During the school holidays we found ourselves at a play, The Surfer and the Mermaid.
As soon as it started as a one-man show, I was worried that my children might be a little bit too young for it. Little Monkey was probably too young, but she enjoyed looking at the mermaid pictures on the screen. Big Boy sat there mesmerised throughout the play.
It was about a young surfer who was singled out my the mermaids as someone who loves the ocean and can help them spread their message for help. The mermaid took the surfer on a tour of the ocean, to meet the whales and to see how much harm humans are doing by dumping their rubbish into water.
After the play we talked about how the ocean is the whales’ home and how we wouldn’t like it if someone came and threw some rubbish into our home. Big Boy observed that we could clean up afterwards, but the whales couldn’t because they had no hands.
The play inspired me to finally finish a crocheted mermaid that I had been working on and here it is!
(You can ownload the pattern here)
Linking to Creative Every Day and And Sew We Craft.
Hi, I'm Tat. I believe that through motherhood we're given another chance to find ourselves, grow and shine. I have three beautiful children and I learn a lot from them every day. This year I'm searching for ease in everything I do.
Your mermaid is lovely.
Ginny recently posted..Monday’s Quote and Reflection
Wonderful post and lovely mermaid ~~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)
I love the comment about whales not having hands. Kids have such a gift for getting straight to the heart of the truth. Adorable mermaid too!
Liberty recently posted..Monday 5 by 5
Wow, that’s a lovely crocheted mermaid! The last time I crocheted was in elementary school! It’s good that the kids enjoyed the play and that it made an impact on them.
So cute! Love her hair.
Paula – Buenos Aires recently posted..It´s getting kind of glittery around here
I love the mermaid and I love the message of the play as well.
Arwen recently posted..Coasting, Losers & Excellence
That is adorable! You are so multi-talented.
Rachel recently posted..Jubilympics
ohhhh my! its so cute.. I love it.. And I agree with them you’re really a talented person.
SHe’s Lovely!
Candace Jedrowicz recently posted..Linking Up with The Chainmaille Lady
What a fabulous mermaid! I love that the play inspired you. The fibers you used for the hair is perfect!
Carolyn Dube recently posted..Too Many Visits to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
It looks great, Tat! I still can’t crochet, well I can, but I can never get the tension right!
Thanks for linking up to And Sew We Craft Together!
x
Amy @ MahliMoo recently posted..Wordless Wednesday
This must have taken a ton of time!!! Nice work.
Jill Frank recently posted..Fabric Roll-up Chalk Boards
Yes, the hair takes forever. That’s why I rarely make dolls.