Purple and Gold Swirls

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As of right now, I don't know if the AIS group is going to continue with the Sunday Challenges, and if so, what they're going to look like going forward.  In the meantime, I'm still stamping, and I'll keep trying to post my latest attempts here on Sundays.

Can't Wait For (Stamping) Spring!

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is, "I can't wait for Spring!"  For me, Spring immediately brings up thoughts of flowers and showers.  So, I created a colorful field of flowers for my nailart today.

I wanted to play with my OPI Color Paints, and I knew they'd look better over a silver polish, but I didn't buy the one that came with the set.  Well, when I tried ordering Cosmic With A Twist, Macy's sent me OPI By The Light Of The Moon, instead.  It's a silver foil with silver glitters, so that works for me.  It got completely covered up by the paints anyway - you can't even tell there's glitter under there. 

I dabbed on the different Color Paints (Primarily Yellow, Chromatic Orange, Magenta Muse, Indigo Motif, and Purple Perspective), and then stamped with UC 7-02 and Finger Paints Paper Mache.

Does it look like a colorful field of wildflowers?  Try squinting and tilting your head a little.  Now?  I knew you could see it, too.

Are you thinking Spring yet?

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

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Ready for some Sunday Stamping?  Today, I incorporate some bling into my nailart, because today's theme is, "Bling it up!"

Enchanted ZigZags

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This Sunday's AIS challenge is zig-zags or chevrons.  I decided to pull this cute pattern from the vault.  Lots of people are dealing with cold temperatures and maybe even snow, but the colors here are promises of Spring!

Golden and Delicious

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Happy Stamping Sunday! Today's theme is, "Feeling Fruity" and I was certainly feeling that when I created this nailart!

Royal Purple Swirls

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It's a new year, and a new banner for the NCC! Pretty foil rainbows.  Seems appropriate that the first monthly theme be a rainbow color, too - purple!

Christmas Ornaments

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is about getting ready for Christmas!  For me, that means trimming the tree... and decorating my nails!

Sparkly Stamped Sweater

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When I think of the tradition of the 'Ugly Christmas Sweater,' I think of the scene in Bridget Jones' Diary, where Bridget is talking about how the guy her mom is setting her up with is probably wearing one, and he's behind her, eavesdropping... and wearing one.  I kinda wish it was still a tradition, but here in Florida, the temps have been in the 80s, so the last thing I'm thinking about wearing is a sweater.  At least there's nail art!

Festive Red!

Forlan BB Cream is a Press Sample.  All opinions are my own.

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'Tis the season for getting your glam on! I wore this festive red look to a wedding, but it would also work for any holiday party.  Nothing is more festive than a bright red!

Picasso-esque?

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is to get a little abstract and find our inner Picassos.  Which is pretty funny to me, because most stamps I have are pretty symmetrical. So, I decided to show you a look that is a bright, bold color combination with a funky pattern, and hope for the best.

The Only Ice I See Is In My Drink...

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is, "Snow & Ice."  Ha.  hahahahaha.  It's been in the 90's this week in Florida.  We've had record-breaking temperatures for November.  Snow and Ice.  Well, about the only place I could have that is on my nails, so here goes!

All Blue, All The Time

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Wow, it's November already.  I wish it felt like it a little bit here in Florida, but the temps are still in the high 80's and we're breaking record temps.  Maybe a little splash of blue will cool me off...

Happy Halloween!

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Today, I did some simple stamping of different spooky images on a shiny deep purple base!

Halloween Web Decals

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We're getting closer to that big, spooky day!  I saw this cool, abstract web design from ArcadiaNails that I wanted to do, but instead of free-handing the web like she did, I decided to make a stamp decal!

Holo-ween Skulls

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is, "Holo-ween" - keeping with the theme of Halloween, but using a holographic polish in either the base or the stamp.  I'd been wearing the beautiful NARS Black Fire for a few days, and decided it would make a great base for this challenge!

Shiny Stamped Snakeskin

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Today's AIS challenge is, "Snakeskin and Other Reptiles."  I chose the lesser-known holo-flakie reptile to emulate.  His pattern is more like a fishnet than scales, but we do what we can with what we have.

Berry Good Stamping

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AIS has temporarily suspended official themes for Stamping Sunday, but that isn't going to stop me from stamping! I've come up with my own theme today - two ways I've used one of my new favorite polishes in stamping nail art!

Inspirationails

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Today's Sunday Stamping Theme is "Inspirational Words." 

Needle Marble Imagination

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It's the last travel nail art for this month!  I decided to ask to you ... Come with me, and you'll be in a place of pure imagination...

Sunday Stamping - Bright Hibiscus

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge was to use a plate that ended in '43'.  I only have one plate that fits the bill, so that part was easy.  I went a little out of my normal comfort zone after that!