I don't expect these nails to get a whole lot of likes...

I don't expect these nails to get a whole lot of likes, for two reasons: 1) They are not super-creative or fancy, and 2) That is an Atheist "A." I really like the polish, though. It was a super-cheap Wet 'N' Wild, I think, and the color goes from the purple-y you see here to gray to green. So it was totally pretty. I'm thinking about picking up another bottle as back-up because I like it so much. 🙂

Btw, what do you guys think about my gnarly cuticle? Cat (from work) was feeling rather feisty on Tuesday and wouldn't get off my desk without a fight. Crazy thing. 😂😂😂

Gray's Anatomy by Wet n Wild;
Custom Decal by Polish ALL the Things!;
waterslide decal

The wonderful Janet...

The wonderful Janet sent me some surprise polishes - 9 OF THEM!  We've been mailing nail goodies back and forth, and that's an awesome picker-upper.  🙂  We live so far apart that our areas don't seem to have a lot of the same stuff so it's always cool to get something that you can't find locally.  I'm going to have to think of something AWESOME to send her after today.  ❤

First fancy nails I've done in about two weeks.

First fancy nails I've done in about two weeks. Another gradient (different technique) with stamping on top. It was pretty easy, but not as blendy as I would have liked. Oh well. I might go back to the sponging technique again and see if I can do that any better. I'm not great at either one (yet), but I'm determined. We'll see how it goes. 🙂

Research polishes;
MagnoNails plate B;
gradient and stamping techniques

Gradient Nails, Take 2.

Gradient Nails, Take 2.  😁  I think the fade on these is MUCH better than on my first try.  I think the thumb is still too harsh and the middle finger too blended, but the rest I'm pretty pleased with.  I think I'll try it again this weekend with colors that are more different.  We'll see how that goes.  🙂

Research polishes;

embellishment;
gradient technique

These make me think Mermaid-y thoughts.

These make me think Mermaid-y thoughts.  Or fish-y thoughts.  🙂  Super-shiny and sparkly - with scales!

Research polishes;
Red Angel plate RA-111;

stamping technique

Printing Shaun's decals for tomorrow

7:47 pm:  Printing Shaun's decals for tomorrow and getting ready to do my nails also.  😃  Found out the hard way today why you shouldn't eat when your mouth is numb.  You might not feel it if you bite yourself then, but you will feel it later!  🙁

11:27 pm:  Got my claws ready for tomorrow!  😃

I do believe this is the first time I've ever worn a red polish.  I have to admit it makes me feel pretty fierce!  If anyone else wants decals I can make you a set.  $3 for 20?  I suck at selling things, but if I want to keep making them I at least need to re-coup my costs on materials.  Inbox me and let me know.  I can mail you some first thing Monday!  🙂

Check it out, Alexandra Roe, Jain-way Jaxon, Thanks, Abortion!, Pro-choice-dispelling the myths, I will.  🙂  Time to represent and fight for our rights!

My favorite gray, with my favorite sparkles, and my new silver striping tape. 🙂

My favorite gray, with my favorite sparkles, and my new silver striping tape.  🙂

Recycle by China Glaze with Glitter;
striping tape from BornPretty;
taping technique

EPIC. FUZZY. NAILS.

EPIC. FUZZY. NAILS.

😃😃😃

I might add googly eyes later.  Just want to enjoy these for a while, in case that jacks them up.  😃

Nails today!

Nails today!  🙂  I had major plans for these - taping, stamping, layers, etc - but then I got tired.  I didn't want just a plain paint job, though, and then I remembered my little metal bits.  😃  These are pretty flat - they have a bit of a dome shape, but I just smushed them down in my polish and then cleared over them.  They aren't bothersome at all and I kind of like rubbing them.  It feels neat!

Janet, these are the little studs I got from www.bornprettystore.com.  I still have some other little neat thingamabobs that I haven't posted yet, but maybe I'll get to try them all out soon.  😃

Research polish;
studs by BornPretty

This is what I've got on today and tomorrow, at least. 🙂

This is what I've got on today and tomorrow, at least.  🙂  This is a cheapie Jessie's Girl polish from Rite Aid over a light gray.  The Jessie's Girl was called Confetti, I think.  It's got a nice blurple thing going on and a really pretty shift between blue and purple in the sun.  I taped off the stripes and stamped this little "net" looking pattern down.  I really like it.  Colorful!  😃

Confetti by Jessie's Girl;
MagnoNails plate A;
stamping and taping techniques