Cute simple polka-dot pattern nails version 2 tutorial

Hey there.

I am BACK!

With another nail version of the polka-dotted pattern. This look is slightly different to the usual polka dots as it is more dense. Click on this link if you want a makeshift dotting tool.

I decided on a white base so that my colourful dots will stand out. A word of caution if you decide to do the same, any imperfection will stick out like a sore thumb.

I have received a fair few compliments from friends and strangers alike. They were cute but also classy.

Most people have told me that liked the combination of green and purple, as well as the blue and purple (thumb and index finger respectively), but you can play around with what you have available.

I've added a quick tutorial guide in case you're interested in replicating this pattern.

Click on it to enlarge it.

 With a bit of practice, you'll get this.

I also tried it on a dark cherry red base, with pink and white dots. It reminded me of rocky road chocolates!

I personally prefer the dark base as I can get away with mistakes ;P

Hope everyone's enjoying their weekend! ♥

Black and white dolly wink inspired nails

 Am loving my latest nail designs! ♥♥♥♥♥

       Left hand ♥

   Right hand ♥



I've been playing with konad stamps again. I am very pleased with how they came out.
It's always a little messy with konad stamp kits but I really think it's worth it.

One of my birthday gifts was more konad image plates; but not just any regular plates, these were massive!!!
*drooooooooooool

In Hong Kong, I could see Dolly Wink products everywhere! Unfortunately I succumbed to it all and purchased one of Tsubasa's dolly wink lashes (No.1 Sweet lashes) DESPITE the fact that I don't often use false lashes and still have trouble putting them on :(


So I purchased cheaper ones to practice until I've mastered putting falsies on and my reward will be dolly wink lashes. *fist pump


Yeah, okay, it probably won't make any sense to some of you... but look at the packaging!

I am such a sucker for pretty packaging ;)

Anyho, together with the kit that good ol' Yenners bought for me, I managed another attempt at Dolly Wink inspired nails. It's all about polka dots, pretty ribbons / bows, and lace; all things girly and cute!

It came out much nicer than my first and second attempts; mainly because konad art stamps create much cleaner lines than free-hand nail art and nail art pens.


Hope everyone's had a good weekend.
We in Victoria are enjoying our long labour-day weekend, or at least I am ;) ♥

Re-creating colourful leopard print nails

I just noticed that I've been tagged by bambino (entry). Whoops!!!
Will definitely get around to it. One day.

Ahem.

I absolutely fell in love with this colourful leopard print nail pattern when I saw it.
So eye-catching and different! ♥


Although they received plenty of compliments, they could not even come close to the original, created by letthemhavepolish.com. You should most definitely check her blog out for inspiring nail creations!! ♥

http://www.letthemhavepolish.com/2011/10/31-day-challenge-day-13-animal-print.html


That photo alone is enough to stir one's interests in the sponging technique to achieve the gradient effect. I used makeup sponges to create soft and delicate gradients but I obviously need more practice as I found it very messy and I kept ruining my nails. T___T

Will definitely play around with it more in the future ♥

I am really thinking of purchasing the M57 konad image plate because I can never re-create such clean lines myself! It's only US$2.50 from Amazon! I wish we have something like that in Australia. MEH.

Anyway, that's all for today. I have a good excuse; am attending a wedding reception this afternoon! Looks like a gorgeous day ;)


Hope you're having a good weekend!

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Dripping nails Version 2: Candy nails

Loved my dripping nails so much that I decided to do a cute fun summery version!!

In case you missed my previous tutorial, and want to re-create one yourself, please see my previous entry or click here [Clicky]

Quick and easy PLUS it's a forgiving design since the nails do not need to be symmetrical.

I also like working with the clear coat, since you don't have to worry too much about messing it up. Just wipe away any mess/mistakes with a cotton bud soaked with nail polish remover.

 

COLOURS! ♥

Hope everyone's had a good start to the new year so far ;)

Index Fundraising

My friends Fiona and Ting are 4th year RMIT students hoping to raise enough funds to open an exhibition for their final year.

I am absolutely loving this Alice in wonderland inspired mustard yellow bobble ring created by Ting.

It is gorgeous!

 

So artsy!

I also purchased this cute love birds acrylic ring that they've created using a laser cutter!

I am loving all these cute handmade button accessories made by their team mates!

I wish I could have them ALL!!

I'm also proud to say that I assisted in a few of them! I was actually at Fi's place last weekend, helping them glue, polish and paint these accessories so they can sell them. 

They usually set up stalls in their uni to try and raise funds, so they need all the help possible. If you're intrigued, just check out their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/139315682805645/ or you can just ask me! ;)

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Candy stripe nails ♥ ♥ ♥ Recycle: Make own nail art brush

Orange isn't a colour I usually wear, due to the yellow undertones in my skin. I do love orange nails so the only way to wear them is to balance them out with other colours!

It's pretty simple. You just need to be very patient and have steady hands.

More cute nails and EcoTools 5-piece brush set

Hello hello!

I just got back from sunny Perth!

Yes, I know I know... I was in Perth barely three weeks ago too.


All this jet-setting has caused a havoc on my body clock!
It doesn't help that I have been quite stressed too. It's work-related; my manager is on her holiday so I'm handling some her responsibilities. MEH.

KONAD Nail Art Kit

Lo and behold!! 

A Konad Nail Art Set!

 

I can't believe I own one of these!!
The kit was part of a birthday package from the awesome Yenny!

Pink Burberry-esque Nails

Yikes! It's March already! Already three months into 2011!



I wanted to show this to you for a little while now! The lines were difficult to do so it took me a while to complete. You really need a thin brush and steady hands to do this! (or get one of those nail art pens)
But I really like the outcome!

It's Burberry inspired so I shall call this pattern Pinkberry! >:D

But why I'm really posting is because I'm extremely excited!! For I have been received a konad set from my super twinno Yenny for my birthday!! *prances

I am currently playing with it! I can't wait to show you even more cute nail designs!

This weekend, Josh and I will celebrate my birthday (belated) and also head down to Avalon to watch the International Airshow! I've always wanted to watch an airshow! WOOOOOOO! I can't wait!! :D


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Art on the Wacom Bamboo Tablet

Finally! I've managed to fight the urge to just zone out in front of my laptop and surf endlessly, and drawn something rather decent.

This time, I decided to draw on my tablet.

Now Josh bought me Wacom's Bamboo Fun Tablet more than a year ago but to be honest, I've never really used it very much because I found it difficult to use. Don't get me wrong, it is a fantastic little device; the pen is comfortable to use and has an amazing pressure sensitivity. Definitely better than using a mouse!
 
The only problem is that I much rather to use Adobe Photoshop than the software (Corel Painter Essentials) it comes with, to draw.
While I am able to use the tablet to draw in Adobe Photoshop, I found it rather unsatisfying as it did not have the many awesome brushes found available in the Corel Painter Essentials.

I am aware that I can download the brushes but I am but a total n00b when it comes to this. I don't even know the types of brushes, let alone the names! I am strictly a sketch artist. I can't even colour right.

Thus, I am left with no choice but to learn a new software.

At the moment, I'm still learning  :)

      First, a quick sketch and colouring

      Additional colouring and blending

      Further shading and blending

It's still incomplete. Hopefully I'll be able to play with other types of brushes to see if I can bring her features out. I'm not good with how lighting reflects on people so we'll see how it goes.

So far, so good. I'm really enjoying the tablet, much to Josh's relief! :D
Too bad I didn't start sooner!


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Quick update

Little things:

• Have bought an awesomeeeeeeee mascara that I'll share with you later on!
  
• Am going on a business trip overseas soon! WOOTS!
  
  
• Joshua's Swedish cousins are coming over to visit for a week after I return from Hong Kong!
  
  

• We will have to start moving soon! Our current lease ends in August!! :O
  
  
• Have an ulcer in the inner corner of my lips. 

Too much information???





Oh! Have learnt to crochet thanks to my colleagues!

 pic source: www.skiptomylou.org

I didn't make that heart but something similar in a lovely blue colour!! :D

I'm hoping to make some cute softies like these!! ♥

pic source: www.retroactivekids.com

Uber cute, no??

Don't get me wrong, I still love making felt toys!

Look at this cute felt cube pig I made for Y.Hwee  ♥

How can anyone not love a face like that??

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I love my dolly wink inspired nails!

I think you will agree that they are cute! ♥

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which is nothing as glamorous as the original

EPIC FAIL.

credit to: deco den dolly wink nails

Dammit. I just realized that my nails can't even be compared to the above ..... (.___.)
Shouldn't have dug it out!!

But hey, I only had my nail polish brush to make those designs! HUZZAH!
I only have hot pink.. I used up all my baby pink... (+__+)
I so want to get nail art pens now!


I was inspired by http://chaigyaru.com/dolly-wink-nails/ -- stumbled onto her blog recently! she's always updating her blog! ♥



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Make your own Purikura photos

Ah... I remember the days when I was semi-obsessed with everything Japanese.
Anime, jap fashion style and learning japanese; though it didn't last very long.

Anyway, I'm sure most people my generation know of purikura (プリクラ) a.ka. Japanese photo booth stickers!



















picture source: wikipedia


Everyone looks good in purikuras because of the soft lighting which blurs out any blemishes, scars, etc.
:D

Anyho, I stumbled across this uber cute website called Puri Cute [click me] which allows you to upload your own photos and create your own without entering those expensive photo booths!!

A lot of the add-ons are actually animated but I was only allowed to save a jpeg instead of a gif one.
BOO.


















Definitely an awesome time-killer!

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Little Monsters

Guess what I got for Josh!!

Well, there's probably no need for you to guess because I'm going to tell you anyway!!

More Domo-kun merchandise :D

These house-slippers were soooooo cute, I had to get them on the spot!

 Rawrr! ♥

I made this cute little bag the other day! From a shirt that was accidentally burnt by the iron.

Recycling at its cutest, no? 

Am currently using it to keep all my felt creations :3

Speaking of which! I made a little froggy for my colleague's daughter who loves the colour green and frogs.

I love the bright lime green! :3

At the moment, I'm trying to make this piggy for my secret lover Yong Hwee ♥

Will post up more pics when it's completed!

Sigh.. These people are just so lucky to have me as a friend!

Domo-kun plush cushion

For some reason, I thought I had already post this up but it's been sitting in the 'drafts' section for a very long time.
Whoops! O__o''

This was the first felt toy I made :)

Domo-kun ♥