy31[at]gmail[dot]com

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations May 7, 2009 at 8:03 AM  

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http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
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Cindy B.of Montana May 7, 2009 at 9:13 AM  

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CanCan (MomMostTraveled) May 7, 2009 at 9:19 AM  

I LOVE the one you are giving away! I love Asian motif!

I also like the FRONCE TOTE with adjustable strap (extra large hobo market bag) - Ginseng Bloom.


onlycancan ta hotmail tod com

Christie May 7, 2009 at 10:02 AM  

I love this!! All her stuff is co darn cute! Love that it's functional too. I really like the large writlet w/2 pockets- asian cherry blossom style.
SO pretty! i'd love to have it when I'm just running to the store but don't need a trunkload of stuff, which I usually carry! lol

thanks so much!!

Amy May 7, 2009 at 10:40 AM  

She is one of my favorites on etsy. All of her stuff is awesome but the Fronce Totes are my favorite. I do like that black and white twirl wristlet that she has too.

Sylvia May 7, 2009 at 5:14 PM  

I liked the Lrg WRISTLET with 2 Pockets -- Asian Cherry Blossom
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Anonymous May 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM  

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Janet May 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM  

Gorgeous stuff, laptop bags are nice.

Whitney May 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM  

I really like the Tres Chic bag...but they are all really cute!

Courtney May 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM  

My favorite bag is the Kirsikka blue laptop bag. The flowers are gorgeous and those are my wedding colors.

My second favorite is the Damask Onyx.

Michelle May 7, 2009 at 9:35 PM  

My favorite is the LAPTOP SLEEVE with zipper pocket and adjustable strap -- MOD PAISLEY Chocolate. There are so many gorgeous items! Thanks for the chance to win.

mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Anonymous May 7, 2009 at 9:57 PM  

Love the Fronce tote with Mod Dots!!

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Anonymous May 7, 2009 at 10:07 PM  

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MJ May 7, 2009 at 10:22 PM  

I cannot ever leave her shop without buying something. Best laptop bags in the world. moriartymym at yahoo.com

Anonymous May 8, 2009 at 12:35 AM  

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Peggy May 8, 2009 at 5:19 AM  

These bags are fantastic! I love the Padded LAPTOP TOTE BAG in Cherry Blossom espresso.
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Sara May 8, 2009 at 12:26 PM  

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Anonymous May 8, 2009 at 1:03 PM  

WoW! She has some awesome stuff! I really love the laptop bags - although you chose right! The asian inpired purse is PERFECT, it would be a great diaper bag too!
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Jessica May 8, 2009 at 2:27 PM  

I love Janine King's bags. All of them. Ladies, these bags last. I have several. Next on my list is a laptope tote. I have also been lusting over the fronce tote in the cherry blossom for a while now. I'm going to cross my fingers!!!
Thank you!


jshabel@bellsouth.net

Cindy B.of Montana May 8, 2009 at 2:43 PM  

tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/1740647724
got the Ipod/phone cell tote I ordered yesterday...OMGosh, I am so impressed! This is top notch quality work! Love it, can't wait to get the tote I ordered. I can see why you love your bags!

Unknown May 8, 2009 at 8:09 PM  

I really need a laptop bag - RETRO DOTS (black) is one of my favorite patterns!

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nape May 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM  

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Michele P. May 8, 2009 at 9:41 PM  

I am in desperate need of something for my laptop, so when I saw the laptop sleeve with zipper pocket and adjustable strap in the Madison French Blue print, gorgeous!

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Michele P. May 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM  

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choo choo knits May 9, 2009 at 12:56 PM  

Janine's bags are wonderful. I bought some for friends and family last christmas but not for myself (and i know i would appreciate them more than anyone!)

For one extra entry subscribe to Have Kid Will Travel. You can do this near the top right of the page. Leave a comment letting me know you did this.

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thanks to Janine and you for running this wonderful contest!

LitVamp May 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM  

Gorgeous work! The multi-use totes are perfect!

Anonymous May 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM  

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Selina May 9, 2009 at 10:27 PM  

Great giveaway! I love the: Big Beautiful Multi-Use Zipper Tote with 3 Pockets - MOD DOTS pink black. Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cindy B.of Montana May 10, 2009 at 3:21 AM  

http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/1753380212

Anonymous May 10, 2009 at 10:32 AM  

I have been searching for a practical AND roomy purse for awhile now...and the Fronce Market Tote is it! I like just the basic Black Cord Market Tote...it'll match every outfit :)

Thanks for the great giveaway!

rfdavies[at]cox[dot]net

Cindy B.of Montana May 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM  

http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/1756039121

void.flower May 10, 2009 at 3:04 PM  

I just discovered her items today on Etsy! I'm a super poor student so I have to refrain from buying out the place.. :( I absolutely love the Asian-inspired items the most! I'd love to have one of the Fonce totes or the Big Beautiful multi-use zipper totes. They're all so beautiful!

Oh, I just read the fine print. Even though the contest is over now, the bags are still amazing!

jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas May 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM  

She has been in my Etsy favorites since last year when I discovered her fabulous items! I want a laptop case, but I can't decide between a sleeve or bag. THEN I have to decide on pattern, but there are SO many lovely ones!

DawnS May 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM  

So many beautiful things but I think the LAPTOP SLEEVE with zipper pocket and adjustable strap -- SEA PEBBLES is one of my favorites!

DawnS May 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM  

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