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!
Read moreHow to make a Love Potion: Fairy Dust Valentine Crafts
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?
Click on the image to buy this tote and more!
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?
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