by freshlyfound | Sep 23, 2017 | art, design projects, exhibit, lighting, paper craft
I grew up in a home with my mom being passionate about puzzles. I have memories of her dining room table being filled bit-by-bit with the evolving image of a landscape, country-side scene or a map. They’ve kept her company, even now in the late years of her...
by freshlyfound | Sep 10, 2017 | christmas, decor, paper craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding
You need 21 playing cards to make a cute card house. Its a great way to use up a pack with a missing or damaged card, You will be able to make 2 houses from 1 pack of cards. The whole process requires no cutting and no glue. All you need is the cards, and a scoring...
by freshlyfound | Feb 22, 2017 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled
I am always on the lookout for treasures. When I find someone’s beautiful handiwork, that has been forgotten or has never had a chance to shine, I am so delighted to give it a moment! Tapestry Cushion Covers These gorgeous tapestries had never been framed when...
by freshlyfound | Feb 8, 2017 | decor, lighting, tutorial, wedding
Bibliogami is the art of making useful or beautiful objects from books. In this project Candle Holders are made from roll-folded books. The Book Fold Candle tea light holders have the imposing appearance of decorative pillar candles. A few can be created from 1...
by freshlyfound | Jan 31, 2017 | art, corporate, decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, paint, wedding
What a wonderful opportunity for free creative expression. A friend asked me to help her create a number of Twist Dyed tablecloths for a function. Neither of us had tried it before. We put in some research, and were delighted with the result. It was a great...
by freshlyfound | Dec 19, 2016 | book craft, christmas, recycled, tutorial
A simple book paper tree, with a low impact on the budget and the environment. This genus is easy on the eye, and is recreated from 3 recycled books – (which originally came from trees themselves). This one has been decorated with pressed leaves from my garden....
by freshlyfound | Oct 10, 2016 | inspiration, wedding
Rose gold is the term I used to describe the colour of this collection of vintage glassware. We collected bits and pieces over the past few months for a special family wedding. Now that the memories of a wonderful day are safely packed away, I am enjoying the...
by freshlyfound | Oct 3, 2016 | art, design projects, exhibit, wood
The Wood Work Story I am a collector of goodies. I am energised by the vibrant rhythm of similar items grouped together. Lately i have been drawn to wooden items – in particular wood that ‘works’ for us. (wood work) I have picked up many homeless...
by freshlyfound | Jun 29, 2016 | book craft, roses, wedding
We’ve been making these for years, but a fresh batch still fills us with delight. Pictured here against an unplastered feature wall in our new home. These are a few of the historical Freshly Found Roses… Wall to Wall Roses Record Sleeve Inner roses Art...
by freshlyfound | Jun 27, 2016 | design projects, paper craft, tutorial, video, wedding
This is a fun and super quick way to give a dinner party a vibrant hand-crafted touch. Quickly dip-dye paper serviettes (or napkins) in diluted food colouring, allow to dry and use! (Pictoral and video Instructions for making the dip dyed serviettes below) Dip dyed...
