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Cape Honeysuckle Leaf Print on Hexagonal Paper Vase

Cape Honeysuckle Leaf Print on Hexagonal Paper Vase

by freshlyfound | Sep 26, 2019 | art, decor, design projects, inspiration, paper craft, printing, South Africa

The Story of The Hexagonal Paper Vase My continuous exploration to see what I can do with paper and what paper can do for me  resulted in this latest project.  It started spontaneously.  I bought a box of Rotatrim paper, and once the reams were packed into the office...
Heart-shaped Hot Air Balloons – Corporate Client Commission

Heart-shaped Hot Air Balloons – Corporate Client Commission

by freshlyfound | Feb 10, 2019 | corporate, inspiration, installations, paper craft, wedding

Freshly Found received a commision to create a fleet (?) of heart-shaped paper hot-air balloons for a jewellery store client.  Because Valentine’s day is imminent, we got to work tight away and completed the order in time for the build-up to the special day.  I...
Springbok Trophy – Folded Book Craft

Springbok Trophy – Folded Book Craft

by freshlyfound | Oct 1, 2018 | book craft, corporate, decor, design projects, inspiration, paper craft, South Africa

An exciting recent commission to create a Folded Book Buck Trophy!   You may have seen that years ago I had made a quick prototype.  Consequently I found the prospect of fine-tuning the design quite exciting.  We created a fair size herd.!  As a result a Freshly Found...
Poster Print Made into Origami Cranes

Poster Print Made into Origami Cranes

by freshlyfound | May 17, 2018 | art, inspiration, paper craft

I love to recycle!  Usually I recycle papers that are forgotten or destined to be pulped.  These paper origami cranes are on another level!  They are created from an Edson Chagas’ Print. I picked it up a few days after the opening of The Zeitz Mocaa Museum at...
Tapestry Cushions (Pillows) – Found and Featured

Tapestry Cushions (Pillows) – Found and Featured

by freshlyfound | Feb 22, 2017 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled

I am always on the lookout for treasures.  When I find someone’s beautiful handiwork, that has been forgotten or has never had a chance to shine, I am so delighted to give it a moment! Tapestry Cushion Covers These gorgeous tapestries had never been framed when...
Twist Dyed Tablecloths with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – DIY

Twist Dyed Tablecloths with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – DIY

by freshlyfound | Jan 31, 2017 | art, corporate, decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, paint, wedding

What a wonderful opportunity for free creative expression.  A friend asked me to help her create a number of Twist Dyed tablecloths for a function.  Neither of us had tried it before.  We put in some research, and were delighted with the result.  It was a great...
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ABOUT ME --- I have a strong sense that I was MADE to MAKE, and love passing that Maker passion on. It all started in 2007 with the Freshly Found Brand. I designed and co-ordinated the making of Freshly Found products, sent them around the world, supplied private and corporate customers, and took them to markets and the Design Indaba. As Freshly Found has evolved, it has transitioned into an inspirational and informative space. While I no longer accept orders, the older blog posts remain as a gallery of memories of the products I once crafted. Freshly Found is a journal where I record my creative endeavours and hope to inspire others to live more creative lives. --- Denise Kiggan

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