Digit-al Dozen: February Un-Birthday Mani

Greetings and Nailutations,

This month there is no February birthday to celebrate for the Digit-al Dozen, so this most adorable Kawaii-inspired print was chosen as our inspiration.  I loved the colors and the characters on the print, but I was drawn to the skulls.

Let's get to the details.

30 Days of Colour: Bright

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I really look forward to the prompts for 30 Days of Colour.  The group's focus is on trying those polishes you bought a long time ago and still never have tried.  The group votes on the weekly prompts for the following month.  This week the prompt is Bright.

Now let's get to the details!

Nail Crazies Unite: Red and Black

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Today I'm sharing a mani for the group Nail Crazies Unite: Red and Black.  I missed posting the previous theme, but did do a mani for it (hearts and love --> I will share it on my instagram and Facebook page).  I still state for the record, while the theme says red - this base polish isn't a straight up red, but still in the red family...plus you will see why I selected it when you see the name.

Now let's get to the details!

26 Great Nail Art Ideas Challenge: Blue Floral

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I'm back from a week vacation!  Where was I, you ask?  I was in Las Vegas - Sin City.  Unfortunately I did not win big, nor did the hubby, or my folks (who we met there).  But we did do some light gambling (I don't like donating money to a casino), eating yummy food, people watching, shopping and decided to visit the Pinball Hall of Fame.  Glad to be back home and now I'm playing catch up with some nail art challenges.  Speaking of nail art - have you had a mani you just struggled with?  The mani for this blog was my nemesis.  I could not figure out a "blue floral" mani for the life of me.

Drip Drop Nail Paint Just Because Series

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Have you ever done something "just because?"  Well that is what this series touches upon.  The creative mind behind Drip Drop Nail Paint (Jessica) is creating a Limited Edition series entitled Just Because and she will make them whenever the mood hits her because....well...just because!  :)  This baby will release Wednesday, so be sure to stalk her site so you don't miss out!

Let's get to the swatches!

Envy Lacquer Galaxy Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I am sharing a 5 polish collection from Envy Lacquer.  The Galaxy Collection consists of holos, flakies and glitters galore!  If you would like to see these polishes swatched live head to my YouTube Channel.  (Don't forget to subscribe and thumbs up!)

Now let's get to the swatches!

Digit-al Dozen: Stamping Over Black To Nude Gradient

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Today is the last day for the February Digit-al Dozen week using the prompt of black.  I decided to go for actual bare nails!  So risqué!  Ooh la la!  Since I'm not the biggest fan of visible nail line (VNL) I decided to make the bare nail part towards my cuticle.

Now let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Black Textural Watermarble

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It's day 4 for Digit-al Dozen with the prompt of black.  I've been enjoying all the finish and textural contrasts that I've been using so far this week for the theme.  Today I'll be sharing one of my favorite manis of the week!

Now let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Black Dotty Lace

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I'm brining you another freehand design with Digit-al Dozen theme of black.  I wanted to created a delicate lace design with dots.

Digit-al Dozen: Black Leopard Matte Print

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Digit-al Dozen day 2 is animal print again - don't worry, there are only 2.  One thing I really wanted to try again was the play on matte vs shiny stamping.  I loved the look of stamping with matte top coat and I wanted to try the opposite (stamping with a shiny polish over mattified look).

Now let's get to the details.

Digit-al Dozen: Black Zebra Print

Greetings and Nailutations!

I am back with another Digit-al Dozen week!  The theme this week is black.  What I love about Digit-al Dozen is that each theme can be interpreted in so many different ways.  For me this week I was focused ONLY on the color black.  I had to really push myself looking at different finishes and techniques.

Now let's get to the mani!

30 Days of Colour: Sparkle Using It Girl Nail Art IG305

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Today's post is a combo post: review of It Girl Nail Art IG305 Plate as well as posting for 30 Days of Colour with the theme of sparkle.  I received IG305 Plate and new that I needed to utilize both color and sparkle to showcase the floral images.

Now let's get to the details!

It Girl Nail Art IG115 Plate Review Part 2

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Today I am sharing the second set of manis I've done using one of It Girl Nail Art's new plates - IG115.  This is the Valentine's Day plate, so if you love...well love, kisses, hearts and the like, this my dear readers is the plate for you!  Please be sure to read all the way at the bottom to find out which images need a little extra TLC.

Now let's get to the details!

It Girl Nail Art IG115 Plate Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press sample*
Today I am sharing the first set of manis I've done using one of It Girl Nail Art's new plates - IG115.  This is the Valentine's Day plate, so if you love...well love, kisses, hearts and the like, this my dear readers is the plate for you!  Please be sure to read all the way at the bottom to find out which images need a little extra TLC.

Now let's get to the good stuff!

Crumpets Nail Tarts: Black and White Valentine's

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I've totally "nailed" one of my resolutions for my blog - more nail art!  It's all over my blog for January.  :)  I'm bringing some more today with Crumpets Nail Tarts: Black and White Valentine's.  I did add 1 little extra color, I hope you don't mind.

Now let's get to the mani!

A New Beginning - Chinese New Year

Greetings and Nailutations!

In the Nail Challenge Collaboration group our theme for this month is "A New Beginning" which can have so many interpretations - which I love!  The ideas are endless!  This first mani, I thought of a few days ago on the first day of Chinese New Year and was inspired by red (symbolizing luck, joy and happiness) and gold (symbolizing nuetrality)!

Now let's get to the details!

Rainbow Splatter

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It's February 1st, which means a new A Weekly Dose of Rainbows prompt!  This month the theme is splatter!  I've only tried splatter once before and I've tried using a bobby pin and it worked "ok."  This time I wanted to try another technique for splatter.  What exactly did I use?  An old TOOTHBRUSH! I didn't want to get polish all over my splattering hand, so I looked for a latex glove and realized all we had was vinyl gloves (my husband has them for administering topical medicine to our cat which impacts humans).  FYI - POLISH AND VINYL DO NOT MIX!!  Haha, oops - evidently I wasn't paying attention in chemistry....or maybe it was the glass of wine?

Products used:
Drip Drop Nail Paint - Yoga Pants
K*Sea Gale's Nails - Seven Grandfathers Teachings Collection (press sample)
Dream Polish - Gem Glam Top Coat (press sample)
Toothbrush

The rainbow prompts are once a month, come join us!

For me, the splattering is a little to subtle and the bobby pin worked a lot better.  In the future I won't attempt toothbrush splattering.  I would have liked to see a strong splatter effect.  Also...does anyone else see the splatter that looks like an animal or it just me?


Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka BeginNails