Sunday, May 6, 2012

Cinco de Mayo in review

The fifth of May is maybe not what you think it is. "The celebration of “Cinco de Mayo” commemorates the “Battle of Puebla” (May 5, 1862).  In this battle, Mexican forces led by Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín (from what is now the city of Goliad, Texas, which was then once the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas), against all odds, defeated the French intervention forces of Napoleon III (led by Charles Lorencez) and forced them to retreat." site linked - Library of Congress

We sure do like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Here are the nails I did for the day. I used memories for inspiration. I went more for the old pottery artisan. ;) I actually wanted it to have dimension and not be completely smooth, so my heavy topcoat was used after my base coat. Then I used the lighter topcoat after the design work to keep from flattening the design.



I used these stamping polishes. All Konad, the purple and green are "Princess" the rest are regular.
 I used these polishes and top coats. Pure Ice Wild Thing, Nfu-Oh 45, Revlon Electric, Nubar Diamont, Sally Hansen Diamond Flash, OPI Natural Base Coat and Instant Artificials.

The plates I used, a bunch, were Konad M-21, M-9(isolated flowers), M-63(sun), Chez Delaney D29 (cactus), A05 (wave), T08 (Gecko), and MLS301 (bird).

This is what is looked like when I thought I was finished. I took a few pictures and decided I need to freehand a bit. Do you see the difference? Did it help or hurt? 
 Revlon Electric alone.

How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I hope it was great for you!
See you soon ✿
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12 comments:

  1. JaybirdMay 6, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I love it!! You did a great job.

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    1. NailsITMay 7, 2012 at 4:48 AM

      Thank you so much! I have to say I love doing this :)

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  2. mrsrexyMay 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    AWESOME! Yes, I'm yelling because its that fantastic! Great layering of the stamping...great colour combinations...just perfect!

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  3. cathrynMay 7, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    omg this is AMAZING..!!!

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  4. P HMay 7, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    THAT is beyond fantastic and stunning, this manicure is a work of art! I love it! WOW!!!!

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  5. The SneakeretteMay 8, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    this is amazing! it's so festive looking :D

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    1. NailsITMay 9, 2012 at 12:32 AM

      Thank You so much. Cinco de Mayo is all about festivity... I wanted to capture that.

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  6. Graceful Glamour UKMay 26, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    This is so beautiful, the detail is fantastic, you are so creative x :-)

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  7. UnknownAugust 12, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Wow, gorgeous! I'm very impressed how you got all the stamps to line up nicely with each other

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