Thank You...

Today is about remembering, honoring, and supporting those important people who serve our country. Thank you to the brave, hard working, selfless men and women who serve in the military. We honor and remember those who have fallen, pray for those serving abroad, and support those who work right in our own backyard. Also, a special thank you to those family and friends who support their loved ones in the military. Without your love and backing they would not be able to do what they do.

THANK YOU!

I could not help but to show my thanks and appreciation through a patriotic manicure. My past efforts have been less than stellar, but this one might make another appearance for the 4th of July!

 Happy Memorial Day!

Polishes used: Zoya America, Purity, and Liberty

4th of July Manicure!

Here is my festive manicure for the 4th of July.

Last year I was so embarrassed by my sloppy nail art and the horrid manicure that it created so I refused to post.  This year I must say that I am more pleased with my manicure, although my nail art still has a long way to go (especially my stripes)!

This year's patriotic manicure used Zoya America (very appropriate) and Zoya Purity.  The stars on the accent nail are from an AL Cosmetics Mix Styles Glitter Rhinestone Wheel #5.

Memorial Day Manicure

Happy Memorial Day to all U.S. readers.

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.

                                    ~Moina Michael

I hope that as you celebrate today you remember those who died serving our nation in war.  To celebrate and remember, I chose to create a manicure specific to Memorial Day.  

I was inspired by the above poem by Moina Michael (who was inspired by "In Flanders Fields").

I hope you enjoyed my abstract poppy manicure.  I used a base of Zoya Purity as my white canvas, then I added Zoya America (very fitting, I know) and tried to use the watercolor technique but it didn't work.  So I free handed an imperfect circle with Zoya America over my mess.  Than I added a stem and leaves with Zoya Edyta.  It was finished off with a black rhinestone for the center.  I will have to try this one again some time:)

I hope you enjoy this day of rememberance.