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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day 9: Rainbow Fireworks Stamped Nail Art

08 Friday Sep 2017

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I always struggle with today’s 31 Day Nail Art challenge prompt. I don’t know why exactly except that I do not like the typical rainbow scheme. The colors just don’t match up in my eyes. I finally bit the bullet last year and used all six rainbow colors in a splatter look. I really disliked it but it ended up being my most liked photo that month! That was really weird for me because I still look and detest it!

This year, I decided to try again but by sponging. It sort of looks muddy but kind of works. I stamped some fireworks using Born Pretty Store‘s Celebration stamping plate.

Colors make me happy, especially neon colors, and with a disabling autoimmune condition I need as much “happy” as I can get.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sponged and Stamped Rainbow Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sponged and Stamped Rainbow Nail ArtBase: Barry M Mustard

Rainbow: Milani Blue Print, SinfulColors Energetic Red, Zoya Pippa

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, Born Pretty Store Celebration stamping plate BPX-L013 (USD $2.99)

 

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day 8: Metallic Stamped Nail Art

07 Thursday Sep 2017

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Every year I participate in the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge I use the same gold-olive base for the metallic prompt! I never plan but I seem drawn to that color. This year, I finally veer away from gold and go silver! I know, weird.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this look…I use a new time/clock stamping plate from Born Pretty Store. It’s pretty cool and I know I will reach for it often.

Sometimes I wish time would stand still while I wrestle with my RA. But, it doesn’t. Another week, month, even year passes and I am still no closer to getting my DVM. Rheumatoid Arthritis. You annoy me! But, hopefully, one day time runs out and I’m there, getting my degree and living the life I always wanted.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Metallic Sponged and Stamped Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store Time Travel stamping platesBase: OPI I Drive a SuperNova, Zoya Goldie

Stamping: OPI Guys & Galaxies, Born Pretty Store Time Travel stamping plate BPX-LO23 (USD$2.39)

 

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The 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day Four: Nature-Inspired Green Double Stamped Nails

04 Monday Sep 2017

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What is there to say about green except it represents nature, growth and health. I feel at peace and happy when I am outside and in nature. I miss the days when I could hike for hours, kayak and rock-climb outdoors. Now, it seems like a distant memory.

I really love the look I came up with for today’s 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge. I used one of my favorite Born Pretty Store stamping plates (in general, they make some very cute leaf designs). I double-stamped on top of my new Chanel polish in Fantastic which is a funny neon. Over a white base it pops but on it’s own it is your average bright green. Though, for this look, it’s exactly the color I neede. Can you see this as a print for a bag? I definitely can!

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31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017) - Day Four: Nature Inspired Double Stamped Green Nails (#31DC2017)

Base: Chanel Fantastic

Details: OPI I Drive a SuperNova, Zoya Olivera, Born Pretty Store plate BPL-026

 

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Purple to Pink Gradient || Nail Art

01 Monday May 2017

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I haven’t done a gradient in a very long time and I just felt like doing one! Pink and purple together are always a great and forgiving option. I mean that I can spend half as much time sponging the gradient when the colors complement each other! This is a great thing when I am feeling stiff from the RA.

Enjoy! I added double stamping because well…why not? Do you like the index finger or the others better? I can’t decide!

 

gradient2I actually forgot I had these China Glaze polishes in my stash since they were all the way in the back. After clean-up, though, I kind of remember why I don’t use them that often.

 

gradient3Though, these colors blended so well I am kind of mesmerized! I did use a transition color between the bright pink and dark purple and that really elevated this gradient to the next level.

 

gradient1Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White (to make the colors on top pop)

Gradient: China Glaze Purple Panic (pink), Caribbean Temptation (transition), Zoya Haven

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN83, Konad Nail Art Stamping Polish – White, Color Club Nail Lacquer On the Rocks (silver)

 

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#AtoZChallenge – P is for Plaid

30 Sunday Apr 2017

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I am slowly but surely moving through the A to Z Challenge. I lost steam last week after a serious flare. My Orencia infusion cut out early (aka stopped working) and I barely functioned. But, today, I am back with a fun marbled stamping look. I used a fun purely plaid Born Pretty Store stamping plate! I’ve used it before and I’ll use it again.

I did not use any neon green polishes but in the sunlight these two look totally florescent. How cool! I hope you enjoy!

 

IMG_5078I am seriously digging how this final look came out! It is fun and funky, great for this weird hot weather in Spring.

 

plaid2Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White

Stamping: Born Pretty Store Checker and Plaid stamping plate, Barry M Cosmetics Cancun (dark turquoise) , Color Club Twiggie (sea foam green)

 

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Winter means….

08 Thursday Dec 2016

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…snowflake nail art! I am obsessed with snowflake nail art. My MoYou London plate (website linked here) remains my most used stamping plate of the year. That sounds kind of sad but it is absolutely amazing. The best thing is I can use it well past December! Where I live it snows until March so I never feel weird or out of placing putting it on my nails.

I hope you like this icy gradient and double stamping look I created for the Challenge Your Nail Art 12 Days of Christmas!

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snowflakegradient2Gradient: OPI No More Mr. Night Sky – dark grey, I Drive a Super Nova – light (both from last winter’s Starlight collection)

Stamping: MoYou London stamping – Festive collection plate 02, Barry M Cosmetics Chai (grey), SinfulColors Snow Me White (white)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31DC2016 – Delicate Print | Nails

24 Saturday Sep 2016

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Oh.Em.Gee.

I started these nails but as I finished them I realized I strongly disliked them. The green barely showed up and the blues didn’t match. It just didn’t look like the product I pictured in my head. I strongly considered scratching the whole project and not posting them to Instagram.

Of course, in the spirit of the 31-Day Challenge, there is no time to re-do looks and I kind of had to deal, so sorry, Instagram…you’re gonna have to deal too.

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Fast forward to now.

This is my 3rd most liked look EVER on my IG! It accumulated over 100 likes! What…just what?! I mean, I am thrilled but I cannot believe that a look I disliked so much got so much love!!

I am honored and humbled that so many people liked this look. I hope you do too!

 

delicateprint_edited-1Base: Serum No. 5 Sleepy Holo

Stamping: Bundle Monster plate BM316, Mundo de Uñas stamping polishes (neon green, neon blue)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.