I reckon I'm probably building up to some sort of crazy safari manicure, with the theme of animal prints emerging! I had wanted to try this image from the new BundleMonster set for a while, I was just trying to figure out the colour combos, which I'm not sure I've got spot on! I started with a coat of Barry M Mushroom (I'm not sure if this is because it's quite old now, but this is now a perfect one-coater, though I'm sure it's not always been!). I then sponged on Claire's Jade Green, down either side of each nail. I used Miss Sporty Electric Beige to stamp with:
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| I remembered after the pictures, that I had used Electric Beige instead of Catrice Be My Millionaire! |
I added Claire's Matte Topcoat over the design, and I really prefer it! What do you think? I love the feel of mattified nails as well, they're all smooth and velvety, I keep rubbing them on my face - weird? Yes.
Wooo hoo, snakey fingers, I'm off to explore the Jungle (and by Jungle, I mean Pub).
In keeping with the wildlife theme, I entered the Tiger Nail Art into Swaafie Blog's Inspired competition, and voting is now open! If you love me, you can head over and give me a vote! My design is number 3, and you've got until the 8th! There are so many amazing designs, and you can vote for your favourite three, so GO MENTAL! I would really appreciate you taking a look :D:D
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| "Check out Swaafie's contest, it's GGRRRRRRREAT!" (I'm a loser) click here to see the original post |
I have not seen a better snakeskin mani anywhere ever.
ReplyDeleteYou have a real claim to be the best nail-artist of all the British bloggers.
wow, snakeskin looks so good =D
ReplyDeletelove the snakeskin mani & wow to the tiger one!
ReplyDeleteTried leaving a comment twelfty times (I exagerate) but blogger was being a mare, hope this goes through...
ReplyDeleteLOOOOVE the snakeskin, don't see that very often, so... yay!
Your tiger mani is STILL my most favourite tiger mani ever though. I voted.
Love the tiger mani. Could you post a link?
ReplyDeleteWow this looks so perfect!! Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteSuper manis! Especially the tiger one. I'd love to vote for you. But it would have been a help if you would have left a link to Swaafie's Blog. =)
ReplyDeleteThe Snakeskin is trully a snakeskin mani, wow, I don't think there is a better one out there, I love it! And I've already voted for the tiger mani before you even posted it, I thought it was one of the best in the competition. :)
ReplyDeleteIm such a tool haha, forgot to put the link in! its in there now @Shang J! and @Mrsrexy! SO SORRY!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the kind words everyone!
@jaljen - that is the best compliment anyone could give me! hank you so much im thrilled :D:D:D
Thanks @tilly :D:D:D i love it too!
Stunning. The snake skin mani is actually, VERY realistic. I need to get a grasp on stamping and get me that plate!
ReplyDeleteThanks! But I was so impressed with your mani that I googled the blog pronto and voted for you. ;)
ReplyDeleteBoth manis are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the snakeskin! And, good luck in the contest! I voted for you, love that design. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's even more beautiful matte ! I like it a lot .
ReplyDeleteI love the snakeskin mani. I've never seen one like that before!! I also like the feeling of matte nails and rub them on my face...Lol!!
ReplyDeleteI love the snakeskin mani! And the tiger is pretty phenominal, good luck with your contest entry! I am sure you'll win :)
ReplyDeleteI freaking love this mani. Seriously. I've seen it on a million people and I am DYING to do it! I don't have the new plate though!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It looks fabulous matte, and very close to the real thing! Plus, it's good to know that i'm not the only one who can't stop touching my nails when they're matte- so velvety! haha
ReplyDeleteOooh I love that :) x
ReplyDeleteWow. Gorgeous. Wow
ReplyDeleteWooow!! These look super cool!!! The tiger looks great:D I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the color combo you used for the snakeskin!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower from seeing Swaafie's contest. You got my vote as your tiger mani is amazing! I had to see your tutorial to believe it wasn't some kind of stamp lol.
I LOVE THESE!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are proper Kid Rock nails! On another note I've voted for you - it looks like you are winning x
ReplyDeleteThis looks so creative and cool. I also already voted for your design, I loved it the moment I saw it!
ReplyDeleteOh my this is super cool! Really looks likea snakes skin!
ReplyDeleteOh, new follower here. Nice blog BTW. :)
XOXO,
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That is a great look, even though snakes give me the willies LOL. Great manis!
ReplyDeleteAmazing snake skin nails :) not a massive fan of snakes but you've made it look soo pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeth x
Fierce !
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks !
Xx. S
your manis are gorgeous!(:
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