Discount code + Canon Mark II give-away!

Exactly a year ago today I announced that I'd been working on a two-year project to create a line of first-ever cute camera bag/purses. I remember writing the post, then saving it as a draft while I summoned the courage to hit "publish". Suddenly this personal project I'd been holding so closely for years would also belong to others. I had no idea what the reaction would be.  

But over the last year, you totally overwhelmed us with your kindness. You sent emails (which btw, always make our day), you left the nicest comments, posted amazing reviews on message boards, facebooked, tweeted, blogged. You bowled us right over with your generosity and support. 

SO WE THINK IT'S TIME TO RETURN THE LOVE.   :) 

We haven't offered a discount code since we first launched our site last year. And this will be the ONLY one we offer this year. Ready? 

Purchase a bag between now and September 15th and receive 15% off your entire purchase.

To receive discount at check out, enter code: BIRTHDAY 

And there's more!! 

WE'RE ALSO GIVING AWAY ANOTHER CANON 5D MARK II!! 

 

HOW TO ENTER:

Purchase a bag between now and September 30th, and you will automatically be entered to win. This applies to all bags purchased with or without the discount code. Remember the discount code will expire at midnight CST on September 15th!

OR

Post a photo of you on your blog "Living Life The Way Your Picture It". Interpretation is up to you, but your photo must include all of the following elements:

1. "Happy Birthday Epiphanie" written somewhere. 

2. Some kind of cake, cupcake, or confection plus one candle. Must be real, not digitally added. 

3. An Epiphanie bag. This can be added digitally (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN).  

NOTE: ALL ELEMENTS ("Happy Birthday Epiphanie", a REAL confection, and a real or digitally added Epiphanie bag) MUST BE IN THE SAME PHOTOGRAPH. In other words, we want to see your NEW, creative interpretations of this task, instead of assembling or cutting and pasting images that you already have. Photos where all elements are not IN THE SAME IMAGE will be disqualified.  

Then:

1. Link to your post in the comments here (entry valid only when linked on this post).

2. "Follow" Epiphanie on Twitter, then tweet about this giveaway. Sample: Don’t miss this Canon Mark II giveaway @EpiphanieBags http://tinyurl.com/28xkrsy
 

3. Join Epiphanie on Facebook, then update your status with a link to this contest, including a tag to our Facebook page.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND US YOUR LINKS VIA EMAIL. THEY WILL BE DELETED. ONLY COMMENTS ON THIS POST WHICH MEET ALL THE STATED CRITERIA WILL QUALIFY FOR ENTRY. NOTE THAT IF YOU PURCHASED A BAG BETWEEN AUGUST 30TH AND SEPTEMBER 30TH, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMMENT HERE. YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE INCLUDED AMONG ENTRIES. 

What if I already "Follow" you on Twitter and/or "Like" Epiphanie on Facebook?

Then you already meet that particular criteria. But don't forget to tag us when you post to your link.

What if I purchase a bag or multiple bags AND complete the above requirements? 

Then we love you very much :) , but each person can only be entered once. 

What if I want a bag that is currently on back order?

Your discount will still apply as long as you purchase before midnight CST on September 15th. All bags (purchased with or without the code) will be automatically shipped to you as soon as it's back in stock. 

The winner of the Canon 5D will be picked via random generator and announced on OCTOBER 1st! 

Fine Print:  

The prize being offered is the camera BODY ONLY. NO LENSES ARE INCLUDED. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This contest is void in Puerto Rico, and where prohibited by law. It is soley your responsibility to ensure that contests like this one are not prohibited by the laws in your area. Contest subject to all applicable federal, state, and local law regulations. Actual prize award will be sent only when you prove your eligibility with an affidavit. If you win, and live outside the US, you are responsible for all shipping costs incurred in sending your prize including all taxes, customs, brokerage, or any other related fees. Epiphanie is not responsible for delays in receiving your prize caused by Customs clearance, or anything else that is beyond our control. Videos and/or photos that are offensive, vulgar or attack any individual or company will be automatically disqualified. In the event that this camera is discontinued during this contest, we reserve the right to substitute your prize with a camera of equal value. By participating, entrants agree to these official rules and accept decisions of Epiphanie LLC as final. This promotion is offered in the United States only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. By participating, you agree that Epiphanie LLC and it's employees will have no liabiltiy for any injury, loss, or damages of any  kind to persons, including death, and property, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of a prize or participation in this contest. By entering, you agree that Epiphanie, and those acting under its authority, may use your name, likeness and/or voice, and the video(s) you submit as an entry for advertising and promotional purposes in any media without limitation and without further consideration, unless prohibited by law. By entering, you agree that Epiphanie shall have all rights to copy, edit, broadcast, publish, and use your photos/videos, in whole or in part without further compensation, both during and after the contest, unless prohibited by law.

Unclaimed prize (after seven days) will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Prize is not transferrable or redeemable for cash.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!!

**Disclaimer**The above link to "Live life the way you picture it" was not taken for Epiphanie, nor for entry here. The back story can be found here. We linked to it because it's the most kick-ass photo ever, and we were stoked to see Lola along for the ride. Plus we just think Maggie, Danielle, Krystyn and Antonia are rad. 

**For the record**Canon is not sponsoring this contest, nor is Epiphanie affiliated with Canon in any way whatsoever. 

Comments

[Pamela Schulz]

I had to think about how I wanted to show the celebration of your first year in business! How fun to let the creative juices flow. Congratulations on your accomplishments. If I win the camera, it will give me a reason to buy one of your fabulous bags, since I don't have much to put in one yet. :-)
Thanks for the opportunity to enter your contest. Pick me, pick me! :-)

Blog: http://pamelaschulzdesigns.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/happy-birthday-epiphanie/

Twitter: gumby1967 Don’t miss this Canon Mark II giveaway @EpiphanieBags http://tinyurl.com/28xkrsy

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000441717205

[Kim P]

I send my email to support@epiphaniebags.com with picture on 8/30 so I should be officially entered! (Just wasn't sure if I also needed to post a comment here.) Thanks and I am excited to find out who wins!!

Earlier posts:
"Fabulous contest! I have been a follower so I just posted a link on FB and tweeted. : )
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1334672075&v=app_2309869772
http://twitter.com/Kimpettengill/status/22530737616
I do not have a photo blog, though. Just to be sure my entry counts, is it only valid if I post a photo, AND update and facebook, AND tweet?
Thanks so much!

August 30, 2010 | Kim P

Hi Kim! Yes, it's only valid when you do all three. If you don't have a blog, then just email your photo (including all the above criteria) to support@epiphaniebags.com. Just let them know that you don't have a blog, and to please add you to the list of valid entries. Thanks for participating!

August 30, 2010 | [Epiphanie]"

[Nicole]

Already a follower on twitter... just posted... http://twitter.com/nlowe15.

Also just purchased a bag online! Can't wait to get it ;)

[Chelsey - The Paper Mama]

I hope I did this right! I was a little confused from the instructions. BUT, the cupcake photo was taken for this giveaway! :)

http://thepapermama.blogspot.com/2010/09/happy-birthday-epiphane.html

[Chelsey - The Paper Mama]

I follow you on twitter and have tweeted: thepapermama

[Chelsey - The Paper Mama]

I like you on Facebook and I updated my status and tagged you. Chelsey Andrews Staskiews.

[Dawniele Castellanos]

http://twitter.com/dawniele1970

Happy Birthday

[Dawniele Castellanos]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/eyeFull-Photography/190144966120?ref=ts

Here is my FB post about the contest

[Dawniele Castellanos]

Am a FB fan of both Epiphanie on FB.

[Dawniele Castellanos]

Here is my photo attempt. READ the post and you will understand. Hope I win!

[Dawniele Castellanos]

I follow Ephiphanie on Twitter.

[Dawniele Castellanos]

I purchased Ginger about a week ago. love it.

[Pavithra]

Happy Birthday! I just recently purchased the Belle bag! Im in love with it and the color is my fav! :)

Twitter: http://twitter.com/PavithraPhotos

Blog: http://pavithraphotography.blogspot.com/p/mycontest.html

I hope I did that right! Happy BIrthday!

[Eileen Davis]

OH! I want to win this one! I'm drooling already...

[Pamela Schulz]

Hi again,
I saw my post toady and realized the twitter address was wrong. Here is the update:

http://twitter.com/gumby1967

Sorry, not into tweeting, but I figured it out for this contest! Thanks again for the opportunity for such a fab prize!

[Amanda Tacie]

Thank you for having a contest that inspires creativity and has inspired me to continue on with more blogging and helping me further my goals! I LOVE your bags!!!!! I just finished my blog entry http://amandatacieink.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/living-life-the-way-you-picture-it/ check it out! find me on twitter: @amandatacieink and facebook: www.facebook.com/amandatacieink You guys are AMAZING!

[Chelsie]

Just ordered Belle, can't wait to get it!

Followed and posted on twitter and facebook!

[Samantha Keisler]

I am already a follower on Facebook and posted a link on my page!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1497104878

[Gisselle Creech]

Just placed my order, tweeted and updated FB status :D

http://twitter.com/gissellephotos

http://www.facebook.com/gcreech

[Heather DePratt]

Here is my take on the "project."

http://deprattfam.blogspot.com/2010/09/epiphanie-birthday-giveaway.html

[Heather DePratt]

I also tagged you on FB and included the link!

[melissa]

I entered! melissatphoto melissatphoto: Don't miss out on this Canon Giveaway :)

[Andie]

My link to my blog post: http://zimmermanlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/success-is-what-you-make-of-it.html
I tweeted
Following on Twitter
Joined on FB, status updated, and tagged

Thanks for the opportunity!

[Tammy Watson]

http://tammywatsonblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/epiphanie-contest-give-away-for-new.html
link to contest...
Happy birthday to you! amazing product...saving up for a ginger!!!!! xoxxoxoxo
also fb and twittered!

Tammy
www.tammywatsonphotography.com

[Natasha]

I've already "liked" you on facebook and I'm already following you on twitter but I did tweet about this giveaway!! http://twitter.com/pinkstar6

AND I BOUGHT BELLE!!!!!!!! I'm so excited I've been eyeing that bag for a year! I can not wait for it to get here!!

[Leslie Magrew]

Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/LeslieMagrew

[Kristi Duncan]

Here's my entry :) http://webdesignzbykristi.com/blog/?p=297
and I absolutely LOVE my bag - I purchased it in June after I bought my camera!

[Kristi Duncan]

I tweeted https://twitter.com/Kristi_wdk

[Kristi Duncan]

I posted on facebook, and posted the picture I did, but I can't tag you in the photo?? So, I did the same post on your wall - hope that was ok :)
kristidennyduncan is my name on facebook

[SK]

Oh no! I missed the birthday discount by one day! Can I still get it if I order it today? Please?

[Katrina]

Here's my photo entry:http://katrinasevin.blogspot.com/2010/09/living-life-way-you-picture-it.html
Twitter: http://twitter.com/katrinasevin/status/24679268293
Follow on Facebook and linked to you: Katrina Grace Sevin http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/katrinasevin?v=wall&story_fbid=160698920610856

[donaville h.]

great contest :)

tweeted: http://twitter.com/dvness/status/24685066300
facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/dvness?v=wall&story_fbid=131635076884025
flickr'ed (i don't have a blog, so hopefully this will suffice!): http://www.flickr.com/photos/dv/4996604742/

[BellaG]

i'm following you on twitter

[BellaG]

following you on twitter and facebook.

[Dani]

I am following you and tweeted about the contest
@danispringett

[Tammy Watson]

http://tammywatsonblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/epiphanie-contest-give-away-for-new.html
also FB and Tweet!
www.tammywatsonphotography.com

[Texan Mama]

I just began following you on twitter! Woot!!

[Texan Mama]

I tweeted about the contest:

http://twitter.com/TexMama/status/24824481604

[Texan Mama]

I updated my FB status with a link to the Epiphanie FB page... I hope I did it right!!! I don't want to be DQ'ed!!!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001169022938#!/profile.php?id=100001169022938&v=wall&story_fbid=119545164766895&ref=mf

[Texan Mama]

I have not created my photo entry yet, but I am working on it & I'll have it uploaded onto my blog soon, and I'll do all the linky thingamabobs then!

Thanks!!!

[Lisa T]

I so so need a camera!!! I have been using my iphone recently and it's just not the same :)

[Kristi Duncan]

I posted on Thursday with my blog entry, but I don't see it in comments :(

[Jodi Krautkramer]

I am so excited about this, I am in need of a new camera, I am also excited to show my entry!!

http://beyondimaginationphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/living-life-way-your-picture-it.html

I am a follower on Twitter and on facebook

I updated my facebook status:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Epiphanie/198283879589?ref=ts#!/BeyondImaginationPhotography

And I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/BeyondPhoto

[Karma]

Here is my blog post for the giveaway: http://karmardav.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/not-too-proud-to-beg/
Here is my Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/people/Karen-Weldon-Davis/1344342099#!/profile.php?id=1344342099
I am now following you on Twitter and have tweeted the contest! Hope I'm all set to go!

[Kristi Duncan]

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/kristiduncan I figured out how to tag a business :)

[Juju]

Happy Birthday, Epiphanie!!!

I don't have a blog, so I posted my Happy Birthday Photo on my Flickr page--I hope that is acceptable. Here's the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juju-b/5004210921/

I already follow Epiphanie on Twitter, and tweeted about this contest.
I've already joined Epiphanie on Facebook, posted a status update about this contest, and tagged the Epiphanie FB page in my status.

Once again, Happy Birthday, and I sure hope I win that rockin' camera!
And as my photo shows, I'm still dreaming of one day owning a Bella Bag of my own.

[Ali Campbell]

I love Epiphanie bags...!

[Tenley Clark]

Such an AMAZING giveaway! Thanks Epiphanie and Happy Birthday! Fingers Crossed!

Blog Post: http://tinydancerphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/epiphanie-living-life-way-you-picture.html

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/tenleyclark

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001608551030#!/profile.php?id=100001608551030&v=wall

PS. I made a Facebook just for this giveaway =)

[Candy Navarrette]

I bought the red Lola bag a few weeks ago. I thought it would quinch my thirst for an epiphanie bag for a while. But no. It just made me want MORE. :) Hopefully I can get the Belle or Ginger soon. Then I can switch out.:)

[Katie]

Blogged post: http://abbygrace81.blogspot.com/2010/09/epiphanie.html

Twitter: http://twitter.com/katieabbymicah/status/25051874161

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/katie.fiegel?v=wall&story_fbid=103464033051083