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To continue my theme of celebrating brands I love, here is the ‘crap wrap’ honouring the awesome Who Gives A Crap This ...
06/09/2026

To continue my theme of celebrating brands I love, here is the ‘crap wrap’ honouring the awesome Who Gives A Crap

This brand encapsulates everything I’m all about - thinking differently about something we do regularly, putting a new spin on the tried and tested, being sustainable and having fun with colour and patterns.

Sustainability is a huge part of what I do - especially in my workshops.

I love encouraging people to use what they have already before they rush out to buy new wrapping paper.

We can make gifts so unique and personal with a little imagination.

And what little or big kid wouldn’t smile at this cheeky paper?!

02/09/2026

Well I’m always so sad to see the evenings get darker and the weather changing - I am absolutely a summer girl!

BUT, luckily for me, I also adore gift wrapping!!

And you can’t have a Christmas without gorgeous gifts under that tree!

I’ve a really exciting programme of workshops, demos and events to announce soon.

So I better get ready!!

August, that’s a wrap! So many brilliant things happened this month - from hitting 1,000 followers to becoming much more...
31/08/2026

August, that’s a wrap!

So many brilliant things happened this month - from hitting 1,000 followers to becoming much more confident and active here on Instagram.

And like I always say, gift wrapping isn’t just for Christmas ….

I wrapped gifts for a client at The Fed co-workspace, delivered a team building workshop in Sunderland and was delighted to support Children’s Cancer North

I met gorgeous new people like Claire from Leaf + Bean where I gave a gift wrapping demo demo to the friendliest bunch ever…..

And I went to Ireland for 10 days to hang out with family and friends.

I’m going to miss those bright evenings so much, but there is a LOT of excitement coming up !!

29/08/2026

Well, here I am with another brand I totally love…

sums up what I do in my sustainability team building sessions. I encourage everyone to use what they have already, rather than buying new, and to repurpose paper to add fun, flair and personality.

In the most recent corporate team builder I delivered, most people went for this paper rather than the high end, luxury gift wrap I brought!

Yes, I iron it first 😉

What kid wouldn’t giggle at a present wrapped in this packaging? Or grown up for that matter…

I love how has turned an everyday part of life into something fun and colourful. I also love its dedication to helping communities and sustainability 🌎

And I really, really love the puns it uses in all it’s copyrighting ❤️

Just a warning…. I might not be your cup of tea… If you don’t want to see gorgeous pics of gorgeous gift wrapping….Or le...
26/08/2026

Just a warning…. I might not be your cup of tea…

If you don’t want to see gorgeous pics of gorgeous gift wrapping….

Or learn easy tips to create unique presents. Or find out easy ‘wrap hacks’ to make your gifts look too pretty to open.

Or if you don’t like colour, joy, fun or smiles…

You better look away now 😉😂

Fill your cup… as the saying goes… Here is a cup of love for anyone who needs it today🥰Since I have started to fill my c...
13/08/2026

Fill your cup… as the saying goes…

Here is a cup of love for anyone who needs it today🥰

Since I have started to fill my cup with things that bring me joy, I’ve felt a huge difference in my well being and overall health.

Doing what I love is certainly working for me and I’m so thrilled to spread happiness and wellness through my workshops, gift wrapping service and the people I’m meeting along the way.

Counting myself very lucky 😍

Just checking!!! I can do much more than just wrap a gift beautifully…. 🎀 Team building sessions 🎀 ‘Speed’ gift wrappin...
10/08/2026

Just checking!!!

I can do much more than just wrap a gift beautifully….

🎀 Team building sessions
🎀 ‘Speed’ gift wrapping service
🎀 Sustainability demos
🎀 Luxury wrapping
🎀 ‘Wrap’ parties
🎀 Retail training
🎀 Concierge service

If you hate gift wrapping, I’m here for you 💥

If you love it, I’ll show you how to take it to the next level 😍

If you’d like a creative activity, get in touch!

This is the first of my series of ‘brand’ wraps 😉Greggs is an icon here in the North East, where I live. So I thought it...
08/08/2026

This is the first of my series of ‘brand’ wraps 😉

Greggs is an icon here in the North East, where I live.

So I thought it would be fun to create a gift with the branding. And I am practicing what I preach by re-using packing and personalising gifts with a bit of imagination and creativity.

I will definitely be wrapping our son’s birthday gifts like these - he’s a huge sausage rolls fan…. Who isn’t?!

What do you think?
Who will be next on my list?

Suggestions welcome!

06/08/2026

I talk a lot about sustainable gift wrapping and how you can avoid buying new with a little imagination….

Well, here is the first in my ‘tributes’ to my favourite brands. is part of the DNA in North East England, where I live.

So I thought I’d have a bit of fun with its packaging and create a wrap.

I have since sent some people at Greggs some of these gifts with ideas of how I could work with them.

Watch this space !

The little things are often the chicest! From lighting a candle, to using a fountain pen to popping on a bow… Which is y...
05/08/2026

The little things are often the chicest!

From lighting a candle, to using a fountain pen to popping on a bow…

Which is your favourite?

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