Sunday, September 14, 2014

Review and Before & After: Halloween Nails with Stampaholics ST02

(Nothing to disclose)

Hello!

Fall is here and one of my favorite holidays is right around the corner--that's right, it's almost Halloween time!! To be sure you have time to get your hands on it in time for Halloween, I'm going to review a super spooky plate that will allow you to spookify your nails for whatever Halloween get-together you have on the books. :)

Today I'm gonna show you Stampaholics ST02, one of many cool plates you can find in the Stampaholics store. First let's take a gander at the plate:


Stampaholics ST02
Stampaholics ST02


The plate comes packaged in its own little cellophane package, with blue film to protect it. There's a little something for everyone; if you just want something a little fun, say you want a cute look for your child's Halloween party, there's a sweet little trick-or-treating ghost, some bats, a happy witch flying through the air. There's jack-o-lanterns, a haunted house scene, a fun pumpkin with pretty swirls. And if you're a little more twisted, like me, there's a scary body hanging in a graveyard--muah hah haaaahhhaaahhhhh!!

Can you guess what I used?

For the base of my manicure, I chose China Glaze Stoked To Be Soaked, a bright orange creme that I think is a perfect shade for Halloween:


China Glaze Stoked To Be Soaked
China Glaze Stoked To Be Soaked

Then I stamped the graveyard scene in Konad black; I stamped the tree portion on my ring finger, and the graveyard over the other fingers. I picked up the bat and moon from the top of the haunted house image to put on the top of the middle finger, and then the smallest bat of the bat trio for my pinky:


A walk among the tombscene

Yep, it's a little gory, it's a little gruesome, it's a little scary, but hey! It's Halloween!! You gotta roll like that on Halloween!!

So what do you think? Are you into Halloween? Which image on the plate is your favorite?

Hugs,

M.


87 comments:

  1. What a nice plate for Halloween. It is a pretty scary scene but the stamping is so crisp and clean.

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  2. *shudder* I love your enthusiasm, but just cannot share it. :)
    Though I can appreciate your nail art skills and agree this plate seems pretty great.

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    1. That's okay, I give you a pass. I adore you even if you're not into Halloween. <3

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  3. I am not a fan of Halloween or dressing up at all, but nails are one thing it's fun for!

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    1. Definitely!! All through October my nails will be spook-i-licious!! :)

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  4. My favourite image on the plate is the cat. Black cats always remind me of Halloween :)

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    1. Me too. :) And I have three black cats at home...one that looks just like a scary cat when get gets upset!

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  5. I love this! I don't dress up for Halloween anymore but I will have to do my nails like this!

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    1. Nail can let you slip in a little bit of spicy here and there without going over the top, lol! :)

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  6. Oooh this is so creative! I always am so impressed by nail art like this. I'm going to stalk your blog now... and I mean that in the non-creepiest way ever. Haha ;)

    Have a great day!
    leslyni.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm glad to have you, everyone needs good, non-creepy stalkers, lol. Off to check out your blog...:)

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  7. I don't dress up often (unless my coworkers do, then I'm all for it). I'd totally do this on my nails for Halloween.

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    1. I know what you mean. It all depends on the sort of workplace you're in...:)

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  8. Wow you're jumping all Halloween early! I applaud this!

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    1. I know, right?! I usually don't get into it this early, but this year I'm feeling the vibe!

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  9. Ooooo...fun nails... I WANT THAT PLATE! *grabby paws*

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    1. No! You cannot have it!! Okay, wait...the voices in my head are telling me to share...

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  10. Ahh!! Halloween is my favorite holiday and "season". These nails are too perfect!!

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    1. Thank you so much! Me too. It's tied with Christmas for me. :)

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  11. Love it. I think the haunted house image also cool too.
    Love your blog. I would be so happy if you can visit mine too <3
    http://d4zzlingme.blogspot.com

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  12. So awesome! I love DIY nail stuff (to bad I'm terrible at it!)

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    1. Stamping does take a little practice, it's true...And thank you!

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  13. Those are beyond cute! You did such a great job!

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  14. This is so clever. I have no idea how you managed to paint that on without it smudging everywhere! I'd love something like this for Halloween!

    Katie <3

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    1. The secret is, it's stamping, not painting, so no smudging! That's one of the reasons I love nail stamping, it's so much easier, in my opinion. :)

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  15. What a cool idea!!!!! I love Halloween!!!

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    1. Me too...I can't wait for the weather to get cooler. :)

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  17. That's so stinking cool!!! I love the designs!

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  18. Those look great! I CANNOT do art on my own nails, and I am licensed lol.

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    1. You know, it's funny, but I'm not sure I'd be able to do anybody else's nails. I guess if you learn one way it's hard to do it the other! :)

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  19. These look so cool! They're so festive too, for Halloween.

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  20. I kneel before your amazing stamping skills - I just can't master it! Love the orange too!

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    1. Aww, you're so sweet! It does take practice at first, that's definitely true. :)

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  21. Wow, that is some skills. I am into Halloween really, but your stamping skills are definitely perfection.

    Thrifting Diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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  22. Love the nails!! You have amazing stamping skills too! I am horrid at doing my own designs!

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    1. Thank you so much! I bet you're not bad at all. ;-)

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  23. I love your nails! So perfect for Halloween. I wish I could do something like this!

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    1. You totally could. Stamping is awesome, just takes a little practice at first. :)

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  24. I want this!! Your nails look amazing. How fun for Halloween!!

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  25. I love your Halloween nails! I wish mine looked as pretty as yours :)

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm sure your nails are lovely. :)

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  26. LOVE!! I love everything Halloween!

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  27. COOOLL!!! those look good and they look simple!! to do!

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    1. They really are. Stamping makes them sooo easy. :)

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  28. I think those are fantastic Halloween nails! Just perfect!

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  29. Wow that is awesome! Look so professional :)

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  30. Halloween is a favorite time of year! The creepier the better! Love these nails!

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  31. I like the bat with the cemetery and I love Halloween.

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  32. This looks so cool and you have gorgeous nails for it!

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  33. I love that color on you and the designs are rad.

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    1. Thank you so much! I love the choices she made on this plate, so much. :)

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