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…
Read MoreGluten Free Lavender Shortbread gift wrapped to perfection
In a recent post I wrote about the uses of Lavender so I thought this post would be dedicated to ‘Gluten Free Lavender shortbread gift wrapped to perfection’ Not only do you get yummy biscuits but they are wrapped beautifully too! How deliciously, considerately wonderful is to give a gift that is lovingly homemade, perfectly…
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 MoreJane Means launches Gift Wrapping Collection in Singapore
Its been a busy few days behind the scenes and we’re delighted to announce the launch of our Gift Wrapping Collection in Singapore at Spotlight Stores With glue guns, papers, ribbons, crafty accessories and staple guns, it’s been a busy few days styling the ‘Wrap Love’ window displays in the busy Singapura Plaza Jane Means ribbons and…
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…
Read MoreJane Means launching new products at Pulse Trade Show, London
Pulse is the UK’s ultimate boutique trade event for inspiring new gifts, modern living and fashion and Jane Means will be there next week to launch new wholesale products to the industry As well as our British made Reversible gift wrap, we will be launching our new ribbon cubes which make the ideal gift for…
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