First time nail stamping

I discovered this a few weeks ago and instantly became hooked and just HAD to try it out.  So after looking at a few websites such as BF-Beauty and Wow So Cool, I turned to Ebay.  I didn't need a whole kit since they are expensive and I wasn't sure if I would like it or be able to do it.  So I purchased two different plates, Konad's m57 and m63 and the two-sided stamper and scraper and eagerly awaited them.

I figured that now would be a good time to try and I will have to say that it took some getting used to. You have to find the perfect way to work everything and I knew that going into this so I didn't get discouraged.  I played with all the images and settled upon the Zebra print once I found my groove.

Definitely could be worse but most certainly could be better.  I'll be working on perfecting my technique .  I used Ulta's Life's a Beach and Wet N' Wild Black Creme with Seche Vite as the topcoat.  And I'll most certainly be investing over time in more image plates!