Showing posts with label Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge. Show all posts

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Miss Spider

Hiya!!  Getting sick really puts a damper on the whole polish thing!!  Those two days that I wasn't able to do nails really messed up my schedule!!  I'm cheating a little today, I have very little time left to finish up datyorklove's Nail-Aween Challenge and today is Inspired by a Movie day for the 31 Day Challenge, so I decided to combine two themes into one mani!!

I loved loved loved James and the Giant Peach, both the movie and the book.  I was a huge Roald Dahl fan when I was a kid, I prided myself on reading every single book he had written - ask me now to name one of the books other than this one and I couldn't, but I do remember loving them!!  Without further ado, here is my spider themed James and the Giant Peach movie themed mani!!

Miss Spider James and the Giant Peach Nail Art

Miss Spider James and the Giant Peach Nail Art

For my pointer and ring finger I used:  Finger Paints - Tiffany Imposter
For my middle and pinky finger I used:  Wet n Wild - Black Creme and Finger Paints - Papier Mache for the the stripes.
I used acrylic paints for the details.

I also have a very exciting macro shot of Miss Spider's face for you.  Remember the Easy-Macro that's up for grabs in Prize Pack A in my giveaway?!?  Well, apparently they were getting traffic from my site and hadn't thought this was a market that could use the Easy-Macro, so they contacted me and asked me to take some photos they could use for their site.  I was all over that, but only had purchased the one for my giveaway, so they offered to provide one for me so I could get them some photo's - how cool is that?!?  This thing really is the coolest, you just snap it on to your phone, it doesn't cover the screen and if you have an iPhone 4S or 5 it will auto focus - so cool!!  The only thing is, is that you can't use your flash, this isn't a huge problem, especially for those of you with light boxes.  And the price is reasonable compared to some of the other macro lenses out there - I highly recommend it!!  For more info on the Easy-Macro, click here!  And if you want a chance to WIN one of these puppies, head over here to enter my giveaway - there's still time left to enter - closes October 31st at midnight!!

Miss Spider James and the Giant Peach Nail Art
I wish I had some amazing holo to show you with this thing, but I settled with this.  I wish there weren't streaks in the green and cracks in the acrylic, I hope to take some more shots to show you soon!!

Please show some love for my buddies doing the 31 Day Challenge and the Nail-aween Challenge by clicking the links below - I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Holla, N

31 Day Challenge Participants:

-Kimber at Kimber's Lacquer Korner
-Kat at Hooked On Polish
-Diana at Nails By Diana
-Aly at Wonderland Beauty
-Meredith at Perfectly Polished
-Nicole at The Color Republic
-Kate at The Painted Pony Nails
-Cee at Absolutely Cee
-Sam at Polished Art
-Nail Narcotics
-Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed
-Shelby at Shelby's Swatches
-Stephanie Louise at All Things Beautiful 
-Mixed Mama
-Joanna @ Sweet Polish of Mine
-Patty Greenberg
-Liz and Lisa @ Lozlosa 
-Mari at Nailista
 -Greta at How Was Your Day?
-Miss L at Beauty by Miss L 
-Gini at Sassy Paints
-Chameleon Stampede 
-Pam at Nail-E-Glance
-Me, Myself, and Polish
-Robin Sparkles 

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Frankenstein's Heart

Hiya friends!!  I can't believe it's Thursday already, this week has gone by so fast!!

I'm having challenge withdrawls, September I had like three going on, right now I've only got two and one is do it at your own pace and the other is posting every third day - I'm missing the pressure of doing a new mani everyday, having to get it in on time - not having to do the housework - lol!  If anyone sees any fun challenges out there, let me know, I'm so in!!

For day 6 of datylovesyork Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge, I wanted to do something different for this and found the cutest Frankenstein heart, I paired it with a Bride of Frankenstein heart to complete the set.  I tried the saran wrap technique again for my pointer and pinky with a bolt and the infamous scar - hope you enjoy!!

Frankenstein Heart Halloween Nails

Frankenstein Heart Halloween Nails

Frankenstein Heart Halloween Nails

I used a bunch of different colors so won't list them, but if you want to know what I used, let me know, I'll try to dig them out.  I also used acrylic paint for some of the details.

Please check out the links below for some other fun Halloween themed mani's!!

My giveaway ends on the 31st, the countdown is on, don't forget to enter!!

Holla, N

datyorkLOVES
Erica's Nails and More
DreamyMM Nails & Make Up
 Tes Did It Nails
Sassy Paints 
Nicole gets Nailed 
Wicked Tips 
Fancy Schmancy Nails
Delight In Nails
Polish Groupie 
My Nail Journey 
Get Polished Up! 
Just A Girl and Her Polish
Spellbound Nails
Le nail's corner d'Alex
Hello.Lacquer
Color the world with polish
Cutie Cuticles (nail art by Laraib) 
Wacky Laki 
Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge October 1-31st, 2012 
GLAMOROUS NAILS 
Over The Topcoat 
Polish Gone Crazy 
tragedystipsandtreats
Susy In Color
Countess Nails
(List includes blogs and FB pages)

Monday, October 15, 2012

Ghostly TAPS

Happy Moooonday - another Halloween themed mani coming atcha!  I was hemming and hawing about what I could do for Day 6 - Ghosts/Goblins of datyorkloves Nail-aween Nail Art Challenge and I'm pretty stoked with what I came up with.

I decided to pay homage to one of the scariest shows on television - Ghost Hunters - The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS)!!  The hubby got me addicted to this show and I was quite the skeptic until the episode where they were outside exploring some sort of castle or something and a ghost pulls on Grants jacket and you can actually see the jacket being pulled by nothing - it's pretty creepy!  We haven't watched this lately, for some reason we always miss the  new episodes and there is no way I'm watching that show alone!!  Plus, who doesn't love Tango and Steve?!?  I used the show's shirts that I got my hubby as the inspiration - I hope you can catch the creepy ghost in the background!

Ghost Hunters TAPS Nail Art

Ghost Hunters TAPS Nail Art

Ghost Hunters TAPS Nail Art

Base Color:  Wet n Wild - Black Creme
I used acrylic paint for the nail art.
Top Coat:  Pro FX Quick Dry

Have a sec?  Check out the other folks doing the Nail-aween Nail Art Challenge by clicking on the links below.

Enter giveaway have you?  Here to click if not.

Holla, N

datyorkLOVES
Erica's Nails and More
DreamyMM Nails & Make Up
 Tes Did It Nails
Sassy Paints 
Nicole gets Nailed 
Wicked Tips 
Fancy Schmancy Nails
Delight In Nails
Polish Groupie 
My Nail Journey 
Get Polished Up! 
Just A Girl and Her Polish
Spellbound Nails
Le nail's corner d'Alex
Hello.Lacquer
Color the world with polish
Cutie Cuticles (nail art by Laraib) 
Wacky Laki 
Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge October 1-31st, 2012 
GLAMOROUS NAILS 
Over The Topcoat 
Polish Gone Crazy 
tragedystipsandtreats
Susy In Color
Countess Nails
(List includes blogs and FB pages)

Friday, October 12, 2012

Mummy Dearest

BOO!  Did I scare you?  Likely not, but welcome back for another fun Halloween mani.  For Day 4 of datyorkLOVES Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge, we are doing MUMMY'S!  Hope you enjoy what I came up with!!

Halloween Mummy Nails Nail Art

Halloween Mummy Nails Nail Art

Base Coat:  Wet n Wild - Black Creme
I used acrylic paint for the mummy.

Show some love to the other Halloweenies doing the Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge by visiting the links below.  Check back Monday for a ghostly or gobliny - I haven't decided yet - mani!!

Giveaway - enter - yay!

Holla, N

datyorkLOVESErica's Nails and MoreDreamyMM Nails & Make Up Tes Did It NailsSassy Paints Nicole gets Nailed glitznglammerFinger Food Wicked Tips Fancy Schmancy NailsDelight In NailsPolish Groupie My Nail Journey Get Polished Up! Just A Girl and Her PolishSpellbound NailsLe nail's corner d'AlexHello.Lacquer Countess Nails Color the world with polishNail Crime Nail ArtCoat of Mani ColorsCutie Cuticles (nail art by Laraib) Wacky Laki Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge October 1-31st, 2012 GLAMOROUS NAILS Over The Topcoat Polish Gone Crazy tragedystipsandtreatsSusy In Color(List includes blogs and FB pages)

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Bloody Thursday

Hiya!!  I'm onto day 3 of datyorkLOVES Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge - bloody nails!!

Who's heard of Robin Moses?  You haven't?  Do you live under a rock?  Kidding, if you haven't heard of her, please check her out, because she is amazaballs!  She is the queen of using acrylic paint for nail art.  She does incredibly intricate and detailed work and the best thing about her is that she shares all her knowledge via tutorials on youtube.  She also shares her tips and tricks, what paint she uses, brushes, you name it, she tells you about it!!

Click here to see Robin's "Smiley" the Movie Nails, which inspired this mani!

Bloody Halloween Nail Art

Bloody Halloween Nail Art

I used Finger Paints - Paper Mache for the tips and the used acrylic paint to make it look older.
I used Essie - Russian Roulette for the blood and acrylic paint for the stitches.

Don't forget to check out what everyone else is up to for this challenge - I've seen some pretty gruesome stuff!!  Check back tomorrow for Mummy nails - oooo spooky!

Have you entered my giveaway yet?  Click here, it's super easy and super awesome!

Holla, N

datyorkLOVESErica's Nails and MoreDreamyMM Nails & Make Up Tes Did It NailsSassy Paints Nicole gets Nailed glitznglammerFinger Food Wicked Tips Fancy Schmancy NailsDelight In NailsPolish Groupie My Nail Journey Get Polished Up! Just A Girl and Her PolishSpellbound NailsLe nail's corner d'AlexHello.Lacquer Countess Nails Color the world with polishNail Crime Nail ArtCoat of Mani ColorsCutie Cuticles (nail art by Laraib) Wacky Laki Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge October 1-31st, 2012 GLAMOROUS NAILS Over The Topcoat Polish Gone Crazy tragedystipsandtreatsSusy In Color(List includes blogs and FB pages)

Friday, October 5, 2012

Count Dot-cula

Hellooooooooo - that's my spooky greeting...Welcome to my second post for datyorkLOVES Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge - a matte dotticure!!

I love any polish that's been mattified, it makes everything look so amazing, especially glitters - so cool.  I wanted to do something simple, but that had impact and what's more simple than a straight up black mani?!? Hope you enjoy!!

Black Matte Polka Dots Nail Art

Black Matte Polka Dots Nail Art

Base Coat:  Orly Bonder
Base Color and Dots:  Wet n Wild - Black Creme
Top Coat:  NYC - Matte me Crazy

Want to see some more spooktacular dotticures?  Click on the links below!!

Did you hear about my giveaway?  Have you entered?  Click here, entry is as easy as 1, 2, 3!!

Holla, N


(List includes blogs and FB pages)

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Water Mar-BOO-led

Hiya, tis' the season for all things Halloween!  My lovely friend, Gini over at Sassy Paints, heralded my call for another challenge and introduced me to the Nail-Aween Nail Art Challenge hosted by datyorkLOVES... I could not, not join up!!  My trusty challenge calendar is getting filled up for October and I couldn't be more excited!!

Up first is water marble - not my favorite technique - it looks gorgeous when other people do it - I've just had little to no success pulling it off - okay so I've only tried once, but still....  I chose Halloween-y colors for this, hope you like my somewhat successful water marble!

Halloween Water Marble Nail Art

Halloween Water Marble Nail Art

Halloween Water Marble Nail Art

Base Coat:  Finger Paints - Paper Mache
Water Marble Colors:  Finger Paints - Paper Mache and Tangerine Twist and Sally Hansen - Quick Canary
Top Coat:  Pro FX Quick Dry

Since this is a self-paced challenge, I will get each of the days up by October 31st, so keep checking back!  Give some love to the other lovelies doing this challenge by clicking on the links below!!

Have you entered my giveaway yet?!?  Well, head on over here and get your entry in, it's EPIC!!

Holla, N


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