Showing posts with label stars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stars. Show all posts

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Red, White, and Blue

Thus begins my 52 week adventure!  Wednesday is the 4th of July aka Independence Day here in America. I think what most Americans don't know about the 4th of July is that it is not the day we gained our independence from England, but the day we officially signed the Declaration of Independence declaring to King George that we wanted our freedom.  This has been your history lesson for today. Brought to you by a history nerd as well as a nail freak. 
 So, to begin my challenge I started with Red, White, and Blue.  I used all Spoiled Nail polishes.  For a cheaply priced nail polish, I really like these.  I am not a big fan of the large brushes, but I find that I tend to choose the Spoiled colors a lot.  Correction Tape by Spoiled is my favorite white to stamp with.  And considering how much I stamp with white having one that only costs $1.99 (sometimes only $.99) is a blessing :) I did a little free hand with my White Kiss striping paint....not the best lines, but not too bad.  Its hard to make a straight line with a brush.  I have learned that the secret is to roll your nail under the brush instead of moving the brush.  Let me know what you think :)









Thanks for looking.  And again, if you want to join me let me know.  I appreciate all of your comments


Friday, June 29, 2012

Campfire Dreams


Today's Summer Challenge was Under the Stars. I call it Campfire Dreams because it reminds me of camping when I was a kid.  My parents would take us to this place called Letchworth State Park in upstate NY and I always remember how bright the stars were because we were so far away from the city. Although I was in love with this moon on the stamp, I don't love the execution.  I wouldn't call this a complete fail, but I don't love it. I do love the color (I am realizing that that is my favorite part of this). I had just bought this beautiful blue from Milani and it was perfect for imitating the night sky.  
Base coat is Milani Sail Away
I used a silver Kiss nail striper for the lines
Star Stamp is m34 and the moon is BM 316 using Spoiled Correction Tape

I like the right hand best :)

I originally had planned to do galaxy nails, but I had already done that.  I do love these nails though so I thought I would share

Hope you enjoy, and as always, check out the other ladies who participate in the challenge


List of girls taking part in Summer Challenge - maybe not every day, but definitely participating

Debbie @ The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk/
Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/
Lucie @ Lucy's Stash www.lucysstash.com
Vic @ Glowstars http://glowstars.net
Rychelle @ Colorsplash Nails- http://colorsplashnails.blogspot.com/
Missy the Manicured Maniac @ http://melissahenderson95.blogspot.com/
Nayade @ Toxic Vanity http://www.toxicvanity.com
Noniq @ Noniq Diary http://noniq.blogspot.com