by freshlyfound | Apr 9, 2020 | DIY, recycled, tutorial, video
A Hanky Face Mask! At first when I published this post, the jury was still out as to whether or not home-made masks are good to wear as protection in the world-wide pandemic. I decided to go ahead and make some to be on the safe side. The ardent recycler in me...
by freshlyfound | Apr 5, 2020 | paper craft, tutorial
Drawer dividers are a great way to neaten up space in your cupboard or dresser drawers. Are you, like me, inspired by those early Mari Kondo videos, and her whole ethos of tidy and orderly!? Well these paper organisers are helpful indeed. Importantly you can...
by freshlyfound | Jun 12, 2019 | corporate, paper craft, tutorial
A quick tutorial to fold Origami Shirts – suitable for Father’s Day or Birthday greeting or just for fun!. This pattern is based on the well-known Origami Money Shirt. Do you remember? We made a whole set of them a while ago from Monopoly Money....
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...
