HPB Presents Water Spotted Hearts

20:23 Karise 19 Comments

Well, let's just say the Valentine's Day fever is on!





I created this mani just for Hobby Polish Blogger (HPB) February Link-Up. Just a background of what HPB is; it is a Facebook group of nail polish bloggers. We share information and ask for tips and advice from one another. As for me, I am a silent member there, letting all the useful information sink into me.





With that, let's move on! The theme is to create a Valentine's Day mani and so I had thought hard about what design I should do. As I have already done a few V-Day related mani, I was a little creative-blocked.





I then started off the inspiration with techniques. So I decided I wanted some water color spotted mani and then hearts came to mind!





So basically, I painted on alternate base colors using OPI - My Boyfriend Scales Walls and L.A. Colors - 11. Then, I used very watered down pink and white acrylic paints with a small brush.I drew on hearts one by one and then using another flat dry brush, I used it to suck up the water paint, leaving a heart stain. I then repeat this step over and over again until I am satisfied with the intensity and feel of the design.I then sealed off with a nice glossy top coat. I think I prefer the white hearts with the pink base, whcih do you guys prefer? Let me know in the comments below :)Also, here is a link-up of other bloggers who participated!