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 | Jan 31, 2017 | art, corporate, decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, paint, wedding
What a wonderful opportunity for free creative expression. A friend asked me to help her create a number of Twist Dyed tablecloths for a function. Neither of us had tried it before. We put in some research, and were delighted with the result. It was a great...
by freshlyfound | Oct 10, 2016 | inspiration, wedding
Rose gold is the term I used to describe the colour of this collection of vintage glassware. We collected bits and pieces over the past few months for a special family wedding. Now that the memories of a wonderful day are safely packed away, I am enjoying the...
by freshlyfound | Jun 29, 2016 | book craft, roses, wedding
We’ve been making these for years, but a fresh batch still fills us with delight. Pictured here against an unplastered feature wall in our new home. These are a few of the historical Freshly Found Roses… Wall to Wall Roses Record Sleeve Inner roses Art...
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 | Jun 20, 2016 | design projects, flower craft, South Africa, wedding
Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes The Strelitzia is a vibrant indigenous South African flower – also known as The Bird of Paradise Flower or the Crane Flower. It’s name suits it’s bright and angular appearance! It was lovely to make a set of buttonholes...
