The Digit-al Dozen: New and Improved - Spiral Toothpick Marble

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The Digital Dozen: New and Improved

Spiral Toothpick Marble

Yes I called it a toothpick marble. LOL! I've called them that since I started doing them with a toothpick back in 2011. Of course mine have always been the basic side to side kind. So this is both new and improved...new because it's not the design I've always done and improved because I did try this once before with mediocre results.

Black and white again LOL!

For this one I used Salon Perfect Sugar Cube and KBShimmer Eclipse (purchased by me - I did a review of one previously that was sent for review.) And of course a toothpick. I don't remember where I first saw the spiral design but I have since seen Sveta Sanders do a tutorial on her IG I think?

Check out what the other DD gang is doing for New and Improved in the links below!

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The Digit-al Dozen Does Re-Creations: Dressed Up Digits Toothpick Marble Decals

The Digit-al Dozen Does Re-Creations: 

Dressed Up Digits Toothpick Marble Decals

For Digital Dozen Childhood Week a while back, Laurie over at Dressed Up Digits did a cool toothpick marble decal mani inspired by the bowling ball she had as a child. Lemme tell ya...it's harder to do decals than I thought! I probably could have done a much better job doing it on my nails, but I wanted to step outside my "lil box o' safety" and try it how she did it. Need. More. Practice.

I used Nails Inc. Dutchess street (dark purple purchased by me), Zoya Leslie (lighter purple sent for review) and Salon Perfect Sugar Cube (purchased by me). I used a toothpick and my ÜberMat.

You can see here how stunning hers is!

Be sure to check out the other great manis from the DD gang below!

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Nail of the Day: Spiral Nail Art with KBShimmer Swirls Nail Vinyl Decals

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Just another quick Nail of the Day post with a short review on the KBShimmer Swirls nail vinyls...

For this manicure I used KBShimmer Honeydew List and China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy. On the thumb, ring and pinkie I did a simple toothpick marble. After they were dry, I used the KBShimmer Swirls nail vinyl decals as stencils, making sure to place them with part hanging over the edge of the nail so I would have a way to remove them. I covered with one coat of KBShimmer Eclipse and then removed the swirls with tweezers. One coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top for the top coat and BAM - cool, easy nail art!

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I had no issues at all with using the vinyl decals - super easy and fool-proof. Protip: Don't try to use them without leaving part hanging off the nail or you won't be able to grab to remove.

For $5, you receive 3 different style spirals and swirls in two sizes, 64 pieces per sheet.

You can purchase these at the KBShimmer shop here. You can also check out the KBShimmer blog here and follow along on Facebook here and Instagram here.

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*Product was sent for my honest opinion by KBShimmer
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The Digit-al Dozen Spooky Days: Day 4 - Spooky Toothpick Marble

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I'm back for Day 4 and I can now say "And now for something completely different!" John Cleese would be proud. Though it's unlikely he would know a dry brush from a toothpick marble. But I did promise today wouldn't be dry brush.

My good ol' stand-by works well with Halloween colors and matted, it looks almost like crushed velvet!

Spooky Toothpick Marble

I started with bare nails and just did 3 quick swipes with the polish brush using Kiko 292 (purple), Zoya Rocha (orange) and Sinful Colors Black on Black. Finished up with the super matte of the new Zoya Matte Velvet Top Coat.

Be sure and check out the other great manis in the links below and do NOT forget to enter the GIVEAWAY - The Digit-al Dozen Spooky Days Giveaway.

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The Digit-al Dozen Does Summer: Day Five - Summer Toothpick Marble

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Well, it's Day Five of SUMMER! week. So do I go out with a BANG! or with a whimper?

Summer Toothpick Marble Nail Art

I love toothpick marbles so I want to say bang, but they're so easy I'm going to have to go with whimper. There's no creative story to go with it and I didn't even need a nail art brush. But I did love the colors together because they're bright and fun and I wore this for a full mani for quite a few days, so overall, while it's not going out with a bang, it's a win I think.

For this one I used Milani Yellow Whiz, Kiko 291, Zoya Paz and Nails Inc.Power Pink (from In Style) on bare nails. Just add toothpick!

Be sure and check out the other Digit-al Dozen manis in the links below!

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Nail of the Day: Missoni-esque Toothpick Marble

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I'm working on swatches of a couple of great collections for you, but in the mean time, I did a quick toothpick marble. They're fast and easy and when I have to run out of the house, I prefer not to go out with a mismatched mani. Or one hand done and the other nekkid. LOL! Not that I haven't done it before.

I didn't start out to do a "missoni-esque" mani but when I finished, that's what it reminded me of...in a more abstract sort of way.

For these quick toothpick marbles I start with just bare nails, instead of a base color. Here I've used Salon Perfect Flamingo Flair, Zoya Dove, Nails Inc. Paddington and Wet n Wild WildShine Black Creme.

Of course, you can take more time and care and make it look more orderly, but they're so quick and easy, I tend to just slap them on and go. I sort of like the randomness of it.

If you missed the tutorials I've done you can find the one for the photo below here.

And the one for the one below on Nail It.

Stay tuned for some awesome collection reviews coming soon right here!

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