Mermaid Core
"Always be yourself, unless you can be a mermaid. Then, always be a mermaid."
Hello, My Beautiful Friends!
I hope you’re all enjoying your summer thus far. I don’t know about you, but ever since I was a little girl, I turn into a mermaid whenever I happen to be in a body of water. For me that even includes the town pool. It’s no wonder, since I grew up loving the movie Splash. All that to say, I am trying my best this summer to savor each day (even if it’s hot as Hades), lean into things that bring me joy and really enjoy time with my boys (especially while Teddy Bear is still little and let’s me squeeze him).
Speaking of spectacular sirens, for this months newsletter we dive into the magical world of Mermaid Core and explore the depths of creativity and the waves of inspiration that come with all things sea inspired. Thank you so much also for being here week after week and sharing my love for fiber and community with you… and themes!! You know I love a good theme!
Come along with us to find a treasure trove of projects, trinkets, beauty and baubles that will make your crafting heart sing like a siren. 🌊🧜♀️💕
Ready to make a splash?
It's the VanRey (Kn)IT LIST, Mermaid Core Edition!!
But First . . .
Some Fin-tastic Seaspiration
A Sea of Pattern Inspo…
Shell We Knit & Crochet?
Crochet Sealife Collection
Design by Heegeldab
Mermaid Avenue Socks
Design by Summer Lee Design Co.
Curvy Crochet Mermaids
Design by Amy Gaines
Mermaid Amigurumi Knit Dolls
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Mermaid Taol Water Bottle Cozy
Design by More Dreams Less Life
Mermaid Pouch
Design by Alice Tarry
Let Me Convince You To…
Embrace Your Inner Mermaid
Life’s too short. Wear all the sparkles!
Mermaid Tail Bath Bomb
by Lush
Make a splash with Lush's Mermaid Tail bath bomb in this soothing and softening lemon-grapefruit foam scented treat.
Ethereal Eyeshadow
by Adriana Nichole
Shimmer like the sea with this color shifting shadow, because who needs a magic dinglehopper when your eyes can do all the enchanting?
Glitter Hair Tinsel
On Amazon
Add a touch of sparkle to your locks with glitter hair tinsel, because every siren deserves a little shimmer.
Beach Perfume
by Bobbi Brown
The essence of sunshine and the sea bottled with a hint of salty charm.
Personalized Necklace
by Gold Custom Necklace on Etsy
Make waves with a personalized gold mermaid nameplate necklace—because every sea siren deserves to shine!
Abalone Notions Dish
by My Lumina Creations
Keep your treasures in a shell dish fit for a sea queen, because every mermaid needs a little sparkle in her cove.
Dead Sea Mud Mask
by Ahava
This mask is giving 'mud' a glamorous makeover, one pore at a time.
Mermaid Magic Candle
by Seeker Botanicals
Light up your world with a Mermaid Magic candle to help manifest all of your dreams.
Mermaid Queen
Cosmetic
Eco-Glitter
by Moon Shatter
Walk out of water like a James Bond movie vixen. This body glitter blend is just the thing for turning your world into a sea to sky adventure.
Pro Hair Waver
by Mermade
Get effortless beachy waves at home with the pro hair waver, your secret weapon for hair that's always on vacay. the difference.
Let’s Lift That Curtain…
BTS Here at VRK!
First let me start by thanking everyone who joined in on the Le Trio KAL! Dani and I had such a fun time seeing all your beautiful faces on zoom and we can’t wait to do it again!!
☀️ Since the KAL ended, I have been working away on finishing the Honeycomb Dreams sweater and readying it for testing. It is both crochet and knit and if you are interested in testing please feel free to email us at testvanreyknits@gmail.com to be considered.
☀️Jeanie from the Fiber Genie Yarn Co. and I found the most luxurious Sari Silk that will be used for this project and another one coming down the pike! Thank you for your continued support, Jeanie!! It means the world!
☀️ Dani and I have been like little bees working away on a passion project. It’s centered around our shared loves for knitting and Stevie Nicks! Hopefully we will be able to share a lot more about that with you very very soon! All I can say is, ready yourself for a BACKSTAGE PASS to fiber fabulousness!! 🤘🏻
☀️ We will now travel back to Florence, Italy, where I'll leave you with a photo of my beautiful Playboy bunny bestie, Joce (Happy Birthday tomorrow!!!!), and 21-year-old me in the mermaid costume I whipped up in design school for our Halloween party at club “Space Electronic” (the name ahaha). This costume won me the trip of a lifetime to Amsterdam, just being myself and a mermaid…
Until next time…
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I hope you are staying cool and slaying summer!!
See you soon!
♥️ Vanessa
