February 2012
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Nail Foil Collection (of what I haven't shown)!
These are my nail foils that I have yet to show you. If you want to see the recent ones I bought, click here. Click here for Tie Dye Surprise and click here for Diamond Red. Please know that nail foil is highly reflective and difficult to photograph, so I will try to be as accurate with the colors as I can. Here they are!
Silver Crush. A holographic silver with a geometric print.
Tea Rose....
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Glad to be home! But I propose a question:
In a recent post, I showed you all what I received from Dollar Nail Art. Would you like me to take pictures of anything to show to you guys for another post, for example, my other foils, glitters, etc.?
Anonymous asked: Do you freehand all your designs?
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Where are you? Where's the nail art at?!
As I mentioned before, I’m 10 hours away from home (I’m in North Carolina now!), so I cannot do any nail art this weekend. And since I post my nail art as soon as I finish a design, I don’t even have anything to put on queue! So I’m sorry times infinity for the inconvenience, please forgive me! I’m going to try and get back on track when I return.
- Cindy
Anonymous asked: Hello :) awesome nail designs and can you teach how to make those zebras stripes , and a cute way to design with neon nail polish please?
South Carolina is GORGEOUS!
I’ve missed the south and its weather for too long.
*Yes, I’m in Fort Jackson!
Anonymous asked: hi! i love your nail art and i was wondering is you could do one for a mini thon my school is hosting. we are rasing money for the 4 diamonds fund for children with cancer. its our first one and 12 hours long. ftk is our moto along with spark a miracle. and its kinda this friday. i know its soon but i just got the idea to ask. thanks either way :)
Might See You?
I’m venturing out of state for a few days. I’ll be in Fort Jackson, South Carolina for my brother’s graduation from basic training! Can’t wait to have some warm weather. :)
Anonymous asked: could you please do a bruno mars design? it would be greatly appreciated :) also your art is amazing i found you off of seventeens website and have loved your blog ever since i first saw it <3 you inspired me to do some of my own art as well!! thanks :)
Anonymous asked: Any ideas for nails that peel? I know I don't have any fungal infection or anything, because I know that can cause issues with the integrity of the nail, but the top layer of my nail sometimes peels off in little strips. It's really very odd. I've been eating well and letting my nails breathe periodically between wearing different polish.
Anonymous asked: Sorry I'm interrogating you, but how are you supposed to use the glitter from Dollar Nail Art? Just a clear coat?
Anonymous asked: I think you said you used a special nail foil adhesive, but I can't remember! Do you?:) By the way, I love your nails and i can't wait to see what you do with the lace:). Also can you use actual lace on your nails?
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Dollar Nail Art Delivery, Volume 2!
Hi everyone! On Tuesday, I mentioned that I had won some nail art supplies from Dollar Nail Art for sharing some helpful hints to be displayed on their websites. Well, the package arrived yesterday and I’m so excited share what I received with you all!
First we’ll start off with the nail foils. Each container holds 5 feet of foil, all for $1 each. Please keep in mind that nail foil is...
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It's Here!
My nail art supplies package is here and in it contains some foil, rhinestones, and a new accessory that I’ve never tried before! I’d love to show pictures, would you like to see what I got? :)
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Bright Lights Big City Tutorial
Here’s the tutorial for my “bright lights big city” nails. You can alter the colors to better suit your taste!
1. Start by painting the whole nail black.
2. You’re going to paint rectangles and squares with 4 different colors. I’m using neon pink, neon purple, neon yellow, and a bright orange-peach. If the shapes aren’t exactly perfect, it’s okay!...
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Is it my lucky day?
Dollar Nail Art has a helpful hints page where people share tips about their nail art supplies. There is an offer that if you submit a helpful hint, and they like it and post it on their page, you’ll get $10 worth of free merchandise. I decided to take a chance and submit a tip or two, and it’s posted on Dollar Nail Art! I’m so excited to receive some new nail art supplies,...
Anonymous asked: Cindy, your nail designs are so amazing! Like other people who have written to you, I saw your blog on Seventeen's website and I check it all the time. You have inspired me to buy nail brushes, and I've attempted a few designs(: Keep up the amazing work!
Anonymous asked: just wanted to say... you are AMAZING! you are the reason i started nail art. i never realized how much i would love it until i saw your designs. love your work and thank you so much :) :) :)
butcallmesteve asked: Hello Cindy, I'm sure you've noticed, I've been following you for a while now. I just wanted to tell you that you are such a kind-hearted person to everyone (there is the exception of those terrible people who don't understand your generosity.) I check your page every day because I love seeing updates even if they are just asks! So Cindy, I just wanted to thank you for being...
Anonymous asked: I want to try doing the water marbling, but I'm worried that the polish might stain my ceramic bowls. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks! Your work is absolutely amazing, by the way!! :)
pinkninjanarwhals asked: So I'm new to Tumblr. The only reason I have made an account is because I found your site in the Seventeen magazine and you have just inspired me so much, and I wanted to show you my valentine's nails using some of your designs. The photo is on my page. Oh, and I appreciate your work a lot! I get so many compliments when I use your designs!
Anonymous asked: Wow!! You're absolutely amazing!! All these designs are so cute, creative, and some are even pretty simple. It's mind-boggling to think of how you think of all these and have the time to do all these--so perfectly too, I must admit. ^^
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I haven’t been feeling well, so I decided to take a nap today in hopes that this feeling would go away. Two things resulted out of it: 1) I don’t feel better, and 2) I’m going to be up all night!
The positive thing that came out of the situation is that I got some time to paint some designs. I received a message asking if I could do easier Valentine’s Day designs that...
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Simple Valentine's Day Design #4: Abstract Love
This is a Valentine’s Day design that’ll make people think you took a lot of time and patience to do, but it’s actually easier than it looks!
1. Start by painting the nail red. I’m using Petite’s Cabernet.
2. With white, you’re going to make two slightly curvy lines.
3. With silver, make three v’s.
4. With pink, make a heart.
5. Outline the...
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Simple Valentine's Day Design #3: Heart and Dots
Here’s another Valentine’s Day design you can do that’s simple to do, and it’s great for those who aren’t too into the Hallmark Holiday spirit but still want a cute design.
1. Start by painting the whole nail pink. I’m using Sally Hansen’s Bubblegum Pink.
2. With silver (I’m using a silver made by Sally Hansen that has no name. It’s not a...
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Simple Valentine's Day Design #2: Cupid's Arrow
This design is going to represent the power of Cupid’s arrow. Instead of making an actual arrow, we’re going to do an interpretation.
1. Start by painting the whole nail red. i’m using Petite’s Cabernet.
2. Start by making a V.
3. Make another V inside of the first one.
4. Then make another V inside of the others, and make a line on each side of the first V.
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Simple Valentine's Day Design #1: X's and Hearts
This Valentine’s Day design is relatively easy and only requires two colors: pink and white. You can use a nail pen, brush, whatever you have. And this is quick to do!
1. Start by painting your nails pink. I’m using Sally Hansen’s Bubblegum Pink.
2. With white, make X’s and hearts. The pattern is supposed to be X♥X♥, but I had to do it in reverse because I almost...
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Anonymous asked: Could you please do a real easy Valentine's day look? Without foil please?
ha-ra asked: Out of curiousity, do you remember what nail polishes you used on your bath and body works butterfly nail art?
liv3-tod4y-lik3-y0ur-l4st asked: My nails are splitting into layers. What do I do?
becktasm asked: Thanks for the all the awesome tutorials! The high schools ones aren't terribly applicable to me these days (though still adorable), but these valentines day ones are just too cute. You're awesome, and so talented!
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Valentine's Day - Hearts and Leopard Print...
I was trying to think of different Valentine’s Day designs to do, and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t done leopard print yet! Then I remembered seeing this cute ribbon at Michael’s Arts & Crafts that gave me some inspiration. Here’s the tutorial if you’d like to try it!
1. Start by painting the nail a light, shimmery pink. I’m using Sinful Colors’...
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Valentine's Day XO - Black on White Tutorial
This is an alternative version to the Valentine’s Day XO nails, just in case you like black on white better than the other way around. You’re still doing the same thing!
1. Start by painting the whole nail a neon pink (again, if you’re not comfortable with using neon colors, you can certainly tone it down). I’m using Sinful Colors’ 24/7.
2. It’s called...
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Valentine's Day XO - White on Black Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial for an X’s and O’s design for Valentine’s Day. This will be the “white on black” version!
1. Start by painting your whole nail a neon pink (if you’re not comfortable with neons, you don’t have to use them; you can tone it down). I’m using Sinful Colors’ 24/7.
2. This is called “white on black” because...
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Future Contest?
I’ve had a crazy week and I’ve been busy, so I’m sorry for not having anything to show you right now! Every day has been a madhouse; there’s always been things I’ve had to get done and they haven’t been simple tasks. (Choosing a college and still waiting for admission decisions are making me anxious.) After all the crazy high-school-design madness going on,...
lalalauramae asked: Hi Cindy! I was wondering if you could help me with a prom design. The theme is bright lights, big city. It's not till April, so I don't need it soon. Thank you. Your work is amazing, keep it up!(:
Anonymous asked: What should i do of my nails are spllitting into layers?
Anonymous asked: What? I just went on your tumblr and then i'm not going to repeat what the person said but then your answer was like i didn't say you couldn't or something like that. what was that about??
justinspirethesehoes asked: How many bottles of nail polish do you have or think you have?
Anonymous asked: Hi Cindy! :) I just wanted to say for the person who was extremely rude and had the nerve to post profanities on your page. Shame on them! They have no right to D\demand things from you. And also since you were doing high school nails, I was wondering of you could do one for my school. We're the Cascade Bruins and it's a bear kind of thing. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it and I...
Anonymous asked: bitch, i can go anon whenever the fuck i want
gymnasttina09 asked: hi(: i love your nail tutorials!! i just had a quick question. so we are going to be having a masquerade ball at school and i wanted to know if you could some nails with that theme.<3
Anonymous asked: I am so sorry for the person who was actually pretty rude and said "I wanted my own high school tutorial!!!!!!" you devote so much of your time into doing nail art and trying to please us. wow... i would've been soo angry. You handled the situation very well. I applaud you for it.