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Forbes Finishings Gift wrapping service: workshops, demos, bespoke, pop-ups and corporate. North East England.

How divine is this wrapping paper by Powder Butterfly | UK Souvenirs & Homeware ? I was so thrilled to be asked to wrap ...
13/10/2026

How divine is this wrapping paper by Powder Butterfly | UK Souvenirs & Homeware ?

I was so thrilled to be asked to wrap some gifts with these beautiful sheets.

The fab design features lots of well know local landmarks - can you spot the Angel of the North and St. James’s Park amongst others?

My own favourite is the Vampire Rabbit…

If you are from the North East, you will know black and white never features red (football rivalry) but I couldn’t help adding a pop of red ribbon.

This splash of colour reminds of Powder Butterfly | UK Souvenirs & Homeware Founder Corinne and her glamourous, signature red lipstick, so it had to be featured! 💋

Thank you for the paper Corinne, it is a joy to gift wrap with 😍

08/10/2026

It’s coming guys…!

Workshops are live, the Whitley Bay pop up shop is happening and demos are dropping….

Keep checking in for dates, details and dreamy Christmas gift wrapping insp ❤️

Things are about to get very festive around here!

Anyone else feeling merry already?

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September was packed! From announcing my pop up shop at at193.whitleybay to showcasing Christmas at Gino D’Acampo Newcas...
03/10/2026

September was packed!

From announcing my pop up shop at at193.whitleybay to showcasing Christmas at Gino D’Acampo Newcastle and Malmaison Hotels

From going pink, a trip to Dublin, modelling for Show Up Club to retail training at April 11 and demonstrating at Discovery Museum and the The Women's Institute

Phew!

Bring on October 🥰🥰

Fancy an evening learning how to gift wrap like a pro, chatting with lovely women and learning all about the new Tropic ...
02/10/2026

Fancy an evening learning how to gift wrap like a pro, chatting with lovely women and learning all about the new Tropic range?

Join myself and Helen Bowman for a gorgeous evening of fizz, chats and time just for you. I'll be showing you how to create gifts too pretty to open and how to enjoy wrapping rather than dread it.

Everyone will recieve a box of chocolates to wrap and keep PLUS a Tropic Goody Bag.

Next Thursday 8th in Whitley Bay. £20 🥰

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wrap-treat-christmas-gift-wrapping-workshop-tickets-2001068719407?aff=oddtdtcreator

Gemma Turnbull

01/10/2026

This Irish Wrapper is going on tour!

I have a full events listing on my website now and I’m thrilled with it.

I’ve aimed to have a range of price points, these start from £2.88 with and a selection of locations.

I’m doing workshops and demonstrations and will be hosting my very own sessions at my pop-up shop in Whitley Bay - more about that soon 🥰

Please head to my events page on my website for the full listing, link in comments.

Will I see any of you? I really hope so!

Thank you so much to the fantastic places and groups who are having me 🥰

When I started my gift wrapping service almost two years ago, most people assumed it would be just for Christmas. Well, ...
27/09/2026

When I started my gift wrapping service almost two years ago, most people assumed it would be just for Christmas.

Well, no, actually! I decided I would prove them wrong.

Innovation doesn’t always have to be about tech.

I’ve used what I’m passionate about and mixed it with my entrepreneurial and came up with this cocktail!

I’ve given demonstrations to The Women's Institute groups, hosted workshops for community groups and collaborated on luxury gift wrapping classes.

I’ve delivered countless team building sessions, ice breaker activities and sustainability workshops.

I’ve trained retail staff, wrapped in beautiful stores for customers and wrapped in offices whilst clients worked.

It just goes to show, when you put your mind to something, you can make it happen!

25/09/2026

Hello! My name is Aoife aka The Irish Wrapper 🎁

I have a gift wrapping service based in Whitley Bay, UK.

Amongst other things I run workshops where people come together to connect, create and craft beautiful gifts.

We use luxe giftwrap plus sustainable resources like music score, old maps, comics and wallpaper.

And we chat and laugh a lot 🥰

If patterns, ribbons, bows and paper are your thing, we’re going to get on very well!

Join in to learn what else I get up to 🥰

Have you ever thought of gift wrapping with wallpaper? Well, I highly recommend it 🥰And how gorgeous is this print from ...
24/09/2026

Have you ever thought of gift wrapping with wallpaper?

Well, I highly recommend it 🥰

And how gorgeous is this print from Lust Home | Colourful Bold Wallpaper ?

Wallpaper is so versatile since it’s more robust than wrapping paper, so it’s an ideal choice for making gift bags too.

So the next time you have some left over or a sample, why not give it a go?

Really lovely evening with the Darlington Divas Darlington Divas Womans Institute last night😍I loved demonstrating how t...
22/09/2026

Really lovely evening with the Darlington Divas Darlington Divas Womans Institute last night😍

I loved demonstrating how to create beautiful gift wrapping, simple tips to elevate any parcel and how any paper at all can be upcycled for Christmas wrapping paper.

Thank you so much to Sue, Fiona and everyone who made me feel so welcome!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🤩 I have been totally blown away by the love this week and by how excited people are ...
20/09/2026

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🤩

I have been totally blown away by the love this week and by how excited people are for my pop-up wrapping shop at Christmas.

It goes to show:

🥰 that the love for local is still there
🥰 the desire for beautifully wrapped gifts is real
🥰 the support for independent shops is strong
🥰 there are lots and lots of kind, awesome people out there

Thank you for all the love and I can’t wait to hear that shop bell ting-a-ling and welcome you! 😍

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NE26

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