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Great ideas using Calligraphy in Gift Wrapping
I have always loved the old fashioned way of writing particularly with a fountain pen, so I thought I’d share with you some great ideas using calligraphy in gift wrapping Ribbons, Wooden Spool and Tag by Jane Means I am very lucky to have worked along side the talented calligraphy expert Judy Broad, who’s help…
Read MoreEco 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…
Read MoreSee Jane Means at our Christmas Shows 2017 with a complimentary ticket giveaway
It’s that time of year again with November around the corner so we thought we would share with you where you will see Jane Means at our Christmas shows 2017 with a complimentary ticket giveaway Robin Wrap and Brown and Turquoise Ribbon by Jane Means Spirit of Christmas Fair, Olympia, London Kicking off…
Read MoreBlack 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…
Read MoreJoin my Gift Wrapping Workshops at Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Fair
Join my Gift Wrapping Workshops at Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Fair this weekend, plus we are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for this amazing event…..read on! At Hampton Court Palace, after the resounding success of The recent Handmade Fairs, Kirstie is back again to inspire, impress and surprise us and to feed our hunger for all…
Read MoreUsing Lavender in your gift wrapping, craft projects and in the kitchen
It’s the time of the year to be gathering and harvesting our much loved garden lavender, which I love to use in my craft projects and gift wrapping. Here’s some of my favourite ideas Image by Melanie Ward Ribbons by Jane Means If you’re lucky enough to have a garden with lavender, cut and gather…
Read MoreRibbon Curtains and Canopies for Weddings, Parties and Occasions
With my love of haberdashery I couldn’t wait to write this blog article featuring Ribbon Curtains and Canopies for Weddings, Parties and Occasions Ribbon is a pretty and versatile accessory and our creative and innovative curiosity perpetually searches for new ways to use and reinvent ways to weave these beautiful lengths of colourful fabric into…
Read MoreGreat Gift Wrapping Ideas for Father’s Day
I’m often asked about Gift Wrapping for the men in our life. Should you include ribbon, tie a bow and are there any colours or themes that should be followed? So read on about ‘Great gift wrapping ideas for Father’s Day’ Vintage Grey Ribbon by Jane Means Whether you are wrapping for a Father, a…
Read MoreInternational Gift Wrapping ideas to suit all cultures
After 20 years in the business, I’m now finding myself travelling the globe sharing my knowledge and decided it was time to write my latest post ‘International Gift Wrapping ideas to suit all cultures’. My in laws live in Japan, my second home is in Singapore, plus I have Scottish ancestry and run courses in…
Read MorePerfectly gift wrapped wedding cakes and favours to take home
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing this blog post ‘Perfectly gift wrapped wedding cakes and favours to take home’ as our shoots have been swarming with homemade biscuits, yummy cakes and calorie ridden treats. We’ve all been there, enjoying a wedding with a lavish meal, only to find that we are too full to eat any of…
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