For this manicure I started out with a base of Zoya Flynn from the Cashmere collection for this Fall. I stamped using Messy Mansion plate MM14 with Zoya Louise from the same Cashmere collection. For the accent nail I used a real feather from one of my mom's hens. Have no fear, no hens were harmed in the process. To complete the look, I matted the manicure with Essie Matte About You...
The beauty of the real feather didn't come across well in the photos. It doesn't even look real in these photos, but I'll try to get over it and stop pouting. It wasn't quite so dark in real life...
A better look at the feather...
And a closer look at the plate. Messy Mansion plates come with a protective blue cover that needs to be removed prior to stamping. The back of the plate does not have any backing so the edges are a bit sharp to the touch. It measures 7cm in diameter which is much larger than a standard plate size and this allows for much larger full size images as well. The metal is sturdy and does not easily bend. They are very well made and etched...
As you can see, the theme of this plate is birds. Everything from bird feathers to cute bird cages. Beautiful crisp images that stamp very well.
The full size images are a whoping 22.5mm by 17mm. Perfect for longer nails and no need to double stamp the thumbs! I think that deserves a thumbs up. And, I'm not even going to point out that the width of the full size image is more than the length of some other brands...
You can find this and other Messy Mansion plates at http://www.messymansion.com.au/
Shipping for plate only order is just $2.50
P.S. Check out Messy Mansion on Facebook... they just might be having a giveaway for this plate ;)
I've already got a few more manis planned with this plate so stay tuned...
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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so pretty! I am uber jelly for this plate :)
ReplyDeleteThat feather pattern is great! So unique and it really stamps well. I'll have to check these out, I can never have too many stamping plates, lol.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the cage pattern and the one with many little birds in the middle :))
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to pair the pattern with the real feather! :)
Oh no, I've fallen in love, poor savings account
ReplyDeletelooks cute :)
ReplyDeletePreciosa la manicura, me ha impresionado cuando me he dado cuenta que llevabas una pluma de verdad en la uña, pensé que la habías pintado. Un 10..!! besos
ReplyDeleteGreat stamping and very nice feather stamping plate! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhy is stamping so darn hard for me? I have the cutest plates and never use them. :)
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@gin shivers, I'm so glad you like it! Thank you :)
ReplyDelete@Sarah, that is so true! Can never have enough plates and this one (as well as the others I will show soon) are so unique and very good quality!
@Mari Lumme, I've got plans for both of those patters, just need time! So many idea from just this one plate :)
@Michaela, Hehe! I'm sorry. These plates are so beautiful :)
@maRyya, thank you so much!
@Sonsoles, Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like the manicure and the feather :)
@Raggio di Luna, I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for your lovely comment :)
@Mari Hristova, it just takes practice so don't give up! Try different stampers also, sometimes one works better than the other :)
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the feather and the colour combo is awesome!! Can't wait to see what else you have in mind. <3 <3 <3
ReplyDelete@Messy Mansion, I'm so glad you like it! I just love your plates, the images give me so many ideas :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know if Zoya polish was good for stamping.This is a plate I've never seen before! Love the Messy Mansion plates I've seen so far!
ReplyDeleteI adore what you are creating with these MM plates! I too got them for review but feel like your creations are PERFECT - they truly show they stunning essence of these images.
ReplyDelete@Nathalie Talons, Some of the thicker Zoya creams are excellent for stamping! It really depends on the polish. And the Messy Mansion plates are really worth checking out. So many gorgeous plates :)
ReplyDelete@Marta, Thank you so much! That really means a lot coming from you because I admire your art so much. I have no doubt that you will create some amazing manicure with these plates that I will be drooling over :D
Thank you so much for including the image size in your review. I have freakishly long and wide nails so it's good to know the actualy image size. My bank account hates you but I adore you for this review right now!
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