8.12.2012

DIY Glitter Nail Polish


Do you love glitter nail polish as much as I do!?!  
I love sparkly nails, well toenails in my case since I bite my fingernails like a little school girl!  I have some favorite glitter polishes that I use all the time.  




Start with any clear polish of your choice.  I chose a very inexpensive polish which cost me about a dollar.  You will need a good glitter in your choice of color, I really LOVE Martha Stewart glitter.  She has a great color selection and even has different types of glitter to choose from.  Your also going to need to make a small paper funnel that fits in to your polish jar.  Start by emptying a small amount of the clear polish in to the garbage, you will need space for the glitter.  Pour a small amount of glitter at a time, keep pouring until you achieve the glittered look you want.  Once you've put all the glitter in the bottle you will need to shake it vigorously to get the glitter and polish to mix.  

 I used the Wintermint color, it's a cross between a seafoam and a turquoise glitter.  







 {Note:  The glitter will settle apart from the polish between uses, so just shake it up again each use.  I found shaking and rolling it in my hands upside down worked best.}

16 comments:

Amanda said...

What a great idea! I love glitter polish as well (getting it off, not so much) and I REALLY love MS glitter - so two of my favorite things in one! :)

I would love it if you would share this on Martha Mondays, open now through Wednesday night!

http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2012/08/martha-mondays-link-up-party-features_12.html

-Amanda
www.watchoutmartha.net

Nancy said...

This caught my eye at a link party. Wonderful project! Much cheaper that OPI! I am your newest follower and I'd love to have you stop by my blog when you get a chance:
http://dosmallthingswithlove.blogspot.com

All the best,
Nancy

staceyp said...

i love this idea! and i LOVE the martha stewart glitter! it is so fine! thanks for the idea!!!!

Ruby S said...

Found you from the take a look tuesday hop. New fan and follower :)
I have glitter that I didn't know what to do with, thanks for the great idea!

Girlfriends Are Like Shoes

Leah said...

I will have to try this - so pretty, and looks easy too - my kind of project :)

Kristiina said...

Such a good idea!

Louise said...

I LOVE this..... brilliant idea!! (your photos are great too!)... I have got to try this :)

The Crafted Sparrow said...

Thanks Everyone! :)

Karen at Bargain-ista.com said...

I love glitter nail polish! My current fave is OPI Servin' Up Sparkles by Serena Williams :) But making my own sounds awesome - thanks for the tut!

Mary said...

What a neat idea! I love that you could personalize any color of polish with this technique. Love that green you chose! :)

Tutus & Tea Parties said...

This is awesome! I can't wait to make some! I'd love for you to come share this at our Pinteresting Party!

Jeannie said...

I definitely can't wait to make this! I can never seem to find glitter polishes I like

And what perfect timing, since my sister is getting Martha Stewart Glitter for her birthday in 3 weeks. . .

Kimmie @ Sugar and Dots said...

LOVE THIS! I will be featuring you during What I Whipped Up Wednesday! xo

Kara @ Mine for the Making said...

How cool is this? Such a great idea!!! Link this one up too tomorrow at my fashion party ;) LOL! Love it!

Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com

Shannah @ Just Us Four said...

Great idea! Thank you so much for linking this great project up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at Just Us Four!

Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designs said...

definitely a great idea!! I must try! ;)