Let’s Go Blue Jays, Let’s Go!

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently in the World Series, with Game 6 just ending as I'm wrapping up this post.  They didn't win tonight but they got Game 7!  Let's Go Blue Jays!

Started with a base of Cupcake White VNL Blur, then added two coats of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls on all fingers except ring, which is OPI Fiyero's My Mani.  Then added Red Eyed Lacquer Like It's My First Tattoo on most of the other nails, except middle.  Shown with no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped images from Canadian Nail Fanatic with Fig Tree Stamps 002 on all fingers except the pinky using MdU 30, Maniology Blizzard B261 or a mix of them on some images.  The player sillouettes are double stamped to get good darkness.  The pinky is the coolest find everrrrr!  I stamped the ball from image UC mini:  Take Me Out To The Ball Game including the lines,and thought it needed more outline definition.  So I was going through the sports images I had and noticed that BM-XL183 looked similar in size to the solid ball so tried it out and low and behold, it was the perfect size.  It really ads definition to the stamped image I think, especially when the background polish isn't dark.

UberChic mini:  Take Me Out To The Ball Game

BM-XL183

Added starts from Maniology m054 for filler and interest using MdU 68.  Also maple leaf on the middle finger with an image from CjS-257 using CjS 062.  There was even an image that was perfect in size to fit on the Jays logo without shrinking, which was perfect!

Finished with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

 Thanks for looking....and Go Jays Go!  Game 7 is yours!

May the 4th Be with You!

Happy Star Wars Day!!!  I did these nails quickly last night for May the 4th day!

Started with a base of two coats of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Greyfitti, topped with a coat of Penelope Luz Sorcery.

Added a coat of Nine Zero Flakie All The Things (Silver) for some more sparkle.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

MdU Star Wars 3

Stamped using images from Sugar Bubbes 004 (ring and index), SP-024 (pinky), MdU Star Wars 3 (thumb and some words on middle), CNF 002 with Fig Tree Stamps (some words on middle), and Pet'la LE Space (stars on middle) using Painted Polish Midnight Mischief with MdU 11 for shadowing on middle finger.  Finished with a final coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Enjoy the last few hours of Star Wars Day and thanks for looking!

Happy Star Wars Day!

May the fourth be with you!!!

I did these Star Wars nails quickly last night for today, May 4th!  It was fun doing a themed mani as I haven't worked on too many lately (or so it seems, but I guess Easter wasn't that long ago!).  Here's what I came up with!

Started with a base of Avon Cosmic Eclipse, two coats, no top coat.

Topped with one coat of Cuticula Daydreamer, no top coat.

I couldn't remember if Cuticula Daydreamer was a QD TC or not, so added a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  This was quite a few quotes by now, so I watched a bit of 90 Day Fiance for a bit, maybe half an hour and then went back to the mani.

Created (what I hoped looked like) a galaxy by sponging Zoya Perrie and Mira.

Here's a few plates that I pulled for Star Wars nails; some I used, others I didn't.  

Star Wars 2

SP-024

SP-023  

I tried a couple images on these plates to use but they didn't transfer well; normally, I would have tried a bit more with different stampers, polishes, etc. but I didn't have a whole lot of time to do my nails so just moved on.  But I will revisit attempting to use them.

Stamped images from MJ XLII on middle and index using MdU 1, 57 and 105.  Stamped image from ZZ Star Wars on ring using Hit the Bottle To Have and to Gold, ZZ Star Wars 2 on pinky using Hit the Bottle Copper (after sponging on a little white) and stamped the galaxy on the thumb as well.

My faves are Yoda and Chewbacca!

Stamped words on thumb using CNF 002 with Fig Tree Stamps using Hit the Bottle To Have and To Gold and MdU 1, then topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Hope you have a great Star Wars day!!!

Happy Friday the 13th!

It's Friday the 13th!  If you're a motorcycle enthusiast and you are in the vicinity of Port Dover, you might be down there for the traditional Friday the 13th rally!  If you're not familiar with this, please read this article!

I did this mani for the Port Dover Friday the 13th tradition!  Sometimes, it's about needing an excuse to use those plates that you otherwise wouldn't be using and this is a good excuse anyway!  Even if you don't go to Port Dover on Friday the 13th, if you like motorcycles, this might be some inspiration anyway!  Here's what I came up with!




Mundo de Unas ZZ Moto

On a base of two coats of My Boyfriend Scales walls, stamped images from MoYou London Biker 2 and 5, MdU ZZ Moto and my custom plate CNF 002 with Figtree Stamps, using Painted Polish Midnight Mischief, MdU 9, 11, 13 and 66.  Filled in roses on middle finger using China Glaze Ruby Pumps and the thumb hardware is NOPI Positive Energy.  Unfortunately, I misjudged the thumb image and stamped lower on the nail than I wanted, so I left the words on for picture purposes lol!

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

 Ride on!  Love this image although it's not that clear on the nail!

Have a great weekend and thanks for looking!

Team Canada Jr's Win Gold!

If you follow hockey at all, you'll know that the gold medal game for the World Jr. Hockey Tournament was on Sunday, with Canada winning the gold medal in a come-from-behind win over Russia with a score of 4-3!  I decided to do a mani that night to celebrate the win; this is what I came up with!

Started with a base of skittles using Scofflaw Just Another Candy Cane Polish Christmas 2013 on top of a quick base coat of Sally Hansen CSM Greyfetti, Sally Hansen CSM Cherry Delight and OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls.  

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Used a whole bunch of stamping plates for this one!  BM-XL157 (hockey sticks on thumb, image on pinky and lower image on ring finger), CjS-91 (middle), UC mini:  Soccer Love (medal on thumb), Apipila Super Placa G (index), Canadian Nail Fanatic 002 with Fig Tree Stamps (upper image on ring finger), and CjS-LC 08 (Canada words on sweater on middle, Canada on thumb and small accent maple leafs added in next picture).  Mainly used Konad red, and MdU 1 and 2.  The gold on the thumb is Hit The Bottle To Have and To Gold.

Clear Jelly Stamper CjS-91.

UberChic mini:  Soccer Love





BM-XL157





Added small maple leafs as filler and accent on a few nails.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

Way to go, Team Canada!  Hopefully even if Canada wasn't the team you were cheering for, at least you could use this mani for inspiration for your favourite team!

Thanks for looking!

May The 4th Be With You!

May the 4th be with you!  I wasn't sure I'd get these nails done today; I woke up late and then spent most of the day doing household chores and just had a chance to do these around 3 pm today.  But at least they will get posted today!  Here's what I came up with!

Started with a base of two coats of Colors by Llarowe Burnout, no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Sponged on galaxy nails using LAGirls Disco Brites Hustle, Groovy, Platforms and FunkyFinger Gesso.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped with image from MdU Star Wars using FunkyFingers Gesso.

Mundo de Unas Star Wars.

Double stamped accent nail using CNF with Fig Tree Stamps.

Applied stamper from MdU Star Wars on all nails except pinky, which is from Pet'la LE Space.

Finished with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Happy Star Wars Day!