Paper Flowers

Poppies ... Lilies ... Buttonholes ... Bouquets ... Table Settings ... Favours

Paper flowers last longer than you would expect. When they are done, they are recyclable! They can be made from plain or coloured paper, book or map print. We do a smaller version with a shorter stem for buttonholes. Chat to us if you would like to place an order for your home or event. Browse the paper flower stories below…

Paper Sunflowers – Create A Bowl of Sunshine

by freshlyfound | Jan 4, 2021 | flower craft, paper craft | 0 Comments

Can you imagine how much fun to make your own bright paper sunflowers! They have a large cheerful presence! A single bloom adds a touch of colour, while a whole bunch make a joyous statement. The blooms are longlasting, no need for water! There is a variety of...

Paper Strelitzia Project with Artist Lesley Magwood Fraser

by freshlyfound | Apr 23, 2018 | design projects, flower craft, South Africa | 0 Comments

It's been a delight to work collaboratively with my friend and local Durban Artist - Lesley Magwood Fraser. Lesley delivered a pile of paintings and drawings to me, and I have cut them up into Paper Strelitzia Blooms, adding some recycled book paper...

Paper Poppies Hand-made to Order.

by freshlyfound | Nov 11, 2017 | flower craft, flower projects, wedding | 0 Comments

Paper Poppies - creating the parchment version of Papaver nudicaule, more commonly known as the Iceland Poppy was a colourful delight. The gentle, bright hues were a treat to work with. Following this commission, we've added these to our Freshly Found...

Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes from Painted Book Print

by freshlyfound | Jun 20, 2016 | design projects, flower craft, South Africa, wedding | 0 Comments

Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes The Strelitzia is a vibrant indigenous South African flower - also known as The Bird of Paradise Flower or the Crane Flower. It's name suits it's bright and angular appearance! It was lovely to make a set of buttonholes for a wedding with...

Tissue Paper Daisy Chain DIY

by freshlyfound | May 11, 2015 | flower craft, tutorial, wedding | 0 Comments

Daisy garlands bring to mind images of freedom, fun and dancing in a summer field. The design of these light paper daisies linked to form a delicate paper daisy chain hopefully evokes the same feelings, and can be made any time of the year. The design is made from...

Paper Daisies in the Grass – DIY Pattern and Instructions

by freshlyfound | Feb 24, 2015 | flower craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding | 0 Comments

The Rose has but a Summer reign, The daisy never dies. James Montgomery The daisy's for simplicity and unaffected air. Robert Burns I'd like to introduce you to freshly found paper daisies - a whole batch of those simple long lasting flowers that the quotations above...

How to Whip up Chopstick Origami Lilies

by freshlyfound | Oct 27, 2014 | flower craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding | 0 Comments

This is the story of the chopstick origami lilies! I think chopsticks make much better flower stems that eating utensils! This is purely my personal belief because I battle to use them in any way that is significantly satiating to my hunger! Here we used these wooden...

Paper Peace Lilies – Painted Book Print

by freshlyfound | Dec 9, 2013 | flower projects, wedding | 0 Comments

Paper peace lilies are indigenous to South Africa, and one of my favourite flowers. I love their simplicity and have enjoyed making them up out of paper. I used book paper, but here in this bunch, I added a layer of white acrylic paint, before wet moulding the...

Peace Lily Buttonholes Indigenous Blooms

by freshlyfound | Sep 30, 2013 | flower projects, South Africa, wedding | 0 Comments

This is a big week for Freshly Found. We will be launching some new products at 2 amazing pop-up shops in Durban this weekend. These peace lily buttonholes will be at both the Miss+Meisie Showcase and The i-love pop-up shop. Mini Strelitzias and Mini Peace Lilies...

Some More Indigenous Flowers♥

by freshlyfound | Sep 11, 2013 | flower projects | 0 Comments

Book vases with indigenous sprigs... My paper versions of the cheerful Vygie, the healing Cancer bush [Sutherlandia frutescens] and Peace Lily [Spathiphyllum] all of them in various book vases