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Periwinkle Squares

Yes, I'm back. Two days in a row!

I think I am just super pumped because last night I actually got to put in an hour of reading.. with minor discomfort! Yes!

Oh, plus I have some photos of my little Bennie at the end - enjoy!


Here is what I used.. CG Secret Peri-Wink-Le & CG Liquid Leather. I was going to use a purple like the image does, buuuut.. I have a few untried and I really don't want them to become too many.. So CGSP it is! Also, I have been using two 'base' coats. I added OPI Matte Nail Envy into the mix because my nails are quite long right now.. And the crazy part is that they are all basically the same length.. I am just trying to avoid a nail break.. Once that happens I will clip down all my nails and start over again. Sigh. It is just nice to have these nice long nails again.

Inspiration picture..

My take...

These were actually kind of easy to do.. For the most part. A few of the 'squares' were filled in (like my pinky and ring fingers), but I just dabbed some black and tried to fix it up. Now, in the inspiration image, I do like the little gems and such they use.. But, I don't really like wearing little gems.. I find them to be impractical.

Ok, now the promised photo of Bennie. I think awhile back I said I wanted to get photos of him in his dust bath because it is amazing.. Well..
I had to toss in the last image.. He was so into his dust bath, he didn't notice his favourite non-toy: my camera. Then, mid swivel in the dust, he stopped and stared straight at me.. Then he tried to grab the camera cord. I adore him!

Whelp, that is all I have got to say for now.. I hope everyone will have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend! See you all next week (:


Your Comments Answered

  • Tierney - Thank you! I quite enjoyed them as well!! Your friends sound amazing!! That is such a cute prank!
  • AggiePigeon - Thank you.. I am really glad I am bouncing back quite quickly.. It seems weird.. I am waiting for some horrid thing to happen! And yes, they are pretty great (:
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jaljen said…
Excellent job. The jewels really aren't workable, I agree with you.
July 23, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Tierney said…
Bennie is ADORABLE! :D
July 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Niki* said…
Bennie is so cute! and the nails are too!

Oh and I have a giveaway on my blog, check it out :) http://polishondigitalpaper.blogspot.com/2010/07/300-followers-special-giveaway.html
July 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Pretty said…
this is really sweet
July 31, 2010 at 4:29 PM
k . . . said…
Super cute nails!
xoxo
August 18, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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