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DIY Glitter Nail Polish

08/13/2012 41 Comments

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.}

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    08/13/2012 at 7:22 PM

    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
    http://www.watchoutmartha.net

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  2. Nancy says

    08/14/2012 at 12:41 AM

    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

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  3. staceyp says

    08/14/2012 at 2:13 AM

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

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  4. Ruby S says

    08/14/2012 at 4:06 PM

    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

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  5. Leah says

    08/14/2012 at 9:41 PM

    I will have to try this – so pretty, and looks easy too – my kind of project 🙂

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  6. Kristiina says

    08/15/2012 at 8:09 PM

    Such a good idea!

    Reply
  7. Louise says

    08/16/2012 at 12:40 PM

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

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  8. The Crafted Sparrow says

    08/16/2012 at 2:51 PM

    Thanks Everyone! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Karen at Bargain-ista.com says

    08/17/2012 at 5:42 AM

    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!

    Reply
  10. Mary says

    08/18/2012 at 6:42 AM

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

    Reply
  11. Tutus & Tea Parties says

    08/18/2012 at 8:53 PM

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

    Reply
  12. Jeannie says

    08/20/2012 at 3:27 AM

    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. . .

    Reply
  13. Kimmie @ Sugar and Dots says

    08/22/2012 at 3:53 AM

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

    Reply
  14. Kara @ Mine for the Making says

    08/23/2012 at 6:49 AM

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

    Kara
    http://www.mineforthemaking.com

    Reply
  15. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    08/23/2012 at 12:29 PM

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

    Reply
  16. Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designs says

    08/28/2012 at 1:45 AM

    definitely a great idea!! I must try! 😉

    Reply
  17. MONICA says

    03/06/2018 at 11:01 PM

    Use elmer’s school glue as a basecoat first and it will be easy to remove.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      03/23/2018 at 10:34 AM

      That’s a great idea!

      Reply

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