Nail Art Stamping

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac
Dear Santa and Smitten With Mittens are close enough so that they blend pretty smooth together. Also I used only a little amount of Smitten With Mitten on the sponge and put a few thin layers of it on top of Dear Santa to get it opaque at the tips of my nails.

Yesterday I made a gradient from Smitten With Mittens to China Glaze's Emerald Sparkle and with two so different nail polishes it was much harder to get a nice gradient.

Does anyone of you has experience with the Konad sponges? I am using some spongy packaging material I found right now because I always forget to buy the Konad sponges.
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Whenever I sponge I use the sponge paintbrushes you can use for painting around trim. I got a handful of small ones that are typically used for crafts from the dollar store... While I haven't used the Konad sponges, I kinda think they're a waste of money. After a while, sponges tend to get saturated in polish and need to be disposed of. (So un-green of me...! In my defense I don't throw the sponge out every time; I use it until it can be used no more...) I'd rather dispose of a $1 sponge than a konad sponge kit.

But that's just my opinion!
 

malaviKat

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"SQUEEEEEEEE!"

I am in love with the first and the third especially... SOOOOO pretty!

What did you use for the snowflake one? I kept meaning to buy that plate for Christmas but never got around to it.

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Originally Posted by trincess
Konad is really, really easy to use! You get used to the swift movements after a while =) Just don't give up after a few tries, you'll see you'll keep getting better and better =)
A few of my last ones:

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trincess

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Originally Posted by malaviKat
"SQUEEEEEEEE!"

I am in love with the first and the third especially... SOOOOO pretty!

What did you use for the snowflake one? I kept meaning to buy that plate for Christmas but never got around to it.


Thank you, dear! It's the plate m59 =) It has 2 snowflakes, but one of them has 8 sides, it can't be considered as a true snowflake, lol =D M20 has a snowflake, too!
 

malaviKat

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Originally Posted by trincess
Thank you, dear! It's the plate m59 =) It has 2 snowflakes, but one of them has 8 sides, it can't be considered as a true snowflake, lol =D M20 has a snowflake, too!


Ah sorry I meant which polishes? I like the fact that the snowflakes aren't stark white against the blue!

(While you're at it, which polishes did you use for the first look?
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capmorlovesmac

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Second Christmas Konadicure
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gradient with:
OPI – Smitten With Mittens, two coats & China Glaze – Emerald Sparkle
Konad m12 with China Glaze – Passion
Konad m3 with Zoya – Kalmia
round red rhinestones



In daylight




 

trincess

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Quote:
Originally Posted by malaviKat
Ah sorry I meant which polishes? I like the fact that the snowflakes aren't stark white against the blue!

(While you're at it, which polishes did you use for the first look?
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Oh I used a navy jelly polish from a local brand, but you can DIY, mixing navy polish with jelly, and adding tiny silver glitters =)
For the fırst look I used OPI Bubble Bath, regular medium red polish (OPI Chick Flick Cherry), Konad black & white, and China Glaze Glam for the glitter =) the plates I used for this look are m36 & m57.
 

kelly2509t

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Finally got round to doing a mani using my Konad today and I didn't give up on it
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I'm actually quite happy with how it turned out. You can't see the pattern well in the picture because f the flash, I'll try and take one in the daylight tomorrow, hopefully that will be better.

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China Glaze Exceptionally Gifted (three coats)
Konad m71 plate with Barry M Grey and Barry M Matt White
 

capmorlovesmac

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Third holiday Konadicure
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China Glaze – Emerald Sparkle, two coats
Konad m64 with China Glaze – Cherish
CND effects – Crimson Sparkle


In daylight









In sunlight

 

meika79

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac
Milani – Fairy Tale, three coats
Konad m69 with Zoya – Tallulah
Konad m41 with China Glaze – Adore
round baby blue rhinestones




In daylight





In halogen lighting




I adore the Milani Halloween collection
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AMAZING!!! I just started layering, and I hope I get to be this good.
 

capmorlovesmac

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Quote:
Originally Posted by trincess
Take a look at the Professional Salon Case I received! OMG, best present ever!
Best Christmas/New Year's Gift Ever: Konad Professional Salon Case | Emerald Sparkled


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Congratulations! I am looking forward to your future manicures with this awesome kit!
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Today I did a New Year's Eve inspired manicure. The little tutorial for this manicure is on my blog.
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I used
OPI - Nail Envy, one coat
Milani - Charmed, three coats
Seche Vite, one coat
Konad m51 with Zoya - Trixie
China Glaze - The Ten Man for the gradient
nail glue
white crystal rhinestones in two sizes
Seche Vite, one thick coat



In daylight







In halogen lighting

 

BaDKiTTy69

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac
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Congratulations! I am looking forward to your future manicures with this awesome kit!
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Today I did a New Year's Eve inspired manicure. The little tutorial for this manicure is on my blog.
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I used
OPI - Nail Envy, one coat
Milani - Charmed, three coats
Seche Vite, one coat
Konad m51 with Zoya - Trixie
China Glaze - The Ten Man for the gradient
nail glue
white crystal rhinestones in two sizes
Seche Vite, one thick coat



In daylight







In halogen lighting



WOW!!!! This is manicure of the the year!!! I love it!!!
 

sass000

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I just finished reading this entire thread and you gals are inspirational in your nail artistic abilities!! I also placed my first Konad order thru wowsocool this morning and here is what I ordered today:
French Nail Kit
Special Polishes (black, pastel pink and red)
IP holder
Nail Polish remover bottle
Double sided stamper and scraper
IP (m25, m44, m51, m56, m57, m60, m63 and m65)

I already received an email from them saying that it will ship Wednesday!!
I'm so excited!!
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capmorlovesmac

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69
WOW!!!! This is manicure of the the year!!! I love it!!!

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Thank you so much!
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Originally Posted by sass000
I just finished reading this entire thread and you gals are inspirational in your nail artistic abilities!! I also placed my first Konad order thru wowsocool this morning and here is what I ordered today:
French Nail Kit
Special Polishes (black, pastel pink and red)
IP holder
Nail Polish remover bottle
Double sided stamper and scraper
IP (m25, m44, m51, m56, m57, m60, m63 and m65)

I already received an email from them saying that it will ship Wednesday!!
I'm so excited!!
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Have fun with your new Konad goodies!
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sass000

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Originally Posted by Tat2dbeauty07
What plate is this ites super cute?

I believe this is IP M60.
 
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