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While we may have never considered it, frogs do make exceptional material for tattoo designs. There are over 4,800 different species of them, all with unique colors and patterns. This means that any person could find the one that reflects their personality. Not to mention that they aren’t as mainstream as, let’s say, skulls, dragons, birds, or flowers and even symbolize good luck and fortune in some cultures.

Haven’t convinced you yet? Well, the list you’re about to embark on might. Thanks to our team at Bored Panda, it’s full of the most adorable frog tattoo designs that might melt your heart into a puddle. Scroll down to find them, and be sure to upvote the ones you wouldn’t mind getting inked on your skin!

While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with a tattoo artist, Aly Brooke, who kindly agreed to answer a few questions on frog tattoo designs.

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In her 7 years of inking people, tattoo artist Aly Brooke has done countless frog tattoos. Over time, she noticed that her clients were coming to her with the best ideas.

“Fun hats, frogs that look like characters from their favorite shows, whimsical frogs and spooky frogs, you name it. I created Build Your Own Frog to streamline the process and make it easy for my clients to tell me exactly what they want, at a more accessible price!”

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The flat rate for building your own frog tattoo is $160, and people get to customize it however they want. To register, all clients have to do is fill out a Build Your Own Frog form, where Brooke lists a few questions to get a better idea of their vision.

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The questions range from what expression they would like their froggy friend to have (happy, grumpy, or silly), what clothes, if any, they should wear, and whether they would like the hopper to interact with anyone. The form also has a few other features that allow clients to describe their ideas as accurately as possible.

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Brooke tells us that since frogs exploded in popular culture, they’ve brought a lot of joy to her and other people. “They’ve become sort of an icon, and there are so many nuances to them. Different species, expressions, poses, and fun outfits to put them in.”

Her absolute favorite part of tattooing these squishy creatures onto skin is when her clients give names to them, “like they’ve made a new forever friend!”

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We were also curious to know how she helps clients customize a frog tattoo to reflect their personality. “Often, clients will tell me exactly what they want, but I also have a “surprise me” option! That gives me the opportunity to choose what I think will suit their frog best, or to play around with some new ideas I haven’t tattooed before. I always collaborate with my clients to make sure their frog feels just right for them.”

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While Brooke admits that it’s hard to go wrong with a frog tattoo, she recommends making sure to research the artist beforehand. “See what their linework looks like, how they shade, and ensure they have good health and safety practices. The key to a good frog is to make sure their eyes are right, but even if your frog ends up accidentally cross-eyed, I’m sure it’ll still be very cute. It’s a frog!”

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Another object that Brooke enjoys tattooing is teeth. “Animal, human, mythical creature—you name it, I’ll tattoo it. The Tooth Fairy Club has been going strong since 2018, and everyone who gets a tooth tattoo receives a free Tooth Fairy Club sticker. Tooth tattoos are done at a flat rate of $120+ tax, with an additional $20 charge per extra tooth,” she writes on her website.

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Brooke is very grateful to be able to have a job she’s passionate about, and that changed her life immensely. “Through it, I have found a deep connection, trust, fulfillment, joy,” she wrote in her ‘Get to Know Me’ post on Instagram. “It really is a privilege to practice this art form, because I am given the gift of trust from so many people. Tattoos are so powerful. They can change the way you feel about your body. They can help you grieve, heal, overcome. They can be gender-affirming. Grounding. They can connect you with your loved ones. They can just be fun and silly!”