by freshlyfound | Dec 19, 2016 | book craft, christmas, recycled, tutorial
A simple book paper tree, with a low impact on the budget and the environment. This genus is easy on the eye, and is recreated from 3 recycled books – (which originally came from trees themselves). This one has been decorated with pressed leaves from my garden....
by freshlyfound | Jan 14, 2016 | proteas, recycled
It’s been a joy to start the year off with such a bright and cheerful order for a client – These paper proteas are an old Freshly Found favourite interpreted in a new way. It’s always a pleasure to paint those petals, and assemble the layers to...
by freshlyfound | Dec 24, 2015 | christmas, decor, DIY, paper craft, recycled
This year I created a Christmas wreath for our home from puzzle pieces. A friend of mine had some children’s puzzles with fairly large peices, which made ideal building blocks for this circular decoration. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to cover all the...
by freshlyfound | Sep 16, 2015 | decor, DIY, recycled, tutorial, vintage, wedding
My granny loved cut-glass. I remember her visiting our home, and as a huge favour to my mom, she would wash the cut-glass collection that decorated the sideboard in our diningroom. I remember the sense of pride we all had as the pieces were placed back all bright and...
by freshlyfound | Sep 7, 2015 | crochet, DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial, vintage
A quick fun project with a really rewarding outcome – DIY instructions to convert a circular charity-shop-find tablecloth into a trendy draped-front waistcoat. Rectangular crochet tablecloths are great for reusing as throws or bed covers, but circular ones are a...
by freshlyfound | Aug 25, 2015 | decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, sari, wedding
My passion for collecting saris is no secret. I have a huge collection, neatly coiled into shelves in my studio. I have used saris to make bags, to create furoshiki wrapping, to make necklaces and brooches, tablecloths, cushion covers (blue cushions above),...
