by freshlyfound | Apr 30, 2025 | creative living, inspiration, paper craft, recycled
Following the spirit of my previous handwoven paper basket project, I recently created another one—this time with a fresh twist and a narrower weave. This latest basket is not only practical but also deeply satisfying to make, especially knowing it was crafted almost...
by freshlyfound | Apr 15, 2025 | creative living, inspiration, paper craft
This past school holiday, I had the joy of spending quality time with my grandchildren, weaving paper placemats to adorn our Easter table. We made them to tie in with the Easter baskets we made a few days before. Materials Used: White card stock Recycled poster...
by freshlyfound | Apr 13, 2025 | creative living, inspiration, tutorial
There’s something incredibly special about making gifts by hand—especially when those gifts are for a new baby and a dear friend. For a recent baby shower, I decided to create a few handmade gifts. I popped into my local Waste Centre fabric store and found some...
by freshlyfound | Apr 6, 2025 | creative living, paper craft
There’s something so satisfying about turning everyday materials into something both beautiful and useful. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I created a charming woven paper basket using firm white cardboard for structure and a recycled, colorful paper poster for...
by freshlyfound | Feb 11, 2024 | creative living, inspiration
I am so blessed to live in a home that has a beautiful view of a magnificent gorge. I don’t have green-finger skills with indoor pot plants, so am grateful that much green input comes from outside. But sometimes I do love to bring some of the outside in....
by freshlyfound | Jan 16, 2024 | creative living
Last week I had some time to work on finishing off some products for Edenwell. It was simple, stitching and stuffing, and it gave my mind the perfect rhythmic space to reset. I often listen to podcasts when I work, but on this day I worked in silence. Creativity and...
