I realize it has been awhile since I posted a nail design but there is a good reason.
Just
when I thought it was time to create a new design to honour the
season of love, I lost the same comrade as the last time in a housekeeping accident. I
knew I hated housework for a reason. While she wasn't lopped off at the
head like she was previously,
she has suffered a moderate concussion. Once the comrades fall, it's
like they all become that much more accident prone. If you'd like a
reference to what the heck I'm talking about, please refer to the post,
"A Comrade Has Fallen" (click HERE to go to it--but please come back). I can't believe it has taken almost three months for my 'comrades' to grow back to design length and then I lose one again. Ah, the nail tragedy continues...
So, for now I'll post a design from my gallery over at Cool Nails Art that I created last year almost a year to the day.
And for a closer look at the design...
This design is based on a 'You Tube' design that I can't seem to locate to give proper
credit.
- Apply a base coat to protect the nails.
- Add a red base. Apply minimum two coats for solid coverage.
- Create a white French tip.
- Add a white heart on
the red just below the white tip.
- Add white dots down the outer side of the nail
and red dots across the top.
- Finish off with a good top coat to protect your design.
There you go, a nice simple design to celebrate the season of love.
Until next time,
Just in time for Hallowe'en I have a new design. I call it, "Have You Seen My Mummy?". Okay, I know it is a cheesy title but I just couldn't resist. It is inspired by a design from 'Dying 4 Chocolate'. Hers of course look much neater than mine. It is difficult to draw thin precise lines on one's own nails especially on the opposite hand. I wish I had people to practice on. I am willing to do it for free, but unfortunately, nobody wants to take me up on the offer. Oh well, in the interim I guess I'll just have to keep practicing on my own nails...
Instructions:
- Start with a clear base coat to protect the nails.
- Apply one coat of solid white.
- Mix some white and gold and sponge onto nails to give it an antiqued look (sorry it's kind of hard to see that in these pictures).
- Using a nail art pen or striper, add the black lines.
- Create a black 'window' for the eyes.
- Paint on two oval shaped objects to represent the eyes.
- Using a nail pen or a dotting tool dipped in black, add the pupils.
- Make sure it is completely dry before applying two coats of a durable protective top coat. I apparently was impatient and mine streaked a bit, I'll blame my husband who was yawning away on the couch beside me and so I rushed it (he has broad shoulders, he can take it).
Here is a closer look, just skim over all the boo-boos:
I hope to add the pictures of all my previous designs soon. My most recent fall design is on my website; the previous ones are still up on 'Cool Nails Art'. It will take some time to consolidate everything over here.
Until next time,