by freshlyfound | Feb 2, 2012 | paper craft, recycled, wedding
February is a great time of year to release our new Postcard Hearts! Hand cut, punched, stuffed and stitched here in KZN! Decorative, with a lovely postcard backing! Created from that great resource of retro pics and fonts – vintage record covers! Recycled...
by freshlyfound | Jan 17, 2012 | christmas, paper craft, recycled
Pulling apart books for the work I do has given me a real appreciation for their construction, page quality, spine strength, etc. I try to save pretty cover pages and have enjoyed making them up into spheres: These 2 were made from pages from a garden...
by freshlyfound | Dec 15, 2011 | book craft, design projects, inspiration, paper craft, recycled, stationery, wedding
Patchworked, printed and stitched book pages – made up into gift wrap. Featuring silhouettes of Dutch lace, ric-rac, etc. Finished size approximately 80 x 60 cm – [32 x 24in]. Ideal [but not exclusive] for wrapping Christmas gifts! Book Print Gift...
by freshlyfound | Nov 28, 2011 | exhibit, roses
Just submitted this item for the upcoming It’s a Wrap Exhibition at The Collective in Florida Road. It’s made from vintage book papers and the doiley is made from an old pattern instruction sheet. The backing poster is a stitched patchwork of retro...
by freshlyfound | Nov 3, 2011 | roses
Paper rose order – ready for delivery this afternoon. SaveSave
by freshlyfound | Oct 27, 2011 | art, exhibit
Meeting the Makers is a publication on contemporary craft in KwaZulu-Natal. It accompanied an exhibition earlier this year at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. “Lovers of excellence have long been concerned about the mass of unimaginative and...
by freshlyfound | Sep 12, 2011 | inspiration, paper craft, recycled, stationery, wedding
Monopoly Money Origami! Or perhaps Monopoligami – a tongue twister title I made up for this technique. I couldn’t resist a wad of Monopoly cash on sale at a local charity shop. Traditionally these origami shirts are folded from dollar bills! We think...
by freshlyfound | Aug 29, 2011 | crochet, inspiration, recycled, vintage, wedding
Recently I moulded most of my doily collection into little plates and bowls. Each doily is dipped into Plaster of Paris and is then coated and gently baked with a layer of sealant. This makes the delicate dishes slightly more robust and water-resistant. They look good...
by freshlyfound | Jul 19, 2011 | flower projects, recycled, wedding
Fresh Origami Blooms – I love the way that maps translate into blooms – the topographical colours are gentle and appealing – like the lilac heights of the mountains in China and the jagged red veins of the country borders. I am so pleased to...
by freshlyfound | Jul 8, 2011 | art, cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, vintage
A while ago I hinted about a series of cushions going into the Freshly Found online store. Well today I am going to introduce you to the girls. The embroidered beauties were created by Claire Norden and inspired by some exercise diagrams from a vintage Vogue...
