Swirly Whirly Stamping

With flash 


So here we are again with some stamping goodness. I must admit I've been really having to push myself to take the time and do stamping mani's as I've got to have all of my things cleared out of my old house and make it all shiny and lovely by Saturday (I'm writing this on Thursday). But on top of that I still have to look after a lively one year old who is in to EVERYTHING, and teething! 

So to start off I applied three coats of the Borghese Milano Taupe (click here for that post) and a layer of my trusty Orly Top 2 Bottom, then waited around thirty minutes. I had a little flip through my Bundle Monster stamping plates and decided on the 'swirly whirly' design on BM222. I applied this design with the Konad White special polish then added another layer of the Orly to lock in the design. 


No flash 


Well there you go, what do you think? I know it didn't come out perfect, but I didn't think I did too badly. I found this design one of the easier ones to work with, so expect to see it again at some point. The only thing is I don't think it really works as well on my smaller nails as you don't see as much of the design properly, can you see what I mean? 

That's all from me for now, I hope you are well. Take care all, byeeeeeeeeee x :-) 




Comments

  1. ~Sugarsheen~23 June 2012 at 00:55

    I actually really like this! Very chic!

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  2. Hayley: Sparkles and Stretchmarks23 June 2012 at 01:13

    Oooh lovely!!! Love the design! :)

    xxx

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  3. Unknown23 June 2012 at 02:12

    Nice simple, subtle design. Very nice! :)

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  4. Marias Nail Art23 June 2012 at 07:37

    Nice stamping - and those nude colors look so good on you!

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK25 June 2012 at 00:50

      Thank uouve Maria, I know you would have preferred some flowers lol x :-)

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  5. Louise23 June 2012 at 07:39

    They look fab! It makes me want to get some stamping kits even more hehe xx

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  6. Unknown23 June 2012 at 09:19

    Very pretty....love the design and base color....:)

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  7. Niesha23 June 2012 at 10:08

    You are really good at stamping dear!!
    So pretty and neat ..:)

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK25 June 2012 at 00:52

      Thanks hun, but I'm really not that good. I think I'm improving but still got a long way to go before I'm good lol x :-)

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  8. Nail Dazzler Nails 23 June 2012 at 16:42

    Very nice. Have a great weekend:)

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  9. Jennius - Gold Speck Nails26 June 2012 at 15:53

    Beautiful base colour :]

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