by freshlyfound | Jul 2, 2015 | crochet, DIY, recycled, tutorial, wedding
These soda vases are a great way to re-cycle glass bottles. They are covered in a simple parcel string crochet. The string can be left plain or dip dyed to create a gradient of colour. (You can create this yourself with the free crochet pattern at the end of the...
by freshlyfound | Jan 26, 2015 | decor, DIY, nature, paint, printing, tutorial
How I finally got to do this DIY leaf stencil Project! I can verify the truth of rumour I’ve heard. Putting your house on the market suddenly means that you make time to do so many of the tweaks that you’ve been meaning to do for years. That’s us for...
by freshlyfound | Mar 12, 2014 | recycled, roses, wedding, wood
For a while I have added envelopes to the list of things I don’t throw away! I am so happy with the way they have transformed into buttonhole roses! We can make these up for your function too – but we may need help with the envelope collecting! Envelope...
by freshlyfound | Nov 15, 2013 | crochet, cushions, decor, Fabric and textiles, tutorial
Crochet owes it’s widespread appeal to the fact that it is easy to do, and lends itself to so many delightful interpretations. The simplicity and adaptability of the basic stitches tempt the novice to try her hand, and the expert to outdo herself The Complete...
by freshlyfound | Oct 18, 2013 | crochet, Fabric and textiles, jewelery, tutorial
I love the simple teardrop shape of these large earrings. They started out their costume life shiny gold… but soon became dull and coppery So I decided to cover them in a bright tangerine cotton thread. And now they’re good to go To cover each earring...