by freshlyfound | Jun 4, 2013 | book craft, decor, DIY, recycled
Barrel Roll Folded books stacked into shelving. The print stripes and gentle folds form a pleasing rhythmic backdrop to some quirky collectibles.Folded Book Shelving The delicate book rolls are surprisingly stable and can be stacked in many combinations. Here we...
by freshlyfound | May 14, 2013 | decor, DIY, nature
Every year, when the trees are finished using their leaves, they throw piles of them onto the grass in our garden, I like to pick some of them up and use them again! This year I made some goodies for friends. I cut heart shapes out of the leaves, before pressing them...
by freshlyfound | Apr 26, 2013 | decor, paper craft
I am a collector of vintage How-to books. I love the hand drawn diagrams and antiquated pics. I love to catch glimpses of the history of modern crafts and I guess I am hopeful of perhaps rediscovering a forgotten craft. What a great find the Book – Secrets...
by freshlyfound | Oct 22, 2012 | book craft, decor, design projects, inspiration, recycled
I have been focusing largely on paper art and craft lately There are some gorgeous goodies in production at the moment. I am loving the challenge of seeing just how much can be done, with vintage book paper in particular. Last week I received an enquiry about a...
by freshlyfound | Aug 28, 2012 | decor, recycled, tutorial, vintage
Here’s a quick project to put together, using spare vinyl records and some vintage vases. This cake stand is made from stuff you probably already have at home. It can add a touch of whimsy to your table setting. Use it to serve delicate cakes or biscuits. You...
by freshlyfound | Jun 28, 2012 | decor, DIY, tutorial
These gorgeous cotton serviettes were a recent exciting find. They are hand embroidered, edged with cotton crochet and in pretty good condition! I made a garland from the serviettes – A pretty way to store them until needed – Folded, pinned and clipped...
