Friday, April 22, 2011

i have conquered the floral nail!

I have tried doing floral nails multiple times. I tried freehand ones, and I tried the ones where you blob on the colors and swirl them, but I just never liked the outcome.
And a few days ago I saw an image somewhere where they used a rose stamp to make floral nails. The image was unwatermarked though so I don't know who to credit!
Anyway, I was inspired and went right to it yesterday!
And they're amazing, if I do say so myself.

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And now I'm going to post multiple pictures because I like them so much.


Perfect for spring!


They make my short nails look cute.


Even did my right hand really well!

For this design I started with 2 coats of Joe Fresh - Faded Violet.
I then added some light pink blobs with a small brush, with Wet N Wild Wild Shine - Tickled Pink. I made them roughly the same size as the rose image.
Using OPI - Dim Sum Plum I stamped the rose from Bundle Monster BM14.
And then using Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Green With Envy, I added some leaves with a small brush.
Add Seche Vite, and it's done!

Love love love.

I'm off to do some spring cleaning. Yuck.
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25 comments:

  1. Recalcitrant NailsApril 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Don't damage those gorgeous nails in your spring cleaning.

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  2. Amber P.April 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Cute!! Great job!

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  3. AbbyApril 22, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    i love this! definitely going to break out my plate with the rose to do this design!

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  4. MorganApril 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love this!!! SO pretty and the color combo is beautiful!

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  5. Charlotte SparkleApril 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Very nice, love the colours.

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  6. Josie's NailsApril 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    thats super cute!

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  7. Nicole - Top To ToeApril 22, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    wow, this is really nice xx

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  8. Nails By DesiréApril 22, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wow looks amazing!!! :)

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  9. ritterbratenApril 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Cute and neat! And so springish!! :)

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  10. MintyApril 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    That is insane! I really, really, REALLY love this manicure! The flowers look so pretty.

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  11. JenniApril 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    aww, so cute :)

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  12. Wool and PolishApril 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    That is so pretty!

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  13. LianeApril 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I like that rose image. I have a similar mani with the same image and similar colours (07/12/10). Florals are sooo my thing. Your nails are a lovely shape.

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  14. JaneApril 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Oh so pretty!! This is the best version I've seen so far!

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  15. Kelli KatApril 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Very pretty, I like it alot.

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  16. LaurieApril 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    AH MAZING! I thought for sure you used 2 colors on the stamp for the rose--I am so impressed with this mani! I love OPI Dim Sum Plum. I love Spring too, I wish we had it here instead of 30's and rain all the time! Happy Easter!

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  17. ChantalApril 22, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Thanks for this tutorial! I just did my nails like this, and it turned out great :o)

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  18. rebeccaApril 23, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    thank you everyone! so many awesome comments!

    Ash-Lilly, thanks! I'll check it out!

    Inievin, don't worry, I don't have spring either! It actually snowed here yesterday and the temp is -2 celcius right now.
    This is our "spring." Hah!

    Chantal, I'm glad I could help you out!

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  19. Jenny and KaylieApril 23, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    i really want to try these, i love them so much!!

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  20. ♥beauxs momApril 23, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful thanks for the idea im so going to try it

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  21. ~Leslie~April 23, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    So very pretty! I like it :)

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  22. S.April 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Rebecca, I'm in love with your nails !
    This manicure is ... STUNNING ! :)
    Xx. S

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  23. Sara ♥April 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Oooh wow thats an awesome way to do flowery nails! Love them! =)

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  24. NatalieApril 23, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oh, I love them! Very pretty! :)

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  25. heartNATApril 24, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Your nails are so cute! They say spring all over them <3 stamping over the pink blobs was genius!

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