*deep breath*
So I started by using the sparkle polish (but you don't have to since you can just go over the whole design once the french tip is done) and I began with Sinful Colors 927 Nail Junkie on both hands but found it had too much of a green tinge and I wanted it clear so I took it off my left hand and left it on my right (I've got two broken nails on that hand so who cares about it?). So new base on the left hand of a very ancient polish my sister got me years ago from a dollar store she worked at. I then applied tape to my nails in the desired fashion once the sparkles were completely dry and began my french tip with a really great coverage dollar store blue from kozmic colours. I didn't really wait for it to fully dry before slowly and carefully taking off the tape (normal scotch tape not the striping tape mind you) making sure not to mar the polish. If you do (which I did on one of them) it's okay because you just make sure when you apply the striping tape that you cover over any imperfections. Then go over the french with the sparkle polish you may or may not have used as a base. I think the base is not necessary, I just wasn't thinking about what I was doing when I started.
On to the striping tape. I used tweezers and tiny scissors to apply and pat down the tape where I wanted it. This is a skill that you have to develop, it's not going to place easily the first time. If you were impatient with drying make sure you put it on right or it messes up the french - not that I know this from experience or anything :-) Once the tape is applied, patted down in the corners and the excess cut off (always cut more than you need to, just in case) then apply a top coat to seal the tape to the nail design and voila a beautiful design for all who see them to envy!! I'm super happy with my design today and huge thanks to Charleen and her web site (https://www.facebook.com/CrazyGirlTexas) for giving me this tape as a prize.
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