Ulta3 Watercolor Nail Art- Stained Glass Windows

Hi, hi!
  So, it's Saturday here and my week has been a roller coaster of not enough sleep, too much work and hanging on for my holidays, LOL. Yesterday I picked up the Ulta3 Watercolor nail polishes that come in a pack of 5, one white base and 4 sheer polishes which are red, orange, blue and purple. I immediately thought of doing stained glass window nails..so today that's what I did! I am super happy with how they turned out and hope you like them :)

 I love how these look!

So, how did I do these? First of all I started with the Ulta3 Sheer polishes, I forgot to take a pic so I am going to borrow the packet picture from Cathy @ morenailpolish.com below.

I didn't use the white base as I already had a very light pinky creme polish on, which was SinfulShine I'm Blushing. I then stamped with Ulta3 Black Satin and Messy Mansion Plate MM01 which you can find here.

I used the smaller stained glass window image in the middle row on the far right :)

After I stamped the image I then colored in the "glass" panels with Cello Yellow, Seeing Red, Peek-a-Boo Purple and Marine Blue. I used a dotting tool to apply the polish in the lines. You will also see I have a green colored in a well. I mixed one drop of Cello Yellow with 2 drops of Marine Blue on a piece of baking paper and voile! Sheer green polish. I did 2 coats of each color to achieve a vibrancy, then sealed with Seche Vite top coat.

 If you look closely you can see some bubbling in the top coat, and I like that the bubbles create a glass-like effect on my nails. I had no troubles applying the sheer watercolor polishes from Ulta3. My fave color was the Peek-a-boo purple as I love purples and the green mixed up pretty easily. The polishes are indeed very sheer and I would recommend the white/light base to go with them for the best result... I purchased mine from Terry White chemist for $10 for the pack of 5, and these are a limited edition which you should pick sooner rather than later. You can find your nearest Ulta3 stockist locator here. Hope you are having a great weekend!

AN Monday- Polish Starting with "S"- Skull Neon Skittle!

Hi guys! It's Monday and I am participating in the Aussie Nails Monday challenge, today which is to use a polish starting with "S"! I have heaps of polishes starting with S, but I was drawn to my cute little Skull Neon Polishes that I bought from Kmart for a whole $7! 
These came in a little pack and contain neon colors of purple, green, yellow, pink and orange. For the best neon color, I used a base coat of white first and popped these colors over the top.

Argh! Sah Pretty and eye searing :)

I have a handful of skulls!

 My coffee keep cup matches my nails!

Now, for $7 for 5 polishes..it's pretty good value but how is the formula you ask? The yellow, pink and orange were super flawless. Great formula and non streaky application. I had more difficulty with the green and the purple. They required 3-4 coats to even out, but nothing too hard to deal with. It's funny how over the years when it comes to nail polish, I have discovered a true love for neon polish (as well as glitter, pastel, texture and holographic polish!). LOL. Are you a fan of neons or are they not for you?

China Glaze Strawberry Fields and Maybelline Bleached Neons Tropink

Erm...Hi? Not sure if anyone really missed me, but yeah..there seemed to be an interruption to the regular programming. Namely my will to be creative was taken from me with some low level antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Did not enjoy at all. I did do my nails..but it was a struggle to be creative and motivated. I haven't joined in an AN Monday challenge despite best intentions, and my instagram has been neglected as well. Although I have learned to crochet in the meanwhile. I actually really love it and am working on presents for others at the moment :)

So, nails. Here is what I have had on for the last few days. This is a base of the Maybelline Bleached Neon Tropink on my middle 2 fingers, then I put some striping tape and did a coat of China Glaze Strawberry Fields on all fingers. I then put a coat of Dance Legend Orlando flakie coat on my first and last finger and attempted some stamping over the top. It's there but you can't really see it, but don't care because the flakie is awesome!

China Glaze Strawberry Fields and Maybelline Tropink 

 How awesome is the Flakie? So pretty!

So, I think I am back! Slightly irritable at the moment but improving daily..I bought some Lilypad Lacquer goodness as Nicole has a new collection or two out at the moment. If you want some awesome Holographic polish, glitter or Flakie, you can find it at her store here: Lilypad Lacquer

I wonder if you actually missed me? Let me know!