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Great Ribbon Decorating Ideas for Christmas
I’ve always had a love of textiles and trimmings and with the festive season upon us, I thought I’d share with you some great ribbon decorating ideas for Christmas. Ribbon by Jane Means Aside from the very obvious way that ribbon is used lavishly, luxuriously and in flamboyant, festive ways to wrap gift boxes at…
Read MoreJoin our ‘Styling for Christmas’ Event at Clifton Nurseries London on December 7th
Our ribbon and stationery shop opened at Clifton Nurseries in September and we are delighted to announce our ‘Styling for Christmas’ event on 7th December at this Central London venue. Image courtesy of Lavender and Lovage Clifton Nurseries is magical, the twinkly lights lead you up into this secret hidden oasis in central London. With…
Read MoreEnjoy our Summer Offer on our Inaugural Gift Wrapping Course at Lincoln Cathedral
Our gift wrapping courses are resuming in Lincolnshire and we’re delighted to celebrate by offering a buy one get one half price deal on our inaugural course at our new venue, the Lincoln Cathedral Centre, with the breathtaking Cathedral right next door Clients will enjoy a day of gift wrapping on Tuesday 14th June and…
Read MoreEnjoy up to 80% off in the Jane Means 48hr Spring Sale
We are delighted to announce the 48hr Jane Means Spring sale with many ribbons and gift wrapping lines up to 80% off We’re making way for new lines and our sale will be a perfect time to stock up your gift wrapping, sewing or craft cupboard. Many designs are available and those of you…
Read MoreDate announced for the Melbourne Gift Wrapping Course with Jane Means
Following the publication of ‘Giftwrapped’ in Australia, British Gift Wrapping expert Jane Means will be launching her first Melbourne Gift Wrapping Course on Saturday 9th April. The inaugural classes will be held at the Windsor Workshops in Melbourne on Saturday 9th April in conjunction with lesson provider We Teach Me. Attendees will have the choice of…
Read MoreCelebrating National Wrapping Day and joining Kirstie Allsopp on TV
With less than a week until Christmas, the last few months have been a whirlwind at Jane Means HQ. We’ve hired additional staff for our London Gift Wrapping Service and have been featured heavily in the press this Christmas. We even wrapped Shirley Bassey’s gifts on the front cover of the Christmas edition of Hello…
Read MoreJoin me for a gift wrapped Champagne lunch at Coworth Park
I’m really looking forward to hosting a festive gift wrapping day on Monday 14th December. It’s being held at the gorgeous Coworth Park (sister of the Dorchester Hotel), nestled just outside of Ascot. Guests can enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival and a three-course lunch in Restaurant Coworth Park with a glass of wine,…
Read MoreJoin Jane Means and Kirstie Allsopp at The Handmade Christmas Fair Manchester
This month Jane Means will be sharing her Gift Wrapping Tips with Kirstie Allsopp live at The Handmade Christmas Fair at Manchester Central. The duo will be on stage in the Super Theatre on Saturday 21st November at 4pm. Jane will will be sharing stories about her career, talking about her plans to start courses…
Read More10 Easy Fall Craft Projects for Autumn
Autumn is now upon us, I’m looking forward to the myriad of burnt orange and reds in our woodlands. I often use these spice colours in my gift wrapping services and Fall craft projects. With the chilly nights approaching and some winter walks planned here’s a few Fall projects for you to try at home.…
Read MoreCreative Gift Wrapping Courses in Singapore this Summer
To celebrate the Singapore publication of the ‘Giftwrapped’ book, I’m delighted to be announcing the dates of several creative gift wrapping courses in Singapore this summer. The Singapore gift wrapping school will be open this summer and has been scheduled to celebrate the SG50 jubilee anniversary of independance, and the SEA games. It is a perfect location in South…
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