Have you seen the little papermache creatures at Michael's in the dollar bins?
That is where I picked up this frog. All he needed was a kiss to be turned into a Froggy Fairy Prince! (well that, and some ephemera, glitter, glue, and a crown)
The best part about him, though, is his eyes. I had a vintage Easter bunny that Agnes Rosebud thought was hers to play with, so it was missing a couple of its not-so-lucky rabbit's feet. I popped the eyes out of it and added them to this frog after decoupaging it in old text. (I'll be watching out for trashed dolls at flea markets and garage sales just to harvest the eyes from. Kind of creepy, but worth it, these eyeballs really made the whole project)
Next, I used pink chalk to make blush for his cheeks, and rosy up his tummy, and drew his grin with a brown marker.
Over that, he got a generous helping of clear glitter.
I made his wings with the patterns I drew for the Mini Dress Form tutorial. (see, there are LOTS of things in the class that you will use for other stuff too, not just the dress forms!!)
To get the wings shaped the way I wanted them, I made two pair, back to back and sandwiched wire in between. That way, I could bend them around like this. I inked the edges of them and added glitter to the rims. For dimension, I cut the top half of the set of wings off of the bottom half, then layered them on top of each other.
I also used a brown ink pad to accent the frog's body. Probably should have thought of that before the glitter instead of after, but it was still ok.
His crown is a snip of screen that I cut to fit, and added sparklies and millinery to, then glued on.
This lil froggy guy will be winging his way to the Guncle's house with me. I'm off to Florida to celebrate Guncle Randy's birthday. Sugarwings wanted to go too, but I told her I didn't have a plane ticket for her.
She said, that we could go to the movie theater, they sell tickets! Then she could come too. She loves visiting her Guncles (gay uncles) and the beautiful beach they live near. Plus, she knows how fun those guys are. I'll miss her, but this weekend is all planned for grown ups. I promised to take her to the beach and to see the Guncles another time.
I'll be in heaven this weekend-
- great food (they are the BEST cooks, and always have fresh seafood)
- a weekend long craft-a-thon
- champagne!
- show tunes to sing along with
- non-stop laughter
- and the most beautiful fairy garden to sit in
(this was pre-posted, I am away from my computer right now, and all orders from my Boutique will be shipped out on Wed. the 29th. I'll be reading comments, but might not get to answer them all. )
Sounds like a most fabulous time – so much frivolity, Karla!. Will there be dancing as well (I think that’s the only thing missing on that wonderful list 🙂 Have a great trip and Happy Birthday to Guncle Randy!!!
Such a sweet frog. Looks like a fabulous weekend!
Omg !! Karla, your flog is amazing!!! I love him, he is so cute!!!
hugs
Karen B. ~ Todolwen
Sounds like an amazing time Karla, have fun. Did Rich come along? Love Mr. Froggy
Love the cute Frog Prince! Have a great time in Jax!
Jane-Jacksonville
Wow, a week-long craft-along + seafood = heaven!!
The frog is adorable!
Your little frog prince is adorable! I haven’t been to Michael’s in months…looks like it’s time for a visit. 🙂 What a fun weekend!…Happy Birthday to Randy!!!
I know you are having the best GROWNUP time. Thanks for leaving something fun behind for the rest of us.
I love the idea of words on the frog. Whudda thunk?
What a fabulous makeover you did and very appreciated by the frog I’m sure! Too darn cute! Have fun in Florida!
Sending a big KISS to your Frog Prince. I think you intended that we feel he belongs, just a little bit, to all of us? He is so charming, with that sweet gleam in his eye. I have been wondering what Guncles means. I came to believe it was short for Great Uncle (which I know they are), but you are too young (um hm) to have a great uncle.
There is nothing more fun then hanging out with gay guys. When my late husband and I were in the craft show business, our Rep. was gay and we had so much fun. No macho BS. Some of my best memories I had with him and his friends. My husband enjoyed it as well.
Have fun…drink Champagne, create, and inhale the freedom for a few days.
hugs..Sharon/Ks
Clever YOU! Love Mr. Fancy Froggy. So adorable!!
Hugs,
Holly
Karla, I love your Fancy Frog, especially the screen-mesh crown! I’ve been busy lately, making my tags for your Bird Song swap, and it’s so much fun to get in the creative “zone”. I posted about my progress making them on my blog and would love for you to come and visit!
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Frpg Prince is wonderful. Maybe now I can get some ideas with the lace-covered paper mache bird (a la Michaels!). I am struck dumb with any ideas.
I love the gunkles, Karla. I sure wish I had a gay brother who could find someone to be a gunkle with but I will have to settle for my dear gay friends. They are the best.
Love the “Holding Space.” What a perfect name for a massage studio (as a former psychologist, I love the psychological meaning, too). I am so happy for your son. The most dazzling thing is the paint job. I am surprised you didn’t reinjure your back. That is a LOT of beautiful painting!!!
Hugs,
Suz
Have fun at the Guncles, they look like they would be a hoot! I am so jealous, all the food, fun and laughter! Good for you!
Your tags look great, thanks for the link!
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Sounds wonderful Karla, have a great time, I could have used several of you “frog faeries” last weekend for my Summer Solstice party, take a look, Celeste, victoriantailor.com
The things you do woman!! Wow too sweet.
Keep smiling and creating
The frog is perfection! Love it!
Rhonda