Saturday, 2 June 2012

Diamond Jubilee Nail Art!

In the UK this weekend, we're celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee! This is only the second Diamond Jubilee in British history so I think Elizabeth deserves a good party. Today, the 2nd of June, marks exactly 60 years since she was crowned Monarch in 1953 but the celebrations are going on right through to Tuesday with a long bank holiday weekend. This does nothing but enforce stereotype that Brits are obsessed with royalty and the Queen. But hey, it's all good fun if you ask me! I hope everyone has a great weekend, whatever you're up to!

I spent way too long on this manicure. It took at least two hours because I kept making mistakes and having to restart nails so by the time I'd finished, I felt like my back had been snapped in half!

Diamond Jubilee Nails

Diamond Jubilee Nails

Red, White and Blue Caviar; Crown Jewels; Glequin Diamond; Union Jack.
If anyone wants to know what polishes I used or where I got all the bits, just ask in the comments. There's way too much going on here for me to link it all up!

Diamond Jubilee Nails

Diamond Jubilee Nails

Diamond Jubilee Nails


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72 comments:

  1. It was worth it! This mani is stunning!! I especially love that you mixed it up...and that glequin diamond ;). Happy Diamond Jubilee to your queen!

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  2. Oh sweet Jesus.. I just died and went to UK-love heaven!!! This is by far my favourite out of everything you've ever made :D brilliant job, Sammy babe.
    Enjoy the festive weekend! xxxxxx

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  3. where did you get the gold bullion from? Perfect mani for HRH! Kinda wish I was in London right now!!!!

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  4. This looks absolutely stunning! You're queen must be happy with such devotion ;)
    (The diamond and the crown are my favorites!)

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  5. OMG!!! SO SO SO AMAZING! I AM IN NAIL HEAVEN!

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  6. Beautiful...absolutely stunning. Perfect for the holiday. Super nice work! I love it!

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  7. That is... so awesome! Nicely done, Sammy. *claps*

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  8. These are great. How did you get that diamond effect?

    I did jubilee nails too :) > www.10blankcanvases.com

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  9. I'm entranced by the diamond nail! Fab as always, Sammy. :)

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  10. THIS IS STUNNING! The Crown, the Diamond, the Union Jack! It was worth all the time it took in my opinion (although it wasn't my back that was hurting lol)

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  11. Wow. That is a lot of work. I love it. The crown is flawless.

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  12. Great job well done! That Crown is amazing.

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  13. These are amazing, I seriously wish I could do such amazing work!! Zoe xx

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  15. WOW! The placement of the crown is perfect! Looks great!

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  16. i LOVE this!!! i can't pick a favorite finger, they all look so good! my husband and i have been watching all the jubilee tv specials over in the US, and we're so jealous of all the history, it's so exciting to watch and learn about it. congratulations to Queen Elizabeth, and have a great weekend!!

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  18. Wow. Just wow. This may be the most fantastic Nail art I've ever seen. Love it!

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  19. Can you do a tutorial to show how you made each element? This is super cutexxx

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  20. Love all the designs you choose for the manicure. Have a good weekend:)

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  21. OH my gosh did you make that crown?! INCREDIBLE

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  22. Wow, this is AWESOME! I'll agree with someone above, you should go back later and do a tutorial on all of it! How did you do the diamond?

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    1. I used glequins from BornPrettyStore.com here... http://bit.ly/JTxc14 to make the shape, then added a few top coats and painted on the black lines with acrylic paint :)

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  23. Wonderful! I love the crown. What are the beads?

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    1. They have a few names; bullion, steel beads and others I can't even think of! I got mine from BuyInCoins.com here... http://bit.ly/LQgPTu x

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  25. THIS IS AMAZING SAMMY!!!! only makes me wish i was from the UK. :)

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  26. Wow, this is AMAZING! I love all 5 nails! :)

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  28. Well this puts mine to shame!! So damn cute, I love the crown!

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  29. YAY. This rocks so hard!! And that crown? I need that crown. :D

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  31. Really is amazing. All my friends laughed at me because I was upset because I missed the Queens special on American tv the other night. The royals are always interesting to me.

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  32. holy moly this is one of, if not THE, most amazing mani have ever seen!

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  33. This takes the cake. I am so obsessed with Brits, and the 2 hours this took is well worth it, that is ART on your nails. I am soooo obsessed.

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  34. Wow, you are soooooo talented, love them all especially the crown! Thanks for sharing your brilliant mani x

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  35. 2 hours well spent, it looks fab hun. Have a great Jubilee weekend x :-)

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  37. holy this is absolutely amazing. I love every single thing on each of your nails! Fab!

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  39. What can I say? You´re the best, seriously, the crown and the diamond screams PERFECTION!!! You are so young and so talented, thanks for sharing with us your amazing creativity!

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  40. Your jubilee nails are stunning! That crown is just so perfect!

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  41. I am not a Brit but I SOOO Love this!!!!!1

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  43. Awesome designs! I'm working on Alice in wonderland nails and may have to gank some ideas. ;)

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  44. So fantastic, I can't come up with words to describe how fantastic!

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  45. Abodlutely love this! Inspires me to do my own. :)

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  46. Wow!!!!! You continue to out do yourself!!

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  47. These are so good :) Happy Jubilee!

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  48. Hi Sammy

    Just came accross your blog and it is truly amzing..!

    xxx

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  49. The glequin diamond and the crown are GORGEOUS!!! You should do a tutorial for those nails!

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  50. It may have taken you way too long but the result is gorgeous and perfect ♥!

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  51. This is fabulous! And your attention to detail is amazing♥♥!

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  52. the crown is so gorgeous ,, love it!

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  53. omg!! this is stunning!!!

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  55. so perfect !! i do a manicure for the event me too !! come on see in my blog if you have time !!

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  57. Wonderful and amazing. It was really great putting arts in nails. I really love spending my time looking for this stunning colors I really like it.

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  58. Wow, the crown is stunning! Great work :)

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  60. This is stunning, especially that crown!!! xx

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  61. What an amazing mani! I especially love the one with the crown jewels.

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  66. Incredible work! They are amazing! :)

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  67. I couldn't remember if I already commented but holy love. I love the effort you put into your manis! This is incredibly well done. I applaude you. :)

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  68. It was worth the effort, these really are good nails. And what a good tribute x

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  69. Omg I really like at one and I am going to get them today done on me

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  70. Wow, just amazing.
    How did you do the flag on your pinky finger?
    I've had the flag once but it where little stickers that you could apply right on the nail. It really looks impossible, just amazing!

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