Nails Magazine called me!

Yesterday, the phone rang at work and my coworker said, "It's an editor from Nails Magazine for you."  ????  Why would they call me?  They wanted permission to use pictures of some of my 3d nail art roses.

You could have knocked me over with a feather.

Nail Technicians Networking Group

ATTN Nail Technicians and Students!

The INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU!!!

Are you a new graduate?  Looking to learn new methods and techniques?  Want to refine the skills you currently use?

Are you a seasoned Nail Technician?  Ready to begin mentoring and sharing your experience with those just starting out?

Please join the Nail Technician Networking Group hosted at California Nail & Spa Supply.

The 1st Nail Technician Networking Group meeting will be held:

Monday, January 14th

10:00 a.m.

7971 Auburn Boulevard

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

916-725-7010

All future meetings will be held on the 1st Monday of the month at California Nail & Spa Supply.

Please bring your enthusiasm and products and questions.  The group will work together in troubleshooting technical problem areas, discussing industry issues and events, and exploring business promotion and resources.

For more information, contact Sarah Hallford at 916-662-6761 or via email at sarah@calnails.com.

13 minute mile

I ran three miles today.  Without stopping.  It was fabulous.

Ho ho ho!

J and I spent 5 hours chasing around stores for the Lego set our dear son has his heart set on.  We finally gave up when we realized that it simply hasn't been put on the market yet.  Two more days to Christmas!!!!

3d Roses: a Pictorial

Step one:  Pat out a medium sized dryish bead on the back of a sculpting form paper.

Step Two:  As the bead enters the molding stage, gently pick up one end of the bead with tweezers and roll it around itself to form the bud.

Step Three:  Pat out your desired number of petals.

Step Four:  Add the petals to the base of the bud while petals are in the molding stage.  You can also do this with adhesive or a bead of liquid and powder.

Step Five:  Sit back and admire your handiwork.

Mama liked the roses

Never in a million years did I think I'd be able to do these.  The top one is the first one I tried and the bottom was after a few practice roses.

Today, I became a runner

This year, I walked 4 miles a day.  Last year, I walked 3 miles a day.  Today, I ran one mile and walked 3 more.  I'm working up to running all 4 since I have got to carve some extra time out of my days.

Even more nail art!

Recent nail art

Toenail Makeover

These snowflakes were a lot of fun.  Next time, more rhinestones!

Christmas Nail Makeover

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around here.