Junk Nail 2

To start off with, I confess this is not a junk nail.  That was the intent but once I stamped this design on to my ring finger I realized two things.  First, the design was relatively subtle.  Second, I loved it too much to keep the prettiness on only one nail.  And so the junk nail spread to all the other nails!

For my nail posts, I was thinking about also providing info on what I used (nail polishes, nail stamping plates, etc)--that is, if there is any interest for that information...

Junk Nail 1

The concept of a junk nail was recently introduced to me by a co-worker whose ringer finger nail looked like a disco ball, while the rest of her nails were a much more subtle, solid color.  She explained to me that while it would be fun to have all disco nails, it would simply be too much, so she limits the fun to her "junk nail".  The ring finger is a good spot for a junk nail because it's big enough to handle some design unlike many pinky finger nails--and it is not predominantly used like the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger.  This not only makes the nail less obvious for professional situations, but also preserves the work you did on it. 

A few days later, another co-worker had the cutest flower design on her ring finger, as well as a nice glitter layer on half of her other non-junk nails.  Inspired by the two ladies, here is my first quick and easy experiment with the junk nail.  I love the blue glitter nail polish, but it's usually too obnoxious to wear--perfect for the junk nail!  I added a fine gold glitter layer over the bright purple to my pinky and thumb nails to complete my manicure.  

Since then, I have discovered the art of nail-stamping, so expect much more intricate junk nails in the future!

DIY Masquerade Mask

It's almost Mardi Gras time, which always reminds of parties, beads, and masks.  This mask that I made was for a masquerade ball, but I figured it was a good time to share it.  Sadly, I did not take pictures of the process, so here is a brief step-by-step.

-Supplies: blank face mask, Lace trim, Sequin trim, Ribbons, Paint--and any glitter, sequins, feathers you want!

-My mask came gold, but if your's doesn't, paint it a base color.

-Then get creative decorating!  I started off using a thick lace trim to border the top half of the mask.

-The lace trim was too thick for the bottom, so I switched to a thinner sequin trim.

-Outlined the eye holes with black paint.

-Made a rose out of sheer ribbon, using intruction found here

-Where I was going to attach the rose, I first pasted a couple strands of thin ribbon and some feathers flaring out to the upper side, then pasted the rose on top.  I curled the ribbon using the side of scissors.

-Let it dry and go out!

A Huge Ring Makes Me Happy

Any day that I can get away with wearing a huge ring is a good day in my book.  This was today's awesome ring--given to me by my brother for my birthday.  Since then I have developed a small collection of large "cocktail" rings, so future posts of other rings highly likely!

Statement Bracelet

Every time my outfit allows me to wear this bracelet, I am happy.  Usually, I don't like wearing bracelets because they get in the way of typing, but there is just something about the big flowers and pearl band.  In fact, I am currently lusting after many other large bracelets to add to my jewelry collection.  What's your favorite statement bracelet?