Jane Means Wraps it up: Flowers and Produce
September 26, 2012
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When wrapping flowers or fresh produce – as with the artichoke pictured here – use brown paper (available from East of India) and finish with
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Jane Means Wraps it up: Autumn Styles
September 11, 2012
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For an Autumnal finish add in sticks and feathers to your gifts collected on country walks (or available at CB Imports), using brown paper (available
Stationery from the States
August 30, 2012
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Instagram – the photo-sharing application that made headlines when it was acquired by Facebook – has inspired a new collection of handcrafted photo albums from
Jane Means wraps it up: Tips for Wedding Gifts
August 23, 2012
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Giftwrap guru Jane Means gives hot tips for wrapping wedding gifts: For wedding gifts wrap your item in a subtle tissue, wallpaper remnant or lightly
Jane Means Wraps it up: Costing an in store Gift Wrapping service
August 15, 2012
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Ensuring you buy your gift wrapping materials wholesale, a wrapped gift can cost as little as 30p per gift. Keep costs to a minimum by
Jane Means Wraps it up
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Starter kit for a Gift Wrapping Service Your basic starter kit can cost under £30 and should consist of sharp scissors (designating one for ribbon
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