New Ideas, Anyone?

Hi all!  Here at Fiddle & Frog, we are constantly working on new products and updating old ones.  I've said it before, but we both better live to be well over 100 so that we can make all of the fun things we think up!  Here are a few of the new things we're working on these days.

 

 

Games

An update to our MEMORY GAMES makes them less sticky (I used ModPodge as a finish before, but the pieces turned into one huge piece if they got warm).  I'm using a spray-on finish now that works much better.

 

HOPSCOTCH BOARDS are so fun!  I got this idea from a custom order on Etsy, and have since been inspired to make more.  It works best on a carpeted floor (as tile or wood may be slippery).  So fun to be able to play hopscotch all year round!



 

 

Everyone has probably seen the plastic FISHING GAMES with the little pole and fish with a magnet in their mouths.  Our take on it includes felt fish and a little wooden pole and net.  Too cute!


For the Boys

We've had requests to make more items for little boys, so we've come up with a MINI TOOLBOX SET that includes three little tools and carrying box, all made of wood. 

 

 

For the Girls & Grown-ups

To be fair, we added a little something for the girls too.  QUILTY TOTES come in two sizes, small for the little gals and large for the grown-ups.  All of the totes feature a colorful handle and lining, and are embellished with a little quilt patch on the front.  Some have a little message ('G' is for Grandma, 'M' is for Mommy, etc.) or a cute little picture (sunglasses, bugs, etc.) and all are fun and functional! 



 

Home Parties & Craft Bees

In addition to the new products we've been working on, we're adding new events to our repertoire as well.  HOME PARTIES allow you to invite your friends and family to your own home to enjoy our crafts.  (Tupperware can do it, right?)  We bring everything to you, and even provide some snacks! 

 

CRAFT BEES are similar to a Home Party, but include activities for the kiddos to make and take home.  We held our first Bee in July, and had a blast!  Contact us for more info on Home Parties and Craft Bees, and how to host your own!

 

Have a crafty day!

Your friends at Fiddle & Frog



 



Recently Completed Projects

Ever wonder what we're working on here at Fiddle & Frog?  Well, we're pretty much always busy, and we have so many ideas for new projects that we both better live to be 101 to complete them all!  Here are a few snippets of some of our recently completed projects.

   

A trio of garden trellises

 

 

 

Queen-size quilt

 



Slightly-larger-than-crib-size quilt



Sewing Machine Cover

 

 

 Plastic Bag Holder

Mini Craft Bee

Hi friends! 

 

Looking for a creative, fun and inexpensive activity for the kiddos? 

 

Fiddle & Frog is hosting a Mini Craft Bee on Saturday, July 20 that promises to be lots of fun, and will let your little crafters flex their artistic muscles.  Kids from age two to ten are welcome to come and decorate a wooden picture frame or dress and embellish a cute wooden doll.  All projects are make-and-take, so your little artists can take home their projects!  Plus, our entire inventory will be set up for your viewing (and purchasing) pleasure!

*A small fee ($5) is required per craft to cover the cost of materials.

 

Shoot us an email if you'd like to attend, and we'll get you all the information you need.  Hope to see you there!

 

 

Art in the Park - Sunday, June 16, 2013

Join us for a great festival in

Lanesboro, MN on Father's Day! 

 

Crafts, live music and entertainment, great food, petting zoo and crafts for kids. 

Promises to be a beautiful day, and fun event! 

Fair runs 10am - 5pm at Lanesboro's Sylvan Park.

 

More info at www.lanesboroarts.org

 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Art Block Tutorial

Here's a great little project for kids or adults. These Art Blocks are fun little decorations for all the different seasons and holidays, and can easily be adjusted to hang on a wall. One of the best parts about this project is that it uses mostly scrap materials - no expensive supplies! Have fun!

 

The finished project!

 

MATERIALS: Scrap piece of wood - any size square or rectangle - approximately 1/4 inch thick; 2" Dowel piece for stand OR picture frame hanger; Fabric scrap(s); Paper scraps; Buttons or other embellishments; Mod Podge; Pinking shears; Scissors; Hot glue gun & glue; Sandpaper

Step 1: Make sure all the edges of your block of wood are smooth. If you're planning on using a dowel for a stand, now is a good time to attach it. Just drill a hold on the back of your wood block near the bottom and insert dowel at about a 15-degree angle. (Not a bad idea to glue your dowel into the hole, unless you want it to be a removable stand.) If you'd prefer to hang your project, you can add a picture frame hanger to the back at any time.





Step 2: Use pinking shears to cut out a piece of fabric just slightly smaller than the surface of your block's front. Attach the fabric to the block with mod podge.

 



Step 3: Add any paper or other flat embellishments on top of the fabric layer. Mod podge will also stick these nicely to your block. (If you'll be adding buttons or other dimensional objects, these go on later.)

 

Step 4: Add a top coat of mod podge over all the flat objects on the front of your block. Covering the edges and back with mod podge are optional, but do finish it off nicely.

 

 

Step 5: After the final coat of mod podge is dry, add any other embellishments to your block (i.e. buttons, ribbons, etc.) Hot glue works well for this.

 

 

Step 6: Have fun decorating with your Art Block!