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 | Jun 27, 2016 | design projects, paper craft, tutorial, video, wedding
This is a fun and super quick way to give a dinner party a vibrant hand-crafted touch. Quickly dip-dye paper serviettes (or napkins) in diluted food colouring, allow to dry and use! (Pictoral and video Instructions for making the dip dyed serviettes below) Dip dyed...
by freshlyfound | Oct 19, 2015 | paper craft, tutorial
Stationery Storage – Desk set. This is a variation on the paper terrariums from last week. Follow the instructions, but cut out only 2 of the windows. This allows easy access, while partially obscuring the contents. I used paper from an old atlas. It’s...
by freshlyfound | Oct 13, 2015 | art, decor, paper craft, tutorial, wedding
It’s been very pleasing to see beautiful angular terrariums in so many places lately. The vibrant geometric shape softened by the fresh green leaves of the resident plants makes a great decor item. A paper terrarium is an innovative variation of the original...
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...
