Cici & Sisi Jumbo 2 stamping plate collection

Today we take a closer look at the Cici & Sisi Jumbo 2 stamping plate collection. These plates were extremely hard to get to Australia, however DQN pulled some strings to get them for you guys. You're welcome! Get the plates here.

There are six plates in this collection which come in this nifty little holder.

Plate 07 - I haven't had the chance to use these plates yet so for now I can't comment on the quality but all the reviews I have read speak VERY highly of the quality. 

Plate 08

• The plates are jumbo, each measures 15cm x 10cm
• The images are jumbo too, each full nail design measures 1.5 cm by 1.9 cm
• Each plate is attached to PVC backing for easy and comfortable handling and protected by a protective nylon screen
• The plates also come with a FREE water tattoo sticker

Plate 09 - The band aid is cool!

Plate 10 - Lots to like on this plate, the kitty is so cute!

Plate 11 - So many great images on this plate, the skulls, cupcake and roses are my personal favs.

Plate 12 - The swirl optical illusion is great.

If you are lucky enough to own these plates we would love to hear your thoughts on them. Please comment below. 

Cici & Sisi Jumbo1 stamping plate collection

Today we take a closer look at the Cici & Sisi Jumbo 1 stamping plate collection. These plates were extremely hard to get to Australia, however DQN pulled some strings to get them for you guys. You're welcome! Get the plates here.

There are six plates in this collection which come in this nifty little holder.

Plate 01 - Lots to like here, especially the optical illusion print and sun rays. I haven't had the chance to use these plates yet so for now I can't comment on the quality but all the reviews I have read speak VERY highly of the quality. 

Plate 02

• The plates are jumbo, each measures 15cm x 10cm
• The images are jumbo too, each full nail design measures 1.5 cm by 1.9 cm
• Each plate is attached to PVC backing for easy and comfortable handling and protected by a protective nylon screen
• The plates also come with a FREE water tattoo sticker

Plate 03 - Love the finger print, hearts and scallops on the right hand side.

Plate 04 - Lovin' the cutesy skulls

Plate 05

Plate 06

If you are lucky enough to own these plates we would love to hear your thoughts on them. Please comment below. 

Neon Blocks

It's Tetris meets Aztec in this week's inspiration nails. I follow a lot of nail blogs but Polish All the Nails is a favourite of mine because she has a "thing" and that thing is using decals and sequins to create amazing patterns and tessellations. A few weeks back she did a series of manis with neon rectangles and squares and yes whilst it does take a very long time to place the decals the end result is really amazing and creative. BAM! Neon blocks. 

To create this mani is really very simple. I used square studs which are available here. Begin by painting a base colour then top coat it and let it dry completely. The top coat layer is essential, it creates a slidey base so that you can push the squares into place. Around the cuticle I cut some decals to fit using my cuticle trimming nippers.

I use base coat to stick my decals on. I use a dotting tool to dip into the base coat and place a blob on my nail where I want the decal to go. This then makes the dotting tool a little sticky so that you can pick up the decal. Place it on the spot where you want it then use the dotting tool to push it into place and line it up.

I do each decal one by one otherwise the blob of base coat you put on your nail dries too fast and the decal doesn't stick. Yes it takes a long time, but when you only do a couple of nails it's not too bad.

Finish off the mani by applying a layer of topcoat over the whole lot, this adds shine and seals down the decals. Watch out for bubbles between the decals, stroke over the bubbles with the topcoat brush to remove them. Click here to get the decals. Love these XD