pinspired: sharpie chevron nails

I've seen a lot of pins that use Sharpie markers to draw on any kind of design on your nails. I think the most popular are the metallic ones.

I don't have any of the metallic ones, but I did get a really awesome white Zoya nail polish in my ipsy this month, called "Jacqueline." Seems like the perfect time to add some color with markers. 

I tested out some different options on my right hand, so I knew what I'd actually be able to draw with my left hand.

The dots were just kind of lame, and everyone loves chevron, so like... duh.

Are they not fun and colorful- perfect for spring/summer?!

A little close-up so you can see that they're not perfect, but pretty damn good.

They took some serious concentration, and a little longer than just your average manicure [obviously], but at least I didn't have to worry about taping the design on for perfection.

Also, like the original pin said, one swipe of alcohol or nail polish remover and the marker comes right off before much of the nail polish. Finish it off with a top coat and you're golden.

If you give it a whirl today for What Ya Wearin Wednesday or any time, send me a pic so I can see too! Have fun doodling.

love,
elizabethany

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pinspired: diy aztec sunglasses

I plan on switching up my Pinspiration posts more than just crafts, FYI, but nothin' wrong with two in a row, right?!

Today I present to you... my decorated sunglasses that only cost me $4!

I've seen a LOT of different ways to personalize your sunglasses, and I plan on trying a lot of them, but I was really obsessed with these 'Merican ones, done with Sharpie!

I know they sell really cheap sunglasses at Five Below, so I shot over there and found a lot of sunnies I loved, but none that were plain white to make into a flag. 

When I saw the neon ones, I had to get them, and decided to make a WVU/Aztec print on the side. I looked up some patterns on Google for inspiration, pulled out some of my favorite Sharpie colors, and got to drawing!

There was no real plan or repetition in my pattern... I just kept doodling. Each side is different.

Sure, they're not perfect, but I actually like them that way.... and they look really great from just a couple feet away.

I've totally been showing these off since I made them. They're one of a kind... and less than $5 [each pair is only $4 at Five Below!]. And I'll absolutely be making more with this same technique... hopefully in support of our awesome country.

love,

elizabethany

PS: The original pin said to use Sharpie's poster paint pens... but I've never seen those, and I assume their tips are a lot thicker/not good for this design. Plus, it woulda cost extra money and that's dumb.

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