by freshlyfound | Oct 25, 2013 | paper craft
I don’t think I’ve seen a hummingbird in real life. Here in Southern Africa, we have similar sunbirds, but no true hummingbirds. We’ve seen a couple of hummingbird images on the net in the last few days with the unfolding of the Woolworths /...
by freshlyfound | Apr 26, 2013 | decor, paper craft
I am a collector of vintage How-to books. I love the hand drawn diagrams and antiquated pics. I love to catch glimpses of the history of modern crafts and I guess I am hopeful of perhaps rediscovering a forgotten craft. What a great find the Book – Secrets...
by freshlyfound | Sep 12, 2011 | inspiration, paper craft, recycled, stationery, wedding
Monopoly Money Origami! Or perhaps Monopoligami – a tongue twister title I made up for this technique. I couldn’t resist a wad of Monopoly cash on sale at a local charity shop. Traditionally these origami shirts are folded from dollar bills! We think...
by freshlyfound | Jul 19, 2011 | flower projects, recycled, wedding
Fresh Origami Blooms – I love the way that maps translate into blooms – the topographical colours are gentle and appealing – like the lilac heights of the mountains in China and the jagged red veins of the country borders. I am so pleased to...
by freshlyfound | May 20, 2010 | flower craft, flower projects
These swathes of blooms are filling pots and vases in my home. They have the fragrance of freshly folded paper! They are the latest version of my origami flowers! Some of them are made from vintage South African Lantern Magazines [Donated to me by the delightful, now...
