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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail Art

15 Friday Sep 2017

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I was inspired by a polka dot look @coewlesspolish made for the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge. She has beautifully shaped nails and equally wonderful designs. I knew I had to re-create her delicate dotted nail art but couldn’t wait until the end of the month!

The last couple of days were hard for me as I didn’t particularly like the nail art I put together so I am doubly thrilled with today’s dotticure. I hope you like it too!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Delicate Polka Dot Nail ArtBase: China Glaze Fairy Dust

Dots: Milani Fast Fuchsia (pink), Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess (purple), Julie G Dance in the Dark (blue), China Glaze Caribbean Temptation (iridescent pink)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Flowers on the Vine Stamped Nail Art

14 Thursday Sep 2017

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I have so many flower stamp designs from multiple brands but I always gravitate towards the lone one from Bundle Monster. This year, I made a conscious decision to use the other multiple flower patterns collecting dust in their protective sleeves.

I always wanted to try a flower on vine type look. Did I pull it off? I have mixed feelings about the final product. What do you think?

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Flowers on the Vine Stamping Nail Art

Base: Pahlish Sunless Sea

Stamping: OPI Stay off the Lawn (green), Madam President (pink), Milani Black Chutney (purple), Zoya Olivera (blue), Bundle Monster plate BM-316, Mo You London plate Nature-02

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Animal (foot)Print Stamped Nail Art

13 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Wow…I just realized I only used OPI polishes from the 2016 Washington DC Fall collection! Total coincidence but the colors were perfect for today’s look.

I always struggle with animal print prompts. As it is, I am not the biggest fan of them in art so I guess the challenges lies with what I think looks good on the nail. This year, I stretched the prompt to animal footprints! Because…they are technically an animal’s prints…right??

I am not too keen on this look — the stamp is too big for my nails but it is what it is and I move on.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Stamped Animal Footprint Nail ArtBase: OPI Pale to the Chief

Saran Wrap Details: OPI Squeaker of the House (dark grey), Zoya Charlotte (nude)

Stamping: Shh!…It’s Top Secret, Bundle Monster plate BM-323

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Sugar-Spun Stripes Nail Art

11 Monday Sep 2017

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Well, here’s something I haven’t done in quite some time. My all time favorite sugar-spun technique. This is by no means arthritis-friendly…not at all actually, but, it is my favorite of all time. There is something so soothing about making a sugar-spun look. If you haven’t already check out my video tutorial below!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sugar-Spun Stripes Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sugar-Spun Stripes Nail ArtBase: OPI Squeaker of the House

Sugar-Spin: SinfulColors VIPeach

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Confetti-style Polka Dot Nail Art

10 Sunday Sep 2017

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The 31 Day Nail Art Challenge Polka Dot theme is a dotticure lover’s favorite day!! Dotticures are easy, cute and just plain fun! There are endless possibilities and it takes just a few minutes to complete. The best part is, you can create the look with nail polishes and bobby pins — making it super wallet-friendly.

These dots are so fun and remind me of confetti! I absolutely adore how this look came out!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Confetti Style Polka Dot Dotticure31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Confetti Style Polka Dot DotticureBase: Color Club Twiggie

Dots: China Glaze Purple Panic (pink), Milani Key West (turquoise), Zoya Payton

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Neon Tip Gradient Nail Art

09 Saturday Sep 2017

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Gradients are the best! They bring unlikely colors together without too much work. Granted, these are not the most arthritis friendly techniques but they look so freaking cool!

Apparently, I have a knack for creating neons because once again the tips ended up flourescent. I wish I could blame it on my camera but the neon just burst forth in person as well.

I hope you like today’s look as much as I do! Don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and use the social media hashtag #31DC2017 if you participate!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Neon Tipped Gradient Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Neon Tipped Gradient Nail ArtGradient (from cuticle to tip): Zoya Severine, OPI Ro-Man-ce on the Moon, SinfulColors Feel the Vibe

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day 9: Rainbow Fireworks Stamped Nail Art

08 Friday Sep 2017

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I always struggle with today’s 31 Day Nail Art challenge prompt. I don’t know why exactly except that I do not like the typical rainbow scheme. The colors just don’t match up in my eyes. I finally bit the bullet last year and used all six rainbow colors in a splatter look. I really disliked it but it ended up being my most liked photo that month! That was really weird for me because I still look and detest it!

This year, I decided to try again but by sponging. It sort of looks muddy but kind of works. I stamped some fireworks using Born Pretty Store‘s Celebration stamping plate.

Colors make me happy, especially neon colors, and with a disabling autoimmune condition I need as much “happy” as I can get.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sponged and Stamped Rainbow Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sponged and Stamped Rainbow Nail ArtBase: Barry M Mustard

Rainbow: Milani Blue Print, SinfulColors Energetic Red, Zoya Pippa

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, Born Pretty Store Celebration stamping plate BPX-L013 (USD $2.99)

 

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