REAL LIFE SNOW POWERS: Behind the Scenes of Becoming a Winter Snow Queen- What do mermaids do in the winter when the water is frozen over? Some of us come onto land for a bit to play around in the snow! Here is a behind-the-scenes blog post with pictures and a video about my time on land as a "Snow Fairy," or "Snow Queen." I had a great time playing in the snow and summoning up a powerful snowstorm. I had a little help from the wind though... ;)
Read moreFairy Tale Mermaids- 2018 REAL Mermaid Videos and Photos MICHIGAN (Mermaid Phantom)
FAIRY TALE MERMAIDS: Mermaid Phantom of the Great Lakes- There are many different types of mermaids all around the world. Some are cruel, and some are kind. Some are frightening, and some are gorgeous. Here you will find pictures videos and tid-bits of information about a real mermaid who lives in Lake Michigan. (This post is just for fun! As always, it is intended for parents and adults over the age of 13).
Read moreAre there Sea Monsters in Lake Michigan? A Tale of the Mermaid of the Great Lakes
Are there Sea Monsters in Lake Michigan? A Tale of Mermaids from the Great Lakes: Are there really mermaids in Michigan? A siren was spotted in the water in the summer of 2017... Here is video and photo proof of this strange creature along with a tale about how she came to be...
Read moreDEVILNIGHT REVIEW (AND UNBOXING) Is Devil Night a Reliable place to buy GOTH Clothing? ♥ The Magic Crafter
Is DevilNight Reliable? DevilNightUK Review and Unboxing: Have you ever heard of Devil Night? It is a Gothic clothing store from the United Kingdom. They sell Goth clothing, Steampunk, Victorian and other alternative fashion wares. It's also where you can buy capes for the winter! But... can you trust them? Or is DevilNight a scam website? My experience buying from them was a bit... odd? Read more to hear my story (plus, see my unboxing video!).
Read moreProfessional Mermaid Photo Shoot: Pictures of a Real Live Mermaid
PICTURES OF A MERMAID: Rain Photography on the Beach- Professional Photographer Todd L. Church worked with me on a cold and rainy October night to capture some pictures of my silicone mermaid tail. It was my first official photo shoot in my career as a Professional Mermaid and geez... what fun! Click on this blog post to see the awesome pictures that were taken on one of Traverse City's only mermaids!
Read moreWhat to Buy for someone who Loves Mermaids- 79 Christmas Gift Ideas for Adults
What Should you Buy for Someone who Loves Mermaids? 79 Mer-mazing Gift Ideas that your Mermaid Friends will Love- This Gift Guide for adults is the ultimate guide for gifting your professional mermaid (and casual mermaid) friends. The ideas are organized by interest and most include direct links to the products. :) Simple. Sweet. And full of mermaidiness ♥ Find something in your budget this Christmas!
Read moreMerNation Silicone Mermaid Tail Review: Realistic Swimmable Tails for Professional Mermaids
MerNation Silicone Mermaid Tails: ONE YEAR REVIEW! Should you buy your professional mermaid tail from MerNation Inc? What does my silicone mermaid tail look like after one year? Am I still happy with my purchase? Here's a review of my realistic silicone mermaid tail and ALL OF THE DETAILS ABOUT MY TAIL! (Like the very popular question of "What monofin did I use for my tail?" 😘)
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Read moreDon't drink the water!!!! Mermaid Fails & Outtakes
Professional Mermaid FAILS: Bloopers and Behind-the-Scenes Footage from the Swim at Good Harbor Beach- More mermaid fails! Guys, I am NOT an elegant mermaid. I am a very clumsy mer who doesn't always look the most graceful. Watch a behind-the-scenes video from my mermaiding swim at Good Harbor Beach and see pictures I've not shared before. Mermaids aren't perfect, you know? 😉
Read moreGetting Lost in the Woods: A Story about Seeking Shelter from the Storm
Getting Lost in the Woods: A Woodland Fairy Tale Story- When the water gets too cold, mermaid sometimes come up on land to take to the forest. I decided to embrace life as an elf in the woods of Northern Michigan. I ended up getting caught in a storm, but it actually wasn't too bad... Would you like to see some pictures and hear of my tale?
Read moreMermaid Swimming in September... the LAST swim of the season?
Mermaid Swimming in September of 2017: Dancing in the Water to Fairy Tale Celtic Music- Come watch the latest mermaiding video, which pairs Ardian von Ziegler's enchanting music with the beauty of Northern Michigan waters. PLUS! See pictures of Mermaid Phantom wearing her new Aradani Costumes' "Sea Elf" ears for the very first time. Please feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts. ♥
Read moreWhere to Buy Elf Ears: Aradani Costumes Review and Unboxing
HOW TO BECOME AN ELF: Aradani Costumes Elf Ears Review- Where can you buy elf ears for costumes? Or a better question... where can you get realistic, high quality prosthetic ears for all of your costume, cosplay, and Halloween outfits? Well... I got some fake ears from Aradani Studios. Are they the best products out there? I'll let you decide!
Read moreA Mermaid Washed up on the Beach... The waves were so strong!
Mermaid Pictures and Mermaid Videos: Watch a video of one of the Great Lakes mermaids swimming in the turbulent waters of Good Harbor, in Leelanau County, Michigan. PLUS take a look at some of the pictures captured of Mermaid Phantom while she was marooned on the sandy beach. Mermaiding in a silicone tail is a lot more difficult when the waves get rough, but sometimes you just have to (safely) brave the storm.
Read moreMermaids Swimming: The Silver Mermaid in the Sunshine- Pictures & Videos
A photo taken of me (Mermaid Phantom) after my first swim in Lake Leelanau. We didn't get any video footage from the swim that day, but my dad did manage to snap this cool picture!
Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Phantom Swimming in the Sunlight- The silver mermaid of Lake Michigan was spotted swimming near Grand Traverse Bay on a sunny July day. She is one of the many freshwater professional mermaids to be found in the area, and can often be seen dashing alongside piers and docks. You can see pictures and videos footage of her here, along with learning more about why it is that she chooses to swim so close to shore.
Read moreMermaid Fails: Learning to Laugh at Yourself
Nothing like a fin-slap to the face to wake you up in the morning!
Mermaid Fails: Mermaiding Bloopers & Learning to Laugh at Yourself- Mermaids are elegant, beautiful, flawless creatures, aren't they? NOT AT ALL! We mermaids are goofy goof-balls too, just like everyone else on this planet. I can't tell you how many times I've smacked myself in the face with my tail! No matter who, or what you are, you will make mistakes in life, so you've just got to learn to laugh at yourself sometimes! And if you don't feel like laughing at yourself today, then I have a video of me that you can laugh at instead! #MermaidFail
Read moreHow to make Magical Fairy Dust: Princess Pink
How to make Fairy Dust: DIY Princess Pink Fairydust Tutorial- How do you make fairy dust? You're about to find out how! Read the blog post and watch the video to learn how to make a magical blend of pixie glitter that is sure to dazzle!
Read moreThe sun will rise again.
The Sun will Rise Again: A short film inspired by love and loss. This video was created from the heart. Although it may simply appear to be a series of beautiful clips of a lakeside sunset, it symbolizes much more. It was inspired by events that have unfolded in life that have cast a dark shadow on my world. Despite the darkness it has left me with, I love the sun no less for sinking beyond the horizon. I will cherish the warmth it gave, learn to find peace in the night, and try to look forward to brighter days. All is as it should be.
Read moreSwimming in a Silicone Mermaid Tail: 10 Tips to Swim Like a Pro!
How to Swim like a Mermaid: 10 Tips to Help you Swim like a Professional Mermaid in your Silicone Mermaid Tail - How do you swim in a silicone mermaid tail? What should you do to prepare for your first swim? And HOW ON EARTH can you keep the heels straps of your monofin from sliding off!?! Find all of the answers to these mermaiding question and more!
Read moreSwimming in a Fin Fun Mermaid Tail: Why I love my Fabric Mertail
Swimming in a Fin Fun Mermaid Tail: Nothing beats a super realistic professional grade Silicone Mermaid Tail... right? You'll be thankful that Fabric Mermaid tails exist after you read this! PLUS... watch a very short video of my fabric tail in beautiful Lake Michigan AND find out where you can get a tail like mine. Being a mermaid doesn't have to be difficult... I promise! ;D
Read moreMermaid Swimming in Lake Michigan
Watch videos of real mermaids and fairy tale creatures by clicking the image!
Mermaid Swimming in the Lake? A professional mermaid cosplayer was found splashing around at Haserot Beach in Northport, Michigan during September of 2016. The water of Grand Traverse Bay sure was chilly that day, but the sunshine (and the extra insulation from the MerNation silicone mermaid tail) made the cooler temperature of the lake much more bearable. With that being said... no matter the weather, mermaiding is always a magical and unforgettable experience! I probably won't be out for another swim until summer comes around, but I will be posting more videos of mermaids like this one throughout the cold-weather seasons, since I've saved up some footage for you to watch. So, until the next video comes out... please enjoy this mid-winter mermaiding break! ;D
I hope you enjoy it!
XOXO- Mermaid Phantom
Read moreHow to Make Paper Look Old in 5 Minutes or Less!
How to make Paper look Old: How do you create antique looking paper like the kind ancient scrolls and texts are written on? Well, you don't have to wait a couple of hundred years to create it, I can tell ya' that! ;D Give this quick and easy DIY Old Paper Tutorial a try and you'll have a whole stack of tea stained paper in just around 5 minutes. This old paper is great for using in all sorts of fairytale crafts, so you may want to be sure to stock up on it!
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