by freshlyfound | Aug 25, 2015 | decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, sari, wedding
My passion for collecting saris is no secret. I have a huge collection, neatly coiled into shelves in my studio. I have used saris to make bags, to create furoshiki wrapping, to make necklaces and brooches, tablecloths, cushion covers (blue cushions above),...
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 | May 11, 2015 | flower craft, tutorial, wedding
Daisy garlands bring to mind images of freedom, fun and dancing in a summer field. The design of these light paper daisies linked to form a delicate paper daisy chain hopefully evokes the same feelings, and can be made any time of the year. The design is made from...
by freshlyfound | Apr 17, 2015 | proteas, recycled, wedding
I just had to share this latest order with you. What a delight to work on a huge order of pure white paper proteas! Made mostly from recycled materials – especially the pure white paperOnce a large order is made up, I find it personally so satisfying to see the...
by freshlyfound | Feb 24, 2015 | flower craft, recycled, tutorial, wedding
The Rose has but a Summer reign, The daisy never dies. James Montgomery The daisy’s for simplicity and unaffected air. Robert Burns I’d like to introduce you to freshly found paper daisies – a whole batch of those simple long lasting flowers that...
