I used tape and a sponge.

These are nails I did the other day.  I used tape and a sponge.  I think they look neat.  They turned out much brighter than I anticipated, but that's ok.  They are definitely springy!

I really wanted to do something wayyy cool and fancy...

I really wanted to do something wayyy cool and fancy, but I have not had the time.  So, Saran Wrap mani it was!  I used a bluish-gray and a lavenderish-pink over an off white base.  Striping tape and a random stud I found on the table somehow brought it all together.  Yay for a messy nail table!  😂