Earlier this week I pinned a photo on Pinterest of a manicure with painted Angry Bird themed images. When I saw the photo, I thought immediately how fun it would be to paint one of my chickens on my thumb nail!
Since this is really my first "nail art" attempt, I chose just to basically re-create the blue bird design from the Pinterest photo on my thumb nail. Perhaps on my next paint job, I'll get a bit more creative. Haa! My nails were already painted a nice chocolate brown, so I decided to just add the new designs to the existing color. (The white spots under the beak are just light reflections off the top coat.)
For the rest of my nails, I just added coordinating polka dots. I quite like it! Goofy as can be, and I'm good with goofy now and then! How about you!?
Polish Used:
Bittersweet (635), by Sally Hansen (Complete Salon Manicure line): Base color
For Audrey (625), by China Glaze: Bird, polka dots
Navigate Her, by Essie: Green accents on bird
Blanc, by Essie: Whites of eyes
Licorice, by Essie: Black pupils
Mellow Yellow (360), by Sally Hansen (Xtreme Wear line): Beak
Yellow, by LA Colors Art Deco: Under beak
Seche Vite: Clear Top Coat

Love it Anna! How fun!
Posted by: Danielle | August 15, 2012 at 07:39 AM
adorable!!!
Posted by: Yvonne | August 14, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Super cute! Did you do both thumbs? :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | August 12, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Love your nails, certainly never thought to just do simple polka dots but must give it a try. Your bird is really cute but I don't think I have the patience for that.
Posted by: Dolores | August 12, 2012 at 06:34 PM
You never fail to entertain me, Anna! Awesome nails!!
Posted by: Sharli Schaitberger | August 12, 2012 at 06:25 PM
I think it looks fabulous! What patience and talent you have to be able to paint a chicken on your nail!
Posted by: Debra | August 12, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Very cute! My daughter does this too! Not sure where she gets it, but she does pirates and all sorts of stuff on her own fingers!
Posted by: Sherri D. | August 12, 2012 at 02:22 PM
You are amazing. The patience you must have to do that. Sheesh. I would have smeared the bird & made him look like a blue BLOB!! LOL
Posted by: Karrie Baker | August 12, 2012 at 07:53 AM
A bird with eggs! I love it! What an amazingly awesome way to combine nail polish with your art. :) You could make fake nails and sell them. ! :)
Posted by: Shala C. | August 12, 2012 at 06:27 AM
Ohhhh, how cute!!!!
Posted by: Kellie | August 11, 2012 at 08:07 PM
FAB-u-LOUS ! Ohhh Anna this is wonderful ~ love the polka dots and the brown base together :) So I know I can be a bit slow at times, but what colour did you use for the dots and the chicken's head? I realize it's probably right infront of me so please be kind ! heheheh ♥
Posted by: Robb_eeie | August 11, 2012 at 01:33 PM
Oh, this is great! I also like just the polka dots too. Have you seen the ones on Pinterest using something awfully similar to a rubber stamp thingy? Such creativity out there. I love how you even took time to shade the beak.
Posted by: Diane M | August 11, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Cute!! They have some amazing nail art on pinterest - I may attempt something someday :)
Posted by: Jennifer | August 11, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Oh, fun design! Yes, goofy can be good; got to relieve some stress sometimes, lol!
Lately, I've been watching many youtube videos on nail designs and I hope to try them as soon as I get the courage, lol!
Posted by: Elaine | August 11, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Hi Carol Dee! Haha!! No, I am most certainly NOT ambidextrous! :) The right hand thumb nail is polka dots. And, I
probably wont be able to tell you how long it would REALLY last
because I tend to change my polish a bit before its actually needing to
be changed. I guess I tend to have a short attention span. :)
Cluck, cluck!
-Anna.
Posted by: SweetMissDaisy | August 11, 2012 at 10:09 AM
I LOVE it, :) Goofy is GOOD ! I will be curious to see how long it lasts. I tend to chip or wear off polish in a matter of days. By the way are you ambidexterous? Where you able to do both thumbs or only one hand?
Posted by: Carol Dee | August 11, 2012 at 09:42 AM
i love it! I've been pinning some nail art too. I have acrylics, but I don't think I could ever do any of that stuff myself. I'm plenty goofy enough to want to though! LOL!
Posted by: Jami | August 11, 2012 at 09:35 AM
fyi, i used to be a nail tech, acrylic paint is wonderful for nail art, just coat over with top coat, dries fast and easy to work with!!
Posted by: sherry vogt | August 11, 2012 at 09:15 AM
oh how i love the art....puts a whole to meaning to "flipping the bird!!". in honor of your chicken art, i see some of my own in the near future. i have to admit...with all that you do, and you have time for painted nails...JEALOUS!! still have fingers crossed for rain for you! love, sherry
Posted by: sherry vogt | August 11, 2012 at 09:13 AM
I'm not a nail polish girl (hate the way it smells and FEELS), but I positively adore yours!
Posted by: Michelle | August 11, 2012 at 09:01 AM
I can't believe you work on a farm, raise animals, grow food, make great art and still have time to do this to your nails! I want to be you! :)
Posted by: Lynne | August 11, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Super cute Anna!! Love it.
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | August 11, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Love the nail art. You make a mean bird - er uh - that's "angry" bird, right? This one has been calling my name since I first laid eyes on it a while back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdHlNMPFr_Y
Are you familiar with this blog? (I sheepishly admit that it's on my Google Reader) http://www.thepolishaholic.com/
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | August 11, 2012 at 05:29 AM
Oh how fun! And the speckled blue on your other fingers are the perfect coordinating touch. Sooooo...ummmm....there really IS NOTHING you can't do! Now you can add nail art to you list! Love it!
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | August 11, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Totally love it! Wish I could grow nails to paint like this. I have horrid nails.
Posted by: SueB | August 11, 2012 at 02:42 AM
So cute! I have a hard enough time just painting my nails a solid colour.
Posted by: gailanne | August 10, 2012 at 11:47 PM