by freshlyfound | Nov 9, 2018 | decor, design projects, exhibit, proteas
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...
by freshlyfound | Oct 1, 2018 | book craft, corporate, decor, design projects, inspiration, paper craft, South Africa
An exciting recent 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 Found...
by freshlyfound | Sep 17, 2018 | crochet, design projects, tutorial
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 come with....
by freshlyfound | Aug 12, 2018 | proteas, South Africa
What joy to introduce you to these custom-made Pink Paper Proteas. We created them for a special order. Firstly, we crafted each petal from every flower from a pink paper base. Then then we highlighted the petals with white paint brushstrokes. The petals were...
by freshlyfound | Aug 11, 2018 | book craft, proteas
Back to Book Art! We have made paper proteas in one form or another for years. Initially we used a form of deconstructed book art. Consequently we have taken great delight as we make a new batch again Our design has been refined and this batch bridges the years,...
by freshlyfound | Jun 8, 2018 | DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial, wedding
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...
by freshlyfound | Jun 4, 2018 | proteas
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 of the...
by freshlyfound | May 31, 2018 | design projects, exhibit, Fabric and textiles, installations
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...
by freshlyfound | May 17, 2018 | art, inspiration, paper craft
I love to recycle! Usually I recycle papers that are forgotten or destined to be pulped. These paper origami cranes are on another level! They are created from an Edson Chagas’ Print. I picked it up a few days after the opening of The Zeitz Mocaa Museum at...
by freshlyfound | Apr 25, 2018 | corporate, decor, design projects, paper craft
We created a set of Geometric Shape pieces for an event company. They needed table decor for a special occasion. Consequently we are delighted to add these polyhedron objects to our portfolio. These decorative mini structures are bright, vibrant and life-giving. I...
