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Bundle Monster 30 Days of Screams – Day 19: Vampires

19 Sunday Oct 2014

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Bundle Monster, Bundle Monster Halloween challenge, Essie, freehand, Konad, Milani, Nail Art, Nails Inc, saran wrap, stamping

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…or vampire bats!

I hope you like my manicure today!

 

Bundle Monster 30 Days of Screams - Vampire | The Rite of AgingI used 1 coat of Essie No Place Like Chrome as my base.

I saran-wrapped with Nails Inc. Foubert’s Place. (I almost did it the other way around and caught myself! If you own the Essie polish you know how annoying clean-up is!)

I stamped with Bundle Monster plate BM 301 and Konad Special Polish Black.

I detailed with Milani Black Swift.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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Bundle Monster’s 30 Days of Screams – Day 7: Monsters

07 Tuesday Oct 2014

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Bundle Monster October challenge

Bundle Monster is holding another 30-day challenge this October in honor of Halloween! I saw the posts about it yesterday so I am jumping in late. I don’t think I will partake every day because I do not have enough stamps for the themes but I am going to try.

Today’s theme is monsters! I almost used my favorite demon stamps but there is a “demon” prompt later this month which I’m saving them for. When I went through the other plates I noticed this little flying creature. I am not sure if it is a monster but it has in angry looking eyes so I’m going to call it a monster!

I hope you like it!

 

BM Halloween Challenge - Monsters | The Rite of Aging

I was feeling icy, light blues but they did not scream “Halloween” so I went with red and gold.

I used 2 coats of Sephora by OPI Metro Chic as my base.

I “saran-wrapped” with Wet n Wild I Red a Good Book and Zoya Goldie before stamping with Bundle Monster plate BM-310 and Konad Special Polish Black.

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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NAIL (September 2014) – Week Two: Sapphire

27 Saturday Sep 2014

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I am running a little behind this month because of the 31DC but I love taking part in the Link-up so I am trying to fit these manicures in here and there.

Blue is my favorite color so I was thrilled by the second week’s prompt. Sapphire is a gorgeous stone. Even uncut, it has a very majestic glow.

 

I was on a water-marbling kick but since I was not feeling too well I only did an accent. The rest was my trusty RA-friendly saran-wrap!

I hope you like it!

 

NAIL September - Week 2: SapphireI started with Zoya Dream as my base.

I detailed with Sally Hansen Blue My Mind and  Julie G White Orchid.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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31DC2014 – September 16: Geometric

17 Wednesday Sep 2014

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American Apparel, Bundle Monster, freehand, Milani, Nail Art, rafriendlynailart, saran wrap, Serum No 5, stamping, Zoya

For this prompt, I wanted to mix strong geometric lines with abstract art. I really like how this came out and it was exactly what I wanted. I do not wear glitter toppers that often and I definitely need practice applying it! The tips of my nails and I seem to be on the outs right now!

 

I hope you like it!

 

DSCF0924_fotorI used 3 coats of American Apparel Parakeet. I can usually get away with 2 coats but because of the saran-wrap technique I wanted to make sure I had enough.

Next, I used cling-wrap, Zoya Yara and Giovanna. The saran-wrap technique is great #rafriendlynailart!

I stamped with Milani Black Swift and Bundle Monster plate BM-322.

I used a couple of coats of Serum No. 5 Forest Lights for my accent.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other geometric prints below!

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Oh Mon Dieu 2 Challenge – Day 26: Outdoors

26 Saturday Jul 2014

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freehand, Julie G, Konad, MoYou London, Nail Art, Revlon, saran wrap, stamping, Zoya

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I was so thrilled with this manicure until the top coat smeared the design on my pinky. Bummer. If the base had not taken so long to dry I would have re-done it!

I hope you like the other fingers!

 

DSCF0373_fotorI used 2 coats of Julie G White Orchid and 1 coat of Revlon Parfumerie Fresh Linen as my base.

I saran-wrapped with Zoya Reece and Julie G White Orchid.

I stamped with Konad Special Polish Black and MoYou London 09 (Pro collection).

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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Oh Mon Dieu Challenge – Day 3: Lavender

04 Friday Jul 2014

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Formula X Sephora, freehand, Milani, Nail Art, Oh Mon Dieu challenge, saran wrap, striping tape

The pain has been replaced by another bout of sinusitis which is complete with blood accumulation! Blood has been dripping out of my nose all day. My head kept pounding so I literally slept…all day. Seriously, I think I was awake for no more than three hours today. This happens quite often and the blood sorts itself out within a couple of days. I just wish I had not lost my steamer in the move!

When I feel better I will get back to my normal schedule but for now I cannot really keep up!

Today’s prompt for the OMD2 challenge is Lavender. I love lavender. It is not only pretty but smells and does wonderful things.

Today also marks the first day trying striping tape. Yes! You read that correctly! I purchased real striping tape and I kind of love it.

I hope you like today’s manicure!

 

OMD2 Day 3: Lavender

I started with 3 coats of Formula X by Sephora Thrilling. I got a sample as part of a Sephora purchase. So far, I like the colors and formulas but the sample size cap and brush are so small it is difficult to get a clean coat. It applied unevenly and dried in clumps. I do not think this was so much the formula as the brush.

I detailed with bubble wrap and Milani Vivid Violet, Black Cherry and striping tape. I re-use bubble wrap and some Pop Beauty joined the party!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other lavender-centric manicures!

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FingerFood’s Themed Weeks: Cartoon Nails

16 Monday Jun 2014

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Color Club, Essie, freehand, Konad, Milani, MoYou London, Nail Art, Pop Beauty, saran wrap, SIMPLES, stamping, Wet n Wild

This manicure serves THREE purposes!! I am absolutely thrilled I managed this. I am submitting it under the weekly theme buffet but it also serves as the second SIMPLES saran wrap manicure.

These nails also serve as a tribute to Casey Kasem, who passed away yesterday at the age of 82. If you have followed my blog for a while you will know I am a huge Scooby Doo fan. It was and will always remain my favorite cartoon. I own the entire original series on DVD and LOVE it.

Casey Kasem voiced Shaggy for over two decades. Not only that, he was a humanitarian who supported many different charities. The world has lost a truly remarkable person.

 

During the Nail-Art-A-Go-Go challenge in February, hosted by Missy at Gnarly Gnails, one of the prompts was animation (my design linked here). It was my first attempt at the cartoon nails technique and it came out less than to be desired. I wanted to re-visit it for this week’s Theme Buffet. While my nails are just as short as the last time, I think the addition of detailing makes the look less “stumpy”. I still need to practice getting even cartoon lines but I did not want to mess too much with it to the point I would have to re-do the entire nail!

I hope you like it!

 

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For SIMPLES – Saran Wrap

 

 

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For Theme Buffet – Cartoon Nails

I used 2 coats of Color Club Twiggie as my base.

I saran-wrapped with Milani Power Periwinkle and Pop Beauty Pacific Hoot.

I stamped with Konad Special Polish Black and MoYou London plate 06 (from the Mother Nature collection).

I detailed with Wet n Wild Black Creme and Julie G White Orchid.

I used Essie Matte About You on top.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other cartoon designs this week!

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