For this manicure I started out with a base of Wet 'n Wild Black Creme. I stamped the design using Nailz Craze plate NC 03 with Pure Ice First Time and Essence Stamp Me! White. The reason I used white is because I don't have a good stamping red, so I stamped the strawberries using white and the stems using First Time. I then sponged over the white using Nicole by OPI Challenge Red-y. It is not the cleanest operation, so I definitely need to find a good red to stamp with. For the red berries, I again used Challenge Red-y to dot over them. Finally using KleanColor Metallic Yellow, I added small gold dots throughout the design...
I'm so excited about how this manicure turned out. It was inspired by a pair of Russian souvenir spoons that I kidnapped from my parents for photos. The NC 03 Russian themed plate is a spot on match for these spoons and I've been wanting to try this manicure for a while. Today's theme finally gave me the excuse to do it...
I hope you enjoy this mani! I'm heading to bed :)
P.S. I got new lights for my light box that I'm still experimenting with. The color of the manicure is true to life, but my skin tone looks a bit off...
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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OMG, go to bed already!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI swear, you are so creative, and get inspiration from things I would never dream of! This is awesome!
What a BEAUTIFUL manicure! Great job!
ReplyDeletewow amazing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite--worth staying up for, as long as you're sleeping in. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so beautiful! you're great at finding the perfect way to translate your inspiration to a mani. I love that about you & your blog!
ReplyDeleteNice work! =)
ReplyDeleteYour sleeping schedule sounds just like mine these days except I sometimes do something else instead of painting my nails.Though you say your skin tone looks a bit off, it looks alright from here and your manicure is really lovely! Very traditional looking.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing design, you did a fantastic job with it! <3 I can't wait to try and recreate this beauty!
ReplyDeletegorgeous design. very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing manicure! I love the multiple colours your were able to stamp with and that the stamp matches the spoons so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone!! I have a weak spot for Russian style manicures! Guess you can call me sentimental :D
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