Nail Art Stamping

[BaDKiTTy69]

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Originally Posted by malaviKat Thanks. (Like I said...I'm pretty cheap so when I realized I could get it online for cheaper than I paid at a local kiosk, I was kind of annoyed...LOL) I bought through OCNailart. (Kathleen ships worldwide for free and gives you 20% off if you use any of the codes she hands out to her faithful bloggers...so if you haven't bought from her she might be worth considering.) I am not a blogger...I just happened across her site. As for the polishes, I ordered them from Head2Toe Beauty along with 10 other China Glaze finishes. (CG is usually $2.99/bottle there, but their OMG collection is $3.29). It came to approximately $36US (for 12) with $12 to ship to Canada. Like many of these places they recommend you buy in bulk but I'm not a salon. When am I going to order 70 nail polishes? All told, after conversion I don't think I paid any less than I would have if I had just bought China Glaze at Sallys and paid local Canadian sales tax. But Sallys doesn't have a huge selection so I figured I might as well order online. They packed it well (maybe a little too well) so no breakage.

I spoke with OCnailart girl over on MUA, she sounds like a very nice girl, next time I will try to order from her.
LOL... when I wrote you the last post in here, I went online and placed my order with Head2Toe, I should get my package today. I ordered 5 nailpolishes from them (including 2NITE and G8R). The prices are good, maybe a little bit cheaper then at the Sallys, but my Sallys only have new collections, nothing from the old ones, so it is worth buying it online.

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac Currently I am storing my n/p in a HELMER drawer unit from IKEA but you can't really see the bottles easily. Also you can't use the whole drawer.. it would be better to fill the last part with some boxes. It is too difficult to reach for the bottles in the back of the drawer but you can't leave it empty ..you need to fill it with something so that the bottles don't roll around in the drawer. HELMER

This is a nice drawer, too bad I dont have a room for it.

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Originally Posted by BEA2LS i put my nail polishes in a three foot cd tower.. do you know what i mean? it's that tall thing that spins around that you could stack cds or dvds in? i bought at a yard sale for $5 and i use one for nail polishes and the other for perfumes.

Thanks for the idea.

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Originally Posted by malaviKat I don't have that many polishes so right now I just keep everything in my MALM vanity that also houses my makeup... My polishes sit in an inverted 3-tiered acrylic cupboard organizer by InterDesign. Here's a pic from my stash/storage: One thing I have looked into though is a wall mounted acrylic unit such as those you see at salons/spas. See Nail Polish Display Clear Acrylic Wall Mount. Just a thought!

I love your MALM table. I wish I had a room for it. And your nail polish looks so cute in there, its a nice color collection!
I store my makeup like this http://www.specktra.net/forum/f239/h...e-house-94818/, I will try to get rid of the some stuff in my drawers and store my nail polish there, I need to get these organizer from InterDesign, where did you get them?

 

[malaviKat]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 I spoke with OCnailart girl over on MUA, she sounds like a very nice girl, next time I will try to order from her. LOL... when I wrote you the last post in here, I went online and placed my order with Head2Toe, I should get my package today. I ordered 5 nailpolishes from them (including 2NITE and G8R). The prices are good, maybe a little bit cheaper then at the Sallys, but my Sallys only have new collections, nothing from the old ones, so it is worth buying it online. This is a nice drawer, too bad I dont have a room for it. Thanks for the idea. I love your MALM table. I wish I had a room for it. And your nail polish looks so cute in there, its a nice color collection! I store my makeup like this http://www.specktra.net/forum/f239/h...e-house-94818/, I will try to get rid of the some stuff in my drawers and store my nail polish there, I need to get these organizer from InterDesign, where did you get them?

Yes, Kathleen at OCNailart is pretty nice. I have been quite pleased with her professionalism. I LOVE your little house! I think it is absolutely gorgeous. What a great colour! It houses everything so nicely, too! You must love it.

Those InterDesign things I got from Kitchen Stuff Plus/Solutions... (but those may both be Canadian stores, I think). You should be able to find them at The Container Store.

 

[trincess]

CHG Harmony over CHG Midnight Ride
Palette M69

I really love Kathleen from OC Nail Art <3

 

[malaviKat]

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Originally Posted by trincess CHG Harmony over CHG Midnight Ride Palette M69 I really love Kathleen from OC Nail Art <3

OMG this is lovely!!!

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

Orly Cupcake
Konad White
Konad M57

Here is what I did on my girlfriends nails.

She had her nail polish on, so I dont know what color it is
Konad White
Konad M4

And this is what I have right now

China Glaze Solar Power
Konad Black
Konad M63

 

[kariii]

I go this:

1 M22 $6.99 1 M57 $6.99 1 M56 $6.99 1 M19 $6.99 1 TWO SIDED
STAMP &
SCRAPER $6.99 Subtotal: $34.95 Shipping: $0.00 Tax: $2.59 20% savings: -$6.99 Total: $30.55


Thanks for the xparkage discount suggestion! For those paying with paypal, At first there is no box to put in the discount and if you click 'checkout with paypal', it will take you straight to paypal page. So you have to first click 'Check out', then enter your shipping info and the discount code, and you can choose paypal as payment method from there!


I can't wait to use my konads when they get here!

 

[malaviKat]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 Orly Cupcake Konad White Konad M57 Here is what I did on my girlfriends nails. She had her nail polish on, so I dont know what color it is Konad White Konad M4 And this is what I have right now China Glaze Solar Power Konad Black Konad M63

Your nails look awesome! I love the pink design...and wow Konad really makes CG's Solar Power wearable. I also own that colour... it's so pretty but I think it's almost scary...it's so bright! You've just given me some new ideas.

 

[JamaicanDiva2]

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Originally Posted by malaviKat Hey...sorry it took so long for me to get back to this. (Even though I'm not new to Specktra, sometimes I have no idea how to navigate or forget what I posted when/where LOL). Anyway... yes they're my natural nails. Thank you. (In the first NOTD, the white is actually just my natural nail colour but you can use a white base if it helps). Sponging technique: It's SOOOO easy...I'll probably over-complicate it LOL. Konad sells (or will eventually sell) a sponging kit to do this but to be honest... you don't need it so save the $$ for extra Konad plates or something. What you'll need: plastic dish/wax paper palette (something to put the polish on...I use my Konad image plate holder) coloured nail polish... virtually any brand will do...any colours you want base coat (I don't use it but get it if you do) top coat (ALWAYS!) nail polish remover sponges (in my case a foam paintbrush that you use for painting trim LOL) You can pick these up at a dollar store... I got six for a dollar. I like them because I can trim off the edge when they get hard/covered in polish and still have a fresh sponge without having to throw it out. It saves on waste. You can probably use other kinds of sponges... heck you can probably use a cosmetic sponge if you really want to (but that gets kind of pricey). Directions: Prepare your nails and apply your base coat as usual. Let dry. If you want a solid, coloured base, apply this next and let dry as usual. (See my black/red example). Grab your sponging colours. If you are using multiple colours, start with the lightest one first. Drop some onto the palette. Tap the edge of your sponge into the polish then tap it off slightly on a blank part of the plastic dish/wax paper etc. You want the sponge to have adequate amounts of polish on it, but you want the texture of the sponge to show through so make sure it's not totally saturated. (If you've ever sponge painted a wall, it's exactly like this). Sponge onto your nail! Start at the part you want the darkest (in my case this is the tip of the nail) then work up to the lightest. As you stamp the amount of polish on your sponge will lessen which lightens the effect as you go. If you need more polish, feel free to add more but, just as when blending eye shadow, make sure you start again at the darkest part first so you don't inadvertently put a dark splotch of polish on a light part of your nail. If you want to add a second colour, do so, starting at the edge again and working upward. If the colours are really distinct, you can blend the colours on your palette slightly before applying it to your nail. Any sponged parts of your nails will feel slightly rough to the touch. It will be smoothed out by your top coat so don't worry. Applying top coat: You can achieve multiple effects depending on how you choose to apply your top coat. If you want really distinct sponge marks (like my black and red example), let your nails dry completely before applying your top coat. If you want a sort of watercolour effect where your sponging is somewhat blurred (see my pink/graffiti looking nails), apply the top coat before your sponge painting is completely dry. This will soften the edges of your stamping. If you have any excess polish on your cuticles, remove as usual. Note: Your sponge may become over-saturated with polish or may harden if it gets dry between stamping. Just trim off that part and continue. I find it easier to apply embellishments (Konad stamps etc.) after I have at least one top coat on, but you might try adding accessories before your top coats for a different look. Hope that helps someone! Like I said, I think it's pretty easy to do and this explanation probably makes it sound harder than it is...but honestly, it's simple and requires little precision. Let me know if you have more questions!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I will try this ASAP!!! I really appreciate the directions, it does sound pretty easy!!! Thanks again!!!

 

[malaviKat]

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Originally Posted by JamaicanDiva2 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I will try this ASAP!!! I really appreciate the directions, it does sound pretty easy!!! Thanks again!!!

No worries! Good luck.

Let me know if you have questions/trouble. I'd love to see how it turns out!

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

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Originally Posted by malaviKat Your nails look awesome! I love the pink design...and wow Konad really makes CG's Solar Power wearable. I also own that colour... it's so pretty but I think it's almost scary...it's so bright! You've just given me some new ideas.

Thank you. I love yellow nails for summer and konad makes it even more prettier

When I received my Solar Power in the mail my co-worker was like, why did you order yellow color? But when I came next day to work with konad designs she was like, omg i really like it. So deffinatly play with your Solar Power while its summer time.

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

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Originally Posted by trincess CHG Harmony over CHG Midnight Ride Palette M69 I really love Kathleen from OC Nail Art <3

This is very pretty! I went to the store today and got me CHG Harmony

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

OPI Russian Navy
CG Harmony
Konad M65

 

[malaviKat]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 OPI Russian Navy CG Harmony Konad M65

Oh WOW... Is Harmony in the Romantique collection? It stamped so well!

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

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Originally Posted by malaviKat Oh WOW... Is Harmony in the Romantique collection? It stamped so well!

It is from Romantique collection. I was very surprized the way it worked. I have another color from that collection, but i think i need to get some more.

 

[capmorlovesmac]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 It is from Romantique collection. I was very surprized the way it worked. I have another color from that collection, but i think i need to get some more.

*cough*

*cough*

Love your Konadicure!

I need to try one of the Romantiques over ZOYA's Raven.

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac *cough* *cough* Love your Konadicure! I need to try one of the Romantiques over ZOYA's Raven.

Thank you. Because of your great reviews of Romantiques collection, I had to drive to head2toe beauty store and get two nail polishes from his collection to try it out. And I love it, so thank you so much!

 

[capmorlovesmac]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 Thank you. Because of your great reviews of Romantiques collection, I had to drive to head2toe beauty store and get two nail polishes from his collection to try it out. And I love it, so thank you so much!

Aww thanks!

 

[trincess]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 OPI Russian Navy CG Harmony Konad M65

sooo beautiful. want to copy this one =)

 

[luhly4]

Just so you all know -

www.WowSoCool.com Konad Stamping Nail Art is having a sale throughout August.
30% off using the code: wowsocool1

There's some new products on the website too. More information here:
YouTube - Konad Sale and New Stuff!

 

[malaviKat]

OCNail Art is honoring all competitor coupons now... (So you can probably get her to honor the above, if you typically shop through her.)