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Here is my mani for Sundays Challenge I did this for the Facebook group:  Adventures In Stamping:

The challenge for today is to combine another technique with nail stamping, such as water marbling, gradient, etc.  I used the Baggie Method which I explain here.  The Baggie Method is similar to Saran Wrap Method the only this is that I use plastic grocery baggies. 

Here is my video on how to make this mani: 



What did I use?

1.  Duri Rejuvacote
2. China Glaze Kinetic Candy
3.  China Glaze Shocking Pink
4.  China Glaze White on White
5.  China Glaze Sweet hook
6.  China Glaze Virtual Violet
7.  Pueen Plate 65
8.  Seche Vite Top Coat
9.  Cut squares from a plastic Baggie

I hope you guys enjoy!

Happy Stamping!

Tutorial: Using Pueen 51

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I wanted to share a tutorial with you guys! This is the mani I posted today on Instagram:

I used shades from The China Glaze Sea Goddess Collection and Pueen plate 51.  I hope you enjoy! ...Here we go!

What do you need?

1.  A Base Coat:  I used Duri Rejuvacote.

2.  China Glaze Sand Dolla Make You Holla

3.  China Glaze Wish On A Starfish

4.  China Glaze Shell We Dance?

5.  Pueen nail stamping plate:  Pueen 51

6.  Black stamping polish:  I used P&E Black Matte.

7.  Your favorite Top Coat:  I used Seche Vite

Steps:  

1.  Apply your favorite Base Coat.  I use Duri Rejuvacote as my base coat. 

2.  Using China Glaze Sand Dolla Make You Holla, apply only on the upper 1/3 of your nail.  I applied 3 thin coats. **Pay no attention to my half naked nails! lol

3.  Using China Glaze Wish on a Starfish, apply on the center of your nail.  Then with the brush gently apply a little of the pink over the white, this will create a gradient look without having to use a sponge.   I applied two coats.



4.  Using China Glaze Shell We Dance?, apply on the lower part of the nail.  Just as before, gently  apply a little of the dark pink over the lighter pink creating a gradient look.  I applied two coats.  It might look uneven but don't worry the top coat will help even it out. 

5.  Apply your favorite top coat.  I used Seche Vite.  This step is very important!  The top coat evens out the gradient and creates a smooth surface for nail stamping.  After applying wait till the nails are completely dry before going on to the next step.

6.  After your nails have dried, you can finally stamp! Yay!  I used Pueen 51 and P&E Black Matte.  

7.  Apply your favorite top coat, clean up your cuticles and your done! 

I hope you enjoyed!  If you recreate this mani, I would love to see it! Just tag me on Instagram! 

Happy Stamping!!

Swanette







Pueen Cosmetics 24B Stamping Buffet Collection

**Purchased by me

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I finally get to show you guys the new plates from Pueen Cosmetics .  They are called The 24B Stamping Buffet Collection.  I purchased them on Amazon, but you can also buy them on their site too.  This set has 24 fully etched plates.  They are so fun, you can stamp anywhere you want and the possibilities are endless.  This set also includes a handy storage case with your order. 

Here are the plates:

Here are some quick swatches:

I used the Black&White Stamper and Mash Black special polish.



Here are some mani's I post on my Instagram using this set:

 Pueen 70

I used the advance stamping technique.  I have an pictorial on my blog click here . 

Pueen 52

Colors:  FingerPaints Copy Cat and P&E Black Matte.

Pueen 63

 Colors: Orly Razzle & P&E black matte. 

 Pueen 72

Colors Zoya Chantal & Konad White.

I really like these plates.  I love that they are fully etched, they each look like a work of art.  You can stamp where ever you want and create different manicures with them.  Each plate is well etched.  I had no problem picking up the image.  I did find that some images were very big, so it can be frustrating for a person with short nails.  For example:  Pueen: 70 ( look above at the mani with the beautiful girl) I almost couldn't stamp her face on my nails.  I wish the image would had been a little more smaller to accommodate her face better on the nail.  I look forward in seeing more plates like the Stamping Buffet in the future.  I really enjoy them.

What do you think?  Will you be purchasing them?  Let me know in the comment section below!

Happy Stamping!