Last week I took part in a challenge and it reminded me of my glorious days :)) I was most productive when I was participating at no more than 3 challenges at a time. I was quite the busy bee and I loved it! But having to come up with some many designs and having to stick to a timeline it took a tool on me eventually. By the time the university started I felt like I needed a break and so I quietly stepped out of the challenges world. And almost two years later here I am ^_^
In order of appearance from the top-left corner:
For the record these aren't all my favorites I have others, which don't respect the timeline that I was talking about. It's not like I stopped doing nail art since then but I feel like that period (the August - September of 2013) was my most creative and productive. Now that I think of. I did have a lot of time on my hands then. Nonetheless, this only inspires me to push myself, my boundaries and to get out of my comfort zone.
Same order as above:
During that period I was participating at the 31 Weeks Challenge, that was about to end. The Mish Mash Challenge, this one was very creative but I wasn't able to finish it. The Technique Challenge "forced" me to try new techniques (I am still afraid to try the fish tale technique). The Nail Challenge Collaborative was a special kind of challenge, every month had a different theme and we had to come up with 4 different manicures. That was really challenging for me and I soon dropped out :(. September started with a new challenge - The Polish Addict Challenge, lots of creative and interesting themes which unfortunately I didn't see through. It would seem like I don't go through with things but given that I was in so many challenges I decided to do only the themes that I liked. I know that means cheating :)) Maybe that's why I haven't signed up to any collaborations since.
Another manicure I feel the need to mention is Purple Beauty. It is one of my favorite one stroke attempts and my nails where in great shape :))
Ok...I think I boasted enough, a little more and this eulogy would have become to much if it hasn't already.
Tell me what do you think about my proudest achievements?
Have a splendid day!
R.
Toate sunt deosebite si le-am admirat foarte mult la vremea respectiva. ♥
ReplyDeleteMultumesc! Totusi, cred ca de atunci am cam stagnat pe plan evolutiv...
DeleteVery cute nail arts!! :D
ReplyDeleteI like very much the last one (purple nails with he flower) and also the that with the cherry blossoms!! <3
Thanks! Those ones are secretly my favorites :)
DeleteIt's fun and interesting to look back from time to time - and accept that life changes :)
ReplyDeleteI love all the examples you found - they are all very beautiful!
Thank you! I agree with you :)
DeleteAdor toate creatiile tale intr-adevar e placut sa te intorci in timp si sa-ti admiri modelele si eu fac cateodata cam acelasi lucru.Si dupa cum ziceai si tu cate o data esti in zona de confort sau poate timpul nu-ti mai permite (ex, scoala,munca,copii...) totusi acest lucru te impinge sa mergi mai departe si sa-ti depasesti limitele,te pup si astept cu drag noile tale modele ;)
ReplyDeleteMultumesc pentru apreciere :* Te invit sa faci si tu o asemenea postare :) sa ne amintim si noi de cele mai bune modele ale tale.
DeleteThe beauty of life is that it's always changing and we're always learning... Love the purple beauty mani! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I couldn't agree with you more :)
DeleteWow I can see why you call these your favorites, there are some really beautiful and stunning designs here :) I can't pick just one favorite! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! It was refreshing to get this up together, it kinda gave me a boost of motivation to go further with my nail art and step out of the comfort zone I got stuck lately :)
DeleteThey are all so beautiful!! it is very difficult to choose a favourite, but I think I prefer Tropical sunset and Reainfall of cherry blossoms. I know exactly what you mean, 2013 was also my "nail art madness" year, I completed 3 or 4 challenges without missing one manicure, and then I stopped participating in thos. I take it more easy and do what I please now!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your words! I realised now that I haven't completed any challenge...hm maybe I should do one this summer just to prove myself I can :D
DeleteI can totally relate to doing what I please and taking it easy, it's more fun this way ^^
Wow, they're all stunning! All I can say is that you're so talented! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It feels good to have your work appreciated :)
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