by freshlyfound | Jun 17, 2016 | design projects, roses, wedding
We have been commissioned to create a number of paper rose bouquets for an upcoming wedding. It has been such a delightful process for a few reasons – Roses are beautiful blooms to create Adding some red paper to the book print paper has created a fresh vibrant...
by freshlyfound | Jun 13, 2016 | proteas, wedding
Over the past 6 months, we have navigated 2 house/office/studio moves. We are happily settling down into our new space which has a magnificent view over the Krantzkloof Gorge. Despite the upheaval, we’ve managed to produce a few pretty freshly found goodies,...
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 | Aug 25, 2015 | decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, sari, wedding
My passion for collecting saris is no secret. I have a huge collection, neatly coiled into shelves in my studio. I have used saris to make bags, to create furoshiki wrapping, to make necklaces and brooches, tablecloths, cushion covers (blue cushions above),...
by freshlyfound | Jul 2, 2015 | crochet, DIY, recycled, tutorial, wedding
These soda vases are a great way to re-cycle glass bottles. They are covered in a simple parcel string crochet. The string can be left plain or dip dyed to create a gradient of colour. (You can create this yourself with the free crochet pattern at the end of the...
