by freshlyfound | Dec 4, 2018 | christmas, design projects, paper craft, tutorial
This set of Christmas Puzzle Wreaths were a delight to create from recycled materials. Can you tell just what I used? The puzzle pieces used for the round wreathes are obvious. The book paper, used for the bow decor, was washed in paint – to mask the print...
by freshlyfound | Sep 17, 2018 | crochet, design projects, tutorial
We decided we needed a larger, stronger mop at home. We were not able to find one that was substantial enough to clean our home filled with tiles. A strong wooden handle was also a better option than the thin plastic and metal option that store-bought mops come with....
by freshlyfound | Jun 8, 2018 | DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial, wedding
This is the ideal handcraft to preserve the essence of sentimental embroidered family heirlooms. The table cloth with a mould stain, or frayed serviettes make ideal material. If you’re clearing out and nobody wants Granny’s linen – why not make each...
by freshlyfound | Sep 10, 2017 | christmas, decor, paper craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding
You need 21 playing cards to make a cute card house. Its a great way to use up a pack with a missing or damaged card, You will be able to make 2 houses from 1 pack of cards. The whole process requires no cutting and no glue. All you need is the cards, and a scoring...
by freshlyfound | Feb 8, 2017 | decor, lighting, tutorial, wedding
Bibliogami is the art of making useful or beautiful objects from books. In this project Candle Holders are made from roll-folded books. The Book Fold Candle tea light holders have the imposing appearance of decorative pillar candles. A few can be created from 1...
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....
