Paper Origami Shirts – DIY
A quick tutorial to fold Origami Shirts - just in time for Father's Day. 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. However, this version is made from plain printer...
Pink Painted Paper Boutonnieres
We were delighted to create these delicate wedding party accessories for a recent order - Pink Painted Paper Boutonnieres or Buttonholes. They were the finishing touch of a much bigger order for a client who wanted painted pink paper proteas for her special day. We...
Heart-shaped Hot Air Balloons
Freshly Found received a commision to create a fleet (?) of heart-shaped paper hot-air balloons for a jewellery store client. Because Valentine's day is imminent, we got to work tight away and completed the order in time for the build-up to the special day. I...
Christmas Puzzle Wreaths from Recycled Papers
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 and add...
Puzzle Craft Pots for Woza Moya Exhibition
We're passionate about creating beautiful items from recyled papers. Consequently, puzzle pieces, sourced from local charity stores, fall into that 'paper' category. As a result, it was so satisfying to fashion Freshly Found Puzzle Craft Pots How did we make...
Folded Book Buck – Springbok Trophy
Recently we completed a commission to create a Folded Book Buck Trophy! You may have seen that years ago I had made a quick prototype. Consequently I found the prospect of fine-tuning the design quite exciting. We created a fair size herd.! As a result a Freshly...
Handcraft An Authentic String Mop
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...
Pink Paper Proteas with Brush-stroked White Highlights
Pink Paper Proteas for a special order. Highlighted with white paint and mounted around re-cycled fringed paper centres. I loved photographing these blooms outside on the cool shady side of my home in a wooden box by Bruce Eales. An artistic...
Print Proteas – Deconstructed Book Art
Years ago, we started out making our proteas as a form of deconstructed book art. What a delight to make a new batch again Our design has been refined and created out of many different papers over the years. This batch is on its way to a special YPO...
Vintage Embroidered Linen Brooch – DIY
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 member of the...
African Proteas with Bright Petals and Protea Print
This latest batch of African Proteas featuring multi-coloured paper petal rounds, highlighted with white stems and white centres. They are also sporting a few petal rounds of our new Freshly Found Protea Print. I decided to photograph this batch with some...
Bright Feather Jackets Take Flight
Creating a trio of Feather Jackets. That was a creative challenge I could not refuse! I belong to Cityhill Church in Hillcrest, and every year we host a large Women's Conference called Flourish. The theme for this year's conference on the 7th and 8th September is...
