31 Day Challenge: Day 14

So, it's obviously been a while since my last post of the 31 day challenge.  It never specified to do the 31 days consecutively (although, I suppose that would make it more of a challenge, wouldn't it?).  So please forgive me from my long absence in the world of nail art/painting/etc. and let's continue this shin dig!

The 14th day's challenge is to use flowers.  I did this one back in May and never posted it.  It's just been hanging out on my camera for over a month.  I did this while on a "camping" (I use the term loosely because we were in an RV) trip with my parents.  Not my jazziest work, but it sufficed for meeting the requirements.

China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy and OPI Alpine Snow

On another note, to celebrate our nation's birthday my sister and her sister-in-law requested some nail art to reflect their patriotic spirits when I visited the weekend before the 4th of July.  We had so much fun, (even though I'm pretty sure I got high from polish fumes) and I love how both of their manicures turned out!

Carrie:  Red, White, and Blue Marbled tips with a red glitter line.  I'd give you names, but I don't remember which ones we used.

Lauren:  OPI OPI Red base with white and blue cresent polka dots, and rhinestones on her accent finger all topped with China Glaze Fairy Dust.

Hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday!

-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 11

Polka Polka Polka Dots!

I'm getting more and more comfortable using my dotting tool, and I loved doing my nail art today.  I did a pink, white, and gray combination with my polka dots and am pleased as punch by the result.

For today's challenge, I used Confetti Dance Party Pink, Confetti First Kiss, Essie Power Clutch, and Kiss Nail Art Paint in White.

So now that I've unwinded today with a little nail art, I've got some din to get started to feed the hungry hubs!

Have a great evening!

-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 6

Today's challenge is Violet (or purple)!

So, please excuse my non-creative manicure today.  I was kind of rushed because we're leaving tonight to see my sister-in-law graduate tomorrow.  Yes, I'm that dedicated to put my nail art challenge ahead of my packing, cleaning, and overall preparedness for our quick trip.  Dedicated... or crazy.

So, in lieu of attempting this challenge in a small window of time, I stuck with dots.  I used three different shades of purple here:  OPI Purple with a Purpose, Essie Love & Acceptance, and Pure Ice Busted.  Then to try to make it look like I put more thought into it, I added rhinestones.  Yay for rhinestones!

Not my best effort, but consider it accomplished!

Tata for now!
-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 4

Green day!  It's day 4 of the challenge and I'm ready to show-n-tell.

I picked up a bottle of Revlon Posh especially for this day.  It's a cream kelly green and it reminds me of my high school's colors (Go Pirates!), green and gold.  I so would've worn this for Spirit Day.

Posh was a really nice simple green.  The formula was good and it smoothed out nicely - 2 coats for opacity.
I jazzed it up with some experimental dots (Posh mixed with some white I had on hand).  I'm still new with nail art so my dot lines are a little off-centered - whoopsie!

Revlon Posh

-Kris