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Woman buried in pile of pastel candles looking overwhelmed - stop buying candles - unique gifts from Laughing Frog Studio

Stop Buying Candles: Unique Gifts for People Who Have Everything

You know the person. Good taste, full house, zero need for another candle or bottle of wine. This is the...
Vintage wedding cake forks handcrafted from upcycled silverware - flat lay product photo - Laughing Frog Studio

Vintage Wedding Cake Forks — Tradition, Meaning & How to Choose

The vintage wedding cake fork is rarely on the obsession list. And yet it ends up in every photo, every...
Jen Edmondson wondering how to care for upcycled silverware jewelry - care tips checklist - Laughing Frog Studio

How to Care for Your Laughing Frog Studio Creation

Caring for silverplate silverware jewelry is simple with the right habits. Learn how to store, clean, and polish your handcrafted...
Vintage silverware collection arranged in a white wooden tray - vintage silverware patterns guide - Laughing Frog Studio

Vintage Silverware Patterns: A Complete Guide to Identification, History & Jewelry Design

Vintage silverware patterns carry history, craftsmanship, and stories from the homes they once lived in. This guide answers the most...
Vintage silverware spoon next to finished handcrafted spoon ring made from the same pattern - upcycled jewelry - Laughing Frog Studio

How Spoon Rings Are Made — From Vintage Silverware to Wearable Art

Most people are surprised to learn that a spoon ring starts as an actual spoon — not a blank or...
Gibbous the Great Pyrenees outside of the studio at sunset- Laughing Frog Studio's official quality control dog - handcrafted upcycled silverware jewelry studio

10 Things You Didn't Know About Laughing Frog Studio

Spoon rings, a studio dog named Gibbous, a design-copying wholesaler, and 15 years of upcycling before it was cool. Here's...
Jen at Laughing Frog Studio - maker of handcrafted upcycled silverware jewelry

How You Helped Shape Laughing Frog Studio: A 15‑Year Reflection

Fifteen years of sparks, experiments, and silverware finding second life — and the customers who made it all possible
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The Wild, Wonderful, Totally True Stories Behind My Upcycled Silverware Jewelry Booth

A Delta pilot, a costume director's mom, a rule-breaker with dainty fingers, an accidental product inventor, and a group of...
How Laughing Frog Studio Pieces Become Gifts with Soul

How Laughing Frog Studio Pieces Become Gifts with Soul

Discover the story behind Laughing Frog Studio's handcrafted jewelry and home goods. Each piece is thoughtfully created from upcycled vintage...