by freshlyfound | Apr 19, 2011 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration
If you follow me on Pinterest, you will realise that I am quite interested in Shibori – the Japanese way of dyeing cloth. This past weekend I tried some of the techniques out on a few vintage cloths and new dish towels. It was a good learning...
by freshlyfound | Apr 12, 2011 | book craft, decor, DIY, inspiration, paper craft, recycled, stationery, wedding
I love working with paper – and this is my latest project! Tubes of vintage book paper connected into a heart shape! And I’m loving the large wooden chopping board I sourced at the SPCA last week. I scrubbed it clean, and now it makes a good background for...
by freshlyfound | Apr 6, 2011 | decor, inspiration, wedding
We were so happy to have some new products at the market this week, and soon to be available online too! Claire Norden produced some gorgeous puzzle hearts for Freshly Found. I have claimed the white one for myself. Claire colour co-ordinates the pieces before...
by freshlyfound | Mar 29, 2011 | book craft, decor, inspiration
I made these wall sconces from leftover book bits. The top surface is nice and flat, but needs goodies that are not too heavy. A peppadew gift from a friend, a Freshly Found Flower Pin and this blocked illustrated page from a vintage 101 Dalamtions work quite...
by freshlyfound | Jan 26, 2011 | inspiration, paper craft, stationery, wedding
Hot off the press. Freshly Found Heart Cards. Ready just in time for the February i♥market. Hearts are made from vintage Romatic Record Covers, slightly padded and stitched together. A separate blackboard heart is attached on the back and the whole lot is held...
by freshlyfound | Jan 5, 2011 | crochet, inspiration
Crochet Flowers – One of my fave Christmas presents was one I found myself, ordered from Kalahari.net and then told my mom she had to give to me! 100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet by Lesley Stanfield is giving me lots of joy as I work my way through the gorgeous...
