Thursday, November 20, 2014

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Books - Week 2

Hello lovelies!

I have a quick post for you guys today since it's late and I need a little sleep before class. It's scary how many times, I've started off a post with that exact sentence...anyone got any time management tips?...haha.....sigh....

Anyways, onto the nails!
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I love how these turned out!




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Here's what I used:


Today's nails were inspired by the cover of the book, Marshlands by Matthew Olshan, designed by Oliver Munday. When I started pinning ideas for this month's The Nail Challenge Collaborative theme, I knew that I had to paint this cover on my nails. I don't know why but it just looked like it would make some great nail art and I definitely think it did!

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These nails started with two coats of Love.Angel.Music.Baby. I used Black Out and my fan brush to lightly dab on some spots. When that had dried, I painted on different blocks of My Vampire Is Buff and used my fan brush again to dab on some black dots. After that, I painted on the blue sections with Blue Slate. The water lines and little boat were done with acrylic paint and my detail brush. Everything was sealed in with a layer of HK Girl.

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This is definitely not your typical nail art design but I think that's why I like it so much! Different is always a good thing in my books (:


Thanks for reading guys!

-Marisa! (:






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22 comments:

  1. Lisa N.November 20, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    These look great! I really need to get started on my second manicure for this theme asap.

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  2. Matthew OlshanNovember 20, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    A fine tribute to Oliver Munday's brilliant artwork. The author approves! All the best, Matthew

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  3. Jenny GilmoreNovember 20, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    This looks amazing! Fantastic recreation!

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  4. VicNovember 20, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful mani. My time management tips involve giving up everything except nails!

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  5. Jessica WNovember 20, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    This looks so great! Time management? What's that? Procrastinators unite….tomorrow!

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  6. The Mercurial MagpieNovember 20, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    These are incredible!! I love love love the colors together, this is such an awesome mani!

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  7. The Dalai Lama's NailsNovember 20, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I haven't read this book!

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  8. Jennifer ChannellNovember 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Amazing mani! Seeing yours makes me want to create something as well!!

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  9. kelliegonzoNovember 21, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    Your creativity is astounding!

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  10. Valesha from Peachy PolishNovember 21, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Love these manis that are inspired by a book! Nice work.

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  11. Brethil EbontreeNovember 23, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    I loooooooooooove these! You nailed that book art! It looks so interesting as a mani as well!

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  12. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Aww, yeah, I feel behind this month!

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  13. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  14. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Thanks!

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  15. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Thank you! Haha can I drop out of college and just do nails?

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  16. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Thank you! And yes!! Always push it off till tomorrow!

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  17. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Thank you!! (:

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  18. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I haven't either but it sounds interesting!

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  19. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Thank you and yes, go make something! (:

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  20. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Thank you!!

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  21. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks!!

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  22. Hey, Darling Polish!November 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Aww thank you so much!!! (:

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