Week 5 - Newspaper and a Blast from the Past

Cheating.
Here is a longish story of Essence - Can't Cheat on Me.  What started out as an attempt to make a holo newspaper manicure turned into a 3-day headache.  Read on to share my pain...

First, here's Can't Cheat on Me by itself. A subtle holo you can find at Ulta for $1. What a great idea.

Blast from the past! This was my first attempt at a newspaper mani using water.  This was around 6 months ago, and as you can see, my nails have improved a lot! So this made me confused.  Why wasn't my newspaper working with Can't Cheat on Me?!

Say no to the top coat! Don't put top coat before transferring newsprint! I thought this would give the print a suspended look.  Wrong.  So I tried a coat of Matte About You to see if it would help.  It didn't!

I figured this was a good time to answer my own question, "What happens when you mattify a holo?" (L - Matte, R - Glossy)

Giving up on the Newspaper for now, I still felt an obligation to use newspaper in some way. So I shredded some up and tossed it on!

Being me, I couldn't leave things alone.  Step in, Wet N' Wild Black Creme.

Boom! Bundle Monster plate BM-223.  Still not enough.

French tips! Wahoo!

Essence - Can't Cheat on Me, Two coats

  Wet N' Wild - Black Creme, Tips and Stamping
Bundle Monster - BM-223

Base: Sally Hansen Quick Care Growth Treatment
Top: NYC - Grand Central Station

 
I hate how it feels, but this long process is guilting me to keep it.  Being in a rush, fussing with Fang's harness, and helping my mom bring in groceries didn't help.  So here is where the story ends.  Not a newspaper manicure, but I tried.  I promise!

Also, I've passed 50 followers! Thanks for making my hobby an obligation now...just kidding!

I'm tired for now, but I've been tagged in an 11 Questions post - soon!

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