Stamping Attempts... Eh!

After I played around with the one stamp on my Ruby Slippers Manicure I decided to cut my nails. Then I deiced to remove that manicure and do a new one on my short nails. First I wanted to play with some stamps and see which ones I liked. This was my sample test.

I really liked the how the ring finger came out. The funny thing is... I bought this stamp collection because I really wanted the gingham plate. After 3 tries I could not get it right. You can see my last attempt on my middle finger. I will try it again at some point, but since I have so many plates to play with... not a priority..

Let the Frustration Begin!!

I have no idea what is going on, but after the above picture, I could not get nail polish cleanly on my nails for anything! I was applying my Jordana #090 White like I have many times before. It was taking forever to dry which was unusual. So because it was taking so long, they were smudging or they would get scratches etc. Plus there were tiny pieces of airborne debris landing or something. UGH!!!! Frustrated and annoyed, I decided to give up for awhile.

Thirty Six hours later.. same problem. This time I was patient and tried to clean up issues as I went along. I even tried using a brand new bottle of the same color. Same problem.

Anyway... Eventually I came up with this manicure. I am not a big fan and I left my nails messy because honestly I think I am going to be removing it as soon as I am done writing this post.

The stamps went on well. I used Cheeky Plate #CH11 from the Vibrant Collection with Jordana #089 Black polish. I decided to make boxes around the white center because my stamping wasn't very good. My original idea was to have black on each side with white and stamp in the center. But the stamp didn't cover enough so I went with boxes. My Stamping skills aren't great yet.

So I thought ONE nail came out really good. I am pretty proud of that. I definitely need more stamping practice. I know my stamps work, I know my nail polish works with the stamps, I just need to work on lining it all up. 

I think the problem with my nail polish drying etc is because it has been raining here for 2 weeks now and has been really moist air. So that would make sense why it is taking so long to dry. I hope this doesn't stay an issue because what will I do to fill my time then?? Oh Boy!

Gonna go take this nail polish off and give my nails a break for a few days I think. Knowing me though, I will probably try again tomorrow.

I am an addict. What can I say?  :)

Go Nail It!