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Natural Leaf Print Pillows

 Natural Leaf Print Pillows - Screenprinting Experiments We've been experimenting with using real leaves in our latest Printing Projects.  To begin with, we picked leaves from outside our own garden.  Then we used them as stencils underneath a printing  screen.  They...

Geometric Screen-print from Bright Colours

These are the new kids on the block - Geometric Screen-print covered Ottomans.  I created them with bright Aquatex fabric paints, printed onto linen.  (Actusally - some vintage linen curtain fabric I had on hand)   Along with the dark and light gray polka dots, I love...

Cape Honeysuckle Leaf Print on Hexagonal Paper Vase

The Story of The Hexagonal Paper Vase My continuous exploration to see what I can do with paper and what paper can do for me  resulted in this latest project.  It started spontaneously.  I bought a box of Rotatrim paper, and once the reams were packed into the office...

Puzzle Craft Pots for Woza Moya Exhibition

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 did we make...

Springbok Trophy – Folded Book Craft

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...

Decorative Geometric Shape Pieces for Event

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...

Apple Coloured Batch of Indigenous Flowers

Gentle bright and warm apple colours for these indigenous flowers.  This was the theme for this batch of proteas.  Cheerful and yet comforting.  Made from new and some recycled papers in the new Freshly Found Protea design.  This was a commission from a good friend....

Puzzle Pot – Perfect for Dry Arrangements

This textured grey puzzle pot with turquoise rings formed part of the Intellectual Property Exhibition at Alliance Francais .  The function was held in Durban earlier this year.  It was the first larger item  that I made from Puzzle pieces.  Last year I created some...

Springbok Chandelier from Hand-cut Map Paper

I've wanted to work with silhouettes of South African animals.  As a result, This Springbok chandelier mobile gave me the chance.  A real delight to artistically represent a national South African animal.  It is entitled Sit-Spring-Stand It is one of a trio on...

Create a Village of Playing Card Houses

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...

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Home Studio Love

Home Studio Love

A studio is an artist's or worker's workroom.   The word studio is derived from the Italian: studio,  from Latin: studium, from studere, meaning to study or zeal. Wikipedia I love my home studio space - but I adore it all that much more when it's tidy.  Putting our...

Garden Wall Stencil – DIY Bright Leaf Pattern

Garden Wall Stencil – DIY Bright Leaf Pattern

How I finally got to do this DIY leaf stencil Project! I can verify the truth of rumour I've heard. Putting your house on the market suddenly means that you make time to do so many of the tweaks that you've been meaning to do for years. That's us for sure. It's been...

Botanical Vases – Upcycle Glass Soda Bottles

Botanical Vases – Upcycle Glass Soda Bottles

We have made a huge decision - to put our house on the market.  With that has come a mix of emotions  -  the heartache of leaving a much-loved home full of memories behind and the excitement of the adventure of finding something new. It has also resulted in action,...

Chalk Painted Proteas – Dried and Re-invented

Chalk Painted Proteas – Dried and Re-invented

Proteas from a couple of gift bouquets I received were left to dry for a few weeks.... - and then brought back to life again with a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I painted the petals with Emperor's Silk Red and then dipped the centre stigmas into a thinned down...

Book Art Logs – Fireplace Decor

Book Art Logs – Fireplace Decor

The story of of our Book Art Logs - The phrases: 'Book Folding' and 'Folded Books' are right up there in the top 10 search keywords that bring people to the Freshly Found blog. We have done a fair bit of book work over the years at Freshly Found. With life being...

Wooden Collection – the Same yet Different

Wooden Collection – the Same yet Different

Wooden Collection Story - There is something so pleasing about having collections of similar things - Similar shapes, Similar sizes, similar uses and similar colours.   For a while I have been collecting wooden goodies - spoons, apples, egg cups, bowls, knife handles...

Tapestry Yarn Crochet Cushion – Pattern

Tapestry Yarn Crochet Cushion – Pattern

 Crochet owes it's widespread appeal to the fact that it is easy to do, and lends itself to so many delightful interpretations. The simplicity and adaptability of the basic stitches tempt the novice to try her hand, and the expert to outdo herself The Complete Book of...

Wood Scan Scanography  Exhibition Durban

Wood Scan Scanography Exhibition Durban

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 scanner as an...

Vintage Linen Recycled-  Pillow Covers DIY

Vintage Linen Recycled- Pillow Covers DIY

Here some vintage tablecloths make pretty pillow covers, with no cutting and minimal sewing.  I have used these covers in my guest room as a decorative and useful way to store spare pillows. If you would like to make one...