I've finally finished this little chair that I have been meaning to make for my frog. I had originally intended to make a little frog house but when I got the dies out to create it, I realised that the proportions for my idea were far too small.
I'm linking up to the weekly blog hop for 'What's on my workdesk Wednesday' ( WOYWW), where we all see what everyone has been doing. If you'd like to know more about it, then please visit Sarahscraftshed.co.uk
So on my desk, I die cut grey board using the Pretty Gets Gritty Pretty Alarming die set. This is a really cool dimension set and I thought it would make a great 'upcycled alarm clock seat' for Des my little frog to sit and chill.
I also die cut some cogs and foliage to decorate the front of the clock chair along with some brick dies from the Pretty Gothic Window die set.
I discovered 'Des' in this wonderful little shop called Nervous Wreck Designs whilst on holiday on the Isle of Wight and being a lover of hand made crafts and falling for this cutie in its stripy jumper, it inspired me to build some kind of abode for him.
To make the shelf for his mug of tea, I just die cut an extra panel and glued it to the outside of the clock with matt gel medium.
I used cream gesso as a base and then added sand texture paste around the edges and to the cogs and embellishments.
Inside the clock I painted it with the Pretty Whipped Mousse in Sea Breeze. This mousse is lovely and rich with a great metallic sheen. I did add a little water to paint inside and a little goes a long way. I teamed that up with the lucky emerald antique brilliance art alchemy wax from Finnabair, inside.
I found some faux grass that I had bought in The Flying Tiger years ago, I love that shop , it has some great random stuff in there that you think you might use one day.
The lily pads were from a Debbi Moore digital download cardmaking kit that I had. After cutting them out I sprayed them with varnish to gloss them.
I've added a little lucky emerald antique brilliance art alchemy wax all around the edges of the upcycled clock seat and over the sand texture paste.
Over the foliage I've gently rubbed a little vintage silk opal magic wax for a hint of shimmer and I've also added a few of the vintage pearls along with some embellishments to finish it off.
Not forgetting the back, where I have stencilled part of a sunflower using one of Visible Images stencils with texture paste and added a touch of wax to highlight.
Des got his name from the biggest frog in our pond (which was also named by my son).
He resides in my bedroom on my dressing table in his quirky little seat.
He resides in my bedroom on my dressing table in his quirky little seat.
And here is a picture of the original Des who lives in our pond. Well summer feels like it has departed and I have been tidying up in the garden getting it ready for Autumn. I Just have some crocus bulbs to pop into my lawn .
Have a great day, whatever you have planned for yourself.
Happy Crafting
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29 comments:
There is so much to love in your post today from the wonderfully named Des (love it!) to the gorgeous green you painted the little grotto in to the shelf for his mug of tea, I enjoyed looking at it all. Thank you for sharing this wonderful little work or art - you’re a clever gal to see die pieces for a clock and turn it into a Froggy Chill Pad, lol!
Hugs LLJ 8 xx
Lovely to meet Des! His little house is great and I'm particularly fond of the little cup holder - everyone needs one of those! Best wishes, Lisa-Jane #13
I love both of your frogs and the chair is just perfect. We have frogs in our garden but most of them are quite small and occasionally a large toad. We have to be very careful at night when we go out as they are not quick at getting out of the way. Wishing you a happy woyww, hugs Angela x12x
Oh what a lovely little perch for Des the frog! And I absolutely adore his little shelf and mug!
And it was nice to meet the original Des too.
Happy WOYWW,
Lisca
this looks great and cute Michelle.....gr karin
WOW love the fabulous seat you made for your cute little colourful frog. Love the stencilled back and beautiful green mousse and how brilliant a little shelf for his mug of tea!!!
Carol x
That is such a gorgeous resting place for your frog, you have been so clever! Happy WOYWW Helen #2
I love Des and what a wonderful job you’ve done with making his chair….i love it.
Hugs, Annie x #16
What a brilliant post Michelle. Your little frog looks totally at home on his wonderful little seat. I love all the details. x x Jo 🌈
A wonderful creation for your cute little frog. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
Liz xx
What a super little project! Des is so gorgeous - I love his stripey jumper too. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week, love n hugs Cindyxx #7
What a fabulous home/chair for Des. Brilliant job! I am painting the stag not doing decoupage, but of course if I make a mess…. Happy WOYWW. Angela #15
Wonderful chair for Des!
Thank you for sharing it with us at Allsorts!
What tremendous fun and so textural, many thanks for sharing at Allsorts challenge.
We have one or two Des's as well, one got stranded in the horses water trough the other day, apparently too far to jump out so had to have assistance!
B x
That is an amazing frog seat!
Loved the pic of Des too!
Happy WOYWW! Susan #3
What a fabulous creation for that cute frog find Michelle. Love the step by step details too - it looks so impressive finished. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah
Absolutely delightful, I'd have snapped up the stripy frog too he's gorgeous. His new home is so fitting to such an adorable character, love the green shimmer and the pearls too. Would love to see frogs in my mini pond but nothing since I dug is in 2021. Hugs BJ#6
Wow this is one spectacular project it is so beautiful the detail is amazing thank you for joining us at Allsorts
hugs
lolo x
This is so beautiful, what a great idea. It reminds me of childhood tales, like the Wind in the Willows et. Hugs!
Wow! Love the frog pad (sorry - 'house') - it is wonderful. You are like my friend Jayne, iyou can see something and see some other way of using it. I can't. To turn this clock into a frog home is brilliant and all the work you put into it has turned it ito a beautiful piece of art in itself. Love everything about it.
Hugs, Neet 1 xx
Hi, It's me again, Lisca(10) from WOYWW.You kindly commented on my blogpost, but I think you commented on the wrong post. Here is the correct link:
https://scrappingcavewoman.blogspot.com/2024/09/woyww-wednesday-11-september-2024.html
Lisca
OMGosh ... how unique and fun! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Michelle, it's been way too long since I have visited. I absolutely love Des, and his chair is gorgeous! Heading over to NWD on IG.
thanks so much for all your lovely comments x
Your frog chair is awesome! Thanks so much for a fun and creative submission to our challenge at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner
Wow!! Love the chair. Stunning idea. Really brings a smile to my face. Thank you for joining us at Creative Artiste this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT
Amazing Michelle! Thanks for joining us at WL2C challenge this month!
Wow, beutiful project. I love your froggy. Thank you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge.
Hugs
Danka
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Wow! What an amazing home you've created for Des!!! :) :). So clever!!
Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at Love to Craft Challenge, looking forward to see you again next challenge:)
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