by freshlyfound | Mar 24, 2021 | flower craft, flower projects, recycled, wedding
The Story of the Giant Paper Rose Don’t you just love it when some one just Gets You? I have friend who knows how much I love to recycle paper. She intentionally hangs onto all the old used posters that find their way into her office, and then passes them on...
by freshlyfound | Jan 4, 2021 | flower craft, paper craft
Can you imagine how much fun to make your own bright paper sunflowers! They have a large cheerful presence! A single bloom adds a touch of colour, while a whole bunch make a joyous statement. The blooms are longlasting and self-sustaining. Therefore there is no...
by freshlyfound | Apr 23, 2018 | corporate, design projects, flower craft, South Africa
What a delight to work collaboratively with my friend and local Durban Artist – Lesley Magwood Fraser. The project began when Lesley delivered a pile of spare paintings and drawings to my home. I cut them up and folded them into Paper Strelitzia Blooms. I...
by freshlyfound | Nov 11, 2017 | flower craft, flower projects, wedding
Paper Poppies – creating the parchment version of Papaver nudicaule, more commonly known as the Iceland Poppy was a colourful delight. The gentle, bright hues were a treat to work with. Following this commission, we’ve added these to our Freshly Found...
by freshlyfound | Jun 20, 2016 | design projects, flower craft, South Africa, wedding
Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes The Strelitzia is a vibrant indigenous South African flower – also known as The Bird of Paradise Flower or the Crane Flower. It’s name suits it’s bright and angular appearance! It was lovely to make a set of buttonholes...
by freshlyfound | May 11, 2015 | flower craft, tutorial, wedding
Daisy garlands bring to mind images of freedom, fun and dancing in a summer field. The design of these light paper daisies linked to form a delicate paper daisy chain hopefully evokes the same feelings, and can be made any time of the year. The design is made from...
