by freshlyfound | Dec 4, 2014 | art, inspiration, paint
I’ve been doing a number of small paint projects at home, using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. According to the website, it is very easy to work with and rarely requires any prep, such as sanding or priming. It can be used on just about any surface –...
by freshlyfound | Nov 14, 2014 | art, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial
The last in a 3-part series of bleaching experiments. This t-shirt was treated in the same way as the previous experiment, but had quite a different result. It reminded me of the Japanese technique of Shibori dyeing. This is how I created a bleach shibori shirt: I...
by freshlyfound | Oct 27, 2014 | flower craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding
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...
by freshlyfound | Aug 26, 2013 | cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, tutorial
Here some vintage tablecloths make pretty pillow covers, with no cutting and minimal sewing. I have used these covers in my guest room as a decorative and useful way to store spare pillows. If you would like to make one yourself, you will need: 1 embroidered...
by freshlyfound | May 3, 2012 | DIY, jewelery, tutorial
I have a lovely working association with Embocraft – a Training Trust close to my home in Botha’s Hill. Thuli is a delightful part of the team and maker of a number of Freshly Found products. Usually she follows my instructions well, but just recently I...
