Today's theme is Sand Dollar.
Personally I never found one, even though they are commonly found washed out on the beaches. They measure 2-4 inches in diameter and are approximately 1/3 inch thick. I looked them up and was actually shocked that their life span is 8-10 years, and that they are actually classified as carnivore. When they alive, they are coated with spines that are purple, reddish purple or brown in color. They are in the same class as sea urchins. They burrow in sand and feed on microscopic algae and fragments of other animals. How fascinating is that!
Now, that zoology class is over, I can continue with the nail related stuff.
Lately I am doing lots of manicures that are really soft when it comes to contrast. I am sure that this is just a phase, and soon enough I will be back with the bold.
In the same time, some subjects ask to be done softly, and I will just do whatever I need to do to enjoy whatever comes from under my brushes.
As a base here, I used Zoya - Ginni. This is textured, matte glitter (pixie dust), and I actually did not wear this particular polish in a very long time. It was high time to pick it out of the drawer and in the light of the day.
Over that, near to the cuticle line, I used Essie - Tuck it in my tux (sheer off white) and some white to create the sea foam.
Images I used are on the old Bundle Monster plate, now Maniology - BM-505. I stamped with Maniology - Straight-Up Black, and I filled in the sand dollar using nude and brown polishes, then applied on my nail. All was topped with glossy top coat.
I really loved how this came out. It is soft looking, yet not washed out.
Looking forward to the weekend, and the rest. I received some more injection in my back couple of days ago, and I sure hope this would work, as living in pain is not fun. I am also not the kind of person that would pop the pills, so I just grind my teeth as long as I can...
Pray that this work for me, and gives me at least few months of fairly normal life...
Stay safe, and find some time for yourself - self care is really important to our mental health, and it should be a norm rather than luxury.
Cheers!