Luxurious Gift Wrapping Papercraft and Bow Making by Jane Means

A couple of weeks ago (time flies!), I attended a luxurious gift wrapping, papercraft and bow making workshop by the very talented and lovely Jane Means who has wrapped for luxury brands, celebrities and royalty.  Author, Presenter and Designer Jane also conducts workshops based around the UK and Singapore.  She recently launched her global book "Giftwrapped" - with plenty of gift wrapping ideas and techniques.  

Conducted in the city of Singapore, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, there were only 9 of us in this intimate and fun filled workshop.  Drinks and finger sandwiches were provided as well.  Of course, not forgetting all the materials needed for transforming basic wrappers and ribbons into stunning creations.

Just 3 items and they can be used in many different creations.  As an embellishment, part of a gift box, or even as something fun during a party!

Just one of the ways to use the pinwheel on a gift box.

Won't this make a good party favor?  Or a decoration for parties? 

You know what?  This is my favourite.  The Japanese pleats on the box!  Without any bows, I think it looks gorgeous on its own.  If you realize that there is some mismatch for some of the papercraft and bows, you are right.  We were making full use of the boxes we wrapped (wrapping perfect boxes is a skill too!) and then using them as "props" for our bows, ribbons and papercraft.

Sometimes, you find bits and pieces of papers here and there.  Maybe, like this old music score sheets that you are thinking whether to throw or not.  Well, now you can make use of them and transform them into pretty little embellishments.  

This is just so sweet.  A tailored bow for that present that you want to gift.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself as Jane is a very engaging trainer.  She shares her ideas and knowledge openly during the workshop.   And yes, she will be back in Spring 2016 to run more events so, put yourself on the mailing list by emailing Jane and her team at info@janemeans.co.uk.

Meanwhile, her creations can be found on her blog, Instagram and Twitter.  

Disclosure: I was invited to attend the workshop.  No monetary compensation was received.  Unless otherwise stated, all opinions and photos are true to my own.

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