Funky French

This was not what I wanted,  I think the problem is the tips go too far up my nail bed and this is moving towards a half moon manicure. Unfortunately, this is neither here nor there, so just looks a little peculiar.  I do like like the idea but don't think my nails will ever get long enough to wear it well.

Base colour: Konad black sponged on tips only
Stamp colour: Konad Black then Konad White
Stamping plate: Moyou London Pro Collection - 14 XL

Close up it's wobbly!

Autumn sun

Massive finger!!!!!!

Tools of the Trade

In the garden

Halogen lighting

Black stamping only

Art Deco Lace

July 6th Sunday challenge:  Lacy

I wanted to use this dusky nude pink from primark with something grown up.  Then, to my delight, the "Adventures in Stamping" Facebook group came up with lacy for this weeks Sunday challenge.

I didn't have a traditional lace stamping plate, but this image from my cheeky plate reminded me so much of my grandparents home decorations and in particular, some ornate lacy dresses they had cherished in their youth in the 1930's.

Base colour: Primark, unnamed.
Stamp colour: Konad, White
Image plate: Cheeky Jumbo Plate C

Halogen light

Halogen light

Light through north facing window

Bright natural light

Indirect low summer sun light

Tools of the Trade

Cheeky French Manicure

The inspiration for this manicure was this video by delaney.  In case you are inspired too,  here is her own website.  I need more practice before my stamping gets to this standard.

Base colour: Clear
Stamp colour: Boots Natural Collection, White
Image plate: Cheeky, Jumbo Nail Art Plate C

And this is what happens after you add a sheer coat of pink.

One thin coat of Essie in "Lights"

I am backdating posts to date I took the photo. As a final note: please forgive poor photography, messy cuticles and bad stamping. This is a learning curve for me, and I will improve.