Vintage Frog Postcards - Froggies through the Years

From Frog Hopper Glen's Postcard Collection: Frogs have been a favorite image in many countries over the years.  Postcards are a wonderful way to see the evolution of the frog image in the various cultures.
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Although a seemingly unusual combination of images to the modern eye, 
there certainly was significance to this grouping during its era.

Curious Kitten meets Leery Frog

Froggy speaks Latvian (I think) and it says something akin to 
"Happy Summer Festival."

Froggy fingers version of "this little piggy went to market."

Reminiscent of the first days of spring when the Frog Chorus begins it's song. 

This one probably has some cultural significance that I'm unaware of
although, it appears that the frog is carrying the human somewhere.

Interesting juxtaposition of cultural symbols in this Frog and Angel image.

This Turkish looking German speaking frog says 
"Happy Pentecost" to a pair of Cockchafers.

This must be a Bavarian frog if it's from Münnerstadt.

C. Lutz Cigars.  
Although, in nature, there does exist a "Lutz's poison frog" - how appropriate!

Frog Amore

New York based company Frog In Your Throat, which began in about the late 1800's, 
claimed to make the "greatest cough and voice lozenge on earth".  
A blend of cubebs, tulu, licorice, horehound and wild cherry for just ten cents a box.

Froggie went a courtin'.

What's the story with the pink shorts?

Since "on the jump" is a term associated with fishing, 
perhaps this is advertising by a supplier fishing tackleand gear.

This frog string quintet appears to perched on a set of Amanita mushrooms. 
 Even though it's a quintet, maybe they'll play 
Haydn's String Quartet in D, op. 50 “The Frog” for us. 


Listen to HERE to "The Frog"

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Frog Shaped Electric Fan: Cute and Kitschy Keeping You Cool!

This cool and kitschy frog figurine electric fan (DBF0361) is manufactured by Deco Breeze.  It's made from green and bronze colored metal.  Measuring at 15" tall x 14.5" wide makes it perfect for table top use.  At the time of this blog post, this unique fan is available online at Air-n-Water.com. I'm so very, very tempted to order this cleverly designed fan to use as a conversation piece in my office. ,,,/\_(Ф~◦ ◦~Ф)_/\,,,
 
 

Electric Frog Fan by Deco Breeze (DBF0361)

 
 

Eighteen Frog-shaped Cakes: Leaping Loads of Fun!

My brother has asked me to make a special frog cake for my sister-in-law. I was searching on the internet and found plenty of ideas. Here are a few examples for inspiration.  Let me know if you have any other fun ideas for the perfect frog cake.  ,,,/\_(Ф~◦ ◦~Ф)_/\,,,

How clever adding cupcakes to the mix!

Add some wings and she'd be a Fairy Frog Princess.

 
My Favorite.  Those lil' kissing frogs are just too cute!

A happy frog for any occasion.

I just love the graceful lines on this cake.

A cute use of novelty 3D frog and ducky figures.

Froggies at the swimming hole.

A sweet baby frog for a baby's birthday.

Wow! Look at that tongue!

From a mold.  The bug really adds to the charm.

The piped frosting brings the cake to life.

A cute yet simple fondit covered frog.

A professionally made frog cake.  Cute staging.

Mr. Toad is dressed for a party!

A great way to add an inscription to the cake.

Another easy to make fun frog cake from a cake mold.

This colorful frog would be a hit at any birthday party.

Front view of fondit covered toad.

Rear view of fondit covered toad.

Elegant Frog Tapestry Painting by Amy E Fraser

 

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Check Out This Green-Eyed Tree Frog Art! It's Large Enough To Use As A Screensaver

 

Green-Eyed Tree Frog for Screensaver.  Click On Image For A Larger View.

 
 
 

Anatomy of a Frog: Diagram

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Have Fun Learning the Easy Way to Draw Frogs - No Experience Necessary!

You Can Draw These Cheery Little Frogs

In Just A Few Quick Lessons!

STEP 1.

 First off we'll start with oblong oval shape for the body with lines coming out from the middle and one end for the legs and arms. Circles at the ends of the lines closest to us will represent the hands and feet.

STEP 2.

 Next we'll define the actual shape of the body and show the difference between the head and the rest of the body by adding a place where the eyes will be.

STEP 3.

 From there we'll draw in the eyes and draw the arm closest to us.

STEP 4.

 Now for the back hind leg and the little fingers on the front hand.

STEP 5.

 Then we can move to the hind leg that is closest to us. We'll also add in the toes while we're here too.

STEP 6.

 Get rid of your base frame and then we'll add a few finishing details, folds int he skin and some little bumps.

STEP 7.

 And there you have it. How to draw a frog. Hope yours came out good!

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