Deadly Sins Challenge: Wrath

Hello lovelies,

As you know, I'm participating in The Deadly Sins Challenge and this week's sin is Wrath. I've chosen to do something, that I know almost always ends up in failure - stamping! Yeah, I know, unbelievable! I can do other nail art but I just can't do perfect stamping. It's always wonky, distorted or incomplete. I realise that part of the problem is not much practice but my nails are also too long and too curved for stamping :-/

Anyway this is a manicure I'm not happy about but it's a part of the challenge to show you even failed manicures. I've used OPI Casino Royale as a base and White Konad Special polish. The stamping plates were from Bundle Monster.

Lucy's Stash - Stamping nail art
Lucy's Stash - Stamping nail art
Lucy's Stash - Stamping nail art

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Katrina King
06/12/2013 06:48
I wish my mani 'fails' were this pretty.
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Jess, from JessOneMore
06/07/2013 08:43
Verrry vampy and sexy color on you. Love the nail art.
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Glowstars
06/02/2013 14:28
I always feel the same about my stamping attempts!
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Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...
05/30/2013 19:57
Aaaan what part are you unhappy about? Because this looks pretty darn stunning to me!
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sensitivity liyanailart.wordpress.com
05/27/2013 08:48
<3
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Amanda | Glittericity
05/24/2013 14:59
How is this a fail? O_o it looks great! On the small finger you could maybe touch up the edge of the design with white acrylic paint and a small brush. I've done that before with stamping fails. My nails aren't quite as long as yours but are fairly long and curved also. I find it helpful to go very slowly when stamping the design on, rolling it carefully from one edge to another. It means I can't use images with very fine details--the polish dries before I can properly transfer it--but it does mean I can get better placement. Then fix up any meh spots with a brush.

Also helps to remember that from a normal viewing distance, and to the average untrained eye, it will look awesome and perfect :D
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Denise Drespling
05/24/2013 02:02
Love the lace band at the bottoms! And the contrast of the white and dark purple is sweet!
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Lisa
05/24/2013 00:16
It's beautiful, Lucy. You made it work for your length! This is NO fail, my dear. :)

Lovely.
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UKNailRunner
05/24/2013 00:03
ppft, this stamping is lovely! I especially like the paisley pattern. But I know what you mean about stamping being hard on long nails with a high c-curve; mine are like that and sometimes stamping doesn't work for me.
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My Nail Polish Online
05/23/2013 20:57
This is so gorgeous!!
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bamaannie
05/23/2013 20:18
this looks amazing!!:)
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Lisa N.
05/23/2013 16:57
So pretty! That lace part is awesome :)
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Lorna
05/23/2013 15:57
It's absolutely amazing. Never seen anything like it! I wish I had that manicure.

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Lisa Me
05/23/2013 14:54
I think it looks great! Yes, the pinky is slightly crooked, but the images are transferred perfect!
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Cupcake Cat
05/23/2013 14:16
Wow, love this!!
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Aglaya
05/23/2013 14:15
You're not just good, you're awesome!
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Helena / Lacky Corner
05/23/2013 14:14
I love this! Great with white over that color.
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silviabia
05/23/2013 14:00
The colour is gorgeous and the stamping is awesome!!
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Icequeen81
05/23/2013 13:58
Beutifull I love it
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Irena
05/23/2013 13:33
I think it looks great, but i know what you mean....i`m almost never totaly satisfied with my stamping skills too :)
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Mina
05/23/2013 13:02
I also haven't got the hang of stamping (yet) but yours looks absolutely flaweless! Such a neat mani, not to say absolutely beautiful it's almost a sin to attach it to wrath! haha :D
Love it! **
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:48
Thank you Cathy. have you watched some video tutorials? Maybe there's a different technique you might want to try?
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:47
Thank you Maria, I still need to practice a lot :)
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:47
Yeah, that pinkie drives me crazy! Thank you for the comment x
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:45
Thank you so much even though I see many wonky places :D
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Cathy
05/23/2013 12:42
Looks great! I have the same issues with stamping you do, but I've never had one come out looking this nice, haha.
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:35
Thank you Cheryl x
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:31
It's wonky! :D And I'm very critical when it comes to my own work. Thank you very much for the lovely and uplifting comment :)
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:30
It's just all wonky :D :D Yeah, my nails are stupid for stamps and it just makes it really hard :-/
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:29
I do actually, I'm perfectionist when it comes to my work and I must admit it's been worse since so many other talented nail artists/bloggers started to publish their work. I love their work, love to look at it, I just want to be good as well :)
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:28
Thank you hun, you're too kind x
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:27
I know what you mean! It always comes out ruined in some way! maybe we press too much on the stamp or it's our nails, who knows :(
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Marias Nail Art
05/23/2013 12:27
I think this is absolutely gorgeous!
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:26
Thank you Jenny xoxox
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Lucys Stash
05/23/2013 12:26
Thank you very much!
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Rebenice
05/23/2013 11:50
I am breathless... it is really beautiful. Maybe a little little imperfection on pinkie but it is just the proof that this is a stamping and not a sticker! :-)
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NailaDay
05/23/2013 11:03
I don't know what you're saying, your stamping is wonderful on this one! I see no flaws. Very pretty :-)
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Cheryl
05/23/2013 09:58
Gorgeous stamping! I've never wanted to use those BM stamps until I saw them on your nails!
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Megan Lily
05/23/2013 09:58
How are you not happy with this?! It looks AWESOME!!! If this was my 'failed' manicure I would be delighted! ;P
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Yue
05/23/2013 09:57
I don't understand how this manicure could be failed. I think it's really cool and your stamps look great. Besides I don't think everything should always look completely perfect. Perfection can be boring.
But I myself find stamping tricky too. I've really long and curved nails like you so sometimes even xl-images are too small for my nails. But I'm sure I'll learn it with some more practice. Your stamps already look great.
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Aglaya
05/23/2013 09:46
You seem to have extremely high expectations to yourself, because I just see perfection. It's stunning, as always!
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Jû rockornot
05/23/2013 09:35
Even if you don't like it, I just find it gorgeous!
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Charming Cheshire
05/23/2013 09:23
Wow! It's still ridiculously perfect compared to mine! I literally spent 2 hours practicing today and I dunno WHAT is the deal, but my stamps just don't like being pretty :-/
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Jenny
05/23/2013 09:20
These are gorgeous. Love the OPI purple shade x
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gonca t.
05/23/2013 09:20
Omg looks so beautiful,loved it very very much!
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