by freshlyfound | Dec 4, 2014 | art, inspiration, paint
I’ve been doing a number of small paint projects at home, using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. According to the website, it is very easy to work with and rarely requires any prep, such as sanding or priming. It can be used on just about any surface –...
by freshlyfound | Jun 24, 2014 | Fabric and textiles, inspiration, Japanese, jewelery
Japanese styled fabric flower necklace created from local vintage sari fabric. Threaded with a hand-twisted cotton cord and finished off with touches of crochet. Kanzashi Necklace – Available as a Boutique Limited Edition option from Freshly Found More colour...
by freshlyfound | Jun 9, 2014 | Fabric and textiles, inspiration
Azuma Bukuro Bags – Quite a mouthful! A clever and simple traditional Japanese style bag. Also called a wrap bag or triangle bag. [I believe Azuma means East and Bukuro means bag or wrapping] It’s made from a rectangle of fabric that’s...
by freshlyfound | Mar 19, 2014 | inspiration, jewelery, recycled, thread
I made these button bracelets for myself. I did not want the buttons to be the star of the show, rather the pattern formed by the thread as it dipped in and out of the button holes. I hope to try out some more and document the process. Update –...
by freshlyfound | Mar 3, 2014 | decor, inspiration, wood
Wooden Collection Story – There is something so pleasing about having collections of similar things – Similar shapes, Similar sizes, similar uses and similar colours. For a while I have been collecting wooden goodies – spoons, apples, egg cups,...
by freshlyfound | Feb 14, 2014 | inspiration, jewelery, paper craft
Two different pairs of Paper earrings. Both created from paper. Both cut in the same heart shapes, and assembled in the same way. I created the first pair of red heart shaped earrings from a book. I recycle many books in various forms, and am struck by the beauty...
