Going Cartoon!

I am in love with the nail art tutorials put out by CutePolish on YouTube.  Each week she has a simple yet impressive design.  She explains very clearly and concisely how to acheive her awesome looks.  Plus most videos are only a couple of minutes long.  I saw this design the other day and told my students that I was going to turn into a cartoon over the weekend.  And I did, at least my nails did.  This was such an interesting concept and so simple of a design.  Plus it introduced me to matte top coat which (I am ashamed to admit) I didn't know exsisted.  I had always wondered how you were able to protect your matte manis and now I know.  I really liked this nail art and was pleased with the response I got from it (especially from my students who love anime).  Check out the picture and click the link to view CutePolish's video tutorial.

Cute Polish Animated Nails Tutorial

April Showers Brought May Flowers

It is finally spring although it doesn't feel like it outside.   I did not ask for my May to start out with rain and cool temps, but nobody asked me. So I decided to bring some springtime elements into my nail art.  This design was super easy.  Just a layer of pretty pink and some pinkish iridescent over that.  Then using a white striper I created the flowers and finally added a yellow dot for the center.  Very simple but I was pleased with the results.  I think it would also be cute with different colored flowers on each side.