HELLO!
This is Valerie Shanks -PROPRIETOR
Valerie Shanks/Laughing Frog Gallery
CREEPY CRAFTERS STORE
Here you will find whimsical, dark, quirky, humorous art work created by me.
Each item is a tangible piece of art constructed solely from my imagination
and formed by my hands.
I express myself primarily in sculpture.
🐸 Welcome to My Store 🐸
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Bat-Icky the Bat
Meet Icky the Bat, the bad cousin to Vlad.
His favorite pass time is munching mosquitoes and crashing Halloween parties. He is a former member of a psycho bat band, and has been seen during performances biting the heads off of the lead singers.
His measurements are 5“ x 4“ x 3“.He is a one-of-a-kind original sculpture.
Fully formed of epoxy clay and thermal plastic over an armature.$75.00$80.00Bat-Icky the Bat
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Super Fly….well, super fly catcher anyway…
This is a totally original one of a kind wall sculpture. He can hang out and spy on you from any room in your house. Maybe not the bathroom, that would be too creepy.
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Flying High-demented purple finch
Fresh from the dark recesses of my crazy imagination. Hand built cosclay over armature, all elements are created by me.
He makes me laugh. Hopefully you will enjoy him, too. Thanks for visiting. 🐸
$95.00$100.00Flying High-demented purple finch
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GRETA-the Green Eyed Monster
Meet Greta. She is a hybrid needle felted, sculptural and found object one of a kind art doll/character.
She will love you forever, but tends to be a wee bit jealous if she thinks you are not admiring her enough.
$115.00$125.00GRETA-the Green Eyed Monster
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WICKED LITTLE TEA LIGHT
This is a wicked little jack-o’-lantern tea light.
This product comes with one tea light, one jack-o’-lantern. Original design sculpted, molded, reworked, and painted by me.$35.00$40.00WICKED LITTLE TEA LIGHT
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Grizelda the Gruesome Spider
Grizelda is not your run of the mill spider. She is the Mother of All Spiders. She is constructed of epoxy clay, thermo plastic over a foil core and wire armature. Guaranteed to scare you and then make you laugh when your realize, “Spiders don’t get that big!”, or Do they?
She is a one of a kind. Meticulously sculpted and detailed surface design.
Thanks for Looking!!
$165.00$175.00Grizelda the Gruesome Spider
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BARNACLE BILL-Psycho Sea Monster
Not sure what the heck this is other than a monster. Someone said it looks like SpongeBob may have had a baby. I don’t know about that, but it will take a special mom to want to nurture this guy. This is a totally original one of a kind wall sculpture. He can hang out and spy on you from any room in your house. Maybe not the bathroom, that would be too creepy and it doesn’t look like those teeth have seen dental care in years, so why even go there?
Bill needs love, see how he has his pitiful little give me a hug look? Don’t run, he doesn’t bite….well, not hard anyway.
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One eyed one horned flying purple people eater. Oh what a sight to see!
This is my latest interpretation of that old silly song about the infamous One Eyed One Horned Flying Purple People Eater.
A one of a kind, hand sculpted, multi medium art piece.
Very large. Approximately 15 inches tall, 16 inches long, and 9 inches wide. The wings and feet are created in flexible cosclay polymer for durability. The entire piece is sculpted over a sturdy wire frame armature. After sculpt and paint are completed, the piece is then sealed with satin acrylic clear coat.
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Creepy Screaming Zombie Painting
This listing is for one 3″ by 3″ acrylic painting of a crazed zombie in mid scream, or whatever that horrible sound is that they make.
$40.00$45.00Creepy Screaming Zombie Painting
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BATTY BAT-MAGNET
Adorable little one of a kind magnet created, molded, hand cast and hand painted by me. Each bat is made one at a time so there is attention to each detail that makes this little guy so charming.
$30.00BATTY BAT-MAGNET
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WINSTON the WATER DRAGON TADPOLE
This is an original sculpt. Dredged from the depths of my imagination. I like frogs, tadpoles and dragons, so why not create a water dragon tadpole? They have to come from somewhere. This guy is created with epoxy clay over an armature. He was spray sealed with several coats of colored paint primer to start the paint process. Each detail has been carefully thought out and applied by hand painted surface design. Including the eyes. After all the decorative steps are accomplished he was sealed with two coats of indoor/outdoor quality clear satin sealer for durability.
$185.00$195.00WINSTON the WATER DRAGON TADPOLE
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Toadally Awesome Lamp
This is a one of a kind accent lamp with handmade sculptural elements. Base is a hand cut slab from a white oak tree, cloth lampshade, sculpted flying insect and handmade original trinket box toad attached to base.
Thanks for visiting my shop. 🐸
$125.00$135.00Toadally Awesome Lamp
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I called the Witch Doctor!!!!
This is approximately 10.5 inches tall. Mixed medium sculpture of epoxy clay, faux animal fur, beads, wire and cord attachments.
$200.00I called the Witch Doctor!!!!
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DOTTIE-the Pinned Spider
This listing is for one hand built spider, push back scatter pin.
Built of strong wire and epoxy clay secured to a push back scatter pin. Hand painted, spray sealed with epoxy crystal clear spray to protect the finish.$35.00$40.00DOTTIE-the Pinned Spider
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Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider
Meet the Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider…..highly doubtful he will be going up any water spout. I mean look at this guy he’s huge.
This is a totally original one of a kind wall sculpture.
$250.00$300.00Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider
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One Fish Red Fish-0hhhhh Myyyyyyy
This is not quite what Dr. Seuss had in mind. This red fish is ready to take up residence on your wall and bring you joy. He will have other friends appear once I get them sculpted. School for thought. 🐟🐠🐡
$90.00$95.00One Fish Red Fish-0hhhhh Myyyyyyy
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Go into the light!!
Go into the light! is a combination bas relief three dimensional painting on a 3 x 3 canvas mounted on a 4 x 4 wood plaque.
I absolutely love angler fish they are so fun. You can do so many variations on a theme here. Which I do. Stay posted for other angler fish coming to the shop, thanks for looking$60.00$65.00Go into the light!!
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GILL-the Lobstrocity
Meet Gill-the lobstrocity. Slithering around the beach in search of sand fleas and left over picnic lunches. Just when you thought it was safe to go to the beach……Gill arrives right in the middle of a sunny day. Might make you think twice about about that beach vacation.
Gill is hand built epoxy clay over a wire frame armature, painstakingly detailed and painted with acrylic paint, sealed with flat crystal clear.
$265.00$275.00GILL-the Lobstrocity
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Frilly Millie-demented yard bird
Hand built original sculpt using cosclay flexible clay and sculpey premo professional clay. Hand painted, glass eyes and attached eyelashes.
Signed by artist
$90.00$100.00Frilly Millie-demented yard bird
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Cthulhu Lighter Sleeve
Hand sculpted original design. One of a kind sculpture over metal sleeve. Fits on standard BIC disposable lighter. Surface design painstakingly painted with inks and acrylics then clear coat sealed for durability.
$70.00$75.00Cthulhu Lighter Sleeve
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FEED ME!!!
This listing is for a one of a kind original piece of artwork. It is the combination of acrylic painting on canvas with a bas relief sculptural touch. This is a fun rendition of the famous plant we have come to love and hate through movies and musicals.
This is a fully painted canvas, with sculpted details that is securely attached to a 4″ by 4″ wooden plaque. Hanger is attached on back.
Signed by artist.
Finished dimensions are 4 x 4 x 1 inches
$60.00$65.00FEED ME!!!
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I WANT CANDY
Meet Boris the pumpkin and Bella the bat. Both little guys are out for some Halloween fun.
Boris is from the “when vegetables go bad psycho pumpkin group”. He lives up to that reputation when he catches the scent of candy corn and goes into a sugar frenzy. He shakes down his batty buddy until the poor little guy spills his candy corn.
This is a one of a kind, fully sculpted piece. It stands 11 1/2” tall. Fully painted and sealed with acrylic clear coat.
$250.00I WANT CANDY
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Gruesome Gertie – a.k.a. – mother of all spiders
Gruesome Gertie is a one-of-a-kind hand sculpt of a giant glorious spider.
She is constructed of epoxy clay, thermoplastic, drooler glue and resin over a sturdy armature.$165.00 -
WELL DONE-a Frightening Sight at the Beach
Meet Too Tan Tina. She is a leathery little minx that has overexposed herself in pursuit of the perfect tan.
This is a fully sculpted, one of a kind art doll. She is wearing an iconic yellow bikini with pink polka dots, her nails are manicured bright pink to compliment her suit, she has wool roving hair and eyelashes. She is approximately 6”tall.
$160.00$165.00WELL DONE-a Frightening Sight at the Beach
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Making Balloon Animals
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Warty Morty
This is Warty Morty.
He is a creepy little hob goblin, that spends most of his time hiding under your bed.
Morty is created of epoxy clay, formed over a wire and foil armature, securely fastened to a wooden base.
$125.00Warty Morty
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Creepy Craig
Sculpted of epoxy clay and steel wire legs attachment.
Recommended for indoor use only.$30.00Creepy Craig
$30.00