Most of you already know about my love for ladybug crafts, but I haven’t told you that I adore frogs almost as much. Last week, when I posted my ladybug baseball hat, I received lots of marvelous comments, but a few stuck out to me. Those were the ones saying they couldn’t get their boys to wear that hat. So, I figured I would make a hat that the boys would love too!
I even got Dominic to model it for me! What a sport :) Be sure to check out my other easy crafts for kids.
Frogs are so cute, but honestly, other than the tree frog painted jar I made several years ago, I’ve made no other frogs! It’s high time to change that I think, so don’t be surprised if I post more frog projects in the future. :)
Frog Baseball Hat
You will need
green baseball hat
acrylic paint: black, white, spring green, foliage green
textile medium
round stencil sponges
black Sharpie marker
toothpick
3″x1″ piece of red felt
instant grab glue
What you do
The textile medium will turn your acrylic paint into fabric paint. So if you ever need to wash your hat, you can. However, keep in mind that the tongue probably won’t survive and you may need to create a new one should the need arise to launder it. To mix, use one part texile medium and 2 parts paint.
Dip large round applicator in foliage green paint and gently scrape off excess. Press applicator onto hat above the bill, gently turn the applicator in a circular motion to make the circle larger. Do this on both sides for the eyes.
While the green eyes are drying, dip large round applicator into spring green paint. Leave some excess paint on this time, then turn and drag the applicator across the hat in random places.
Use large round applicator dipped in white paint and dot two eyes onto the foliage green circles. When the white is dry, use a smaller round applicator dipped in black paint to dot on two pupils.
Use a black Sharpie marker to draw exaggerated eyebrows to look like a frog’s bulging eyes.
Dip toothpick in black paint and add the nostrils to the bill.
Cut a forked tongue from red felt and glue to the underside of the bill.
Don’t they make a cute couple?? ;)
Frog Baseball Hat
Supplies
- green baseball hat
- acrylic paint: black white, spring green, foliage green
- textile medium
- round stencil sponges
- black Sharpie marker
- toothpick
- 3 "x1" piece of red felt
- instant grab glue
Instructions
- The textile medium will turn your acrylic paint into fabric paint. So if you ever need to wash your hat, you can. However, keep in mind that the tongue probably won't survive and you may need to create a new one should the need arise to launder it. To mix, use one part textile medium and 2 parts paint.
- Dip large round applicator in foliage green paint and gently scrape off excess. Press applicator onto hat above the bill, gently turn the applicator in a circular motion to make the circle larger. Do this on both sides for the eyes.
- While the green eyes are drying, dip large round applicator into spring green paint. Leave some excess paint on this time, then turn and drag the applicator across the hat in random places.
- Use large round applicator dipped in white paint and dot two eyes onto the foliage green circles. When the white is dry, use a smaller round applicator dipped in black paint to dot on two pupils.
- Use a black Sharpie marker to draw exaggerated eyebrows to look like a frog's bulging eyes.
- Dip toothpick in black paint and add the nostrils to the bill.
- Cut a forked tongue from red felt and glue to the underside of the bill.
More you might like:
Ladybug Baseball Hat
Cardboard Tube Giraffe
Plastic Lid Ladybugs
From the internet:
Frog crafts from Family Crafts at About.com
Frog visor from Making Friends
Frog activity themes from ChildFun
Frog hat I made for Kaboose
Crochet frog hat from Sandyfroglegs Designs
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Sarah says
Where do you buy the plane green hats in a toddler size?
Amanda Formaro says
I’m not sure about toddler sizes. I bought mine at Michaels.
Amanda says
Anon – Just these two right now. I did do a monster visor for Craftown, you can see that here http://www.craftown.com/Monster-Visor.html
Anonymous says
Great hats! Do you have any other ideas for baseball caps. My group decorates hats for children that are having chemotherapy treatments. They will enjoy making these hats!!! Thanks!!
Jerri says
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Jerri says
Another cute cap! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!
Kara@ Creations by Kara says
Both of them are totally adorable. I wonder if I could get my 6yo to wear one. He would look so cute. :)
Michelle says
Oh, the frog hat is just so cute!
Gail Griner Golden says
I think you are amazingly creative. Love the frog and ladybug hats. Could you make a monkey?
Coloradolady says
What a cute idea!! This is perfect for summer!
Threeundertwo says
Those are both so cute! Thanks for linking up to Finished for Friday.
Miri says
Cute cute cute!
Lanie Ree says
Haha, this is really cute. And funny. I love the tongue.
Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session at Life in the Pitts
creativejewishmom/Sara says
So cute Amanda, thanx! Great to see you on Craft Schooling Sunday as always! I really appreciate your dropping by! all the best.
Room to Inspire says
Very clever indeed! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today.
Chelsea
Staci J says
I LOVE your cute idea!! Thanks for sharing! Visitng from Backyard Eden
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Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says
This is so great…the variations on this are endless. I'd love for you to share your hats on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory
Stephanie Lynn says
Very cute! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderul week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
What an amazing transformation! You are so clever!
Jane says
I especially love the tongue on the cap! :)
Amanda says
Thanks everyone, glad you think the boys would like him! :)
Rachel – thank you so much! Always thrilled to be featured on your site :)
[email protected] says
That is so cute! I love the tongue. Thanks so much, I'll be linking.
craftedbymama says
These are great! my son would love the frog.
amy
Laura says
These are adorable! They make the cutest couple!!
Thanks for sharing at Saturday is Crafty Day!
Laura @ along for the ride
Cheryl says
This is so adorable & my kids would love to make and wear them!
Katrina says
Really cute, Amanda. My 6 yo would love that frog!
Diane says
What fun caps! My grandson would love that.
Hope you can visit me sometimes over at Pittypat Paperie.
artsy_momma says
I love both of them!