A while back, reader Dave R. suggested that I do an old school Nintendo controller, and what could I say? It was a bad ass idea, so I had to do it!! I'm not too proud to admit that I'm still a proud owner of an original NES in working order, with controllers, games, Duck Hunt gun, AND NES Advantage joystick. Yeah, I said it. (I even still play it!! I will SO kick anyone's ass in Dr. Mario :-P) Today's nails make me wanna play, and how freakin' rad would it be to hold the controller with THESE nails?! :-P I'm such a dork.
I used American Apparel Hassid as a base, with a mixture of Orly Mirror, Mirror and American Apparel California Trooper for the light grey plastic, essence Pointbreak for the darker grey, a mixture of Nubar Sexy Red and CND Electric Orange for the red buttons, shaded with that mixture and American Apparel Hassid, highlighted with that mixture and American Apparel Cotton. I also used a dab of American Apparel Cotton on the 'edge' of the button for a reflection. Topped off the matte parts with Essie Matte About You and the shiny parts with Seche Vite top coat.
Who wants to play?
this is so kick ass. for reals.
ReplyDeletewhat a unique idea ! :D turned out really well
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!! You're a really good painter, you know that? :D
ReplyDeletedr. mario is my all time favorite game! I almost bought it for the gameboy a few years ago but it would not be the same. I seriously spend hours in front of the tv playing dr. mario :D
ReplyDeletegreat nails!
-M
Nerd nails = love.
ReplyDeleteI can't get over how cool those nails are :)
ReplyDeleteOmgomgomg that is so awesome!
ReplyDeletehow do you manage to come up with a nice idea every day? haha
ReplyDeleteso creative!!!
ReplyDelete"nerd nails" LOVE that!
ReplyDeleteHee hee! Cute idea! Yep, nerd nails but I still love it.
ReplyDelete:) Those are so good! You should get a picture of your controller nails holding your controller.
ReplyDeleteHihihih,good idea :-)
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw this, I knew exactly what it was! We still have one of these set up on an old TV in the garage.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeletehah awesome idea!!
ReplyDeleteThis is legen.. wait for it.. DARY
ReplyDeleteDon't be ashamed of playing with old school Nintendo's! They're great fun :).
Ahh yes! Old school NES! These amazing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE this mani! Can you please do a Super Mario themed manicure? It would make me sooo happy!
ReplyDeleteI'm married to Dave R.!! This is so cool!
ReplyDeleteFreaking BOSS dude. Love it! Dave- Good call!
ReplyDeleteIf you're into it, how about a Mighty Boosh theme? If you're not, you should totally check it out- great BBC show.
Too much awesomeness!!! XD
ReplyDeleteOMG the original is only the BEST!! haha I'm so proud I have mine too. The saddest day was when it stopped working...I think it's just bc we never cleaned it! lol. Duck Hunt, Olympics, Little Mermaid, Mario, and...dare I say it...GLOVE BALL!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd then I met my bf who still has his working one also, and I knew I fell in love. LOL.
Love this idea! Game on!
ReplyDeleteso cute....and if you happen to read this...I have a request/suggestion...I would absolutely LOVE if you did Scooby Doo...{my 6-year-old son Alex would be thrilled as well as he is a Scooby fanatic}. Maybe sometime when you get a chance...thanks for always bringing a little happy to my day!
ReplyDeletethat's so cool! I'm jealous you still have your original nintendo!
ReplyDeleteI would like to challenge you to a Dr. Mario duel. You're going DOWN!
ReplyDeletei totally missed this. THANKS for the plug!
ReplyDeleteVery nice design! Well done.
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