Monday, December 21, 2009

Flower Frog Fun

Over this past summer I purchased a milk glass flower frog at a yard sale. Flower frogs seem to be plentiful at yard sales, antique stores and flea markets and as a bonus, are very inexpensive. I didn't really have a plan for how I was going to use it, so it has been sitting in my closet ever since. The other day I decided to pull it out and came up with these fun ideas. A colored pencil holder for my desk.

A birthday candle holder. I like the idea of placing the flower frog with the candles on top of a cake stand on which you could put cupcakes, cookies or other treats.
A card display. Here are a few of my vintage Valentines Day cards. I used paper wrapped floral wire and bent the end into a circle to form the end to hold the card. This would also work for photos, small art work, etc.
Of course, a flower holder, the original purpose of the flower frog.
A Christmas decoration of simple greens. (Sorry these are looking a bit dry.)Finally, a lollipop holder. How fun would this be for a child's birthday party!

I had some other ideas as well including candy canes, small flags, knitting needles and even a fruit kabob holder. If you have other ideas for using a flower frog I would love to hear them!

11 comments:

  1. you smarty pants!!! what wonderful ideas...very creative. if i have other ideas?? hello, wouldn't have thought past "flowers." LOL. thanks for sharing.

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  2. What wonderful ideas - and so fun. I think the greenery and the Narcissus are both just beautiful!

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  3. Cool ideas Sue!
    Happy Holidays.

    xo
    Brooke

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  4. Great ideas...lets see you could wrap plastic silverware with a cute napkin & ribbon using the flower frog as a silverware holder for a sweet summer party!...Merry Christmas.

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  5. I have never seen such a lovely frog! Your ideas are wonderful.

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  6. Such clever ideas for a frog!!
    Happy holidays!
    joan

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  7. such great ideas! i love the lollipop holder!!
    happy New Years to you and your family.
    Joni

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  8. That is so much fun!! Love the coloured pencils!!

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  9. You have created truly a beautiful blog to visit.

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  10. Such cute ideas. I love the birthday candle suggestion. Fantastic!

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  11. I love these creative ideas, especially the candle holder for cupcakes and the card holder! Best wishes to you for the New Year!

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