by freshlyfound | Nov 7, 2013 | crochet, personal
You are what you make … I am passionate about crochet and these close-up pics of a recently finished project evoke an emotional response in me. Why? It’s because I have felt the fuzzy wool, and the cool steel hook. I relished the gentle challenge of...
by freshlyfound | Oct 25, 2013 | paper craft
I don’t think I’ve seen a hummingbird in real life. Here in Southern Africa, we have similar sunbirds, but no true hummingbirds. We’ve seen a couple of hummingbird images on the net in the last few days with the unfolding of the Woolworths /...
by freshlyfound | Oct 21, 2013 | corporate, Events, installations, proteas
Beautiful Pics by Lauren of Glossary of the Freshly Found Paper Proteas and Origami hearts at The Mr Price Anisa Mpungwe Launch
by freshlyfound | Oct 18, 2013 | crochet, Fabric and textiles, jewelery, tutorial
I love the simple teardrop shape of these large earrings. They started out their costume life shiny gold… but soon became dull and coppery So I decided to cover them in a bright tangerine cotton thread. And now they’re good to go To cover each earring...
by freshlyfound | Oct 15, 2013 | corporate, Events, installations, paper craft, proteas, wedding
Just finished a Dusty-Yellow coloured paper project! Hand painting the paper with this warm colour has endeared me a little to this hot dog hue. Mustard Proteas! SaveSave
by freshlyfound | Oct 2, 2013 | book craft, installations, paper craft, wedding
Freshly Found cut-out and ink-coloured hearts on book paper bunting at the Amazing Alternate Wedding Fair in Durban this weekend. Visit the Fair between 9 and 3 on Sunday at Upstairs, 202A Florida Road, Durban. If you would like to make these up...
by freshlyfound | Oct 1, 2013 | exhibit, proteas
I am so excited to have a range of new blue painted patterned proteas for the Miss + Meisie Showcase. Is it in your diary? 4th – 6th October at the Factory Cafe. Jess and Wendy will be there the whole weekend, and if you pop in between 4 and 7 on Friday the...
by freshlyfound | Sep 30, 2013 | flower projects, South Africa, wedding
This is a big week for Freshly Found. We will be launching some new products at 2 amazing pop-up shops in Durban this weekend. These peace lily buttonholes will be at both the Miss+Meisie Showcase and The i-love pop-up shop. Mini Strelitzias and Mini Peace Lilies...
by freshlyfound | Sep 16, 2013 | art, decor, exhibit, wood
Scan Art Durban, curated by Heather Pattenden launches today, hot on the heels of artSPACE Durban’s 10th birthday celebration week. Wood – Carpet Hooks Wood Triangle and Squares An open call was issued to “anyone interested in exploring the digital...
by freshlyfound | Sep 11, 2013 | flower projects
Book vases with indigenous sprigs… My paper versions of the cheerful Vygie, the healing Cancer bush [Sutherlandia frutescens] and Peace Lily [Spathiphyllum] all of them in various book vases
