by freshlyfound | Nov 14, 2014 | art, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial
The last in a 3-part series of bleaching experiments. This t-shirt was treated in the same way as the previous experiment, but had quite a different result. It reminded me of the Japanese technique of Shibori dyeing. This is how I created a bleach shibori shirt: I...
by freshlyfound | Nov 11, 2014 | Fabric and textiles, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial
Taking the Colour Away. Reverse dyeing! Welcome to part 2 of a 3-part series of experiments I did using bleach to rescue some items in my wardrobe. Tie Dye Bleaching! This partially smocked T-shirt was a favourite of mine, and I was disappointed when it was...
by freshlyfound | Oct 27, 2014 | flower craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding
This is the story of the chopstick origami lilies! I think chopsticks make much better flower stems that eating utensils! This is purely my personal belief because I battle to use them in any way that is significantly satiating to my hunger! Here we used these wooden...
by freshlyfound | Jul 9, 2014 | book craft, decor, tutorial
The story of of our Book Art Logs – The phrases: ‘Book Folding’ and ‘Folded Books’ are right up there in the top 10 search keywords that bring people to the Freshly Found blog. We have done a fair bit of book work over the years at...
by freshlyfound | Dec 17, 2013 | christmas, paper craft, tutorial
Christmas Time with bonded paper and fabric squares folded into mini Fabric Christmas Trees. The delicate bright green floral sari prints are all the decorating these simple trees need. They may be folded from a square of normal paper or light cardboard, but here they...
by freshlyfound | Dec 5, 2013 | christmas, paper craft, tutorial
This year some alternate Christmas decor is up and hanging in our living space.This Origami Christmas Tree was a delight to create. Recycled paper square were folded and suspended to form a modular hanging tree. I love the vibrant geometric textured feel. It is made...
