5 Ways To Add Some Glitter To Your Cheetah Print

Nothing says fierce quite like a cheetah print does. It's a wild yet classy trend that has been loved for decades and will continue to be for decades more. When everyone seems to be sporting this timeless look, how do you make it different to set yourself apart? Glitter. Make your standout animal print stand out even more with either a touch or a mountain of sparkle!  

This chic and fashion forward mani has a beautifully balanced combo of polka dots and cheetah print. With everything happening in this look, the cheetah print has more presence because of the glitter it sits on. Without the glitter it would just blend in with every other nail. That would be boring, wouldn't it?

So how do you create a stunning cheetah print glitter nail like this? It's pretty simple actually:

• Apply bonding formula to your nail.
• Sprinkle a liberal amount of glitter on your nail over a piece of card stock.
• Apply Sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply second coat of Sealing Formula and allow to dry.
• Use the nail polish of your choice to paint your cheetah print on your glitter nail.

Now how about a cheetah print glitter eye? This is definitely the type of eye makeup look that will turn some heads! For this DIY make sure you use COSMETIC glitter! We can't stress that enough! Nail glitter and especially craft glitter will irritate you skin. Trust us, you're going to want cosmetic glitter.

• Apply your eyeliner.
• Apply color of eye shadow you like. We recommend using a creme based eye shadow so you can apply your glitter to the shadow. Applying your glitter directly to your skin will cause irritation.
• Apply glitter.
• Use your eyeliner to draw your cheetah print.

Cheetah print glitter shoes! Is there anything more desirable on this planet?! We don't think so! This one is pretty easy to make, all you need is a pair of cheetah print shoes, mod podge, tape, and glitter! Use any color of glitter you like. The gold glitter used with these shoes is a great match!

• Tape off section of shoes you want to glitter.
• Brush on even coat of mod podge.
• Apply glitter.
• Allow to dry.
• Take off tape.

So basically you can add glitter to just about anything with a little bit of mod podge :). Remember the key is to use an even coat for the right texture and look. Who doesn't want a glitter cheetah print glass to go with dinner?

More proof that mod podge and glitter reign supreme:

Now that you have lots of great ideas, go start some glitter/cheetah print creations! And share them with us of course!

All pictures in this blog were found on Pinterest.com

XOXO,

Glitties

5 Things You Can Do With Glitter

Need a little extra sparkle in your life? Do you go by the motto "everything's better with glitter"? There's a lot more you can do with glitter than you would think! Glitter nails, glitter shoes, glitter pumpkins, glitter lipstick, we could go on and on.

Grab your pumpkins it's time to get your home ready for fall while not giving up your glam lifestyle! For the glitter DIY you're going to need a pumpkin, some glitter, and mod podge.

• Wipe down your pumpkin and make sure it has a clean surface.
• Use a paintbrush to apply mod podge to the pumpkin in any shape or design you want.
• Liberally sprinkle your glitter onto the pumpkin.
• Wipe excess glitter off of the pumpkin so you are left with your desired glitter design.
• Enjoy!

Another example of why mod podge and glitter make a greater pair than peanut butter and jelly! After you watch this video, you're going to wanna glitter up your sneakers. Trust us. What'll you need? Just some sneakers, mod podge, tape, and glitter!

• Tape off parts of the shoe you don't want covered in glitter
• Apply mod podge.
• Cover in glitter.
• You're all set!

Photo from Kristen Nunez on ehow.com

Now that you've got the shoes, what about some accessories? These glitter earrings are a little more complicated, but well worth the time! For this one you'll need earring supplies (charms and hooks) as well as extra fine glitter and decoupage.

• Spread decoupage in the charms of the earrings.
• Pour in your extra fine glitter powder.
• Add another layer of decoupage to seal the glitter.
• Let dry.

Glitter lipstick is another popular glitter trend. You can go to the store and hunt down the exact shade of glitter lipstick you want, but if you make your own you can have any color combo you can imagine. The lipstick glitter video above will show you how to take your favorite lipstick color and simply add your favorite glitter for a killer look!

If you're into the whole mason jar fad then this glitter DIY is for you. And did we mention it's ridiculously easy to make? You'll need four things: glitter, mod podge, a mson jar, and tape.

• Tape off section of jar you want to glitter.
• Apply mod podge.
• Apply glitter.

Super easy! Feel free to break from the mason jar mold and try bottles, mugs, etc.

This list is just the tip of the iceberg. You can do so much more with your glitter. Who would've thought glitter could be so versatile? Give these ideas a try and share your creations with us!

XOXO,

Glitties

Using Glitter Powder and Hexagons Together

We've talked about hexagon glitter manicures, but what about hexagon with glitter powder? You should never have to choose between your favorite powder and hexagon! Combining the two creates an awe inspiring texture. Take a look at our favorite hexagon and powder mixed looks and how to make them yourself.

Brown #gradientmani with lots of #hexagonglitter #brownglitter https://t.co/Q0bYcGbrA5 pic.twitter.com/ZFFXn37Bz4

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 24, 2015

Here's a beautiful brown gradient mani with a combo of hexagons and glitter powder. We're loving this one because it's the perfect color for the upcoming fall season!

All You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Glitter powder
• Different shades of brown polish
• Blending sponge
• Sealing and Bonding Formula

Gold and pink #cheetahnails with #hexagonglitter #goldglitter https://t.co/oJKJzWdeVL pic.twitter.com/L7Csfed4WV

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 23, 2015

We're head over heels for this cheetah print made with glitter powder! Lots of cheetah print has been done, but we've never seen glitter used to create it. 

All You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Glitter powder
• Polish of your choice
• Blending sponge if you choose to create a gradient
• Sealing and Bonding Formula
• Charm (if you choose to)

For our final favorite of the week, we have silver glitter used on this popping purple mani! Glitter powder and hexagons are separated on different nails. Have to admit, this look is pretty cool to look at.

All You'll Need:

• Silver hexagon glitter
• Silver glitter powder
• Purple polish (or any color you prefer)
• Silver polish
• Nail tape to create the checkerboard nail
• Sealing and bonding formula

Below are some more looks that we just couldn't bring ourselves to leave out this week!

This blue geometric #mani looks great with silver #hexagonglitter!#silverglitterhttp://buff.ly/1VLOe9h

Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

#Chevronmani with silver #hexagonglitter #silverglitter https://t.co/NBEfhnpHhP pic.twitter.com/hF2heyE0BI

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 22, 2015

DIY Summer Beach Nails

This week we're going to share the how to's on making your own Summer themed beach nails. You don't want to let the season pass you by without sporting this fabulous trend! We'll go over all the details in simple steps that anyone can pull off.

Ocean nail art with iridescent hexagon glitter#iridescent #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/iridescent-yellow-p400.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

There are a lot of fish scale looks in beach nail art designs, and just as many ways to pull off the fish scale look. This unique look uses hexagon glitters strategically placed to create that scale texture! And the best part, it's super easy to create:

Things You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Orange stick
• Sealing formula
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Apply a thick coat of bonding formula to your nails.
• Using your orange stick, place your hexagon glitter one at a time so they touch each other in the pattern shown.
• Apply your sealing formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

Another way to add some spice to your beach nails is to just add some glitter powder:

Things You'll Need:

• Glitter powder
• Sealing formula 
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Pick one or two accent nails to apply your glitter to.
• Apply a thick coat of bonding formula to your nails.
• Pour glitter powder to the nails.
• Apply your sealing formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

This #mani is all about #RainbowFish! Loving the #glitterpowder #goldglitter https://t.co/omWGFRLucM pic.twitter.com/tzUrqLbigu

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 8, 2015

This more complicated look can still be pulled off with the right tools. Who wouldn't be mesmerized by a fish scale mani that resembles the rainbow fish? 

Things You'll Need:

• Nail polish
• Circular nail tape
• Glitter powder
• Sealing formula
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Create a base color with the polish of your choice.
• Using the circular nail tape, add more colored polishes in a scale pattern.
• Once polished scales have dried, choose a select few to cover with bonding formula.
• While formula is still wet, sprinkle glitter powder.
• Apply bonding formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

These are just a few of the gorgeous looks you can rock this Summer! Here are a few more beach manis that will definitely attract some envious eyes :)

Missing the open sea? You'll die for this sailor mani!#blue #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/cobalt-blue-hexagon-p78.aspx

Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Saturday, April 11, 2015

Gorgeous #beachnails dusted with #goldglitter! #glitterpowder http://t.co/oJmPMW3FHN pic.twitter.com/zTsV3bB9Sd

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 7, 2015

Another stunning take on #beachnails with #goldglitterpowder https://t.co/omWGFRLucM pic.twitter.com/pxKesDRvTW

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 3, 2015

Gorgeous sea inspired #mani with green #hexagonglitter! #greenglitter https://t.co/CkYhssICp7 pic.twitter.com/qzuj5DyGug

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 2, 2015

Adding a Glitter Accent to Your Mani

One glitter mani trend that is just as gorgeous to look at as it is easy to create is the accent nail design. You can create any consistent nail art pattern and alter one nail by covering it with glitter. One nail can completely change your look!

What You'll Need:

• Base polish
• Nail polish
• Glitter
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula

This one is pretty simple:

• Start by polishing your nails an even coat with the color of your choice (blue is used in this example).
• Paint a second coat, and make sure to get the edges of your nails to prevent chipping!
• Create the chevron look by placing nail tape and painting with your second color.
• Create your glitter accent nail! We love the use of silver hexagon glitter on this. You can do this one of two ways:
• Apply glitter directly to your nail!
• Create a glitter polish!

Here's a fun one:

• Once again, polish those nails!
• Give your nails a second coat and paint the edges.
• To create the colorful polka dots, use a dotting tool. Don't have a dotting tool? You can actually use a Q-tip, but your polka dots with be a larger size.
• Create your glitter accent nail by following the same guidelines as shown above.

Warm #ombremani with #silverglitterpowder accent nail https://t.co/uTuIcf0a9M pic.twitter.com/91XtWpZRaR

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) June 20, 2015

The perfect look for an ombre lover:

• Create an ombre effect by putting the two colors you want on a makeup sponge and blending with a brush.
• Take the blend on the sponge and apply it to your nails
• To create the glitter accent design, tape off the sections you don't want the glitter on with nail tape.
• Apply glitter. We recommend applying glitter directly to the nail with this one!

Still want more? Here a few more glitter accent nail looks we're in love with!

#FridayNight, Glitter Night

#FridayNight plans?

There's a lot to do on a Friday night, so why not add a little glitter to it? You can use any amount and type of glitter for any occasion.

The Glitter Mani

Why not start with the basics and sport a glitter mani to your Friday night dinner? Our Gold Rush custom mixed glitter won't disappoint wether it's date night or a simple get together with friends!

Gold Rush not your style? We have a plethora of gorgeous custom mixed glitters to make the start of your weekend a little more exciting!

Of course there's always a simple hexagon glitter like Cobalt Blue to accentuate a polished mani! Plain polished manicures are simply too dull for a fun Friday night.  

Glitter Eye Makeup

If you're looking for something a little more eye catching, you can never go wrong with a glitter eye! You can use any type of glitter for your glitter eye look, but we personally think you can't go wrong with a fine glitter powder. Especially if you're going for a low key approach!

Accessorize With Glitter

You can utilize glitter while keeping it casual. These cute and functional glitter sneakers are living proof for all you simple gals with simple tastes. What type of glitter could you imagine on your footwear?

With all the options available, you'd have to be crazy not to try to spice up your #FridayNight with a little (or a lot) of glitter!

XOXO,

Glitties

Best Glitter DIY's This St. Patrick's Day

To start the week off right, we've gathered together just a few of the best ways to add some glitter to your St. Patrick's Day! From creative nail art to fun DIY decor, you're sure to have a pinch free holiday. Because no one wants to be pinched, right?

Creative use of gold hexagon glitter in this St. Patty's Day manicure! Why paint pieces of gold when you can use glitter and create a more realistic look?

Cute, cute, CUTE! Who would've thought you could improve an already adorable green shamrock bow just by adding glitter? You could easily use green hexagon, square, flitter, or powder glitter to make any shamrock pop! (You'll probably want to invest in Mod Podge for this one too) We've got lots of green glitters to choose from at http://shop.glitties.com/green-glitter-c36.aspx

Believe it or not, you can actually make this glitter shamrock onsie for your little one in as little as five minutes! You just need some green glitter powder and the How-To instructions http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/diy-st-patricks-day-baby-onesie/

No one will be able to pinch you when you're sporting this glitter powder eye! And you're sure to stun in the process, that's what we call a win win :)

Have you noticed that gold glitter goes with just about any holiday mani? It's the perfect glitter color for any festive look so don't shy away from it with your shamrock nail art designs! The only question is, are you going to go with hexagon or powder?

What kind of glitter look are you planning to pull off this St. Patrick's Day? With so many great ideas out there, it's going to be hard to choose! 

XOXO,

Glitties