I would like to give a big "Welcome!" to my new follower! It really surprised me when I checked on my blog the other day and saw a new follower during this dry spell. Thanks to anybody who takes interest in what I do! :)
While I have not posted in about a month, I have not quit painting my nails! I have 2 Christmas manicures photographed and ready to go, and after I am done writing, I am going to start a new manicure!
I have been using my Bundle Monster nail stamping plates a lot lately, and it is taking some getting used to. I keep trying to use polishes that are too thin, and of course there is the getting the stamp lined up correctly. Practice makes perfect! When I look at other nail blogs I always love the fancy scroll manicures, and I thought I would give it a try. For this design I used Orly Luxe for my base coat, and Sally Hansen Save the Date for the stamping. I used stamping plate BM21 for the scroll design. I absolutely love how it turned out! I got really creative and painted my toes to coordinate with this too. I used the Sally Hansen Save the Date for the base on my toes, and then I stamped the leaf design from BM01 on my big toe with Orly Luxe. I really LOVE the Save the Date on my toes, it is a gorgeous shimmery maroon. I have never been big on coordinating my fingers and toes, but this was fun!
So I dont know about you guys, but I am NOT ready for Christmas. It seems like it has snuck up on me this year, don't tell anyone, but I don't even have any presents bought yet...but my nails are ready!!!
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| Tada! I love them! I would love to share the photos of the toes, but I really do not like how any of the photos came out. Just know they looked great! |
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| These photos were actually taken after a few days of wear. I really like how well the polish held up! |
Wow, I really like that design! Very pretty. Back when I used to paint my nails, I could barely get one solid coat of color on properly. I can't imagine doing such intricate patterns on my own nails. And I know what you mean about the holidays sneaking up this year. I just finished wrapping the last of the gifts last night. You know what they say, though - if you wait until the last minute, it takes only a minute! Have a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!
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