Sunday 1 April 2012

Polka dot nails: DIY

One of my favourite designs of all time are polka dots. Simple, yet classic and so much fun. In the past I've just used the nail polish brush to create the dots, but I recently discovered a much a easier and effective way to create wonderfully circular dots. All you have to do is stick a pin into the eraser of a pencil! That's all there is to it. Possibly the easiest DIY I have ever done!
Supplies needed: two different polishes {I chose red and white, but the possibilities are    endless!}
                                 : your DIY dotting tool


Step 1: Paint your nails in alternating colours. For one hand paint three white and two red, and on the other do the opposite!
Step 2: Take your dotting tool and begin to dot the opposite colour on each nail. To create smaller dots, use the side of the pin. For larger dots use the very front of the pin. I like to use all different sizes!

Once finished, seal your nails with a clear topcoat and marvel at the masterpiece in front of you. Happy dotting! :)


Much love, Vivi

27 comments:

  1. Ooooh I LOVE these! I must "steal" your idea :) SO CUTE!

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  2. your dots are so perfect! love the alternating colors
    Jordan xx
    Boho Vanity Blog

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  3. You always have the cutetest nails!

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  4. I've been nail obsessed lately, these are so cute! I hope my unsteady hand can manage.

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  5. Very cute Vivi! Can't wait to try this out.

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  6. Your nails are too cute!

    Carmen Ri.

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  7. Cute! :)

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  8. Ok... SO IMPRESSED. I need to try this like... right now :)

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  9. These are flawless! Girl you've got SKILLS and patience that I could never achieve with my nail art!! Well done!

    And I agree, there is nothing like polka dots! I can't stop buying tops covered in them...

    I may have to try this on my own nails! Now to find a pin with a perfect circle top... :)

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! I love yours and am following you now!

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  10. wow your nails are amazing!
    xxx

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  11. love this DIY! thats so smart to use those round push pins

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  12. This..is....AMAZING. I know I always say that I will do a DIY when I see it, but I am reallyyyyy going to try this one. You are fabulous for sharing this p.s Your nail painting is enviable - so so so neat!

    Anna xo

    http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com.au/

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  13. I love DIY projects!! These nails make me think of spring :D

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  14. Lovin' it.. So pretty.. Gonna try it out for sure =)

    XO
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  15. Oh wow! What a great idea. Love these!

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  16. This post was amazing, love it! Thank you!

    Lia
    http://theperksofbeingagirlygirl.blogspot.com/

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  17. love it! the alternating base of red/white is so adorable!

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  18. no way! i totally JUST did this right before i saw your post except i did it with pink + white! guess we think alike ;)

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  19. Super cutecute nails!
    They remind me of
    mushrooms c:
    (great idea of the
    needle sticking in
    the eraser!)

    xx

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  20. Cute! I like the colors you used!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  21. Oh I love this! I wonder which color I should try to do, I really like the red and white that you did :)

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  22. Oh these are so cute! They remind me of some sort of cute polka dot dress! :) I just might do these to my nails some time soon!

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  23. Vivi, your blog is so pretty, Im already subscribed!

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  24. hahaha thats so cute. I like it!! You have a nice blog..

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  25. This is seriously impressive! I'm so bad at nails. I need these skilllllls!

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