Two Tech Metallic for #31DC2014 #stnchallenges

Another double challenge nail art.  Still running a little behind, but hopefully I am catching up.  The prompt for Style Those Nails is two techniques and #31DC2014 is metallic.

This was inspired by these gorgeous shoes!

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Aren't they gorgeous?  I wish I could wear shoes like these, but the arthritis in my knee does not allow it.  Doesn't mean that I don't appreciate a beautiful shoe.

I started with two coats of OPI Push and Shove.  First I sponged with Sally Hansen Gone Grey, but it just wasn't dark enough.

So I added Pahlish Eleven's Hour is Over Now.  Sponging, technique #1.

Then I stamped with DRK-C and Finger Paints Black Expressionism.  Stamping, technique #2.

Then I stamped with Bundle Monster BM-313 and Maybelline Bold Gold.

Not as beautiful as the shoes, but I still love it.  Thanks for looking and commenting!

My First Attempt At Watercolor Nail Art

I am trying not to have multiple posts in one day, but with a 31 day challenge and six (yes, I said SIX) weekly challenges, it may not be possible.  Today is one of those days!  This is for the Style Those Nails watercolor prompt and Blogger Braggers watercolor prompt.  How could I not combine these?  This is my first time doing watercolor nail art and I love trying new things, that's why I do challenges!  Let's see how I did...

I almost used this for Chalkboard Nails 31 Day challege too, since today's prompt was green.  I thought three challenges for one mani was going a little too far.  It may happen sometime this month though!  The green is two coats of Essie Navigate Her.  Yes, that is a ding on my index.  Happens to the best of us.  The base for the accent nails is OPI My Vampire Is Buff.

I feel like this is not too bad for my first attempt!  I learned a lot too.  First thing I learned is not to top coat before adding the paint.  The surface is too slick and my dots were just sliding off and pooling in my cuticles.

Secondly, DON'T use actual watercolors!  I couldn't figure out why my paint kept pooling together so I couldn't get larger dots.  I just kept at it and did the best I could.  I realized after that all my favorite artists use acrylic paint.  DUH!  The idea is to give a watercolor effect, not use watercolors!  Lesson learned!

Despite the problems, I still think it is passable.  What do you think?  Thanks for looking and commenting!  You can check out the other artists work for the #stnchallenge by joining the Facebook group HERE and the Blogger Braggers HERE.