Winstonia 3rd Generation Stamping Plate Collection

I found this post sitting in my draft folder and realised I had never gotten around to publishing it! The 300 set from Winstonia came out quite a while ago now, but it was their first buffet plate collection so something a little different from their normal cutesy images. As usual quality was fantastic but I wasn't overly excited about these plates as I have a lot of similar images on other plates and I'm kinda over buffet plates. If you have long nails though, these would definitely suit you.

Winstonia 300 available here. 

Winstonia 2nd generation stamping plates

They're here, they're here! Feels like an eternity since the first generation plates were released. Winstonia have taken a cutesy approach to image selection for their 2nd gen collection. This new set features your usual special occasion images as well as mix of full nail and accent designs.....and there is a couple of Australian animals, the koala is too cute! Read on to see the whole set. I can't wait to start playing with mine. Set available here.

Lovin the squares, would work awesome for a pre made decal. Winstonia has also increased the size of the images which is great for those with longer nails. 

Chunky messy zigzags....yes!! 

Yay! Koalas rule! The flamingo is cool too.

Do not like this plate...why...just why?

Being a DQ I of course love this plate, the chandelier image is so swish!

Disco baby! Oh yeah, love this one. I need disco balls on my nails like yesterday!

2 unicorns...2. Thank you Winstonia.

I do wonder if there is anyone out there who would want electricity generating windmills on their nails but each to their own right.

OMG Dinosaurs! Fav plate of the set hand down. Will require some intermediate stamping skills to line these images up across multiple nails but I seriously cant wait to have pink T-Rex nails hahaha

The fangs are rad.

If you need some new inspiration there is plenty here in the 2nd gen set from Winstonia. 

Guest post for More Nail Polish

Just in case you missed out on my guest post for More Nail Polish this week here is the link. Being invited to post for MNP was a huge honour as I have followed her blog right from way back at the start of my polish addiction. So head on over and check out MNP if you aren't already following her. This is the mani  I did for the post. All the details plus extra pics can be found here.

Pandemonium

How's this for a mix....its pandemonium! I mixed textures with stamping and an indie glitter to create a panda kitchensink mani. I think the combo works well, I mean come on, who doesn't love pandas?

The colours I used in this mani:

• Picture Polish - Jade (middle finger)
• BC - Shade 22 (Jade green)
• OPI - Solitaire - Liquid Sand
• Daring Digits - Blackberry Square (black and white glitter)
• Konad Special Polish in green
• Konad Special Polish in black

The panda image is from The Winstonia collection, plate 115. The bamboo is from Konad m66, a great Japanese themed plate.

So the verdict on liquid sand polish? The texture is interesting, it feels exactly like sand mixed with glue. The glitter flecks throughout is what takes them to the next level and helps to add dimension to what could otherwise be just a gimmicky effect. The bottle says not to wear topcoat with the liquid sand as it flattens the texture, however as I stamped over it I added a layer of Seche Vite and the texture was effected a little but still retained that bumpy feel.

Well hello there little panda, aren't you a cutie.

Winstonia W1 Series Stamping Plates

Today we take a closer look at the first generation set of nail art stamping plates from Winstonia, the W1 Series. The set contains 20 plates which are 5.6cm in diametre with each plate containing 6 - 8 images. The images are a mixture of small accents and full nail designs and thankfully there is not one french tip plate....I have a bunch of them in my Bundle Monster sets and I never seem to use them.  This image is from plate W111.

The images are the perfect size for my nails. If your nails are any longer than mine you would need to double stamp the full nail designs. The designs are modern and a nice mix of cutesy, sophisticated and edgy. There is something in this set for everyone. This is a winter themed plate, a Halloween plate, a Christmas plate, fruit plate, sports plate, and a heap of other cool images like a unicorn, panda and famous landmarks from around the world. The Winstonia 20 pc set is available now from Drama Queen Nails.

Aren't you glad you stuck around....such a great set!