Purple Star Gradient ft. Born Pretty Stamping Plate BP 11 #WNAC2015

This is the 3rd mani from the Weekly Nail Art Challenge (#WNAC2015) on instagram which is hosted by @missbellatracey, @simplynailogical and @kgrdnr. 

The theme for the month is Festive.

This week's prompt is: Stars

I used Sinful Colors Purple Heart, Forever 21 Nail Color in Pewter, Born Pretty Store Stamping Plate BP 11, XL Jelly Stamper and cosmetic sponge.

How to get this look:

1. On index, middle and pinky nails paint 2 coats of Purple Heart and let dry
2. Place a couple drops of Pewter on stamping plate, scrape and pick up with stamper. Line up and place on nails
3. On ring finger and thumb paint 2 coats of pewter and let dry completely 
4. Using the cosmetic sponge, paint the edge of the sponge with purple heart and overlap slightly with the pewter polish
5. Dab sponge over the edge of the nail to create a gradient and let dry
6. Repeat painting polishes onto sponge and dabbing it over nail until happy with the gradient and let dry
7. Finish by topping all nails with top coat

I was pretty excited when I saw this weeks theme was stars because I've been dying to try out this stamping plate. I wished it looked a bit more like the stars are jumping out at you but I have some ideas on how to get the look for that next time. 

Thanks for stopping by and please check back throughout
the week for more nail art and swatches!