I made the mermaid from one of those china half dolls, and added a tail made of paper clay that I glittered and glued on after it dried.
Then, my buddy, Jenn was paired with me to swap bottles with and I knew I could make something extra foofed and she'd love it. She's even more foof-a-fied than I am, and that is a hard thing to be.
Isn't that chandelier drop a unique shape? Beth had some in her booth at the antique mall, so I bought a handful of them to make into charms. I glued a vintage bathing beauty picture to the back for this one.
The charm is hanging from a silk ribbon that I have tied to a message tucked into the bottle.
Part of the swap was to slip a recipe for a cocktail into the bottle, but I did something a little different. Have you seen Jenn? She is GORGEOUS. And I know that she is fond of champagne. So, I wrote this note for her and glued it to the back of an old add for champagne.
I've got the world's worst hand writing, I should have done the note on the computer- It says:
"Jenn- you are much too pretty to mix your own drinks! Bat those eyelashes and some handsome guy will bring you some bubbly!"
No recipe for cocktails in it, either. I filled it with pretty little shells, crystals, and pearls instead.
I want to make more of these girls!!
The first couple that I made were for the soap box challenge Lisa hosted. I'm big on being efficient when I can be, so I killed two birds with one stone by making the challenge into a gift for my pal, Kim for hosting the mermaid event.
Hopefully, the mermaids will travel well. I've got them all wrapped tightly in bubble wrap and tucked into lidded plastic containers in my suitcase. I packed the gift wrap separate so that I can pretty the packages up there after checking to make sure the presents arrived safely.
I'll "see you" when I'm done gallivanting around the beach with the mermaids. Please forgive me if I can't answer emails, or comments till I get back. All purchases from the shop will be sent out after I return too.
But please do feel free to leave a comment, I enjoy them, and will be able to read them from my new Iphone toy, I just haven't figured out how to answer them from it yet… And each comment is entered into the drawing for the July Giveaway, these pearl earrings.
I love your foofified mermaids! Have a safe trip and enjoy.
Wow, love the mermaid bottles and soap box…just exquisite! Have a fun trip!
Karla, the mermaid bottles are beautiful! I’m sure
the girls will just LOVE them. Please, please make
some for the boutique!!
Hugs,
Janis
here’s hoping you are having a wonderful time mingling with all the other mermaids in southern cali! one of these days i WILL make it to a kim caldwell affaire!
-Rochelle
Karla – your creations are so gorgeous! I just love the colors and those tails! So clever!!
Enjoy the swapping — that is such a fun component of events. And I sure hope you love your swap experience at Silver Bella this year!!
Xo,
Michelle
Hope you have a wonderful time! Can’t wait to “hear” all about it!
Hope you are having a blast swimming with the mermaids!
-Danielle
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time…. I love the sweet mermaids you made they are so beautiful,,, your ideas and talent never cease to amaze me…. love them all…
have a great weekend
Hugs;
Alaura
Karla,
Those are so cute! I have not been involved in a mermaid swap yet,so I am eyeing them carefully for the “construction.” You did such a good job. I had to laugh…your writing is like mine. Mine gets worse every year:-(
Do you have a new banner or am I getting senile?
I’m thinking of you midwesterns out in California having a fabulous time. Just be sure and come back!!!
Hugs,
Suz
Pretty bottles…and what a sweet note for Jenn…she is SO gorgeous! I really love the photo you used on the gift bag…they’re having so much fun!…those types of photos always make me smile. 🙂
Hi Karla, Hope you are having a great time in California this weekend.
Looks like the good times just keep rolling!! Enjoy!
Best,
Bonnie
Beautiful work! Have a great time, Karla! Can’t wait for pictures of your trip.
rosie
I love these little mermaids, Karla~ how charming!!
Ooh – I think this is my favorite frozen charlotte adaptation yet! The mermaid tails from paper clay are wonderful. I love that stuff!! You are such a generous friend.
I love the frozen charlotte/mermaid idea. I may have to “borrow” that one, you hot dog, you. BTW, we went to see our new baby Yorkie last weekend. My baby boy named her, she will be Bella. We will get her next month. If I ever get back to blogging, I will post pictures of her when she comes home with us.
Hugs,
Judy
Those are so pretty! They will love them, what a creative idea. Have fun and be safe in your travels. Stacey
Beautiful items. The colors are so pretty. Hope you have fun!
Very creative little mermaids, Karla! You seem well prepared for a fabulously inspiring weekend. Be sure to take lots of pics!
I love swaps and hate it when I don’t participate and wish I did! This looks like a fabulous one!
Karla ! Wow ! Those Sirens/Mermaids are divine !
You make such beautiful things ! And your ideas are simply
staggering ! LOVE EVERYTHING ! Those gift packs are gorgeous !
Thats my favorite color of blue…a turquoise/sea blue !
Love,
Deborah
Hope you are having fun out there in CA! Your little mermaids are all so clever and so pretty :->
xo, suzy
So lovely! What an amazing blog you have! I am so glad I stumbled upon it. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos, the frozen Charlotte doll is just too sweet!