Design Stories
Rose Leaf Print – Shopper bags
Rose Leaf Print I am just loving the way these rose leaf print trials have turned out. We used genuine rose leaves from our garden, and printed them onto 100% cotton, locally produced here in KZN by Weave It Textiles We are loving all the shopper bags that we have...
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...
Dried Agapanthus – Bare Bloom Beauty!
Agapanthus are definitely one of my favourite flowers. Their beautiful blue is captivating, and they are structurally so pleasing! Dried Agapanthus Flowers Last year we had our best crop ever. I picked numerous blooms for our home. I was fascinated by...
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...
Rag Balls – Compelling Decor for Your Home
Rag balls - Are you looking for a quick, hopeful decor project for your home? Something therapeutic to make, but simple and not too time consuming. Make these rag balls from fabric offcuts or recycled clothing. Each one will have its own story to tell. How to...
Fresh Green and White – Stencil Print Leaf Logo
Stencil Leaf Print Masks An exciting project with just the correct balance of challenge and pleasure, for the newbie printer that I am. A stencil leaf print logo for protective wear was a satisfying commision. The client supplied me with an image of the logo. I...
Paper Roll Pot – Marbled Black, Grey and Cream
I am keen to push my paper crafting passion in some new directions. This paper roll pot was a fun project to start the year with. It looks good on our newly chalk-painted vintage desk, and it has some rather classy company! The desk top spot also features a delightful...
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...
Christmas Puzzle Wreaths from Recycled Papers
This set of Christmas Puzzle Wreaths were a delight to create from recycled materials. Can you tell just what I used? The puzzle pieces used for the round wreathes are obvious. The book paper, used for the bow decor, was washed in paint - to mask the print and add...
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...
Handcraft and Crochet – Authentic String Mop
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...