Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Bluebirds of a crystal feather

Hello ladies,

One of my favorite things about being in Nature are the songbirds. I decided to create a bluebird manicure as an homage to all the little birds I see and hear throughout the day. One of my favorite pleasures is to listen to birdcalls as I am walking. I will pause and look up for the singing or chatty bird. Sometimes they sing a little more when they see me looking.

I began the tone on tone manicure with BB Couture Blue Bahama. From fauxnad plate H30, I stamped the bird image using Konad pastel blue special polish. I placed pale blue gems for the wings. I added a blue flower and pearl to the end of each branch. The bird design coupled with the embellishments creates a vintage feel.











Blue Bahama was opaque in two coats. I added a third coat before stamping. This polish is beautiful! On seeing my nails, both my nieces requested manicures with Blue Bahama for their first day of high school. The blue with a hint of green makes me think of the Atlantic Ocean.

I am very pleased with how this manicure came together. Of all the nail art I have done, this look feels particularly expressive of my style. It makes me happy to have bluebirds on my nails. I hope these little birds bring joy to your day too.

Image plate H30 was sent to me for consideration. Additional nail art stamping plates are available for purchase at chez-delaney.com.

BB Couture Blue Bahama was provided for review. This shade can be purchased at overallbeauty.com. For a chance to win your choice of five polishes from the Cantina Nights Collection, please stop by the Naturally Beautiful and Polished Giveaway.

The blue flowers are from the Art Club Technicolor Doll Nail Art Kit. This was sent to me for review. Please visit victoriasnailsupply.com to purchase. Would you like the opportunity to win two professional nail art kits? Check out the Art Club: Black, White and Bold Giveaway.

Happy painting, ladies.




31 comments:

  1. This is REALLY pretty! I love songbirds too. I love trying to see which birds I can identify here in the city. I like watching birds PERIOD. Starlings are HILARIOUS! I saw one taunting a cat once. He was flying in the cat's face & swooping back up in the air like "Nan nan nan nan nan." LOL I saw a woodpecker once! Occassionally, I even spy a hawk over the park. KEWL

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  2. a bird?? so cuuute :) with the little diamond :)

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  4. Very pretty! I love the songbird!

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  5. I really like the little and cute flowers!!

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  6. Can't take my eyes of your manicures, dear Diana!
    Your words reminded me of being at countryside and waking up early listening to the birds <3
    The colour is sure very pretty.

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  7. this is so cute! But I cant handle the bobbly nailart, I always get cought in things when I do those

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  8. "Of all the nail art I have done, this look feels particularly expressive of my style."

    The moment I set my eyes on this, I *knew* it was special!

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  9. That bird is just too cute! I really love the flower on the side

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  10. I adore hearing the birds sing. When they start chirping and sometimes flying at the squirrels they make me laugh. Love the manicure. It's like the bluebird of happiness from a Shirley Temple movie. I don't know if the movie is named The Bluebird. Very pretty.

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  11. These are really pretty. I absolutely love the color on your nails. :)

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  12. So pretty! You know how I feel about blue ; )

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  13. Gorgeous polish and your gem placement is perfect!

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  14. I have read that this polish was beautiful and coveted. Now I see why. Breath-taking!

    It's a gorgeous manicure! :)

    Do you, perchance, know the name of the yellow with pink tips flower? How delicate they are.

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  15. I really love how your pictures are always outside in nature with gorgeous flowers and wildlife. I find myself coming back to see those things as well as your NOTD each day. Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures.

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  16. I love the symbolism of blue and the symbolism of birds. Decidedly, this is my favorite. The crow was seen again power walking on the back deck. He should look at your nails to find his true purpose. The girls nails are amazing also. Love, sister.

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  17. This is adorable! Reminds me of the little blue wrens that hop around my backyard occasionally. It's always nice to hear birds singing. It seems to be happening more now it's spring here.

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  18. Once again you dazzle me with blue polish and the promise of song, Diana. Beautiful mani..I'd be pleased with it too xx

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  19. how cute! I like birds and flowers a lot =]. In fact, just earlier today I doodles out a little dress that looks remarkably similar to your nail design!

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  20. I'm actually loving a lot of blue shades lately! ^^ This one is amazing! c:

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  21. wow this is awesome. it must have taken some time. i don't think i'd have the patience for this, but i commend you for being so talented. it's super pretty.

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  22. 1xellus1: Thanks so much! Starlings are entertaining! I love watching them take wing as a group. They move together like a cloud. Fascinating! <3

    maRyya: Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

    Just Cake girl: Thanks! I love birds so much! I was so excited to find a songbird stamping image. <3

    peripatetic33: Thank you, sweetie! I knew you would enjoy the songbirds. <3

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  23. Becky: I love reading your comments, but please don't leave links in them.

    Katie: Thanks so much! I was so happy wearing birds on my nails. :)

    Alice: Thank you! You know how I feel about flowers! :)

    Daria: Thanks so much! Your description of morning in the country sounds enchanting. <3

    Loqi: Thank you! I use CND Air Dry to seal the additions. An extra layer of topcoat will keep flowers, hearts and stars on the nail for days.

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  24. Now this is so pretty, it's really just astounding! I love how it has come together too and it would be perfect for celebrating spring! (It's spring here now.)

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