by freshlyfound | Jan 16, 2015 | decor, DIY, inspiration, nature
We have made a huge decision – to put our house on the market. With that has come a mix of emotions – the heartache of leaving a much-loved home full of memories behind and the excitement of the adventure of finding something new. It has also resulted...
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 | May 30, 2012 | decor, nature, paper craft, tutorial
I love it when a home reflects what’s going on – Birthdays, Christmas, World Soccer Cups, etc. And so its good to reflect that Autumn has been happening here in the Southern Hemisphere! These Autumny wax-paper leaf panels have brought a touch of the...
by freshlyfound | May 28, 2012 | decor, inspiration, nature, paper craft
I had some fun mounting leaves between sheets of wax paper. These small samples are mounted on my window with my Washi Tape. I believe the leaves will be fairly well-preserved and maintain some of their colour. I made some autumn leaf panels too and soon I will...
