Hey guys! Here are some photos of my "Candy Land" inspired nails from last week's challenge. I really wanted to do something fun like:
- Add sprinkles (they ended up being way too big for my nails) or...
- Draw swirly lines to look like frosting (never got around to buying the nail art pen) or...
- Stamp sweets on my nails (but the space was getting limited after the crazy Ruffian manicure I did)
I know, I know. I'm full of excuses! Sorry for my lack of creativity.
I also REALLY wanted to put some of those color changing glitters (not multi-colored... I'm talking about the "almost-white" glitter that flashes pastel colors) BUT of course, I don't have that kind of glitter... YET! :)
So, I ended up just doing this Ruffian manicure inspired by the path on the game board. It took FOREVER to do. I think I worked on it for at least 2 1/2 hours. That includes drying time though. Want to know the process?
- I painted the 4 colors of the path on all of my nails.
- When dry, I cleaned up both sides (near the cuticle and the opposite side where the white would be painted).
- Then I carefully added the white. It took 2 coats. No cleanup necessary.
- Next, I put on a topcoat to give the nail a nice smooth-looking surface.
- After that, put some silver glitter on half of the white.
- Last, I added the rhinestone!
Friday, May 28, 2010
A W E S O M E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it..you did a beautiful job :)
I Love it. Seriously, this looks amazing and it's sooo creative and it's by far the craziest, most hysterical ruffian I've seen so far. And i like crazy.
Gorgeous!!
worth all the work =)
SUPER CUTE!
I think you're being too hard on yourself. I personally like this!
I loved this, I adore how the rainbow looks so shiny!
Lack of creativity?! You're nuts. This manicure is so cute and QUITE creative! I'm jealous of your talent.
Sweeeeeet! :)
SO LOOOOOOOOOOOOVELY :)
rmcandlelight- Thank you! That makes me feel so much better about this manicure. I thought it was so boring! :)
Polishsis- Aww thanks :) Glad you think it is creative. And I agree, the craziest Ruffian yet!
Spaceinvaders- Thanks!
Trincess- Oh thank you. I'm glad you think so. I was afraid after all the time and work I put into it that it wasn't "that" great... Happy to tell myself I was wrong!
Dollface- Thank you!
Milan and Vanaily- I'm ALWAYS too hard on myself. It's something I need to work on :) Thanks for commenting!
BabyD- That's the Seche that makes it so shiney. Otherwise the surface would be kinda bumpy from all of the different polishes! I'm glad you like this manicure! :)
Jessica Leigh- Aww that's so nice of you to say! :) I guess I just always expect more from myself. I have a lot of ideas, I just never get them accomplished! Thanks for stopping by!
Tassa- Thanks! :)
Lily Nail- Thank you!
I think it looks great, and it's very creative! Very nice colors :)
wouaaw i love it!