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...
by freshlyfound | Jan 26, 2015 | decor, DIY, nature, paint, printing, tutorial
How I finally got to do this DIY leaf stencil Project! I can verify the truth of rumour I’ve heard. Putting your house on the market suddenly means that you make time to do so many of the tweaks that you’ve been meaning to do for years. That’s us for...
by freshlyfound | Dec 15, 2014 | art, decor, DIY, inspiration, nature, paint
Proteas from a couple of gift bouquets I received were left to dry for a few weeks…. – and then brought back to life again with a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I painted the petals with Emperor’s Silk Red and then dipped the centre stigmas into a...
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 | May 29, 2014 | paint, proteas, wedding
A new batch of proteas with a slightly different finish White Washed Book Paper Proteas and paper twist stems. Ready just in time for the Freshly Found Exhibition of recycled products at the Kloof SPCA’s Golden Paw Society Launch today. White Washed Book Paper...
