One of the things I realized when I was thinking about the fandom theme to try to come up with nails, is that I'm not really a fan of much. Certainly not enough in the definition that I belong to a fan online group, or have to see the latest movie release of a director or actor or in a series, or run to the bookstore when a certain author has a release. Not into video games either. The only show I watch regularly is Big Bang Theory and I already did a BBT mani
here. Never watched any of the Harry Potter movies, or Dr. Who, Hunger Games, nor seen any of The Walking Dead, Anarchy, or whatever else seems to be so popular on tv in recent years. While I do a lot of reading, not a big fan of any one author and again, haven't read a lot of the popular books or series. So instead, I decided to do nails on what I like and one of my favourite things is being around the water. Whether it is going to the beach, swimming in the lake, going on a cruise in the ocean, puttering around the lake on my boat, or just sitting in on my deck, drinking a coffee, reading a book overlooking the water, I love the water! Here's what I came up with!
Started with a base of Chaoes & Crocodiles Forgotten Paths. This is one coat...yes, one!
I didn't topcoat the base, instead, did a sponged gradient using Chaoes and Crocodiles City in the Clouds. This is my representation of sand/land and water/sky.
Sparkle, sparkle, sparkle!
Top coated before stamping.
Stamped using Funky Fingers Gesso using images from Bundle Monster BM-506 and MoYou Sailor Collection-07.
Closer look at the plate used. Bundle Monster BM-506.
MoYou Sailor Collection-07
Top coated using KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.
Here's the other ladies Day 2 fandom mani's!
Thanks for looking!
These are BEAUTIFUL! I wish I had thought to do something water related since I am also a big fan of being near it...here in landlocked Alberta :-P
ReplyDeleteYour gradient is perfection, and I love that lighthouse image!
ReplyDeleteThis is simply stunning - with the stamping, and the gradient on its own. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO SO SO wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThe gradient is amazing and that stamping is wonderful!
I LOVE being by the water too... does not matter what kind of water source it is... I love hearing the waves or just the water... My fiancé has always been a fan of lighthouses so whenever I see a lighthouse I think of him :) We have a sea theme in our bathroom ;)
Im a new subbie, you have a wonderful blog :)
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I love your gradient. Even before I started reading I thought "the gradient really reminds me of the sand and water". Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour gradient is stunningly beautiful! Another brilliant take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is so beautiful!! The gradient and the patterns really look perfect together!
ReplyDeleteThat lighthouse stamp is amazing!
ReplyDeleteReally amazing...must run to plates now and see if I have this combo. Lol
ReplyDeleteYour gradient looks absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous mani! I'm so jealous you have a deck to sit on when you want.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfectly beachy and sparkly! Love it!
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