by freshlyfound | Jun 20, 2011 | flower craft, flower projects
We took a trip to the Midlands a few days ago. We often stop off at Zulu Lulu and this time we bought a smoke fired pot! I’ve admired these for ages, and am delighted to own one myself! I have filled them with paper flowers. Similar ones are for sale...
by freshlyfound | Jun 20, 2011 | exhibit
I am so excited to tell you that Freshly Found now has some permanent retail space! A collective group of us – calling ourselves The Caboodle have taken space in Earth Mother Organic in Bulwer Road, Glenwood. I’ll be there this afternoon and...
by freshlyfound | May 18, 2011 | decor, inspiration
This is why I love thrift [charity, or indie] shopping! Because you come across some random circular grater inserts in a pile of rusty, dusty metal objects… And then take them home, insert some tea light candles and switch the lights off.
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by freshlyfound | May 6, 2011 | design projects
We [I have help today – thanks mom] are preparing for the i♥market tomorrow. These paper feathers will be part of the scene. The weather forecast says there will be a shower in the morning, so I can’t think of a better place to be than warm and under...
by freshlyfound | Apr 19, 2011 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration
If you follow me on Pinterest, you will realise that I am quite interested in Shibori – the Japanese way of dyeing cloth. This past weekend I tried some of the techniques out on a few vintage cloths and new dish towels. It was a good learning...
by freshlyfound | Apr 12, 2011 | book craft, decor, DIY, inspiration, paper craft, recycled, stationery, wedding
I love working with paper – and this is my latest project! Tubes of vintage book paper connected into a heart shape! And I’m loving the large wooden chopping board I sourced at the SPCA last week. I scrubbed it clean, and now it makes a good background for...
by freshlyfound | Apr 6, 2011 | decor, inspiration, wedding
We were so happy to have some new products at the market this week, and soon to be available online too! Claire Norden produced some gorgeous puzzle hearts for Freshly Found. I have claimed the white one for myself. Claire colour co-ordinates the pieces before...
by freshlyfound | Mar 29, 2011 | book craft, decor, inspiration
I made these wall sconces from leftover book bits. The top surface is nice and flat, but needs goodies that are not too heavy. A peppadew gift from a friend, a Freshly Found Flower Pin and this blocked illustrated page from a vintage 101 Dalamtions work quite...
by freshlyfound | Mar 28, 2011 | art, decor, design projects
All the work I do with books, leaves me with lots of paper print offcuts. I am fascintated with the different fonts and colours of the book pages and the way they age differently. I have a serious collection of vintage craft books too, and so I used a Jacobean...
by freshlyfound | Jan 26, 2011 | inspiration, paper craft, stationery, wedding
Hot off the press. Freshly Found Heart Cards. Ready just in time for the February i♥market. Hearts are made from vintage Romatic Record Covers, slightly padded and stitched together. A separate blackboard heart is attached on the back and the whole lot is held...
