23 November 2014

SIMPLES: Dots over Gradient

The Crumpet has a challenge going, to help teach nail art from the simple to the master.

Week 14 is here and we have to come up with a gradient base with dots over the top of it. 
Here is my example;

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Base Polish: Nails Inc - Wigmore Street

Dotting Tools

22 November 2014

Stamping Plate: Born Pretty Store - BP06

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Born Pretty Store recently came out with their own range of stamping plates, I managed to get a couple of these in a special 1p sale. Having not tried any of there plates before I was interested in seeing if they actually stamped, and I was pleasantly surprised.

These plates come with a branded backing which means the edges not sharp.

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I used Kleancolor Metallic Sapphire to stamp with and as you can see I didn't have problems with any of the images other than a tiny bit of the gender image. The moon with the fairy in it was quite a large image which I don't think would fit it all on anyone's nails but it is a very delicate and whimsical design.

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I think the wand image is my favourite, I like the extra strings it has on it.

Once I have used this plate you will be able to see all of them by clicking here.

I also have a 10% off code for the website which you can use if you want to;

21 November 2014

Swatch: Kleancolor - Metallic Red



Colour: Red
Finish: Metallic
Opacity: One Coat shown
Stamping? Yes!
Brush Type: Standard
How Much? 15ml

Nails Inspired by Black Embellished Dress

I used negative space around the cuticle to resemble the v shape neckline, a nude base with black lace for the fabric and some black striping tape around the middle nails to create the ribbon which cinches in the waist of the dress.

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Base Polish: Leighton Denny - Opaque Elegance
Stamping Polish: MoYou Nails - Special Nail Polish - Black
Stamping Plate: Cheeky CH44

Black Striping Tape
Black Fine Tipped Sharpie

20 November 2014

Pick n' Mix 52 Week Challenge: Brown, Book

This week the prompt is the colour brown and the word book, so for this I attempted to do aged parchment paper.

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Polishes Used:
Leighton Denny - Opaque Elegance
Leighton Denny - Take a Bow
ELF - Chocolate

Stamping Polish: MoYou Nails - Special Nail Polish - Black
Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster 311