Monday, September 14, 2015

31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2015 - Round 1: Colors #31DC2015

Today's post is long overdue but I've finally made it. 
I've decided to participate in the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge once again this year.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check the Chalkboard Nails FAQ about this challenge HERE
Sarah, despite not being the original creator of this challenge, is the one who, year after year, has made it a thing in the nail world community.

As crazy as it may make me go, I think this is one of the challenges that pushes my limits to the test and makes me create some really unique nail art designs. That's why I love it so much and why I decided to join for yet another year.

For the sake of my sanity, though, and because I've got a very busy schedule at school this year, I decided to post daily on my Instagram and Facebook and then blog about each round. 

There'll be three rounds and hence three posts: Colors, Styles and Inspired by.
Meanwhile you can check my daily creations through the hashtag @31DC2015cubbiful on Instagram.

Today's post is all about the first 10 days of the first round - Colors.
Below each day prompt, I've written a link to my two previous years looks - you can see them by simply clicking on them.

Let's do this!

red nails

DAY 1: RED NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I painted my nails red and did a watercolour floral accent. 



watercolor floral nails


Watercolour is just such an easy way to paint something artsy - you just need to layer the watered down paint to create effect. I love it!

Polishes used:
Prestige Color Plus NLP-106 Gerbera



sunset landscape nail art


DAY 2: ORANGE NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I used the perfect polish for a sunset-ish African scenario. 



sunset landscape nail art

I painted a dried up tree (quite proud of the really thin branches), some antilopes and birds in the sky.
I used acrylic paint and I think they turned out lovely - I really like to paint over a texture polish.
Polishes used:
Anny 655 She's Amazing - desert glam effect
(swatches will be posted soon)


gutedama nails


DAY 3: YELLOW NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I remembered a really cute Gutedama mani I'd seen from @nailpartner and got inspired by her for this one. 



gutedama nails

 I painted my nails yellow and dotted a random motif on each. I then added Gutedama on my accent nail, using acryling paints. 
Gutedama translates to 'Lazy Egg' - He's just so cute!

Polishes used:
Flormar Beauty Toys


enchanted forest nail art

DAY 4: GREEN NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

This was a very special day to me, because I finally got to wear a major lemming on my nails. 



enchanted forest nail art

You can read more about that story HERE.
I didn't want to overpower the polish, which is a magical thing of its own, so I just added a toadstool, freehanded with acryli cpaint - love this cute lil' mushroom!




gold stamping nails


DAY 5: BLUE NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I was somewhat uninspired on this day, maybe because I was wearing a really gorgeous polish and I didn't want to ruin its awesomeness (swatches to this baby will be coming to the blog soon).



gold stamping nails

I did a simple stamping design in gold, using BP-L008 stamping plate.
It turned out elegant for sure, but it's not my most inspired moment.

Polishes used:
Cirque Colors Trocadero
Barry M Foil Effects Gold



quilted dry brush nails


DAY 6: VIOLET NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I went with a quilted pattern and if I may say so myself, I think I did a great job with those lines.
quilted dry brush nails
They were freehanded with white nail polish over a dry brush base of pink, white and lilac.
I love how cute and girly they look.
Polishes used:
Zoya Malia
Foxy Paws Loco in Acapulco
Flormar Nail Art NA-01
jack skellington nails

DAY 7: B&W NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I'd been dying to paint Jack Skellington on my nails since forever and somehow never got around to doing it.
jack skellington nails
These were freehanded with black acrylic paint and dedicated to my sister, who's a major fan of The Nightmare before Christmas, just like me. 
Although they're not perfect, I still find them awesome!

Polishes used:


glitter placement nails


DAY 8: METALLIC NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I know you're looking at these and thinking I'm crazy but I assure you these were great fun to make and not frustrating at all.
holographic nails
 These were 100% inspired by @missbellatracey, who'd done hers some months ago. When I saw them, I knew I had to recreate them. Look at the cool holo striping tape!! 
And, in case you're wondering, these only took me half an hour to complete :)

Polishes used:
Wycon No.02 Smoothing Base



rainbow blobbicure


DAY 9: RAINBOW NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

Don't these nails kick some ass? Look how shiny they look!
rainbow blobbicure
I used the blobbicure technique, which I'd ever used only once before (HERE).
I love how effortless and artsy looking your nails look when you use this technique. Mind you, you need patience to let it all dry out, but I'd say its totally worth it!

Polishes used:
Bellaoggi Gel Effect Sunshine Yellow
Kiko 340 Light Blue
Linda Johansen Lilac Lilly
Wycon gel-like Viola Amaranto



gradient nails



DAY 10: GRADIENT NAILS
 2013 ------------ 2014

I took progress pictures of this one! Here you see the simple gradient in all its glory.



gradient nails

I then applied striping tape in a zig zag pattern to act as guidelines and freehanded the tiny lines in black acrylic paint.



gradient nails

I finished the look by adding random triangles to each nail.
I  loves every stage, maybe the second one is my favourite of all if I really had to choose.
What's your favourite?

Polishes used:
Kiko 345 Jade Green


And that is it! What's your favourite? For daily updates on the challenge, follow me on Instagram and Facebook 
I'll see you all there!
 

Hugs & Kissies,
Mina *

8 comments:

  1. All of them looks great!

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  2. I love this post because it's full of great manis!

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  3. Violet and gradient are my favorites here - you have such talent Mina! Really gorgeous ♥.

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  4. I will explode with all the inspirations flying around me now! So many of great designs!!!

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  5. So many favourites here! I love the blue mani, and of course black and white, the gradient is super gorgeous too and the metallic is just crazy!! Amazing work Mina!

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  6. GET OUT you handpainted the detail on your orange nails?!?!?! They are AMAZING!

    The lazy egg is super cute too, and I love the toadstool. I'm gonna stop naming which ones I like because they're all fabulous!

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  7. Those rainbow nails! And the crazy striping tape mani, I would have lost my mind, and I like using striping tape!! But wait, how did I miss the green one on IG? They are stunning, and your little mushroom is perfect!

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  8. oh my goodness, those metallic nails! wow! Definitely my favourite :D the hand painted details on your orange nails are beautiful too. Also, that's a perfect gradient for your blue nails. So much amazingness!!

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