Tips + Techniques
Gift Wrapping a voucher or money
When gift wrapping money or a voucher, many will panic and bypass the wrapping paper and end up enclosing it inside a greeting card. Here we have 6 great ideas for you… You can easily make a gift pouch with some wrapping paper Roll the money or voucher and tie with ribbon. Place the scroll…
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Eco friendly gift wrapping ideas and recycling your gift wrapping
With Christmas over and the thought of so much wrapping paper and ribbons being discarded, I thought I would share some top tips on eco friendly gift wrapping ideas and recycling your gift wrapping Recycled Wrapping Wrapping presents, especially when there is a mountainous quantity to wrap, can be an expensive business. We are also…
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Black and White Gift Wrapping Ideas
When we think of the concept of black and white, we may think of classic movies such as, It’s a wonderful Life, Casablanca and Brief Encounter. We may think of impeccably dressed scenes in more recent movies, such as that of My Fair Lady at the races or of stunning and dramatic black and white…
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Raffia ideas in your gift wrapping and craft projects
I’m a huge fan of Raffia Palms (also known as Raphia) and thought i’d share with you some great raffia ideas in your gift wrapping and craft projects. Using raffia in giftwrapping immediately introduces a natural and rustic feel to your presentation creation. When used sparingly, it punctuates your nature loving, natural intentions but when…
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Celebrating 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…
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Join 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,…
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10 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.…
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An insight into our new Singapore Gift Wrapping Courses
We recently launched our first creative Singapore gift wrapping courses at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel with press in attendance. The creative classes were scheduled to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of Singapore Independence, known as SG50. With several recent visits to South East Asia to promote the publication of the Giftwrapped book, the inaugural creative…
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Make a Fabric Rose with Wired Ribbon: DIY Tutorial
A fabric rose is really easy to make with wired ribbon and doesn’t require many materials. The feedback on our Gift Wrapping Courses is that this is one of the most favourite things that attendees make and proudly take home with them. It will add an instant luxury decoration to your gifts and is a…
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Creative 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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