Racing Stripes 1

Hey out there, so this is not my first attempt at racing stripes but I discovered that it is very versatile. My favorite use for this technique is going to have to be for sports. I realize that these colors are Eagles colors but I only noticed that after wards (sorry Steelers). First I started with a base clear coat, Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Clear'd for Takeoff, and I waited for it to dry before I moved onto the next step of adding a base color. After two coats of Sally Hansen Hi-Definition Nail Color, and again waiting until it was dry I drew a thin silver line diagonally across the nail and followed that by surrounding it with black and white stripes, all three stripe colors were by Kiss Brush-On Nail Art Paint. The gems were next and were added using a dab of clear to keep them sticking with I waited for everything to dry. Lastly, I added a clear top coat to give the nail a healthy shine and to keep the gems safely in place so they wouldn't come off with wear. If you have any questions hit me up.
Until next time,
Happy Painting

In's and Out's

I thought I'd give you guys an invite to hit me with some feed back so I thought you'd want to know a little more about my mani-pedi habits. I love giving myself pedicures but who really has the time to do them every day or even once a week. So I will be doing my nails every week while my toes every other week. This way it won't get too crazy. And let me know if you'd like me to try something special or you have any ideas you'd like me to try, I'd love to hear them. Also if there are any nail products out there that you think I should try let me know and I'll do my best to try them. I also wanted to say that I only use my natural nails, some how I got blessed with strong thick nails that can take a beating and keep on going. That having been said I probably won't ever use any imitation nail products. I'm also thinking of starting a weekly tips and tricks entry that I know many would find useful and I am also welcoming your experiences in that area.
Until next time,
Happy Painting

Better Be Betty

So I've just done these and I like how they have a Betty Boop feel. Well I started with squaring off my nails, which is new to me because I've only ever had them rounded. First I started with a base clear coat; Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Clear'd For Take Off. Then I started the white by drawing a fine line with Kiss Brush-On Nail Art Paint. I filled in the side of the white line that I wished with Sally Hansen Teflon Tuff 10 Day Nail Color #17 French White Tip. After the first coats dried, I went over the whole nail with Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure # 160 Shell We Dance? The next step was to add the decor in black with Kiss Brush-On Nail Art Paint, I used the brush for the stripe and a toothpick for the dots, I know the toothpick is cheap but it does good work. The gems where easy to add with just a dot of clear to help them stick and after the base coats are all dry I added a last clear coat to help the gems stay in place and to add shine to the whole design.
Until next week.
Happy Painting

All New to Me

Well, first off I'm happy to say hello to all you out there in internet land and welcome to my blog. This is my second blog ever and it is my first blog about my nails and how I create my nail art. I'm hoping to give you girls out there ideas to get you started and make your own creative nail art. I hope you enjoy and give me lots of feed back. Check back every week to see a new design I'll be waiting for ya!