THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PIXIE DUST

About FEGI

A community built around creative gifts, generous hearts, and the little moments that make a sailing feel magical.

OUR SHARED THREAD

A gift is only the beginning.

Fish Extender Gift Ideas began with Caresse Vera’s love of crafting and sharing ideas. It has become a place for makers, shoppers, and cruisers to find inspiration and help each other give thoughtfully.

Some of us make every gift by hand. Some find just the right thing in a shop. All of us can create a moment that says, “I thought of you.” That is the heart of FEGI.

FOUR PEOPLE. SO MANY WAYS TO HELP.

Meet the FEGI team

Different experiences, a shared love of the community, and plenty of work behind the scenes.

Creator & founder

Caresse Vera

Caresse created Fish Extender Gift Ideas from a crafter’s perspective: a place to share creative ideas and help people make magical moments for one another. FEGI brings together people who love to make gifts, people who prefer to buy them, and the small businesses that help bring those ideas to life.

Her favorite adventures are shared ones. Her sister-in-law Irada introduced her to Disney Cruise Line, and together they have sailed, visited every Disney park in the world, and shared more churros and popcorn than they can count.

CREATIONS BY CARESSEA Lil Caress

FEGI team · Cruise adventures & travel

Irada Vera

Irada is Caresse’s sister-in-law and the person who first introduced her to Disney Cruise Line. Every one of Caresse’s cruise experiences has been with Irada, and their shared adventures have taken them to every Disney park in the world.

Along with all those churros and buckets of popcorn, Irada brings a love of travel to the FEGI team. She is a travel agent with Big White Glove Adventures, powered by Fora Travel.

TRAVEL WITH IRADABig White Glove Adventures Powered by Fora Travel

Community admin · The seller’s perspective

Brendan Fenton

Brendan and Caresse met through the FEGI Facebook group. A longtime seller and experienced cruiser, he brings a valuable perspective to a community that began with a crafter’s point of view.

He helps FEGI serve members who would rather purchase a thoughtful gift than make one, while contributing his experience and support behind the scenes. His Etsy shop, The Romanwanderlust, is known for NavCard® cruise wayfinding cards, miniature cruise ship building sets, and other fun gifts. NavCard® is also available on Amazon with Prime shipping.

ADMIN-OWNED SHOPThe Romanwanderlust
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Community admin · Seller Days & creative support

Brandy Williams

Brandy is one of the people making so much happen behind the scenes. She helps coordinate Seller Days, checks that sellers are registered and following the program’s rules, and helps maintain a welcoming balance for crafters and buyers alike.

She is also a trusted sounding board, a source of content inspiration, and a friend Caresse is grateful to have met through FEGI. At her Etsy shop, Akvilla Studios, Brandy creates character-inspired magnets, custom gifts, and cruise ship magnets with plaques that celebrate a family’s sailings.

ADMIN-OWNED SHOPAkvilla Studios

KEEP THE IDEAS FLOWING

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A LITTLE HELP WITH YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Big White Glove Adventures

Looking for travel-planning help? Irada is a travel agent with Big White Glove Adventures, powered by Fora Travel. Caresse supports the business creatively; she is not a travel agent.

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