How to Make a Love Potion: Valentine's Day Craft DIY - How do you make a love potion? This perfume-y rose scented bottle of glittery fairy dust is a great craft to create for your Valentine (or yourself!). Not only does it smell AMAZING, but it is also super pretty to look at. This craft project can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike and is a unique way to mix things up this romantic time of the year.
Read moreComing Out as a Mermaid or Cosplayer
Coming Out of the Cosplay Closet and Telling your Family you're a Mermaid: Telling your friends and family that you want to be (or are) a mermaid or cosplayer can be an awkward conversation to have, though it is one that most everyone in the costuming community is faced with. How do you initiate the conversation? What if your family thinks it's weird? Let me tell you a little bit about my mermaiding "coming out story" and share with you some of my tips on how to go about having this dreaded chat. Don't worry... you can do this!!
Read moreHow to Paint Seashells - It's so easy!!
How to Paint Seashells: How do you paint seashells? What type of paint should you use on shells? Find out how to create beautiful colored shells for your mermaiding events and crafting projects with this short DIY tutorial video. PLUS! See some of my favorite color combinations that are sure to look simply magical! You'll need only 3 materials for this, and just around 3 minutes too.
Read moreToday's the shortest day of the year... here's some Sunshine!
Today is the Shortest Day of the Year... So here's some extra sunshine to make up for what has been lost! Thankfully, the days are getting longer after tonight, but still... I am missing that light...
Read moreRedBubble Review: Is Redbubble Safe to Buy From?
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RedBubble Review: What is RedBubble and is RedBubble safe to buy from? This is a website that all artists, photographers, and Professional Mermaids need to know about if they want to make money from their art online OR if you want to bu unique one-of-a-kind gifts that can't be found in stores. But is RedBubble too good to be true? Find out here and see what I bought too!
Read moreDIY Frozen Ice Powers - VERY Easy Cosplay Prop Tutorial
How to Have Magical Ice Powers: Glowing Cosplay DIY Snow Globe Prop - With only 3 materials required, it's never been easier to get ice powers. If you're cosplaying as character with wintry powers, like Elsa from Disney's Frozen, then you may find this video tutorial very useful. Or... if you're like me, you may just like to create and collect pretty looking things... in which case you will also like what I have for you today! ;D
Read moreHow to Become a Mermaid Instantly- Everything you need to get started!
How to Become a Mermaid the Easy Way! Becoming a mermaid has never been easier! Let me teach you how I transformed myself into a sea creature and how you can become one too. With a fabric mermaid tail, you don't even need a magic potion... You can become a mermaid instantly! Keep reading and I'll also share with you how to make your own DIY crafts for mermaiding too.
Read moreLightning, Petoskey Stones & Mermaids? Rare finds at the beach
Lightning Strikes, Petoskey Stones and a Mermaid: In this video (sorry how shaky it is!) you should be on the lookout for lightning strikes over the lake, a petoskey stone, and even a mermaid! Can you find all three of these magical things?
Read moreMermaiding at Northport's Book Fair
A Mermaid Swims up to the Book Fair... I had my first public appearance as a mermaid yesterday at Northport Public School's pirate themed book fair. This was my first real mermaiding gig, so I was pretty nervous about going. However, I think the whole thing turned out to be a blast! Here are some photos from last night.
Read morePhantom's First Mermaiding Gig- Thoughts Before the Big Day
My First Mermaiding Event: Note to self...RELAX! Tomorrow I will be making my first official appearance as a mermaid at a school book fair event. While I am SO excited to go to my first mermaiding gig, it is something I have not done before and therefore has my mind racing a bit. Here are some of the "what ifs" and troublesome thoughts that my mind is entertaining along with solutions to said imaginary scenarios. :)
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving! Count your Blessings
Happy Thanksgiving: A Time to Give Thanks- Thanksgiving Day isn't just about feasts and family gatherings... It's a time to appreciate all of the things that you have been blessed with in your life. I encourage you to remember those things that have made your life great this holiday season... though enjoy the celebratory atmosphere too, of course! And if you have a moment in between prepping the pie for tomorrow's bash, then please feel free to read this post about the things in life I cherish the most. Have a happy holiday!
Read moreMermaid Home Decor: A Mermaid's Life for Me!
Mermaid Home Decor: I have some fin-tastic plans for the future to help you deck out your mermaid cave. I'm excited to start thinking up some ideas for this new adventure and hope that you'll enjoy it too!
Read moreHow to Make an Abalone Wind Chime - DIY Mermaid Beach Home Decor
What do you do with an Abalone Shell? I was asking myself this question when I found myself coming home with one from the crafting store one Summer evening. After some thought, I decided that it would make a fabulous wind chime. I think the end result of this DIY is very pretty and makes for a lovely beachy themed home decor piece. Here's how to make one of these magically delightful sea shell wind chimes...
Read moreFear and Uncertainty - The Thoughts of a Mermaid
Fear, Uncertainty, and Making Silly Choices: Purchasing my Silicone Mermaid Tail and deciding to pursue mermaiding as a profession was a horrifying thing for me to do. It was so reckless! It has cost me a HUGE amount of money and quite frankly... it was a super foolish decision! But I don't regret it for a second and here's why.
Read moreA World of Reflections
The lake is a great source of creative energy for me and has a way of clearing my mind. Here are some photos of the water for you to enjoy in case you are a landlocked mermaid or an individual in need of a trip down by the bay.
Read moreMermaid Sighting! Real mermaid found in Michigan
Are there mermaids in the Great Lakes? You bet! In September of 2016, a real live mermaid actually washed up on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay (near Traverse City, Michigan). The locals were quite shocked to see her swimming around, and even managed to capture her on video. Don't believe it? Come see for yourself!
Read moreWaterproof Necklaces now for sale!
While I very much do enjoy sharing my crafts with others, and love doing so through my free video tutorials, I do hope to be able to visit my pirate friend overseas eventually... which will cost more than few sand dollars! So, I have resolved to offer a select few of my handmade waterproof necklaces for sale on my Etsy store. Each one is unique and will not be recreated, so be sure to snatch yours up before it's gone! (But fear not, I'll be adding new ones occasionally!) Read on to get a look at what's for sale before it swims off!
Read moreHow to be more creative- 7 Tips to getting out of a creative slump
Looking for how to be more creative? Here are 7 Tips on how to get yourself out of a creative slump and on your way to generating imaginative ideas once again. Let's get that creativity flowing!!!
Read moreMerNation Silicone Mermaid Tail Review
Where can you buy a silicone mermaid tail? I bought my realistic tail for professional mermaiding from MerNation Inc. If you are considering purchasing from them too, then please feel free so watch my review video and take a look at the "quick facts" on this blog post... it contains much more info than the video, actually, since I wasn't half-frozen while writing it... hehehehe!
Read moreHappy Halloween from Mermaid Phantom
Happy Mermaid-Monday-Halloween! Hehehehe! It's one of the best days of the year AND the week! So today I'll be combining this day of costuming and spooktacular fun with mermaiding by sharing with you some of my latest mermaid photos and talking about my favorite costume accessories. (Oh, and my name may be "Phantom," but I promise I'm not all that spooky! ;D) Expect a video coming up soon too!
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