I started out with two coats of China Glaze Cheers to You, from the holiday 2010 collection: the shimmery, silvery counterpart to Midnight Kiss. Once that was dry, I sponged the tips with Zoya Danii, then applied China Glaze Fast Forward topcoat. Finally, after waiting about ten minutes, I stamped on the "shattered glass" design from Bundle Monster plate BM208 with Wet N' Wild Black Creme. One more coat of Fast Forward, and then all I had to do was sit back and admire my nails for a while!
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Whew, I wonder how much time total it took. They are beautiful though! I'm always a fan of metallics
ReplyDeleteNot too bad - about 45 minutes total, and that includes removing the previous (glitter) mani and dry times.
DeleteI love the result of sponging the tips.
ReplyDeleteOh, girl, what patience you have.
Absolutely GREAT
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Thank you! Hmmm . . . patience, or procrastination? LOL!
DeleteLooks great, Gail! What's your favorite white for stamping?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam! I'm proud because this is the most successful I've ever been with sponging.
DeleteI like the Konad Special White for stamping - nothing else I've tried is opaque enough. I'm thinking about getting the black too. This black is OK, but still not truly opaque
I can barely manage to slap a coat of two of regular polish on my nails. This look is stunning and I admire your patience and fine-motor coordination skills. I'm nominating you for a couple of blog awards. Details are on my most recent post http://susiehomemakerdeservesacocktail.blogspot.com/2012/12/blogging-awards.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cari! I have to admit, if I had a "real job" and kids to boot, my nails would probably be naked stubs!
DeleteMy nails look pitiful this holiday season, so sad. This mani is gorgeous, I love the idea of sponging the tips, must try this.
ReplyDeleteWell, you have been doing a LOT of work! Your house looks gorgeous! And I'm sure there are lots of tasty treats around there too!
DeleteIt's so cool how you know how to fix up your nails so fancily! The money you save plus pampering yourself along with getting crafty? Priceless!
ReplyDeleteI want to buy one of those Klutz nail art kits and practice on my girls.
Hehehe - with the amount of polish and accoutrements I buy, I doubt I save any money, LOL!
DeleteYou should do this with the girls - you'd all have a blast!