Shadow Fancy ~Mermaid Tail Creations~

[Morticia Mermaid]

I did it, I was finally able to do it :yay: I just launched my kickstarter project and I wanted to share the link with everyone. My goal isn't too high and I know I can make it if everyone helps me out. I know I've not been on the network long, but it would mean the world to me if you guys could help me out, even just by passing on the link to your friends. Shadow Fancy ~Mermaid Tail Creations~ (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/519149410/shadow-fancy-mermaid-tail-creations)

(Also, admins, I'm sorry if I put this in the wrong spot, wasn't sure exactly which section I should post this in^^')

[Ashe]

Ill for sure pass this on! Looking great and good luck!!! <3 >O

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thank you Kalani! I may not be as great as the silicone tail makers, but making tails is an art, and all art is nothing but experimentation. Never perfected, as art is ever changing

[Ashe]

I completely agree! Once i reel in a little bit more expirience, i myself hope to sell my neoprene tails, and then work my way up to latex of silicone. But now, i am fine with regular fabric. Great for beginners who want to become serious mers. But ill stop blabbering about my tails, this thread is shining on you and your sprouting buisness. :)

[AniaR]

yay! I've been following your FB :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

I saw! Thank you Raina. It means a lot to be so new and still get so much support :)

[Mermaid Arianna]

i need you to sell/make a few tails so I can upload the pics!

[Morticia Mermaid]

>.< I'm working on my own. And trying to build a couple payment plans to make the tails a bit more affordable

[Morticia Mermaid]

:( Getting kinda sad. 3 Days and I've still got no backers. Beginning to wonder if I am going to get any backers at all

[Ashe]

You'll be fine! Three days isnt very long, Lexia :) Im sure someone generous will come along and back you up! I really would if i could, but im broke and i dont exactly think my parents would approve LOL. In the mean time, find other money making options! Maybe garage sales, and to reel in a bit more, a bake sale to go along with! These aren't very creative, i understand, but maybe you can make jewerly, or mermaid accessories and sell them online? You could also use the spare money you have right now, and sell tails to distant friends (or close friends who would be willing to pay for them), and buy the materials on demand so you can make profit! I hope you take this into consideration! <3 >O"

[Mermaid Arianna]

it takes some time, i had my website up for ages and just recently started getting costumers, just keep swimming :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Kalani~ I already do make mermaid jewelry. It's up in my Etsy. I haven't been able to add anything lately cause I spent all my time working on my tail and the kickstarter. Maybe I should dig in and get some more made. I am currently selling tails, but its one of those I have to buy the materials with each order, so it takes longer for me to get people their tails because I have to wait for materials to come in. Can't find neoprene anywhere locally, which majorly sucks.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Ok, so after a bit of "redneck" engineering, I now have a decent working space. It took a really big cardboard box, a roll of packing tape, a flimsy yard stick, and the stand for my electric keyboard... This is what I came up with. It even has a working florescent work lamp. Which is made from a cardboard box and one of those under the counter lamps I had from my old studio appt. I've got plenty of space and pushpins to hang completed work so I always know where it is, and so it doesn't get lost in my mess of a room. I have space to hang design ideas and custom orders as well. They will hang right over the work space on the wall. I may need to alter my lamp box just a bit and add an inch or 2 wide shade to the top of the box so I'm not getting blinded my the light. What do you guys think?

[Mermaid Arianna]

smart :)

[ShyMer]

That'll be really nice for photos too!

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thanks you guys. And my thoughts exactly Shy. It gives MUCH better lighting than my room light

[telzey.amberdon]

Keep your eyes open for construction jobs. Interior doors are thrown away and would be perfect for your spot. No heavy stuff as they are hollow.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Have a new necklace to list on Etsy tonight. If anyone likes Green, might take a look. Probably going to have something with Red finished tonight to put up

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thought I would share a photo of the necklace I finished last night and a picture of the one I finished tonight

[Mermaid Arianna]

Lexia do you want me to put them on your site, or just leave them for etsy?

[Morticia Mermaid]

I think I will leave them on Etsy for now :) Thanks though Mad

[Morticia Mermaid]

For those following me along, or along this thread, I have finally finished (for the most part) my Tail Pricing and Payment information. You can see the notes here Tail Pricing (https://www.facebook.com/notes/shadow-fancy-mermaid-tail-creations/tail-pricing-and-info/419713104755284) and here Payment info (https://www.facebook.com/notes/shadow-fancy-mermaid-tail-creations/payment-and-shipping-info/419714388088489). I will also copy and paste the info here for everyone to read. If you've got any questions, feel free to message me.

Tail Pricing and InfoI am only offering Fabric and Neoprene tails at this time. And due to working alone, I can only have a limited number of orders at once; this is to ensure I do not get tail orders mixed up and they will be done quickly and efficiently to the customers satisfaction. There will be five (5) slots open for ordering. Once they are filled, I will not take any other orders until another slot opens up. Tails will be completed and shipped out in the order that they were received.

I am currently accepting either full payments and payment plans (minus the shipping costs). See Payment, Payment Options and Shipping Info Note for more information.

Once you have received pictures of your completed tail, I will require the shipping payment before the tail can be sent out. Each tail is different due to each persons measurements and fabric choice. This is the best way for me to be able to give you the most affordable and accurate shipping cost/method.

BASIC TAIL:
Basic Tail Pricing: $320 (Price does not include shipping)

~Tail is custom made to your provided measurements.
~Includes a monofin of your choice for swimming.
~Able to customize the shape of the fluke with this design (To an extent).
~The tail is made of Nylon/Lycra.
~Includes your custom color choice (Custom design not permitted on Basic Tail).
~Basic design does not include any "extra fins".



PREMIUM TAIL:
Premium Tail Pricing: $540 (Price does not include shipping)

~Tail is custom made to your provided measurements.
~Includes a monofin of your choice for swimming.
~Able to customize the shape of the fluke with this design (To an extent).
~This tail is made with 2mm Neoprene.
~Includes your custom color choice. This includes basic color design
~Premium tail does not include any "extra fins".



ADVANCED TAIL:
Advanced Tail Pricing: $670 (Price does not include shipping)

~Tail is custom made to your provided measurements.
~Includes a monofin of your choice for swimming.
~I am also able to customize the shape of the fluke with this design (To an extent).
~Tail is made with 2mm Neoprene.
~Includes custom color choice and either basic color design, or more extensive.
~The Advanced tail can have your choice of sides, dorsal, or ankles fins*. Additional fins may be added for additional cost.
*Extra fins on Advanced Tail will be made of Spandex

*All tails can be used in fresh, salt or chlorinated water.

All orders are placed by e-mail. All serious inquiries can email me at shadowfancy@yahoo.com for payment information. After payment (or first payment if making payments) is received we will take your measurements and continue to discuss your tail design. Please send a message to the page with any questions about Quotes.

NOTE: THIS IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REFINED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE MESSAGE IT TO ME


Payment and Shipping InfoTHIS IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REFINED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED HERE PLEASE MESSAGE IT TO ME


Payment:
After payment (or first payment if making payments) is received we will request your measurements and continue to discuss your tail design.
I am accepting payments through Paypal or via the Etsy shop at this time. This is the safest and easiest way for both you and myself.
Payment MUST be received before any work can begin on the tail. Once the payment has been received, materials will be purchased.

Payment Options:
There are four (4) payment options available:
~Full payment- This is a single payment in which the entire price is paid at once.
~Half now, Half later- This is a double payment in which a down payment of half the price is paid, and half at a later date. (Tail will not be shipping until the full amount has been paid)
~Half now, Payments over time- This is a multiple payment option where half the price is paid so work can begin on the tail, followed by multiple monthly/weekly payments is made until the full price has been paid.
~Monthly payments- This is a payment option that will take much longer to receive your tail, but can be the most affordable. Payments will be made until at least half has been paid, at which point work on the tail will begin. Payments must continue to be made until the full price has been paid.

One of my goals is to make tails more affordable to those wanting them and have several plans available to make them more affordable. If you wish to make payments, please state so when you initially email with your request. We will then discuss which plan you would like to do, whether payments will be made weekly or monthly, and the amount of the payments to be made.

If for any reason you cannot continue payments, whether the tail has been completed or not, refunds will not be given. If several payments are missed and I cannot contact you, unless you have previously contacted me, the order will be canceled and the tail will be completed and sold to someone else.

Attention: Regarding the final 3 payment options.
~Half now, Half later- With this payment option, an additional 1% of the tail price may be charged depending on when final payment is made.
~Half now, Payments over time- With this payment option, an additional 2% of the tail price will be charged.
~Monthly payments- With this payment option, an additional 5% of the tail price will be charged.

These additional charges cover the storage of the tail (as they will be stored in my personal home) until full payment is made.

Shipping:

The base price of shipping for all tails is $75. This price may change depending on the weight of the tail being sent.

All tails will be shipped with a tracking number. Insurance available at purchasers request for an additional cost. Estimated shipping time is 1-5 business days.

[Moongazer]

Do you do 'resizing' of other tails? Since I'll be seeing you soon, I'd love it if you could take a look at my tail and help me bring it in...

[Morticia Mermaid]

:D I can take a look at it. I've never worked with latex, so could be interesting. I'll see what I can do though

[Moongazer]

Yay! I just need the waist taken in a bit, and all my friends who can help me are super busy.

[Morticia Mermaid]

I can take a look at it and see what I can do to help. Knowing that you're not too terribly far away will make it a bit easier to get it back to you :) I can even take a look at it while you are here for the meet. Might be able to do it quick then

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thought I'd share a pic of the first possible paint design I came up with for Moon's new tail :) Let me know what you guys think. She asked to stick with the blue and black with stripes. Kind cruddy drawing, all I had at hand was ballpoint pens xD

[Mer_Adella]

i like it :) see i told you that using pens would work to keep the "bored" away lol.

[Moongazer]

Wow! That's gorgeous!

[Morticia Mermaid]

:D I'm glad you like it! I wanted to take your stripes and make them a bit more feminine, but keep them strong and not go frilly skimpy stripes :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Just tossing an update. Spent the whole weekend so far working on jewelry. Have some new pretty stuff to list on the Etsy page, as well as some Halloween themed stuff. I'll get some pictures uploaded in a little bit :)

[MerEmma]

I look forward to it! :D

[Mer_Adella]

6965

The necklace I ordered from shadow fantasy creations :D LEXIA even made a bracelet to match my necklace. I LOVE IT I haven't tried it on yet. But I know I will love it thanks!!!!!

[Ashe]

Love those colors! What a great job Lexia did!

[Morticia Mermaid]

I'm glad you like it :) And I hope you don't mind, I had nothing pretty to leave a note on with it, so I recycled one of the cards that Vixen had sent with my stuff. The stamps and glitter were her, the writing was me. I'm big on recycling things and thought neither of you would mind. I hope the necklace isn't too heavy. I was going to make earrings to match, but nothing I tried looked good so I didn't want to try to force it :) I'm really glad you like it Adella

As a side not, don't forget to leave feedback on Etsy for me ^^ Kinda helps my shop a bit

I'm also glad it made it there in one piece. I'm sure you could tell from the packaging that I was worried about something breaking xD

[Morticia Mermaid]

Sale going on now at Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadowFancy)! Enter coupon code SHADOWFANCYMN to receive 10% off your purchase from now until the end of the week!

[Morticia Mermaid]

Sadly, my Kickstart only has just under 2 hours left and I am no where near the goal I had set :( I have launched another campaign on another site that allows for international backs, use of paypal, and still offers perks/rewards. I've got it set so that even if I don't make the goal, I can still get some funding to hopefully be able to buy some equipment I am desperately needing.

I'm asking the entire mer community to help me out and show some support for a new tail maker. Share and spread the link around, contribute if you can... Anything helps more than you think. I do have some cool rewards set up, including tails. I'd really appreciate everyone's help and support.

New Campaign~ www.indiegogo.com/shadowfancy (http://www.indiegogo.com/shadowfancy)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Great news! Legit Shadow Fancy website is now under construction!! Complete with proper business addresses under the sites own domain name. Will make sure to share the link with everyone, for now here is a little teaser that can also be found on the facebook page~

7172

Check it out and let me know what you think!

EDIT~ You will notice that there is a second person listing set up. I've contacted a close friend about being my Web assistant to help me keep an eye on the emails and keep the website updated... I wonder who it could be ;) We'll see soon enough

[Winged Mermaid]

Congrats on your website! Sorry your kickstarter didn't go as well as planned. You set a pretty high bar for it, though. I hope this one goes better for you. Starting tail making can be expensive for sure, especially if you're planning on making/using molds. If you don't gain funding, you may just have to take on the start up costs yourself like other tailmakers have done. It's an investment, and like any investment (especially in your own business) it's risky, but it could pay off big time if you play your cards right! Either way, wishing you luck! :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thanks Iona. I'm slowly working on saving up money to get it started. Getting a new (to me) sewing machine next week, hopefully it will sew neoprene well. Was just looking forward to any amount of funding I can get cause then I'd be able to buy some of the equipment I need sooner, but I'm working on saving to buy it in the future if I need to

[Morticia Mermaid]

A little update~ Website is almost finished. Working on finishing up a couple pages and then going to go over them with my Web assistant before I launch it. Should be able to launch by next week some time :) Super excited about that. Just wishing I had some more pictures of products and such. Hopefully once I get Moons tail finished, she will let me put pictures of it up as the product photos :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Figured I would post another teaser for the page. My very first review~ courtesy of Mermaid Adella.

7246

I love the smile. I think its absolutely perfect for a review picture :) And I love that she is wearing the necklace in the picture

I'd also like to introduce my new web assistant Mermaid Melu (also my mersister :p )

7247

She is doing an AMAZING job helping me get everything straightened out and organized on the site :)

[Mermaid Saphira]

Looking good! I love the mini bios you wrote for who works at your business! BTW, I love that photo Adella lol

[Mermaid Melusinah]

oh hey! thats me :p

And of course I'm here to help you! Cause that is what sisters do :p (seriously though, HOW are we not related? we are basically like twins... well almost. but you know what i mean!) ANYWHO! .... -_- I lost my train of thought..... >_<



*goes on a coffee hunt*

I SHALL RETURN!

*points to the kitchen in a 'charge!' sort of fashion*

[Mermaid Saphira]

oh hey! thats me :p

And of course I'm here to help you! Cause that is what sisters do :p (seriously though, HOW are we not related? we are basically like twins... well almost. but you know what i mean!) ANYWHO! .... -_- I lost my train of thought..... >_<



*goes on a coffee hunt*

I SHALL RETURN!

*points to the kitchen in a 'charge!' sort of fashion*

You are very entertaining lol ;)

[Morticia Mermaid]

You are very entertaining lol ;)

:p That is why I love her... And I know, right sis. We were born 2 days apart the same year in different parts of the country, but we are more alike than if we had been twins :crazy:

I still say we get matching mermaid tattoos ;)

[Mermaid Melusinah]

:p That is why I love her... And I know, right sis. We were born 2 days apart the same year in different parts of the country, but we are more alike than if we had been twins :crazy:

I still say we get matching mermaid tattoos ;)


'Tis on me list of things to do! (you know the one that is filed under "some day this WILL happen!" yea that list)

so I never got coffee... I had to settle for a Cherry Dr. Pepper.... *sips*

side note... I seriously need to go for a swim!

[Morticia Mermaid]

Lol... Could always get them when you come to the wedding next year ;)

[Mermaid Melusinah]

we could.... hmmm *ponders*

[Morticia Mermaid]

Another tail in the works (well, skin at least. Getting the fabric ordered this weekend. It should be finished by mid November :) I'm hoping to make a mer VERY happy. They will be getting at least 2 surprises. 1 of which, if all goes well, may become a new item available on the website :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Shadow Fancy has officially launched its website! It has everything from available products to ordering information. Check it out and let me know what you all think!!!

ShadowFancy.com (http://www.shadowfancy.com/)

[MerAnthony]

:cool: Great job Lexia. I'll be sure to send you pictures when I get my new tail. :)
w

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thanks Tony :) I'll put it into the gallery and on the product page

[Morticia Mermaid]

Working on putting together a sale for next month. It will apply for the next 5-10 orders (I've not made up my mind yet on how many). And I must say, it's going to be a pretty wicked deal ;)

Information soon to come

[Morticia Mermaid]

OK! I WAS going to wait, but I decided that in the spirit of Halloween (my absolute FAVE holiday) I am going to start the sale tomorrow. This sale applies to the first 10 orders. I will inform once I have received 10 orders

Basic Tails are $50 off + Free shipping
That makes the cost of the tail $270 + Free shipping

And Premium Tails are $100 off + Free shipping
So that puts the cost at $440 + Free shipping

This sale is going to last For the next 10 orders only. If you are interested, please check out the site for information and when you're ready to order, email me at order@shadowfancy.com

Again, the sale starts TOMORROW. Orders made today wont qualify for the discounts

[Morticia Mermaid]

YAY!!!! I've been nominated with Intuit products to receive a $5,000 grant for Shadow Fancy... But I need EVERYONES help. Right now I am ranked 6th, I wont get the grant unless I am ranked 1st. So I need everyone to go to Love a Local Business (http://lovealocalbusiness.intuit.com/playbook?b_id=315835) and nominate me again, don't forget to enter kind words about me in the comments section of the nomination form. You may have to search for my business, but since I have gone through and listed it already you wont have to manually enter the information. Don't forget, its Shadow Fancy in Lebanon Oregon.

The grant is WAY more than what I tried to get on kickstarter and would REALLY come in handy for me. It would give me the ability to make and show more examples of my tails, buy newer (and much needed) equipment, and I would be able to upgrade my website so that I could sell things through the website instead of having to list everything on Etsy.

Please help me get Shadow Fancy running instead of just crawling. Help out a fellow mer, it wont take anything more than just a couple minutes, but it could be all it takes to help me make a dream come true!

[MerAnthony]

OK Lexia how do we do that?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Just follow the link~ http://lovealocalbusiness.intuit.com/

And search Shadow Fancy. Since I've already entered it manually, you shouldn't need to have to fill out the manual entry

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Just follow the link~ http://lovealocalbusiness.intuit.com/

And search Shadow Fancy. Since I've already entered it manually, you shouldn't need to have to fill out the manual entry


VOTE SHADOW FANCY :D *grabs pom poms and cheers*

[Mermaid Saphira]

Just follow the link~ http://lovealocalbusiness.intuit.com/

And search Shadow Fancy. Since I've already entered it manually, you shouldn't need to have to fill out the manual entry

Congratz Lexia! I hope your recieve the grant :D *fins crossed*

[Morticia Mermaid]

http://lovealocalbusiness.intuit.com/pages/fan?CID=soc_fma_lalb&b_id=315835

There is the proper link. I didn't realize the other one wasn't working right

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Congratz Lexia! I hope your recieve the grant :D *fins crossed*

She has a good chance to! But she needs support! Vote all ye fellow Mers! Vote like you have never voted before! O_O doooo eeettttttt

[Mermaid Saphira]

^ I would, but I can't right now :p I'll try when my internet at home comes back on for sure ;)

[roamingmer]

Well i tried. And tried. But search kept returning blank. Perhaps ip addresses are restricted?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Roaming~ did you try the second link I gave? Shouldn't have to search if you use that one

[roamingmer]

Did this time - thanks

[Mer_Adella]

i voted for ya :) you are second come on LETS KEEP THESE VOTES COMING

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thank you everyone for the votes!

Don't forget to make sure you write something nice about me or the company (if you've worked with me before). They have another contest every quarter where each business is judged on peoples opinions of the business. If I win that, I could get another $30,000 towards the business, which would mean a LOT of refinement and experimentation that could be done

[Morticia Mermaid]

Well, voting ended on the 15th. I will find out by the 30th if I was the winner. MY fins are crossed, but either way, thank you to everyone who voted for me

[Morticia Mermaid]

Due to some research I have done lately, the Shadow Fancy website will be undergoing some transitions and construction over the next couple months. There will be some awesome new changes and upgrades. With the upgrades will come a digital cart for actual purchase on the website, which will be a major upgrade. The individual pages themselves will be more customizable than they are now, which I will be able to use to make the site more suited to the products. I'll also be able to view product and sales reports, which will help me determine what of my products are liked best.

Am looking forward to the new changes, and can't wait to hear what everyone thinks once the new site is up.

[MerAnthony]

Sounds great Lexia. Can't wait to see it when it's done.

[Morticia Mermaid]

I'd also like to add that with the changes until the site is back up, the Shadow Fancy emails and the website will not be available to view. If you have any questions about tails, I will be putting together a Q&A on my facebook page. And, if anyone is interested in ordering, you can send an email to shadowfancy@yahoo.com

[Morticia Mermaid]

Just an update. The website will be down for about 3-4 weeks. Photos are available on the Shadow Fancy facebook page. More photos will be going up soon of the Premium tail once I have it finished. Look for those photos within the next 2-3 weeks

[Merrow Fair Isle]

Wishing your new site the best! Go, girly!

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thank you Merrow. I'm hoping that it turns out better than the last

[Ashe]

Can't wait to see the finished product! :) Great job in beginning to make all the upgrades and improvements, you're gonna be great! :D

[Shadow Fancy]

First teaser of the new site-

8118

Check out the signature for another teaser

[MerAnthony]

Looks great so far. Can't wait to see the rest of it.

[Spindrift]

The site looks really good, but I thought you quit the forums? Are you back (because that would be really cool)?

[Shadow Fancy]

Just posting updates to the new website. A lot of people wanted to see it

[Shadow Fancy]

New scale designs will be available for premium tail orders. Here's a sample of one of the designs that are going to be available. This along with color blending and potentially 2 other scale designs will be available for painted neoprene tails.

8202

[Mermaid Saphira]

awesome!

[Shadow Fancy]

Here comes another Teaser. Website is almost finished, missing a few key pictures that I need to be able to finish it.

8230

[Shadow Fancy]

Great news. The new site will be an Ecommerce site, so a shopping cart will be available directly on the page. Which means that everyone will be able to add things to the cart and buy them from the page, instead of having to message me and wait for a paypall invoice :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

New Shadow Fancy website will be launched at the beginning of the new year. I've been working on it continuously in my spare time, along with my tail which will be finished when the rest of what I need comes in. Will post some new photos of the website when I can.

[Morticia Mermaid]

The new website is looking awesome! I can't wait to release the link so everyone can check it out. I can't tell you guys how excited I am to have everyone see it. I'm just debating now on when I want to release the link. The start of the new year? Or once Melu and a few other people I have gotten a hold of have had a chance to go over it? What do you guys think?

[Mermaid Saphira]

Definitely once it is checked over. I for one an super excited to see it, I can't wait! :D

[Ashe]

Oooooooo! I am so excited for you! *hugs!*

[Morticia Mermaid]

Missing a few pictures on some things, trying to borrow a family members camera to take some decent photos of paint swatches and samples.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Hopefully going to be launching the new website by the end of this week. I'm thinking if it ends up being on the first, I may have a sale for the first 10 orders.

8437

And yes, that is a working e-cart in the upper right hand corner

[Shadow Fancy]

Shadow Fancy officially has a new logo. Special thanks to daggersprez for creating the final product. You did an AMAZING job taking the image from the drawing my friend did for me. You truly did the image justice

8439

This amazing logo was created from this image as the base for the idea

8440

I may have to have you make me a logo for my mermaid page as well :D Thank you so much again!

[Morticia Mermaid]

I am very excited and happy to announce that the website has officially been launched! It's been a lot of work to get it finished, and there are still a few things that are being worked on. More photos are going to be added and accessories will be listed on the accessories page by the start of the New Year! I've got a 4 day weekend this weekend and plan on spending the entire weekend working on building accessories. I'll also be working on more paint samples and such for the Premium Tail as well. Once I get the paint samples worked out, I'll be setting up the options to select what kind of painting style is requested. Potentially 3 different scale designs, as well as just plain color blending.

But, as I said before, the new site has a working e-cart now! We are only taking Paypal at this time. Credit and debit may be accepted in the future (currently researching those additional payment options). And, orders are still accepted through contacting us as well!

I'm hoping everyone enjoys checking out the new site. I'd really love and appreciate any feedback you guys might have! Honest opinions would be great!

Shadow Fancy (http://shadowfancy.wix.com/shadowfancy)

[Mermaid Saphira]

Looks great! :D

[AniaR]

congrats! It looks really good and professional!

[MerAnthony]

Looks fantastic Lexia. Great job.

[Bellasea]

Looks really nice. I had to go searching though to find if tghe basic tails were neoprene or spandex, though. One question: does the cost change depending on which monofin you choose?

[Mermaid Cascada]

Looks really awesome :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thanks everyone. It's still a work in progress though :)


Looks really nice. I had to go searching though to find if tghe basic tails were neoprene or spandex, though. One question: does the cost change depending on which monofin you choose?

Shouldn't have been too hard I hope. I've got the specifics of both tails listed in the overview and details on each product :) The basic tail is swim spandex. And all prices are set, so no change in price no matter which choice of the 3. Only way the monofin would change the price is if you'd like one not listed on the site

[Bellasea]

Ok then I must have just missed it, I found it in the FAQ. That's really cool wiht the price not changing. I really want a merfin put in my next tail, but the additional price always puts me off.

[Morticia Mermaid]

:) I found it easier for both buyer and myself if the price we set the same no matter what the fin is, and never really understood why change the price. A price is easily set to accommodate the cost of any of those fins

[AniaR]

good thinking

[-Annwyn-]

Looks wonderful Lexia! I hope it brings you much success!

[MermaidBrittany]

Fantastic job! Im sure it took a loong time. I looks great :D I know the accessories says coming soon but do have a general idea of when? B/c I really like some of the necklaces you have pictures of. :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

I'll have jewelry up by the end of my 4 day weekend, so by Tuesday. I also do take custom requests, so if you'd like anything similar to what you've seen that I have made before, let me know and I can make something similar (or something new entirely). All the jewelry I've completed so far, I sold to Mermaid Shelly to be put up in the grotto :)

[MermaidBrittany]

I'll have jewelry up by the end of my 4 day weekend, so by Tuesday. I also do take custom requests, so if you'd like anything similar to what you've seen that I have made before, let me know and I can make something similar (or something new entirely). All the jewelry I've completed so far, I sold to Mermaid Shelly to be put up in the grotto :)

Ok awesome ill keep the custom jewlrey in mind.:) Did you recently sell them to her? Or did she have them when she first opened because I was down there the day they opened and bought a necklace but for the life of me I cannot remember who made it! :P

[Morticia Mermaid]

I was there probably a week or 2 after they opened. I got to personally deliver them because I was in the area to see my fiance for a few days and go to the Marine Corp Ball with him :)

[MermaidBrittany]

oh ok cool. Then darn it isnt yours :/ But I cant wait till your accessories are up :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

:) I started working on stuff this morning. Once I've got a few items finished, I'll get them listed

[Ashe]

It's looking fabulous!! I really love it :) Congrats!

[seagirls626]

Congrats! Looks awesome!

[MermaidBrittany]

:) I started working on stuff this morning. Once I've got a few items finished, I'll get them listed

Ok great cant wait to see! :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

I want to thank everyone for their support so far. tomorrow after work, I will be adding the accessories I was able to get made this weekend. It's not as much as I was hoping as I spent most of the weekend helping rearrange the house. But, I will be working more this week to get more made. Then I'll be getting photos up of the Premium Tail once I get the rest of my paints in on the 5th. I guarantee I'll be painting as soon as they come in.

Also, I've seen some talk of people thinking that my prices are too high. I ask that everyone keep in mind that the cost of the tails covers the cost of the materials, AND the time I take to make them. Most people do not know, but I also work a full time office job 40+ hours a week. So I make tails and such in my spare time. For those who think I should lower my prices, I am lucky if I am making $25-50 per tail AFTER cost of materials. So that is what I receive as payment for my time.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Finally got some accessories up on the website. All accessories are unique, so there is only ever 1 of each. More will be added as I make them, so make sure to check back regularly to see whats new! I was going to upload a photo of the accessories page, but I can't get it sized down small enough

[ButterflyVision]

how pretty me likey. dont stress to much. when i first saw the prices, before knowing about mernetwork, i thought they were quite a deal compared to all the others. and with all the love and work you put in your craft theyre definately worth more said price. everything will be fine and will turn out wonderful.

[Mermaid Danielle]

The website looks great! I hope you have a lot of people ordering from you soon!

[MerEmma]

It's pretty great and easy to use, especially for Wix! I especially hate Wix myself because my computer is so old it hardly, if at all, loads Flash. :b

[Morticia Mermaid]

Ok... so we (Melu and I) talked. We have an AMAZING idea! It's going to be fun! The best part? An AMAZING opportunity for YOU fans! But that's the surprise part! Keep your eyes on the page within the next few days to see what we have cooking!!

Complete announcement will be made on the facebook page, and the facebook page only. I guarantee this is NOT something you want to miss out on! Let's just say you could possibly get a steal of a deal! Announcement will be made on the 26th with the launch of our tail sale!

[Mermaid Melusinah]

CLICK TO ACTIVATE HYPER TRAVEL SPEED (http://www.facebook.com/ShadowFantasyCreations)

(link to page :p)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Ok, I couldn't wait until Monday. Mainly because I am too excited, and I think everyone else will be too! Check out our facebook page for the basic announcement.

Specific details will be posted Monday. We will also be posting full pictures of our first new top Monday.