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 16, 2025 | inspiration, paper craft
Easter is just around the corner! At the moment I’m planning a special last minute craft project for my grandchildren to do! I hope it will add some fun to our traditional Easter egg hunt. Because our little ones know that we’re behind the egg-hiding (no...
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 | 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 4, 2024 | design projects, flower projects, inspiration, nature, recycled, South Africa
Agapanthus are definitely one of my favourite flowers. Their beautiful blue is captivating, and they are structurally so pleasing! Dried Agapanthus Flowers Last year we had our best crop ever. I picked numerous blooms for our home. I was fascinated...
