Gift Ideas – Jeanius Bags

Summer School

Aug 8, 2022 jean1usbags

Every year for the past 5(ish) years early August has meant one thing: prepare for Summer School! This year is no different, and for the past couple of weeks I have been learning music and practising my conducting gestures ready for development with the Sing for Pleasure tutors as a choral conductor.

This year, as in previous years, I’ll be taking plenty of JeaniusBags stock with me to sell in the SfP shop, helping to raise funds to train more young choral conductors. With a little hiatus for… shhh… you know what… there has been an explosion in the popularity of choral singing in the UK (helped by the wonderful Gareth Malone and his TV programmes), and the health benefits of singing in groups – both mental and physical – is well documented.

If you’re local to Cambridge and you’d like to browse my bags (and other SfP merchandise!) and maybe stay for a concert, please get in touch. I’m always keen to repurpose previously loved jeans into beautiful bags – including music stand bags! – and I have a nice new line of tuning fork cases in cork and faux leather.

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Gift Ideas

Fundraising for Foodbanks

Dec 30, 2021 jean1usbags

You will have seen that very soon, domestic gas and electricity bills will virtually double. This will have a massive impact on the finances of the most vulnerable in our society, and foodbanks will become even more vital in supporting these people.

Throughout the 2020/21 global pandemic and lockdowns, most of our fundraising efforts have been donated to Porch Boxes, a foodbank serving those in need in and around Bury. We plan to continue with these donations, and you can help.

JeaniusBags has never before held any kind of stock sale, but we’re about to make a huge exception, and all proceeds will be donated to Porch Boxes. While stock last, you can buy anything at all from stock at a whopping 20% discount*. So get thinking – do you have birthdays or anniversaries to plan for? Valentine’s Day is in February, Mothering Sunday will be with us in March, and if you’re really organised, Father’s Day is in June!

So have a browse or our handbags, cross-bodies, bohos, messengers, totes, backpacks, “occasion” bags, travel accessories, purses, wallets, and of course, our original denim collection.

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Remember – all of our bags have been lovingly handcrafted from scratch, and every purchase will help the vital work of Porch Boxes Bury.

*P&P costs will still have to be passed on – we are unable to absorb those additional costs without impacting on our fundraising efforts – but local purchasers can of course collect for free. Sale ends 31 January 2022.

Gift Ideas

Father’s Day 2021

Jun 14, 2021Jun 14, 2021 jean1usbags

Father’s Day is on Sunday 20 June, so there’s still time to order your Dad a lovely gift from stock and have it posted out in good time. To see a quick demo of these items, here’s a short video recorded live over on Facebook https://jeaniusbags.com/2021/06/14/fathers-day-2021/

There’s something for every budget, let’s start with the Luxe Sac, in brown plaid waterproof cotton canvas, lined with a beige plaid water-resistant nylon. There are pockets inside and out, and the bag fastens with adjustable draw-cord shoulder straps. £30 + P&P.

The Pixie cross-body messenger is a bit Tardis-like in its capacity to hold more than you might think! The outer is brown plaid waterproof cotton canvas, and the lining is a sepia-tone cotton printed with antique map motifs. There are plenty of pockets inside and out, with an adjustable strap. £30 + P&P.

How about this wash bag? It’s in a water-resistant nylon outer with a snow sports themed graphic design, and lined in water-resistant purple nylon. There are many pockets inside to organise all your travel essentials. only one left – when it’s gone, it’s gone. £12 + P&P.

Beta Pouches

We love this idea! It the Wined Down tote – perfect for taking a chilled bottle of something refreshing to the park. Denim outer, cotton lining, insulating interlining. Wine not included! £10 plus P&P.

Wined-Up £8

The Lewis Wallet is perfect for carrying in back pockets! There is a surprising amount of room for notes, coins and cards. £10 each plus P&P.

These Bummity Bum Bags are just the thing for carrying keys, glasses, phone, and maybe a few doggy treats and poo bags! The exteriors are all denim, and the linings are cotton; they feature a variety of prints, including beer, clocks, horses and heart rate graphics. The belt is removable, adjustable, and fastens with a quick-release plastic buckle. £8 each plus P&P.

Groovy Glasses Cases make super gifts. These are tweed with padded brushed cotton linings and a magnetic fastener. £8 each + P&P.

These CosPods are perfect for organising all your essential bits and pieces. Unlined, the olive green and dark blue are both made from water proof waxed cotton canvas, and the printed CosPod is in printed cork. £8 each, plus P&P.