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Monday, September 1, 2014

31 Day Challenge: Red

Hello lovelies!

Do you know what today is? Besides being a US holiday aka I don't have classes and yup....But it marks the start of the 31 Day Challenge! I know this challenge isn't specific to September but Sarah over at Chalkboard Nails has almost, kind of turned September into the "official" 31DC month so I decided to join in! I wanted to try this challenge last year when I first started blogging but was too intimidated and even though I've completed two 31 day challenges this year, I'm still nervous haha. 

But let's get onto the nails!
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You guys can expect to see a lot of patterns this month (:




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Here's what I used:

Today's nails were inspired by this pattern, which I guess is really wrapping paper. I don't know why I've never thought of looking at wrapping paper for nail inspiration...I mean that's a lot of cool patterns! *insert lightbulb* :D

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These nails started with two coats of Julep's Kennedy and a layer of HK Girl. Then using red acrylic paint and my small detail brush, I painted on the leaves and branches. The design was sealed in with another layer of HK Girl.

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I'm really happy with how these nails turned out and that my photos are looking better! This challenge couldn't have come at a more perfect time...I mean minus the whole school thing but...I've got my motivation back to do nail art and am actually ahead on posts now! 

Make sure to check out the hashtag #31DC2014 to see other bloggers' posts. I also "heard" that another blogger (More Nail Polish) set up inLinkz for the entire month, so check the photos down below too! Thanks for reading guys!

-Marisa! (:





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31 comments:

  1. thebubblybrunetteSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Pretty design :)

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  2. HollySeptember 1, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Lovely this design!

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  3. Sarah Lynn BernardoSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    These are beautiful! I stuck at free hand. :)

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  4. HemaSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Very pretty

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  5. Shelby Lou NailsSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Such amazing freehand! I am way too intimidated for the challenge, I always admire the ladies who undertake it though. Good luck!

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  6. Jessica WSeptember 1, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Oh this is really lovely! I like how it isn't too in your face but it's not really neutral either. :)

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  7. Nicole C. (Doctor Crafty)September 1, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Great design! I love the contrast between the yellowish neutral and the pop of red :)

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  8. KatherineSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Sounds like you're a pro at 31 day challenges! ;) I'm participating too, I hope I can keep up! I think this is a great design.

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  9. MonicaSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    So pretty! Your freehand always looks beautiful, I always mistake it for a stamp!

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  10. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Thank you!! (:

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  11. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Haha thanks Lisa!

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  12. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Haha aww thanks! It just takes practice!

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  13. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Thank you!

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  14. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you!! I've done 31 day challenges in the past but this one is so hyped up that it makes me nervous haha.

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  15. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you!! Glad to see you back (:

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  16. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you!! The base polish is such an odd color but it worked perfectly here (:

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  17. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Haha you would think by now that I would be! It's all about planning and working ahead which I didn't do this time around, oops....I bet you can do it! :D

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  18. Hey, Darling Polish!September 1, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Aww that is so sweet of you! That made my day, thank you! (:

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  19. kelliegonzoSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I love the color combination!

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  20. Color Me So CrazySeptember 1, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Great job! I can't wait to see what you do with the rest!

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  21. The Dalai Lama's NailsSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    1 - WOOHOOO 31 Day Challenge, here we come! 2 - This print is so pretty! 3 - I hope you do your triangly blog background for one of the days!

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  22. CharlotteSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    I am gutted I didn't know this was challenge coming up sooner! I think your design is definitely one of my favourites for today and is just a lovely mani in general!

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  23. Dani FromPolishwithLoveSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    This is beautiful, really makes me look forward to fall like crazy!!! I'm also glad another blogger is participating in this challenge because I'm nervous about the rest of the month!!

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  24. Hey, Darling Polish!September 2, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    Thanks!

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  25. Hey, Darling Polish!September 2, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    Thank you so much!

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  26. Hey, Darling Polish!September 2, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    1 - YEAH! We got this! 2 - Thank you! 3 - That's a great idea haha! :D

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  27. Hey, Darling Polish!September 2, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    Aww there's still time to jump in! And thank you so much, that's so nice of you to say<3

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  28. Hey, Darling Polish!September 2, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    Oh man, I'm so ready for Fall haha! You've got this, we'll both rock the socks off of the 31DC! (:

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  29. Simona @LightYourNails!September 2, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Wrapping papers are a fantastic source of inspiration!!! I love the Fall-ish feeling of this mani, and that Julep is really pretty.

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  30. Brethil EbontreeSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Lovely pattern recreation again hun! I decided to do the other 31DC because I barely made the OMD2 challenge in July *winks*

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  31. Lothwen AkiraSeptember 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    SUPER PRETTY!

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