Beachcombing

Hi, everyone!
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
I'm enjoying my latest manicure, sand and shells, which I created using the shell design from the Cheeky Jumbo Tropical Holiday plate.

I started with a base of Sally Hansen Insta Dri Sand Storm (an awesome addition to the Insta Dri colors).  I wanted my shells to be colorful, but I also didn't want to spend a lot of time doing them (haha), so I double stamped the shell design.  I stamped first with NYC French White Tip and then again with my favorite brown, Revlon Top Speed Esspresso.

I did want to add a bit of color, so I got out my brushes and added a few quick lines to the shells with a sheery peach and sheery blue.  I dabbed on a few gold and brown dots for the sand.

I am loving this Cheeky plate!  I've had it for a while, but I guess that I've determined to get good use out of it this summer!

Thanks for reading, Konaddicts!

Full of Hot Air

Hi, everyone!
Today, I'm sharing my hot air balloon mani.  It didn't come out exactly as I had hoped.  I was trying to go for a brighter, lighter, look.  Even though it wasn't exactly what I had in mind, it was still fun to wear.

I used Sally Hansen Insta Dri Blue Blast for my sky.  For the background clouds, I used NYC French White Tip and the cloud image from Mash 37.  The balloon image is from the Cheeky European Romance plate.  I used Milani Black magic for the stamping since I didn't want to risk smearing as I filled in the balloons.  Then, I just grabbed a bunch of colors and a tiny nail brush and got to filling in the balloon colors.

If I were redoing this mani, I would probably start with a lighter blue - or even a pastel or pearly blue.  That might have brightened up the sky a bit and have allowed for lighter balloon colors.  I guess I'll know what the try the next time I feel "flighty"!

Up, up, and away, Konnadicts!