Jane Means Ribbon & Gift Wrapping

🌾 All of our gift wrap is designed by me with a little story behind it. This is a wheat-inspired gift wrap in honour of my father, who has dedicated his life to farming.

Growing up surrounded by golden fields, I’ve always admired the quiet strength of wheat and how it represents hard work, resilience, and abundance — values my father lived by every day.

This design is a tribute to him and to the countless lessons he’s taught me along the way. Grateful for his roots, and for the harvest of memories we’ve shared. 🌾❤️

Thank you for being the best online friends in my time of need 💛 Mum and I have been overwhelmed with the love, support and kindness and we appreciate all of your likes and comments from the last post. It means a lot

Dad touched the hearts of many and this week I’m seeking great comfort writing his eulogy. His biggest love was farming and the timing of his death was impeccable…. Right in the middle of harvest!

With the funeral next week, there’s a lot to organise but we will give dad a great send off

In the meantime I just wanted to say thank you 🙏

Jane x

This week has been tough as I sadly lost my dad on Sunday 😥 He died peacefully at home where I was able to say my goodbyes.

Despite having Parkinson’s for 24 years he never complained. He just got on with life and was lucky enough to be cared for at home by my incredible mum (they’ve been married 58 years) 💛

Both mum and I have been blessed with the outpouring of love and kindness this week that people have shown.

My father’s legacy will stay with me. Work hard, spend wisely and travel whilst you can. Farmers don’t generally leave their own patch but dad was different… he has travelled to every continent in the world including Antarctica, flown on Concorde and this year he was still travelling overseas 🌍

Rest in peace dad you’ve given me a lifetime of wonderful memories 💛

It’s all in the detail ✨ the smallest touches make the biggest impact

This was a presentation campaign that I did in Paris back in 2016, and I look forward to seeing what lovely elements we will be using this year 🌟

🎁 🎀 Are you ready to turn every gift into a work of art? …Stay tuned because we have a promo code for you!

😁 Join our exclusive Gift Wrapping Course and discover the secrets to creating stunning, professionally wrapped presents that will leave everyone in awe

What You’ll Learn on our ‘In person’ courses ⬇️

🎁 Creative Techniques:
From classic wraps to intricate designs, learn how to elevate any gift with beautiful and unique wrapping styles.

🎀 Ribbon & Bow Mastery:
Perfect the art of tying elegant ribbons and gorgeous bows that add the perfect finishing touch.

🌿Sustainable Wrapping Ideas:
Explore eco-friendly wrapping options that are both beautiful and kind to the planet.

🎄Holiday & Special Occasion Focus:
Get inspired with themed wrapping ideas for holidays, birthdays, weddings, and more

One of the most enjoyable parts of our business is getting together with creative minds, and a great way of doing this is on our ‘in person’ gift wrapping courses 🎁

I’ve been running courses since 1999 (yes an incredible 24 years!) and have seen some incredible talent and picked up some handy tips myself ✂️

We are running workshops in London, Stamford, Bath, Glasgow and Harrogate this year (plus we have an online course called ‘Wrap with Jane’) ✨

📅 Here’s our current gift wrapping course dates below ⬇️

Sep 6th - London (SOLD OUT - waitlist)
Sep 26th - Harrogate
Sep 30th - Glasgow (SOLD OUT - waitlist)
Oct 4th - Stamford
Oct 10th - London
Oct 11th - Bath

If you love wrapping and want to improve your skills, or maybe do it professionally, this is for you 🎁

Head to the website (see link in bio) and as a one off we’re including a 15% promo code of our ‘in person’ and online course… just add INSTA20 to checkout.
This limited offer ends Aug 20th and cannot be used with Early Bird bookings 💛

Happy wrapping folks!
Jane x


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Hands up if you’ve been tuning into the Paris 2024 Olympics 🇫🇷
Check out these incredible highlights ⬇️

What was your favourite moment from the Games?

🏄‍♂️ On a Tahiti reef 16,000kms from Paris, photographer captures surfer in the air pointing upwards to celebrate after the 5th heat of the men’s surfing competition

🤸🏾‍♂️American gymnast making a great games comeback after withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with mental health issues. She is an inspiration to us all and takes home 3 gold medals and one silver🥈

🛹 Skateboarding and climbing returned after a successful debut in Tokyo 2020, making jaw dropping viewing from the iconic Place de la Concorde in Paris. And well done to 16yr old who took home a bronze medal for

🏃🏿‍♂️ Noah Lyles winning the 100 metres despite testing positive for Covid whilst at the games
edged out Kishane Thompson of Jamaica by five thousandths of a second!

👑 .hodgkinson in her crowning moment after winning gold at the Stade de France 800 metre race

👗 And if you can’t get enough of the French capital, we have the Paralympics to enjoy plus Emily in Paris is returning to our screens this week and yes I will be binge watching it on with my mum

🎀 Basket of Dreams

🥰 Nothing says creativity and charm like a basket full of beautiful ribbons. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to gifts, crafts, and decorations.

Which ribbon catches your eye? 🌟✨

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Nothing feels better than knowing our clients love what we do. Your feedback fuels our passion! 🚀✨
Thank you

🌸 Introducing Our New Pink Protea Reversible Gift Wrap 🌸

Unwrap the beauty of gifting with our stunning new pink protea reversible gift wrap designed by little old me! 🙌This collection includes sketches of proteas 🌸 (one of my favourite flowers) and foliage 🌿 from South Africa with a pretty pink houndstooth on the reverse

🇬🇧 As well as being printed in the UK with vegetable ink, it’s perfect for any occasion and this versatile wrap adds a touch of elegance and luxury to your presents.

✨ Special Bundle Offer ✨
Get our exclusive wrapping set bundle for only £24.99!

This set includes:
✂️ 5 sheets of pink protea reversible gift wrap
🎀 3 rolls of matching ribbons - 30 metres!
🎁 20 white gift tags
🩷 2 Rolls Double Sided Tape
🥳To celebrate our launch this week only, we will also include 4 berry decorations to your order

Make your gifts stand out with our unique designs and high-quality materials. 🎀

🛒 Shop now and tag someone who would love this 🩷

We hope you like this as much as we do!

Weekend Relaxation Mode: ON 🌸

Weekends are for unwinding and recharging.

Whether it’s relaxing in a peaceful bath 🛀 , sipping your favorite tea ☕️ , or enjoying a peaceful walk, make time for yourself.

How do you like to relax on the weekends?
Share your favorite ways to chill in the comments ⬇️

Sustainable gift wrapping doesn’t just have to be brown paper and string…. You can have soooo much fun 🤩

Do you ever use brown paper?

We’re very much looking forward to returning to Bath this autumn 🎁

We will be running our gift wrapping course on Friday 11th October at a beautiful venue right next to the Pulteney Bridge in the centre of this picturesque city. 💛

Numbers are limited and last years course sold out very quickly so you’ll need to be quick
Just head to the courses page on our website (see link in bio)

…and if you have any recommendations for Bath please let me know! 🙌

Jane x

Who says you can’t use lace for pretty bows? 🎀

Unravel your inner creativity on one of our hands on gift wrapping courses 🤩

Did you know that we run them in the UK in beautiful venues including Bath, London, Wi******er, Stamford, Harrogate and Glasgow
Just head to the courses page on our website (link in bio) 🎁

Have a great Friday folks 🙌

It’s wonderful to see a glimpse of sunshine despite having to work indoors at the office☀️

After a few days away it’s a busy return to HQ. New stock is soon arriving so we’re having a summer sale and spring clean to clear out the warehouse! 🎁

So it’s a busy week with our Sale soon coming to an end. A few new lines have been added today so take a peak 🛍️ Thanks to all of you for your orders and we are going as quick as we can to pack them (please bear with us!) ⏰

Have a great week and Happy Tuesday folks x

The Jane Means Summer Sale launches today 🛍️ Enjoy up to 80% OFF selected ribbons, trims and gift wrapping supplies 🎁

Check out our amazing deals whilst stocks last ✨ and swipe to see some of our clearance offers ☀️

When it’s gone it’s gone folks!

Today we’re bottling things up at Wrapping HQ 🍾

Would you like to receive this? 🎁

Do you ever receive a present and you can’t bear to open it? 🎁

Well the same happens to me…

Around 5 years ago I received this beautifully wrapped gift from one of my gift wrapping team (the very talented In Ha) ✨

It is such a work of art that I can’t bear to open it

Apparently there are chocolates inside so would you open it to enjoy the chocs or would you leave it wrapped? I would love to know ⬇️

Hello July how wonderful to see you 🌼

Here’s some pretty ribbons to kickstart the week ahead

Throwback to 3 years ago when I did one of the craziest photoshoots of my career 😆

As you can see I had so much fun shooting with at with cars 🏎️

A great day was had by all ✨ and sadly no I wasn’t gifted a free car 😆

Would you have a go at driving this beast of a machine?

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Sometimes the wrapping paper has its own story and you don’t want to hide it behind large bows

This was a recent gift wrapping project where the client in Switzerland sourced his own bespoke paper🇨🇭
We were on a quick turnaround but I did manage to get a photo or two of some of the presents

The children’s gifts were all wrapped in this whimsical paper, and I couldn’t take my eyes off it. As the paper was so eye catching it was decided that understated string would be tied around the gifts 🐿️

Due to the volume of presents, small recycled gift tags were added so we knew which presents went to which child

Sadly I do not know the manufacturer of this beautiful paper but when I’m back in Geneva I will certainly be on the hunt for it! 🙂

Have a great day folks

….and breathe 🧘🏽

The last month has been like a whirlwind with non-stop work so this weekend I’m going to enjoy time with loved ones, escaping from my mobile (and the torture of listening to others on loud speaker) lots of cuddles from Coco the dog, sleeping in my own bed and enjoying plenty of tea 🍵

What are your plans?

Quote of the day ⬇️

“The meaning of a gift doesn’t depend on its monetary value, but on the intent with which it is given.”

Gautama Buddha (spiritual leader) ✨

Happy Belated Fathers Day to all the amazing Dads ✨

I know I’m very late to the game but work is currently crazy busy

Happy Monday everyone 💛

Many of you have been asking us for this so here we go ⬇️

Get ready to elevate your gift presentation skills with our exclusive Gift Wrapping Course in Little Venice, London, taking place on 29th July.

This one day course offers a unique opportunity to learn the art of gift wrapping from little old me who has been in biz for nearly 30 years! And yes your gifts will stand out with a touch of elegance and creativity.🎁

Course Highlights:
* Professional Techniques: Learn expert gift wrapping techniques, including bows, decorative elements, and precision wrapping.
* Materials Provided: All necessary materials will be provided, including a variety of wrapping papers, ribbons, and embellishments.
* Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical, hands-on activities to master the skills taught during the course.
* Limited Places: To ensure a personalised learning experience, places are limited

Our Gift Wrapping Course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gift presentation skills, whether for personal enjoyment or professional purposes. Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to create beautifully wrapped gifts that will impress any recipient.

You’ll also enjoy a glass of champagne followed by a yummy lunch and take your goody bag home with you. A great way to spend a Monday!

If you’ve got any queries please send me a DM ✉️ and please be warned these places do go quickly

Happy Wrappjng

Jane x

Did you know it’s customary in the Far East to present your gifts with both hands? 🙌

It also applies when you’re giving someone a business card or you’re paying with a credit card

With Chelsea in Bloom around the corner we couldn’t resist some pretty in pink florals to get you through Wednesday

Would you like to receive this? 🌷


Mint and Pink Dotty Ribbon by

Want to make a huge impression with an inexpensive gift?

Simply add some freshly cut flowers 🌷 🌷🌷

This is a little box of chocolates and I wanted to disguise the creases on this remnant piece of wallpaper. I recycled the ribbon from a candle set but it was creased so the gift looked rather bland
Once I’d tied some flowers from my mother’s garden, it came to life and the recipient said “I don’t want to open this”. 🎀

As a gift wrapper that is the best compliment you can ever get 🎁