Exhibition Pieces

Dried Agapanthus – Bare Bloom Beauty!

by freshlyfound | January 4, 2024 | design projects, flower projects, inspiration, nature, recycled, South Africa | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | August 30, 2021 | decor, design projects, inspiration, pattern, printing | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | July 5, 2021 | design projects, DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | December 29, 2020 | corporate, design projects, printing | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | January 23, 2020 | design projects, inspiration, paper craft | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | September 26, 2019 | art, decor, design projects, inspiration, paper craft, printing, South Africa | 0 Comments

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...

Heart-shaped Hot Air Balloons – Corporate Client Commission

by freshlyfound | February 10, 2019 | corporate, inspiration, installations, paper craft, wedding | 0 Comments

Freshly Found received a commision to create a fleet (?) of heart-shaped paper hot-air balloons for a jewellery store client. Because Valentine's day is imminent, we got to work tight away and completed the order in time for the build-up to the special day. I...

Christmas Puzzle Wreaths from Recycled Papers

by freshlyfound | December 4, 2018 | christmas, design projects, paper craft, tutorial | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | November 9, 2018 | decor, design projects, exhibit, proteas | 0 Comments

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

by freshlyfound | October 1, 2018 | book craft, corporate, decor, design projects, inspiration, paper craft, South Africa | 0 Comments

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...

Pieces for various exhibitions. I loves to work on my own and collaboratively with found and recycled materials.

Exhibition Stories

Puzzle Craft Pots for Woza Moya Exhibition

Bright Feather Jackets – Special Project

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 September is...

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...

A Light Fitting From Suspended Fondue Forks

I am always on the lookout for interesting material that is no longer needed. I've wanted to do something with fondue forks for a long time. Ever since I started noticing bulging mounds of them for sale at our local SPCA charity store. I experimented with...

Puzzle Piece ‘Pottery’ Light Pendants

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 life. I've...

The Wood Work Furniture Collection

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 wooden kitchen...

Flower Fables – Intellectual Property Exhibition

The Intellectual Property Exhibition opens tonight at the KZNSA Art Gallery in Bulwer Road, Durban. Freshly Found is so excited to be a part of this exhibition. I've been working on and off for most of the year so far on this floral piece - named Flower Fables as a...

Design Indaba Creative Collab Durban

Tonight is the opening of the Creative Collab Durban. An exciting exhibition with some amazing local talent. I've been setting up the Freshly Found display. The focus of the stand is the bespoke design installations we do. To showcase this, we've produced a...

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