Fearless Friday, Copycat Fergal the Frog
As many of you know I have a passion for MacKenzie-Childs
I love their basic black and white Courtly Check,
the way they mix patterns,
the color combinations
and the sheer whimsey of their pieces
Fergal the frog has tempted me on many occasions
I have drawn him
And today I’m going to show you how I painted him!
I was looking around Hobby Lobby last week,
and there he was…40% off Spring…
and he promptly hopped into my cart
He is a Fergal clone!
He has a gold crown,
but instead of a golden ball his is partially covered in moss
I couldn’t wait to add a few MKC touches
I started with white
If you look closely at real MacKenzie-Childs pieces
you will notice that the white checks
often have a little color in them
I chose to add gold and aqua to the white
I added streaks while the white was still wet
You can also load your brush with white and several colors
The colors will mix and blend as the paint is applied
When the white was dry,
I added stripes to his legs
and checks to the base of the ball
A flat square brush is used to apply the black checks
Next came a “froggy” green
I use a lazy susan {covered by a towel} when I paint objects
so I can turn the piece as I’m painting without touching it
I added stripes to his crown
small dots to his face
big gold polka dots on his front legs and back
and gold dots to the ends of his toes
He’s been hopping around the house and yard
He hopped onto the mantel
He hopped into the hibiscus pot
He admired the pink flowers in a watering can
He enjoyed sunning by the yellow dahlias
Look around your home or craft store and find something to transform…
Have some Fearless Fun!
Juicy Details
frog/Hobby Lobby $18 you can order one online here
Fergal Frog pieces/MacKenzie-Childs here Fergal on the gold ball is no longer available, but other pieces are available ranging from $48-$398.00
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
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Your attention to detail is amazing. This is a wonderful copy of the original.
Thank you Bernadette, he’s a cutie!
He looks good everywhere :-)) Such a cute animal!
Thanks Angie!
Jenna, as I’ve said before, you are so talented! Your frog looks just like the MC one. I don’t think anyone would know the difference. He is precious and looks perfect with all of your pretty flowers. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Shannon, he is a happy little fella!
Wow, lucky find Jenna and knowing you as I’m happy to say I do I know you couldn’t wait to get your paint brushes to work. What a darling transformation for this cutie. I love how he looks wherever he sits. Fun seeing how you added all the MC colors. Happy weekend……..
I couldn’t believe it when I saw him! I really almost bought him when they had the 20% off sale recently, so when I found this knock off, I grabbed him! Thanks Emily!
He’s so cute! Love it!
Thank you Dorothy!
I love him! You did such a fantastic job Jenna!
Thank you Martha, I love the way he turned out!
Fergal has been busy….he’s hopping everywhere! I love him, Jenna. He is so cute!
Thanks RJ! I hope you’re having a great birthday weekend!
He is perfect! Wow! Looks just like the MC one! I am happy he has liked all the places he has been in your house and yard.
Happy Friday my fearless friend.
Thanks Nancy 🐸!
Jenna, you little forge is adorable. I like that he hops about to enjoy the color and flowers around your home. Great job on the copy cat!
Thank you Sarah 🐸
What a happy little frog! You did a great job and how cute that he looks good where ever he hops to! 🐸
Thanks Cyndi, he does make me smile!
Oh so cute, love it!! 💚
Thanks Patty Anne, fun project!
You did a great job painting the frog Jenna. I hope you enjoy the weekend.
Thank you Julie, he makes me smile!
I do think I like your “Fergal wanna-be” way better! 😁
Thank you so much!
He is so much improved! And the best part? He fits in everywhere he is placed. Well done, Jenna — and happy weekend!
thanks Jeanie, happy weekend to you too!
Jenna, your frog is just as fabulous! He is so versatile and can fit in anywhere. He is adorable and you did a great job!
Thanks so much Pam, enjoy this beautiful day!
Your Fergal is so sweet. I have the large Fergal with the pails. I was also tempted by the one sitting on a ball. Great job Jenna. he looks so handsome.
thank you Linda, I love your Fergal with the pails, and I love the one with the easel too…but I had a lot of fun making a copycat and look forward to “playing” with him!
What a cutie he is Jenna! Happy first week of May!
Thanks Deb!
Jenna, Your copycat Fergal is ADORABLE!!! ♥
Thanks Mary, he’s a happy guy!
Oh my goodness! What a cute frog! He’s perfect just about anywhere… great job!
Thank you Melanie!
You did a wonderful job painting him! I love MacKenzie-Childs, too.
Thanks so much, it was a fun project!