by freshlyfound | Oct 3, 2016 | art, design projects, exhibit, wood
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...
by freshlyfound | Jun 27, 2016 | design projects, paper craft, tutorial, video, wedding
This is a fun and super quick way to give a dinner party a vibrant hand-crafted touch. Quickly dip-dye paper serviettes (or napkins) in diluted food colouring, allow to dry and use! (Pictoral and video Instructions for making the dip dyed serviettes below) Dip dyed...
by freshlyfound | Jun 20, 2016 | design projects, flower craft, South Africa, wedding
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...
by freshlyfound | Jan 14, 2016 | proteas, recycled
It’s been a joy to start the year off with such a bright and cheerful order for a client – These paper proteas are an old Freshly Found favourite interpreted in a new way. It’s always a pleasure to paint those petals, and assemble the layers to...
by freshlyfound | Dec 14, 2015 | christmas, crochet, inspiration
It’s so good to be making again! We have just finished moving house, studio and my husband’s office into beautiful temporary space. I’m making some last minute Christmas favours. Crochet Stars for Christmas. I followed crafter and crocheter –...