Having fun with 3d nailart

It was very fun.. I started with the flowers, rose, lily, and went clockwise.. Tried everything I could think of, this is why you can also see a spongebob there:)

But then came the painting part... I smudged a little bit, my ladybugs were much brighter before that, but I was too tired to see it, and too excited to leave it for the next day..

Here are some closer photos:

This is all that came in my mind that evening. I know it is not perfect, but I liked the way they came out. And, did I mention that I had fun?  :)

Super easy 3d bow

I haven't posted anything here for a while, so I'll try to make some quick catching up:)

This is the easiest 3d bow I can think of, just fletten the beads of acrylic and you are done. For the ribbons I used the most wet I bead I could, and pulled it before making it flat..

The polishes used are both by Indigo, "Harlequin" and "Paradox". If you 'd like to watch the tutorial, click here

Jungle Fever

This is my second ever set of acrylic nails... not so good, not so easy either.
I used EzFlow acrylic, a set that I had for a year now, maybe more. I had used it once and remembered that it was realy "ez flowing" but I eally struggled to pick a bead. Is it because it has been open for so long? I am not happy with the shape, but this is my sister, so I can see her again and fix that:)

I used IBD Just Gel polish in "Jungle Fever", 3 coats, then applied 1 coat of "All That Glitters" and wiped some lines with my brush. Covered with topcoat.

I was happy that she asked for bows like mine, so I made the 3d and placed the rhinestones in the middle.

 
Pls don't judge the shape.. :(

My new year's nails - pure gold

This is the first time I ever use a peel off base for polish. I figured it was a good time to test it, since my last minute nails would be practicaly dipped in gold glitter:)

Here is what I did at the last day of 2013, a couple of hours before dinner:

and here is with the 3d bows I added a couple of days later:

The second picture was taken with my phone. The real color is gold, so it is somewhere in the middle. 

Precious Jewels

You can never go wrong with glitter.. especially these days

And nailart can never be too much for these days either. She came to me on the very last day, had her gel extensions with NSI, and asked for gold.. my pleasure:)

So, we finished with the gel application, shaped, buffed and top coated, and made a french with polish (Glamorous N.103, it is a simple gold polish). Then applied Golden Rose "Jolly Jewels n.103" on top of it, and while it was still wet, sprinkled some LCN holografic gold glitter (n.1 multi gold). I applied top coat on half the nail surface, to seal the glitter and make the transition smoother.
Then it was time for decorations:)

I was given these metal embossed decorations from bornprettystore, to review them. When I first saw them I was like "Woah!". Would I have them on my nails? Of course!!!! Would others?
I showed them to her and she instantly loved them.

Go take a look at bornprettystore, here is the link to these beautiful metal decorations: http://www.bornprettystore.com/2pcs-luxury-style-nail-crystal-embossed-metal-nail-decorations-p-10749.html The ones I used for Mary are N.6.

They come in pairs, and you can see the actual dimensions before you purchase. They are slightly curved, but keep in mind that each person's nail has a different c curve. I applied them with nail glue, and the 4 corners were fit perfectly on her nails. Then secured with a thick topcoat around them, not because I didn't want any water in, lol, just a second measure for their safety:) If you want to secure them for much longer, you can use a tiny ammount of clear acrylic.

The surface is irregular, like any ring with diamonds and stones.. You should not expect them to be smooth, they are jewels after all. They will not catch your hair, and they will not scratch when you wash your hands (yes, I got asked this question too, lol). The color will remain intact with washing and bathing. I had them on for 3 days myself, for the purpose of a review.

The stickers are also from bornpretty store, here is the link: http://www.bornprettystore.com/12pcs-gold-christmas-nail-sticker-lovely-cartoon-santas-snowman-christmas-tree-bell-patterned-p-10483.html

Bornprettystore offers 10% discount for any purchase you make from their online store, using the coupon code LNSW10 during checkout. Also, they offer free shipping worldwide.

I wish you all have happy holidays, blessings to you and your families <3 

Christmas Glam

Finally, my collaboration nailart with Beyonceesha is uploaded on youtube, and I am very excited!

We both used similar methods, hers being a more christmas design, lol, but my daughter said that my balls look like ornaments, too:)

I made a french manicure with CND "Serene Green" and topped it with "Emerald shimmer". Only the ringfinger is polished entirely. I then applied white polish, forming circles, added a drop of light green inside them and marbled. Then I made the outlines with black gel and cured in a uv lamp.

Then I applied the gold foil. On the lower hand, it was applied directly on the black gel's inhibition layer, on the upper hand I cleansed and applied foil adhesive and when it dried I applied the foil. As you can see, it was better with the foil adhesive. Although I could fix it with gold polish or paint, I left it like this, because it kind of looked like an antique gold..

I then applied IBD clear gel on top of the foil and marble circles, forming balls, for a more 3d look. I also applied a bit of gel on the golden smilelines and cured in a uv lamp. The gel worked as a magnifying glass, and the result was very beautiful.

I then cleansed once again and applied my normal top coat. Here are the products I used for this nailart:

So, the tutorial is already uploaded on youtube, and I am very happy. Beyonceesha did her best to keep the date, even though she had a problem with her computer and couldn't upload for a week. 

She made a beautiful nailart, don't you think?

If you want to check the video, here it is, I have her links at the end:

Miss Pixie - Textured polish and 3d nailart

Here is another beautiful Zoya nail polish, from the Pixie Dust series, the gorgeous Chyna ZP657. I can't say how happy I am with this color!! I got it from the fair a few weeks ago and couldn't wait to try it.

I was very puzzled.. what should I add to this color once I applied it? I don't feel confortable wearing any single color on my nails, not at this length anyway.. But thankfully, once it was applied, I had a very nice surprise: the color comes out different than the bottle shows. It looks like it has a much darker base and is full of red glitters! A-ma-zing!!

As Zoya suggests, I didn't apply any base coat. I did the first coat, which was opaque but a lighter shade of red. Also, if you looked realy close, not the whole surface had the texture effect. So, I waited for it to dry, and applied my second coat. No top coat either, this was new to me, only tried it with my blue Pixie Dust polish so far:)

Well, we have matt texture and glitter.. how about some 3d flowers? I started carefully with my left thumb, and this is how it looked:

Of course I liked it, but desided to make the outlines in gold glitter. I admit I wasn't very careful with them, I had to finish quick and go out.. If I had a few more minutes, I would first apply gold polish, and then follow with gold glitter polish, so that the lines would be better seen and separated. Oh, well, I thought I could change it later (I never did..) 

It shows better on the ring, my glitter lines weren't very careful, but I still like it:)
Here are the products I used:

Don't ask me about the 3d brush, the one in the photo is probably the worst brust ever, I mostly used a special one that I show in the video tutorial, which will be uploaded tonight on youtube.

Do you like texture polishes?

On the 4rth of December, I decided to change the outlines. I carefuly removed some of the glitter and applied white polish instead, it looked much better, very bright. When I removed (I get bored, lol) I had to file down most of it, using my electric file, and continue with aceton, as with all glitter polishes. 

Think pink - October/breast cancer awareness month

Here is a design that is very easy to do, using pink polish, stamping plate, some microbeads and a pink 3d ribbon. If I didn't have the powders for 3d, I would definately try using a real ribbon and some nail glue:)

The message is simple: get informed, perform self exams monthly, have regular mammograms. If it is detected early, breast cancer can be faught.. and winned. 

Already uploaded on youtube: http://youtu.be/8a4j51wuAWA

Bornprettystore review: Colored acrylic powders for 3d decorations

Here are some of the 3d decorations I did (just decorations, not full designs) for my review on the 18 color acrylic powder set.
The truth is I was very happy with this set. It was the second time I got it (not that the first one was finished..)  and probably get it again, if I ever run out.

I have my review already uploaded: http://youtu.be/5r4j66tpr_s 

I am not very good in 3d yet, but I'll dare showing some close-ups:) The flowers with the microbeads and the 2 identical bows were made using molds. Here are the links to the products and, in case you decide to make any purchase from this site, you can use the discount coupon LNSW10 for a 10% discount during checkout:  

 Acrylic powders: http://www.bornprettystore.com/color-acrylic-powder-nail-manicure-decoration-p-304.html

Bow mold: http://www.bornprettystore.com/knot-shape-acylic-nail-mold-decoration-p-1230.html

Flower mold: http://www.bornprettystore.com/rose-flower-acrylic-nail-mold-decoration-p-2830.html

 

 The colors are really bright and opaque. Some of them are more vibrant, perfect for summer:)