COATS: 2
TOPCOAT?: Yes, Beauty Secrets Fast Dry
SOURCE: Sally Beauty Supply
COMMENTS: I certainly didn't plan to do a plain white mani - that would have been too stark. I've seen a few other bloggers do "newsprint" manis, and like the look of the print on the nails. I have no newsprint, so came up with my own version using rub-ons from the craft store (normally used for scrapbooking). I applied the quick dry topcoat after Paper mache, and when dry enough, rubbed the words/portions of words on, then some images. Followed the rub-ons with a coat of INM Northern Lights - silver for a bit of sparkle, and finally a layer of topcoat. I love it! So simple but so awesome!
UP NEXT: Something black
*bows down*
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing looking.
Thats awesome idea for mani design! Definately gonna try this one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I like this idea!
ReplyDeletevery good idea!
ReplyDeleteOMGOODNESS!!! Girl you are awesome...you took it to another level....I have to try this :D
ReplyDeleteI love it! Such a unique and pretty idea :D
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm speechless, that is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love it. Cute and easy. Score!
ReplyDeleteOh this is tooo cool. I will have to pick up some rub ons when I get to the craft store. :) Awesome design. Love the black white and green.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome idea and entirely too cool!! Lov it!
ReplyDeleteCool idea, I should try that sometime! I would have never thought of that.
ReplyDeleteI am floored by your massive skills!!!!
ReplyDeleteBRAVA!!!!!!
Wow this looks so good, original idea!
ReplyDeleteyou are so creative! never in a million years would i think to use scarpbooking stuff on my nails! great!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo clever. Definately have to try that one day.
ReplyDeleterub on's work? awesome! okay..i'm not exactly sure how you managed to rub it on and not smear/ dent your white. This will be a trial an error for me. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI hate hate hate white nails only because I have yet to find a white nail polish that isn't chalky and goopy. argh! butI think white nails are the perfect canvas for everything.
I love it! That is just too cute. :D
ReplyDeleteSo clever! How did the rub-ons wear--did they last as long as nail decals would?
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments! In response to KarenD's question:
ReplyDeleteThe rub-ons are really thin, so don't show a visible line as much as a nail sticker would. Also, they are sealed in with topcoat, so they're there to stay! I doubt that they would last long without a layer of topcoat over them.
What a cool idea! Love the originality.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I think you've started something, now... :)
ReplyDeleteI had NO idea that rub ons could be used on nails - this is so creative and I love it! This trend is def going to become huge! How do you get the edges of your nails looking so crisp? I have trouble with that when I do my nails myself. A friend recently gifted me liquid palisade by kiesque but I have yet to test it out - have you ever tried it? She got it online at liquidpalisade.com and apparently it really helps.
ReplyDelete@shortewidenails - I put on a coat of quick dry topcoat after the two coats of white so I did have to wait till it was dry enough to handle a bit of pressure.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous - I'm hoping that those who have trouble with konad/fauxnad stamping might find this an easier option like I did. I love that it's not messy and there are no time constraints, so I can take my time with placement. To clean up my cuticles (which I admit I sometimes don't bother with), I use the "MeganChair" method, with a brush and acetone. Here is a link to her wonderful tutorial on it:
http://polishorperish.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-get-that-picture-perfect.html
Wow! This is soo cool!! I never would have thought in a million years to use rub-ons. I'm a scrapbooker/crafter so I've got a million of them. I see a rub-on mani in my future! Thanks for sharing it with us. :D
ReplyDeleteThis is the bomb-diddy!
ReplyDeleteCreative and beautifully executed.
Wow, what a great idea. I have some rub-ons in my craft box, must give this try. Love your blog, so inspiring. thank xx
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