Polish Art Addiction: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Crushed Candy Crown

I wanted to layer a crackle over the intense glitter of OPI Crown My Already! I used China Glaze Crackle Crushed Candy.

I just love the light teal of For Audrey/Crushed Candy. China Glaze did it right!

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Green Retro Dots

I liked these shades of green and wanted something bold to go with my outfit.

This is an easy look to recreate that doesn't require too much steadiness.

I started with Essie - Absolutely Shore and added white polka dots on top. (You can refer to my polka dot tutorial here if needed.)

Then I used a white nail art striper to draw lines connecting the polka dots like so:

Then I added smaller sized polka dots on top of the bigger dots. I just used the opposing ends of a dotting tool. The green I used is OPI Jade is the New Black.

Let it dry thoroughly before applying a topcoat. You don't want it to smear!

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Blogger Challenge - Day 7 - Brand Dedication

I've had so much fun with this challenge, I almost don't want it to end! It was difficult to come up with so many different looks, but I'm really happy with the art I layered over it each day.
For today I wanted to doodle some little bottles of nail polish since we love them so much. These are some of my favorite brands.

Essie - Coat Azure
I love the Essie bottles because they store so neatly and I love the raised name on the side. There is a little old lady that has always called me Elsie because she can't pronounce my name (that's the story behind my e-mail address). So Essie is close enough to Elsie that I like it for that reason too! Lol

OPI - Its All Greek to Me
Who doesn't love OPI?! They deserve the right to be one of the top dogs in the polish world.

Cult Nails - My Kind of Cool Aid
Maria is doing phenomenal things in the polish community and we all appreciate her giving us a glimpse into the process with her blog R3Daily.com. I'm always excited to see what she comes up with.

China Glaze - For Audrey
Last but not least. Ah, how I love you! Awesome colors and some of the best prices... China Glaze you make my dreams come true. :)

Well that's it for the Blogger Challenge! Did you enjoy it? I sure did. Now I'm off to find something that's not pink...

Who is participating in the Blogger Challenge?

1.Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

2.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

3.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

4.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

5.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

6.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

8.Sarah from facebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

MySmurfsVillage.Com Nail Art Video

I'm so flattered to have been contacted by the developers of MySmurfsVillage.com. They liked my previous smurf nail art and asked me to come up with a few characters and houses in a video tutorial and incorporate breast cancer awareness. The recently posted the video as well as links to my other smurf designs on their website. You must check it out!

I'm at a loss for words as to how cool it was to participate in this.

My first video slideshow tutorial as seen on their website:

Go check out their website MySmurfsVillage.Com for the full article!

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Blogger Challenge - Day 6 - Kirby

For today I thought it would be perfect to use my pink as a tribute to Kirby! That cute little fat pink guy in the video games.

I used 2 coats of China Glaze Fairy Dust layered over my base of Laced Up. A mix of polishes and acrylic paints were used for Kirby himself and the thumb detail.
That nail is the star rod that was featured in so much of the game.

It was tough to do the details tiny enough to fit all of him on the nail.

This challenge has been so much fun. I've really enjoyed it!

Who is participating in the Blogger Challenge?

1. Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

2.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

3.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

4.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

5.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

6.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

8.Sarah from facebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Blogger Challenge - Day 5 - Power Rangers

What did I do today?

A tribute to Kimberly the pink Power Ranger!

The Power Rangers in general were suggested by multiple followers using my form box at the bottom of the page. Thanks to Faith N. & Rachel!

I used my base polish for this week of China Glaze Laced Up and then details with black, white, and silver polish. Go! Go! Power Rangers!

Closeup of the helmet accent nail. There are even some tiny, darker silver lips that sadly don't show up well.

Who is participating in the Blogger Challenge?

1. Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

2.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

3.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

4.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

5.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

6.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

8.Sarah from facebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA)

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Blogger Challenge - Day 4 - Splatter

Surely by now you know about this Blogger Challenge floating around...

Who is participating?

1.Deniz from Emerald Sparkled is using Flor Mar #29 (Istanbul, Turkey)

2.Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

3.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

4.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

5.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

6.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

8.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

9.Sarah from facebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA

This was a fun look to wear. It's like a Lisa Frank childhood craft project! I used the same splatter technique that I explained in this old post.

I started with my polish for the week China Glaze Laced Up.

Then I splattered on Sally Hansen Insta Dri Lightening.

Then I splattered on Sally Hansen Insta Dri Blue Blast.

Then I splattered on China Glaze Spontaneous.

Clean up and add topcoat!

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Blogger Challenge - Day 3 - Candy Hearts

I'll save you the intro from here on out, I think you get the point. ;)

Who is participating?

1.Deniz from Emerald Sparkled is using Flor Mar #29 (Istanbul, Turkey)

2.Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

3.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

4.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

5.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

6.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

8.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

9.Sarah from facfacebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA)

These are my favorite! Maybe even... of all time. They are ridiculously cute.

I used my base of China Glaze Laced Up. The hearts are made using China Glaze Lemon Fizz, Something Sweet, Refresh Mint, also Essence The One and Only.

I was able to create this manicure with the help of Rebecca. I got this stamping plate and stamping polish from her! Thanks Rebecca! This is Nail Art Diva Heartfelt Red polish with the "From the Heart 1" image plate.

Adorable! Don't you think?

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

1,000 Follower Giveaway! closed

I'm so excited that my precious little blog has reached this milestone. It's only been 10 months and this is fantastic! Thank you to each and every one of you that comes here to see my art and participate in this little portion of my life. I know I don't do the best job at responding to your comments, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate them. I promise to always read each and every one. I still try to respond to those that are specific questions, but I know I'm not perfect at that either. But I try!

(My cupcake tutorial can be found here.)

So as a means to thank you, I have 5 opportunities for you to win some polish! I bought 2 extra bottles of Revlon Facets of Fuchsia for this giveaway. I thought it would be nice for you international ladies who might not be able to get them locally. The other prizes are all things that my mother was lovely enough to provide for the purpose of this giveaway. (Isn't she the greatest?! Thanks mom!)

Fill out the form at the end to be entered.

The winner will be randomly selected and prizes given out in the order that they are numbered.

Deadline is 11/11/11 (because it's a cool date)

Here are the prizes! (All are new and unused. Palettes are still wrapped in packaging.)

Prize #1 is one bottle of Revlon Facets of Fuchsia, one bottle of Revlon Top Speed Royal, and one Unforgettable Moments Eye & Lip Palette "Romantic Afternoon" (3 lip shades and 3 eye shadows)

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Prize #2 is one bottle of Revlon Facets of Fuchsia, one bottle of Revlon Top Speed Jaded, and one Unforgettable Moments Eye & Lip Palette "Cool Rain" (3 lip shades and 3 eye shadows)

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Prize #3 is Unforgettable Moments Eye Kit "Golden Kiss" (4 eye shadows and 2 eye liners), also Unforgettable Moments Mini Nail Trio Polishes in "Gold, Bronze, & Platinum"

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Prize #4 is Unforgettable Moments Eye Kit "Beachy Day" (4 eye shadows and 2 eye liners), also Unforgettable Moments Mini Nail Trio Polishes in "Sapphire, Amethyst, & Garnet"

(I swatched another set of these polishes here.)

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Prize #4 is Simple Pleasures Scented Nail Polish Set (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, coconut, & cherry)

also Unforgettable Moments Mini Nail Trio Polishes in "Ballroom, Dancing Queen, and Twirl"

(I swatched another set of these polishes here.)

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*giveaway is now closed*

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Blogger Challenge - Day 2 - Sneakers

Nine of us bloggers from all over the world have agreed to this challenge initiated by Caroline @ GoodLackNail. It was her idea for us all to post for one week straight using the same pink polish (of our choice from our own stash) in a different way each day. Layer it, stamp it, freehand over it, but you must use the same pink in each manicure. I thought it would be a great to participate and see so many ideas for pink manicures that coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month! At the end of the week our looks will be judged by Vampy Varnish to determine which was each of our best!

Who is participating?

1.Deniz from Emerald Sparkled is using Flor Mar #29 (Istanbul, Turkey)

2.Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

3.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

4.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

5.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

6.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

8.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

9.Sarah from facfacebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA

This is the look I came up with for Day 2. How fitting to do sneakers with a polish from the "Custom Kicks" Collection that's named "Laced Up!" I know it's very pun-ny but that's the whole point! Lol

I've seen several designs like this floating around. I'm in no way claiming this is my original design, but I didn't copy any one person's specific manicure.

It is really easy to do! Paint enitre nail pink and add a white french tip. Add a tiny black striper polish line where they meet.

Draw two tiny lines going up the nail like so:

Add dots evenly spaced on the outside of the lines. I was able to have 3 rows of dots on my thumb, but could only fit 2 rows on my other nails.

Start lacing your shoe with some a white nail art striper.

Add a topcoat and you're done!

Keep coming back for more on this Blogger Challenge!

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Blogger Challenge - Day 1 - Watermelon Nails

Who is participating?

1.Deniz from Emerald Sparkled is using Flor Mar #29 (Istanbul, Turkey)

2.Caroline from Good Lack Nail is using OPI Do you think I'm Tex-y? (Vienna, Austria)

3.ME! Leslie from Nail Polish Art Addiction is using China Glaze Laced Up (Louisiana USA)

4.Inge from Polish Sis is using Hema nr 84 (Utrecht, Netherlands)

5.Rebecca from Rebecca Likes Nails is using Color Club Peppermint Twist (Newfoundland, Canada)

6.Ulmiel from Did Someone Say Nail Polish? is using Finger Paints Give Pink A Chance (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

7.Gejba from Parokeets is using Essence Love This City ( Ljubljana, Slovenia)

8.Sidrah from Beauteous Blog (Country: Karachi, Pakistan)

9.Sarah from facfacebook.com/LuckyLacquers is using W7 Shocking Pink (Phoenix, AZ USA

The polish I chose is China Glaze Laced Up. It's perfect in two coats.

Of course I wanted to stick to freehand as it's what I most enjoy. Here is my first look using China Glaze Laced Up. Watermelons! It's still warm enough here that I can think of summer time watermelons.