eBay Bargains #74 - Blogging Essentials




It's been more than awhile since I've put together a blogger themed eBay finds post and as it went down well last time I thought I'd create a more updated version

I've made sure to include items that I already use for blogging and UK items where I can - fast delivery! Hope you find a few bargain buys here!

LED Camera Ring Light £19.95 HERE 
Forget bulky, not to mention pricey, photography lighting (unless you always take blog photos at night) a ring light is where it's at! This simply fits over your camera lens (compatible with Nikon and Canon cameras) and has different brightness settings to light up your subject. It also has the option to be kept on or used as a larger flash. Very much worth looking into (details in the eBay listing) if you often struggle with bad lighting/grainy or blurred images.

Motivational Display Cards £9.24 x 52 HERE & £6.99 foil x 40 HERE 
These are one of my favourite things to use on social media! Instead of pinching someone else's pre-made motivational images you can photograph one of these cards in a pretty setting and voila! These also work well placed on backgrounds in blog images. I have both of these sets and continuous use them and find them really good quality. These are sadly limited stock on the listing but it's worth clicking through to the seller page as there are many options available!

5 in 1 Reflector Set with Bag £7.99 HERE 
If you struggle with annoying shadows or a darker cast to one side of your photography background/setup then you need a reflector to bounce the light back onto your subject to brighten everything up. This 5 in 1 reflector covers all bases and can be held over your subject or propped up. It also comes with a handy carry bag to store it neatly away. Really good value for money!

Phone LED Ring Light £3.99 HERE 
Much like the first LED camera ring light this is a mini version for your phone! This simple ring light lights up whatever you're photographing and is ideal for using for your Instagram photos. I can't get enough of mine! It also doubles up as a selfie light when placed the opposite way round on your front facing camera.

Magnetic Whiteboard Weekly Planner £7.99 HERE 
I couldn't be without my whiteboard weekly planner. At the start of each week I jot down all the blog posts I plan to write and wipe or tick them off as I go. A total essential for me. 

Wire Micro String Lights £3.95 HERE 
These tiny wire battery operated lights are ideal for placing in blog photos as they can be manipulated to fit in between whatever you are photographing or even entwined around products. Delicate yet effective! These are a bargain!

Marble Contact Paper (for DIY backgrounds) £4.99 50x60cm HERE
If you are looking for a long term solution for your blog photography background then marble contact paper is what you need! You will also need a thin piece of board (DIY stores sell light plywood) which you can carefully cover in your wipeable and durable marble sticky back plastic. I've had my own DIY marble background for years and it's still going strong!

White Tack £1.89 HERE
You may be wondering why I'm suggesting white tack! Well, it's ideal for keeping products you are photographing in place! If you're a fellow beauty blogger you will know the frustration of rolling products just as your about to press your camera shutter. A teeny tiny piece of white tack later and your problem is solved! 

SD Card Storage Case £1.39 HERE 
I annoyingly couldn't fit this item in the above image but still wanted to include it as it's such a handy item. If like me you have multiple SD cards hanging around which often go missing them a slim aluminium storage case for them makes total sense. Only £1.39 with free p&p and there's a rose gold option (just make sure to message seller with colour preference)

Hopefully, these blogging essentials can be as handy as they are for me!

Let me know if you pick any of these items up, either on here or Twitter! 

Fee xo.

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I would definitely want to get myself that ring light for cellphone could work wonders

Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
It really does work well! I've been so impressed with mine :)

Fee x
Thanks so much for the contact paper/board tip - mine has bubbled so badly so I will definitely be trying this! Love the gold motivational cards as well xo
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
Ahh, that can be a problem with contact paper! A good tip when applying it is to pop the bubbles you can't smooth out with a pin and then press it down.

Fee x
Super blog post Fee! I always love your finds on Ebay but this post will come even handier as I may use some of the products for my blog. Thanks for your original and inspiring blog, I really enjoy reading it! Julie x
www.jafinthebox.wordpress.com
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
Thanks for the lovely comment :) made me smile! So glad you enjoy my blog.

Fee x
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Tania Michele · 422 weeks ago

love these!! so handy!! :) Tania Michele xx
This is such a handy post - thank you!xx

Lucy x | lucy-cole.co.uk
These are all useful- even if you're not a blogger!
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
That's fab to hear :) Thanks for the comment

Fee x
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Rachael Dickinson · 422 weeks ago

Wow some amazing finds here - love the selfie ring light. Ideal as I use my phone for my photos as I get such good quality photos!

Rachael xox http://gatsbyandglamour.blogspot.com
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
I think the mini ring light really would help! I tried it with talking some nail pics and the results were so much better.

Fee x
Goodness, what a great post. I really appreciate that! I don't do a whole lot of beauty blogging, but these ideas will work for that, as well as instagram and even my Yoga blog. Thanks a bunch! ❤❤❤
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
Ahhh, so glad Miki! :)

Fee x
This is such a helpful post! Thank you for sharing!

Nicole | The Glam Surge
Neeeeeed that ring light for my selfie game...
1 reply · active 422 weeks ago
It works amazingly well!

Fee x
I need both of those ring rights in my life! They look great and such fab prices too.
Love Hannah x || HannahHawes
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