Design Stories
Book Art Poster for Literature Conference
Delighted to have our Freshly Found Folded Book Photo used for a Book Art Poster for the Literature and Media Theory Conference ☺ The rhythmic folds and geometric positions of the books were worth capturing when I was busy on a book folding project. So pleased they...
Umcebo – Intellectual Property Exhibition
Thanks so much to Vivian Attwood and The Sunday Tribune for the great article on the upcoming Intellectual Property 2015 Exhibition in Durban. Freshly Found is delighted to be taking part in this event at the KZNSA Art Gallery in July. The well-known Durban...
Fabric Jewellery Pieces – Batch Satisfaction
There's something immensely satisfying for a handcrafter - to see a huge batch of their handwork all together. This is the feeling I had yesterday just before taking another load of fabric jewellery - vintage brooches to the KZNSA art gallery Buzzart Christmas...
Textile Jewellery Pendants
A new range of textile jewelry pendants have been in the making - Rescued pieces of vintage embroidery have been mounted as pendants and framed and hung with a delicate cord of twisted cotton I love the fact that beautiful handwork on stained or forgotten linen...
Recycled Cutlery Star – Twinkle Twinkle..
Recycled Cutlery Star - Made from vintage knives - the not so valuable ones you get for next to nothing at charity shops! Recycled Cutlery Star!
Book Paper Trophy
I have been focusing largely on paper art and craft lately There are some gorgeous goodies in production at the moment. I am loving the challenge of seeing just how much can be done, with vintage book paper in particular. Last week I received an enquiry about a...
Vinyl Record Recycled – Desk Top Accessories
Ready for this Saturday's i♥market and for Father's Day - Vinyl Memo Note Holders and Pencil Holders, both made from vintage single records. I love it when you come and say hi! Freshly Found will not be at the Wondermarket on Sunday, due to being hemmed in at...
Vinyl Record Book Ends
These Bookends were originally created in response to a customer's request. A great way to get creative!
Book Print Gift Wrap – Stitched and Printed
Patchworked, printed and stitched book pages - made up into gift wrap. Featuring silhouettes of Dutch lace, ric-rac, etc. Finished size approximately 80 x 60 cm - [32 x 24in]. Ideal [but not exclusive] for wrapping Christmas gifts! Book Print Gift Wrap
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Paper Feathers [and Hearts]
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 cover at...
Jacobean Book Print Poster Embroidery Style
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...
South African Flag Design – Indie Flags
In a country that's had it's ups and downs, we are experiencing a time of incredible national pride here in South Africa. Hosting the Soccer World Cup has been an exciting and unifying experience. There are lots of South African flags to buy out there, but my...