Blog Hop Day 2 Girls, Giggles, Glitter and Glue

DAY 2 Girls, Giggles, Glitter and Glue Hop

Friday, August 14 and ending Sunday, August 16, visit each blog listed below. Each blogger will post a different project during all three days of the blog hop for you to comment on. Each comment gains you one entry. 

Also, for additional entries, please "follow" each blog and "like" each blog. Each member can have up to 5 entries on each blog by the end of the hop.

On Monday, August 17, each blogger will randomly select a winner from all entries for a prize. If you are a winner, the blogger will contact you directly.

Crocheted Mermaid Set

I was given the task to create and cute little mermaid set for a new born girl who just arrived about a week ago. I took on this challenge. I was given a set of colors and chose these to be as close as I could get.  

First, I started making the bottom with the tail. Basically used simple crochet stitches to achieve this. I use double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet. Not good on the terminology but tried my best. I just go with the flow. 

Next I started making the fin and then sewed it on. 

I then started on the top. The first one I made was too big so I had to make a new one. I came up with this one. 

Then I started on the flowers for the headpiece and the crown. I went through my bead stash looking for pearls but I misplaced them (found them after I already started beading). I found these cute white flowers and pink w/silver beads. I loved them and had to use them. 

Started making the head piece and the crown. I couldn't remember how to make the crown so I used a little bit of help from Youtube. I used a tutorial from Bobwilson123. Click here for her tutorial. I did make it my own and changed it up a bit to fit my needs.

Once everything was crocheted and done I attached the beads and flowers with clear fishing thread. This way its hidden and won't make things bulky.

To finish it off I was asked if I could attach the little girls name on it.  I tried and it came out great.

Onto the next blog! Click here or follow the list below

You are Here: 

Stephanie Collins: http://mamascrapper69.blogspot.com/

Next: 

Amanda Rhodes: http://salnclts76.blogspot.com/ 

Paula Driver: http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com/

Norma Gomez: http://normagomezart.blogspot.com/

Kyla Schrake: www.fwast.blogspot.com

Michele Quam: www.Chelmariescreativecorner.blogspot.com

Steff Munnings: www.EmbellishItAll.blogspot.com

Peg Rounds: www.pegscraftingcorner.blogspot.com

Stephanie Bargelski: http://stephaniebscreativedesigns.blogspot.com/

Prize for the winner will be a SURPRISE!!! I will randomly choose a winner at the end of the HOP.