It is time for Chic n' Fresh #5
and this week our theme is
Newspaper nail design
To learn about my Chic n' Fresh series go
What girl doesn't like a little somethin somethin on her finger nails
Keeping it short, full of color
and a little design seems to be the trend right now
This is a style I am loving
It is cheap, unique and so much fun
I get a lot of people asking me about my nails
So I thought i would share one of my favs
First of all I found the newspaper design HERE
First off lets start out with what you will need:
1. clippers
2. nail polish remover
3. base coat (any color the print will show on)
I chose Essie's Fiji it is a light pink and I LOVE it
4. Clear top coat polish
5. Rubbing Alcohol
6. Cotton swabs
7. Newspaper
First you want to start with a clean nail
take your nail polish remover and clean them up
wash your hands and dry them
and trim them with your clippers to the desired length and shape
Then paint your nails
I did 2 coats
I did 2 coats
Some suggested Colors that would show the print are
white, any pastel color and Grey
white, any pastel color and Grey
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Essie Fiji
Once your nails are completely dry it is time for the next step
Poor a bit of rubbing alcohol into a container
Dip each nail in the alcohol for about 5 seconds each
(Don't mind my horrible fingers They get to dry, ouchie and ugly)
Take a small piece of newspaper
and press it firmly on your nail for a few seconds
and peel it off carefully
Then you will see that the ink for the newspaper
will be left behind
It is so cool!!!
Apply a Clear top coat to your nails
This step is necessary so the ink will not rub off
And as a bonus it gives your nail a pretty shine
Now that was Chic and Fresh
Perfect for any momma
To feel and look beautiful
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Thank you for all your support and for reading
Remember to link up your fun projects HERE at my Party
and stay tuned for some projects, more chic n' fresh
and some pinterest loves
I just found your blog! I love it! I also LOVE the newspaper nails! Great idea- I am going to try it! Stop by and say Hi! I am a new follower! I will link up my designs as well- look forward to getting to know you better! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteJamie
lovelongtime.blogspot.com
maddiemackdesigns.blogspot.com
Love this - really want to try it! Does anyone know the equivalent of 'rubbing alcohol' in the UK? x
ReplyDeleteThis is genius, my friend! You are super creative! Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing!! I had no idea you could do that with newspaper! I seriously am going to try it!!
ReplyDeleteI totally love this series you are doing! Thanks for all the awesome tips!
these are so fun! thanks for sharing them...im totally gonna do it
ReplyDeleteI have had a nail licence for 20 years and grew up watching my Mom cut hair in her salon. After design school and a kids now I am a blogger and have my own business. Dropped by from Shabby Creek and I am impressed with this idea. Thanks for sharing. My daughter and I will definitely try this one out!
ReplyDeleteFound you from TT&J! Super cool idea!!! Have to try this, thanks for sharing!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAli
http://just-a-bowl-of-cherries.blogspot.com/
So cute! I've been wanting to try this for a while, just haven't gotten up the guts to buckle down and do it! That doesn't look so hard after all! I think I'll do it today! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNatalie from
NatSprat.blogspot.com
Your blog is adorable! Come check me out, too!
How fun!! I am impressed you paint your nails then you add embellishments as well. So impressive. I can't remember the last time I painted my nails...I am talking YEARS!
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