I fully intended to get a jump start for the week and maybe do several mani's over the weekend, but I had more fun doing what I did. For one thing, I actually got 3 days in the pool!! I didn't think Sunday was going to be a good pool day, but it turned out to be fantabulous. I feel like I've sufficiently replenished my tan for now. Of course I'm still hoping it's good next weekend, too.
After all that fun I had with the hummingbirds the other day, I got it in my head that I should just go outside with a chair and hold the feeder to see if they would come to me and drink.
And they DID!! It was seriously the coolest thing ever. I took the feeder, braced my elbows on my knees and held it up. Then I sat like a statue while Kev stood on the porch with the video camera.
I wasn't moving my head, but I could hear them whizzing by me while they were wondering why the feeder wasn't in the window. And then finally a little female got brave and stopped to eat. I could actually feel a breeze from her wings. She would eat and then hover and look right at me. Several times she flew in close to my face, shoulder and head, checking me out. At one point I had one flying near me and her hovering, and they got so close I actually had to close my eyes and kind of flinched because they were making me nervous. lol
I wasn't happy when I had to stop to go in and make supper. Kev had some work to do in the yard so after supper I decided I would try to find a way to set up the camera to video while I sat some more. I placed the camera and sat down. Once again, shortly after I sat down that same little female came in to eat and actually perched on the right side while she ate. They are so gorgeous and delicate close up. I just stared with a smile on my face.
Just as I was considering going inside, I heard this loud hum, and a male boldly came right in to the front hole of the feeder and started eating. He went from the front to each side. When he left I couldn't wait to go grab the camera to see if the video was good.
It wasn't. The focus was horrible, and the camera had shut off. It seems like it was because my battery was low. At least that's what I'm assuming because I had to charge it shortly after I went inside. I could have cried. Who knows if I'll ever get such perfection again.
I tried again last night but couldn't stay out there because the mosquitos were feasting on me. I'm going to try again after work. One way or another I'm going to get video that actually shows the good stuff.
Also got my Nail It magazine in the mail, and look who made it to the section where they are featuring french-type manicures. I even made it to the Table of Contents! I'm pretty happy about it.
After all that fun I had with the hummingbirds the other day, I got it in my head that I should just go outside with a chair and hold the feeder to see if they would come to me and drink.
And they DID!! It was seriously the coolest thing ever. I took the feeder, braced my elbows on my knees and held it up. Then I sat like a statue while Kev stood on the porch with the video camera.
I wasn't moving my head, but I could hear them whizzing by me while they were wondering why the feeder wasn't in the window. And then finally a little female got brave and stopped to eat. I could actually feel a breeze from her wings. She would eat and then hover and look right at me. Several times she flew in close to my face, shoulder and head, checking me out. At one point I had one flying near me and her hovering, and they got so close I actually had to close my eyes and kind of flinched because they were making me nervous. lol
I wasn't happy when I had to stop to go in and make supper. Kev had some work to do in the yard so after supper I decided I would try to find a way to set up the camera to video while I sat some more. I placed the camera and sat down. Once again, shortly after I sat down that same little female came in to eat and actually perched on the right side while she ate. They are so gorgeous and delicate close up. I just stared with a smile on my face.
Just as I was considering going inside, I heard this loud hum, and a male boldly came right in to the front hole of the feeder and started eating. He went from the front to each side. When he left I couldn't wait to go grab the camera to see if the video was good.
It wasn't. The focus was horrible, and the camera had shut off. It seems like it was because my battery was low. At least that's what I'm assuming because I had to charge it shortly after I went inside. I could have cried. Who knows if I'll ever get such perfection again.
I tried again last night but couldn't stay out there because the mosquitos were feasting on me. I'm going to try again after work. One way or another I'm going to get video that actually shows the good stuff.
Also got my Nail It magazine in the mail, and look who made it to the section where they are featuring french-type manicures. I even made it to the Table of Contents! I'm pretty happy about it.
After all my birdwatching last night, I got a late start on my manicure. It smatches my shirt, but other than that, it's not very exciting.
I used Sinful Colors Cool Grey for the lighter of the two and Sinful Colors Smokin' to stamp with. The stamp is from my Ninja Polish DRK-C plate.
So there you have it; a thrilling pool/bird/magazine weekend with a manicure thrown in just for good measure.
Hopefully I'll manage to get some videos tonight, and if I do, I'll make sure to get a screen shot from the vid to post here. I'd love to have some cute hummingbird pics to post.
So wish me luck!
So there you have it; a thrilling pool/bird/magazine weekend with a manicure thrown in just for good measure.
Hopefully I'll manage to get some videos tonight, and if I do, I'll make sure to get a screen shot from the vid to post here. I'd love to have some cute hummingbird pics to post.
So wish me luck!
That's so cool!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Can't wait to get home to see them. :)
DeleteYour pics are all over pinterest! Nice to finally meet you! I'm following via bloglovin now :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I know they are....I post to a bunch of boards. Thank you
Deleteso much for following! I really appreciate anyone who takes time
out of their day to look here. :)
Congrats on the magazine, that's awesome
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tina :)
DeleteDo u have the "how to" for ur lovely blue ombre sunburst?
DeleteSharon, I don't have an actual tutorial on that, but I can tell you how it was done if you'd like. It was actually not very difficult.
DeleteFab, im new at the nail art, ive been a licensed nail tech for over 20 yrs. I guess i need some tools.
DeleteOk im ready....
DeleteSweet! After I did my base coat, I did a topcoat. I used a light blue for that mani as my base. Once my topcoat was completely dry, I took a french tip guide (the kind you get with french manicure kits-can also be bought separately) and placed it in a curve across my nail.
DeleteFor the tips, I took striping tape and placed it in 3 places to make my tip have 4 sections to paint. The striping tape went right up to the edge of the french manicure guide.
For the ombre of the tips, I picked a color for the darkest section. I painted the section dark on each nail. I then put a few drops of that polish on a paper plate and added white polish to make it a shade lighter, and painted the 2nd section of all my nails with that new color. I did the same thing again on the paper plate, adding a bit more white to lighten the color a little bit more and did the same thing for the 3rd and 4th sections. I used a smaller brush to paint in the sections...polish brush is too big, and since you're mixing your own colors, you don't want to screw up your real polish brush. It's important that when you mix a new color, you do all 10 nails. If you don't do that, you may have a hard time matching the color if you have to mix up more. The other alternative is to just pick 4 different colors to do the ombre. I just chose to mix my own because I wanted the tone to be exact.
Also, as soon as there was color on both sides of a piece of striping tape, slowly remove that tape. It's better if your polish isn't completely dry when you pull it off. After all of your sections are colored in, "slowly" peel off the french manicure guide. Once it's all completely dry, topcoat. If you don't want a curved line, you could use striping tape instead of the manicure guides. You may also be able to curve striping tape satisfactorily, but I had guides and found it to be the easiest way to do it.
I hope that was clear....absolutely ask if you have a question.
Thnk u, i've never used striping tape before........which top coat do u prefer, i usually use seche vite or poshe. Cant wait to get started...again thanx for ur time and sharing ur talents.
DeleteIf you don' have striping tape, get some of the french manicure guides that are straight instead of curved. If they aren't too wide, they would work. Either that or you could do it freehand. I'm not steady enough to do it that way. I got my striping tape on eBay. It was super cheap but it came from China so it took a few weeks to get it. I'm a Seche Vite gal. I do own a Poshe just because I wanted to try it, but I prefer the SV. I buy the big 4 oz refill size from Amazon. It's like $16 and comes with the normal .5 oz bottle and the big refill. Spectacular deal! If you do this mani at some point, please post a link so I can see it. :)
DeleteGreat will do.
DeletePhotobomb!!! Tinsley or Bailey?? (I know I butchered the spelling of those names! haha_ Loved the vids of the hummers!!! Looked like fun!!!
ReplyDeleteShame on you for thinking that was a real dog. It's my dog statue that holds the water dish. Too funny. But for the record, Tinlee and Baylee. lol
DeleteOoh no hummingbird pics:( I don't see them very often here but they're so tiny they're hard to spot! Love the grey mani!
ReplyDeleteI have some great hummingbird pics...maybe I'll post a couple this week sometime. :)
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