tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post5831195240158454883..comments2024-03-23T14:08:24.794-07:00Comments on Nouveau Cheap: Review: Essence Nail Art Stampy Set & Stampy PolishG.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-28940913253331667132013-07-06T20:37:30.610-07:002013-07-06T20:37:30.610-07:00I love the art of nail stamping and one of the bes...I love the art of nail stamping and one of the best "non stamp" polishes I can recommend is the Sally Hansen Insta Dri collection. I just figured I'd share :)<br /><br />I bought one of the nail stampy kits here in Canada and I am very disappointed with it. It isn't etched deep enough and half the images won't stamp. I've emailed them to see what they say *fingers crossed* as some of the designs on the plate I have (different than the one here) are really cute!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17112745226617189031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-56650530210032164702013-05-27T08:32:38.687-07:002013-05-27T08:32:38.687-07:00I have picked up that little stamping kit by Essen...I have picked up that little stamping kit by Essence numerous times in the store and almost bought it since it was only $2. But seeing as I already have Konad, Cheeky, Winstonia, Pueen and Salon Express I stopped myself but curiosity makes me pick this up every time I am in the store. I am glad now that I didn't get it since I wasn't impressed with Salon Express and this seems to be an inferior product. I am glad that you mentioned to press lightly when picking up the image from the plate as that is where I was messing up for a long time and the instructions don't tell you that. Same thing when you scrape the excess polish away, too much pressure and you scrape away polish from the grooves and then the transfer is going to come up weak or missing parts. Great tip G and it makes all the difference in the world!<br />Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664923290990173240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-25667892943252648562013-01-10T15:30:46.089-08:002013-01-10T15:30:46.089-08:00I used a straight-edge razor (with plastic handle)...I used a straight-edge razor (with plastic handle) as my 'scraper' and it worked pretty well. The designs all worked fairly precisely for me, but I may have been lucky. I live in Boise, ID and got my set from Fred Meyer. I've gotten three of the plates because they were about $1.50 each, so they're fun to dink around with. :3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-49047630437132597322012-09-11T13:48:43.384-07:002012-09-11T13:48:43.384-07:00I tried this out and hated it. Someone told me to ...I tried this out and hated it. Someone told me to try Konad before I completely gave up. OH MY, what a difference! BTW, I got the double stamper/scraper set and 6 plates for $19 at the Konad mall kiosk. I told the girl how much I could get them for on Amazon and told her I'd buy from there instead. She gave me a "super secret shhh" deal and promised me not to mention it if I ever came back to the kiosk. LOL I figured after all that, I'd get them from her rather than Amazon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-70823592379643554132012-09-06T14:43:53.588-07:002012-09-06T14:43:53.588-07:00Glad to know I wasnt the only new stamper to think...Glad to know I wasnt the only new stamper to think I was doing something terribly wrong lol. That is exactly how my stamps looked using that same design using OPI Alpine Snow.. I was always going to buy a konad but this one was right there at Ulta and too cheap to pass up. I also bought the extra plate with the animal prints and had better luck using Sinful Colors Black on Black, except the giraffe print which came out wonky every time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-63112389713176971502012-05-27T18:47:02.289-07:002012-05-27T18:47:02.289-07:00I lol'ed at your "just throw it away the ...I lol'ed at your "just throw it away the minute you open the box". :)Mrs.Litzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555527142918633334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-30207114930372966212012-05-25T17:10:52.740-07:002012-05-25T17:10:52.740-07:00I've been looking for it too..I think maybe on...I've been looking for it too..I think maybe only certain Ulta stores sell it I guess.katie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17473332777466540453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-89188844680584517162012-05-23T07:52:55.461-07:002012-05-23T07:52:55.461-07:00I don't use my Salon Express set very often, b...I don't use my Salon Express set very often, but I find that rapid drying creme formula nail polish work very well. Also I use a phony credit card that I got from some junk mail as my scaper. This way I get a clean scrape and no scratches on the plates. I will remember that this polish itself is worth the price. Too bad there is only black and whiteRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443922206594400743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-8517012616826988022012-05-23T06:30:09.687-07:002012-05-23T06:30:09.687-07:00I've had this set for a while. I've used K...I've had this set for a while. I've used Konad and Bundle Monster, respectively. I actually LOVE the plate that comes with this set. I have not had any problems with mine being patchy when stamped. It's a great extra plate. I agree that the scraper is crap. I don't even use my Konad one, I stick to using a plastic card. And I actually hated this stamper. I find it's not as soft or "sticky" as my Konad one and it doesn't transfer well at all. So overall, I say it's def worth it for the plate. But, like all scrapers, the scraper is junk and I still would suggest just getting a Konad stamper. They're pretty cheap on Amazon. I also agree that it is a nice starter set. You can't beat the price!!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699918344824817052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-17721115685934727482012-05-22T21:29:35.818-07:002012-05-22T21:29:35.818-07:00Just an FYI, our Fred Meyer stores up here in the ...Just an FYI, our Fred Meyer stores up here in the PNW, has a double wide Essence display with lots of products including this and extra stamping plates. Its a much better selection than our small Ulta displays have.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870646721160692605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-271520196574893982012-05-22T18:19:49.102-07:002012-05-22T18:19:49.102-07:00At my Ulta, these are located in the regular core ...At my Ulta, these are located in the regular core collection display, right below the regular Essence nail polishes.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-64791467173993166492012-05-22T13:57:00.556-07:002012-05-22T13:57:00.556-07:00I have the Fing'rs Flirt stamping starter kit ...I have the Fing'rs Flirt stamping starter kit and their bonus plates. I really like them, although the designs on the images plates are mostly just flowers, that's the only downside. :( I'd like to get the Salon Express kit eventually!MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334850011073613685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-12337533973941963742012-05-22T13:51:22.868-07:002012-05-22T13:51:22.868-07:00I wish I could find this!I wish I could find this!Emi at Project Swatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684031816667739733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-87304544728597319232012-05-22T13:41:32.811-07:002012-05-22T13:41:32.811-07:00For those like me who are unfortunate enough to li...For those like me who are unfortunate enough to live no where near an Ulta, another good stampable white polish is Finger Paints Papier Mache-also Sally Hansen Insta-dri Whirlwind white. Infact many of the Insta-dri cremes are awesome for stamping-ditto with Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear cremes. The key to assessing a polish's stamping potential is opacity. If it's completely or nearly opaque in only 1 coat, it will most likely be stampable.DMaj Issueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414336806126768909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-79608019196661053322012-05-22T11:25:19.420-07:002012-05-22T11:25:19.420-07:00so cute! i will need to look for thisso cute! i will need to look for thisPink Glamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912139076800893368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-70140411296872188452012-05-22T10:45:14.005-07:002012-05-22T10:45:14.005-07:00I have been searching for this for forever! I can ...I have been searching for this for forever! I can never find them in stores! I really want the stampy polish, I think if I found them in stores, I would buy them all up. lol<br /><br />Is the display large, or is it an endcap? and where was the stamping plate set located? because I looked all around and I still could not find this set at the 2 ulta's I have been to in South Carolina.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797133947337397209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-35515364563018735032012-05-22T10:34:08.443-07:002012-05-22T10:34:08.443-07:00I have the cheapie Kiss stamper set from WalMart (...I have the cheapie Kiss stamper set from WalMart (I think it was $4, maybe $3). Same problems with the scraper and plate. Only two of the designs I've actually been able to get to work (and of those I only actually like one), though since I'm also a novice at stamping I can't guarantee that some of the problems I've had aren't due to my lack of experience. <br /><br />This one I think has better designs than the Kiss plate, at least for my tastes, but the designs I've seen and really liked are all on the more expensive plates. <br /><br />Kiss set comes with a mini white polish, but mine was all gummy around the cap and made a huge mess when I opened it.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822944499143708778noreply@blogger.com