..Getting Nail-Artsy

October 8, 2012

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Using only some toothpicks and your favorite polishes you can create this little floral design on your nails.  Just dab your colors onto a piece of magazine paper you don't want anymore, dip the toothpicks in the paint, and dot your design onto your nail.  Easy peasy.  make sure you wait for your design to dry completely before putting topcoat on as it will make it run and distort your pretty pattern.  If this seams too hard, start of with polka dots and see how it turns out.  In addition to the three Essie colors mentioned above I used Sally Hansen's "Mellow Yellow" for the centers of the flowers.

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23 comments

  1. I always admire those cute accent nails but have never tried it on myself. Because...well...I'm terrible at getting them painted regular style as it is! But maybe I can start with polka dots and work my way up :)

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  2. Wow, that looks so cute! I can't believe it's that easy. I'll have to try nail art out sometime. I think I'll start small though before working my way up to a flower.

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  3. So cute! I want to try it! I used Sally Hansen nail strips for an accent nail, but they didn't last very long.

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  4. very impressive!! i love those flowers!

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  5. SO CUTE! i wish i could do designs on my nails - but i am challenged for real!

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  6. How cute are these?! I wish I was this skilled but I'm totally not...However, I'm loving that green!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  7. love it, it looks so cute!:)
    xx Kate

    http://style-department.blogspot.com

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  8. That came out sooo cute! I need to get some brushes for nail art.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Chicnova Giveaway!

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  9. That is impressive, I'm positive I couldn't handle that kind of detail.

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  10. Wow.. That does not look easy peasy!I think you got a talent girl! Good job!

    Sara
    http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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  11. I love nail art a lot, especially when they're not too much and are simple to execute!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights
    the shop of worldly delights


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  12. I can do one hand but I can never do the other! Then one looks good and the other one looks like a blind person did it. Womp womp.

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  13. Amazing! Would've loved a tutorial

    Lauren,
    Laurensbeautydepartment.blogspot.com

    xx

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  14. This is so cute! I might have to start out easy with the polka dots though.
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  15. So cute! Love those colors

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  16. hah it's funny I saw your post just now, after I did my own nails :D Yours turned out great.. mine are nothing special.. just dark brown :) Great post :)

    http://gamesoffashion.blogspot.com/

    xoxo, Press

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  17. I love this! And that pattern doesn't look too hard...love that green color too!

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  18. I picked up that essie green color and put it back down just the other day. Now I DEFINITELY need to go back and buy it!

    A Southern Drawl

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  19. Love this! I think Essie's a great nail polish line to start when it comes to nail art! :)

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  20. Love this! Not sure if I can pull it off.. but you've definitely inspired me to try! :)
    xoxo,
    Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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