Tutorial: Freehand cloud design


Hello everybody, welcome to this tutorial! This time I'll show you how to make the freehand cloud look. All you need for this quick and easy design is three pretty polishes and the brushes that come with it, so there's no extra equipment needed. Use this layered look on accent nails, for a full mani or... to cover up tipwear from an old mani. :) Let's get started, shall we?

First apply your basecolor and let it dry. If necessary use a basecoat underneath.
To make the cloud shape, we're simply going to apply the second polish in three strokes. Start each stroke by placing the tip of the brush on the surface and wait a little till enough polish has dripped off forming a round starting point. Start on one side of the nail and make each stroke shorter than the one before.

Tip: If your polish comes with a (big) flat brush, just twist it 90° and use the side. Now it's easier to make those round edges! ;-)
Then take your third color and make a second cloud layer below the first one. Let the polish dry.
Finally seal your work with your favorite topcoat and you're done! Pretty simple, isn't it? :)
Check out the tutorial page for some useful tips. Also I would love to see your attempt on my design, so feel free to leave a link to your creation in the comment section!

Polishes I used in this post are Barry M Shocking Pink, China Glaze For Audrey and Essence Let's Get Lost.
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  1. HayleyJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    You inspired me the first time you did this design! I like your tutorial, I think that I will have an easier time when I try this design again next!

    http://immhappy.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-mani-new-year.html


    -Hayley

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  2. LeanneJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    This is amazing :) I will be trying it for sure!

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  3. JFloColmanJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    thanks for this tutorial! i might have to try it myself!

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  4. Amy LeahJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Oh yay! Thanks for posting this. I have been loving the designs that you've been doing with them and spent some time trying to figure out how to do it myself. (With no real luck! haha) thank you!

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  5. All The Pretty PolishJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Finally a tutorial! I always thought you used a dotting tool to make the round points... Thanks for this! :D

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  6. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I have been wanting to recreate this design but I couldn't get the brush strokes right! I didn't even think to do it this way! Happy Dance!!!

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  7. Dana CanfieldJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    This is such a clever and cute idea!! I am so trying this on my next manicure :)

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  8. Filipa LemosJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Nice! Now I can try!!

    Thanks!

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  9. LadyLuckJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    LOL super easy! thx!

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  10. JackieJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Very pretty, it sure looks easy, thanks for the tutorial!!

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  11. JaneJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    You're so welcome everyone, glad this is helpful! ^^

    @Hayley: I love it!! Such a cute colorcombo! I'd wear it in a heartbeat, maybe next Christmas? ;-)

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  12. Presh PolishJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    This is so adorable! I can't wait to try it! I love the color combination you used here :)

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  13. ElementsJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Holy Cow that looks super easy! I so want to try this one! Thank you so much for this!!! It's amazing!

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  14. CynthiiaaJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Oh my! I was wondering how you did that, but now, it looks so easy! It's not, but still gorgeous. :)

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  15. YasminJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Nice idea and it looks very easy! Thanks for posting!

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  16. RachaelJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Thanks so much for the tutorial! I'm going to try this soon and link back to you. :) It's gorgeous!

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  17. JeanetteJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have such amazing ideas and I never would have imagined this would be so easy - I'm going to try it out right now! You rock!

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  18. SusyJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I have to give this a try, it looks so cute! :)

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  19. Allie WJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Thank you for another tutorial!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    your tutorial makes it look so easy!!

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  21. JossieJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Yup very easy!! Awesome!!

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  22. slc.January 25, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I've wanted to try this for so long!

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  23. xjenbenzJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Yay! I can't wait to try it out!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    This design is sooooo cute, im definitely gonna try! Hope that look like yours! :}

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  25. Nail RookieJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    You make it seem so easy! I will try to replicate :) Thanks for posting!

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  26. JulieJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    love this!! thank you!

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  27. TopCoatItJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    It's probably harder than it sounds. I'm going to try it! Thanks!

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  28. giangJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    i loveeee your blog! i tried the clouds just now! they were so easy!

    http://xgianger.blogspot.com/2012/01/essie-her-and-clouds.html

    thanks, doll!

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  29. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Omgsh, I'm totally going to do this! (:

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  30. FrugallyMeJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Great tutorial, Thanks!

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  31. Toxic VanityJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Nice n' easy!!
    Cool colors, thanx for share!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    YAY! I was all in love with your clouds and now you show how to do it *-* Thank you so much for sharing~

    =*****

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  33. NicoleJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Awesome tutorial! Great idea! I just stumbled upon your blog and I am so glad that I did! I am now a follower :)

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  34. NakayaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    In a science book I'm reading, it says even the most complex theories can be summarized in a relatively simple pictures.
    I like that the same applies to nail polish ;).

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  35. Glitterie Lacquer DolliesJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    OMG!!! i did it two days ago and loved it!! i'm doing it again today after school, i'm going to try it wish a base color i'm also so happy girls with short nails can do it :)! here's my attempt on my "little nails" http://glitterielacquerdollies.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-inspired-design-attemp-freehand.html

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  36. Nail StoriesJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial! It looks simple enough for me to attempt! I'll definitely give it a go!

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  37. BikiraJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    great design and idea, I made it, and it was super easy and very fab :)

    http://bikirablog.blogspot.com/2012/01/notd-clouds.html

    greeting from hungary :)

    (roni)

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  38. Clara.January 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Finally! i look forward to make the design! :-D

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  39. very irresistibleJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    thanks for sharing it :) i will try this one too

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  40. EllieJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I'm so glad you have done this tutorial as I love this cloud look on you :) Going to try it out when I get home later thank you!

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  41. RudaJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    With my shaking hands I wouldn't be able to do it so precisely :)

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  42. MooncatJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    It seems to be so simple when you show it but I'm pretty sure I will have problems with this pattern :P. Anyway I'm going to try it!

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  43. JolienJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Ik wist niet dat het zo makkelijk was! Ik dacht dat je dit ook met tape deed. Ga ik zeker eens proberen ;) bedankt voor de tutorial

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  44. IljaJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Ohh en ik maar denken dat het héél lastig was met plakband e.d. ... Nou deze ga ik zeker eens namaken!

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  45. ★MK★January 25, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Love it!! Simple and nice;)

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  46. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    so nice!

    thanks for this inspiration, i think i ll try this out next time i do my mani:-)

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    love it thanks for sharing!

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Thank you for this tutorial, i will try it :)

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  49. FinjaJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Hey, I'm from Germany and I love your naildesigns! I tried to copy this look and you can see some pictures on my blog:
    http://blush-affair.blogspot.com/2012/01/wolkige-aussichten.html

    It is not that perfect, but I love the cute idea.

    :)

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  50. Winnie@ The RAWR ShopJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Absolutely LOVE! So cute!! :) Thanks.

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  51. GeorgiaJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I love this nail art!
    Thanks for sharing.
    kisses

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  52. Conversando entre librosJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    ¡Gracias por este tuto! Me preguntaba siempre cómo te hacías esas nubes tan chulas.

    Besotes

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  53. RoxyJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Ik dacht altijd dat het super moeilijk was, maar het is zó simpel D: Dit ga ik zo snel mogelijk proberen!

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  54. BooksandPolishJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Thanks for doing a tutorial on this. I have been wanting to try this for awhile. you make it look so easy, I am sure mine won't look as good though.

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  55. aniaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    so cute ! love it

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  56. Nails in the CityJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    You are perfect!
    Here's my go at the design: http://nailsinthecity.tumblr.com/post/16477722175/nailside-inspirado

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  57. Córka TreneraJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    damn it's perfect! and thank you! cause lately i've asked you to do some tutorial and well.. here is it :) thank you very much. i'll do my best end show you how it worked.

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  58. marianaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    so easy and chic :)

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  59. pshiiitJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Hello you ! That's my first comment, but I read your blog every week ! I love it sooo much ! I made a cloudy manucure last week (with a link to yours) but I didn't post a comment, so I do it now ! ^^ http://pshiiit.com/2012/01/05/les-cloudy-nails-le-retour/

    Thank you so much for your beautiful idea, I really love it ^^

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  60. CatJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Thank you so much. I have always loved your designs but never thought I would be able to do it myself. I was wrong. I did it here for my Australia Day mani.
    http://thekhromazone.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-australia-day.html
    Love your work so much.

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  61. ALYJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    I gave it a shot! Take a look: http://alyloveslacquer.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-clouds.html

    Thanks for the great tutorial, Jane!

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  62. Colorindo suas UnhasJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Amei o tutorial, maravilhoso, gostei bastante!


    Bjos
    Belinha
    www.colorindosuasunhas.blogspot.com

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  63. Lindsey RJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    I always thought your signature cloud design was way more complicated than that-- you shouldn't have revealed your secrets, lol! Kidding of course-- I must try this now! Thanks for the post!

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  64. HelgaJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Thank you for making this! I will definitely try it!

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  65. NicoleJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Hello!
    I love your blog & your naildesigns.. !I tried to copy this naildesign, u can see here -> http://addicted-to-nail-polish.blogspot.com/2012/01/hello-again.html pictures.. it was my first try ;o
    Thank you so much for your ideas :)
    Nicole

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  66. IstarhJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Thank you very much for this tutorial!! :D

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  67. LaurenJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I love your blog so much you are so talented. Please check out my blog at
    http://LaurensNailArt.blogspot.com

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  68. Perles & PaillettesJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I definitely have to try this, but I'm afraid I won't mix different colors as well as you ! I should start with gradient clouds :)

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  69. MarisaJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial! You make it look so simple. I hope I have a steady hand when I try it.

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  70. Berry TJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Thank you for this tutorial! I always wondered how you cut the tape for this and never thought about free-handing it! It's so simple it's great! LOVE!

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  71. lackschichtJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I love, love, love your cloud designs! Every single one of them is a amazing! <3

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  72. mwood4258January 28, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Just tried and my first attempt wasn't too bad. Here's the pic
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2910535455300&set=a.1272463704530.40801.1618025145&type=1&ref=nf

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  73. mwood4258January 28, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Just completed my first attempt. Definitely needs some practice but not too bad.

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2910535455300&set=a.1272463704530.40801.1618025145&type=1&ref=nf

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  74. ♥beauxs momJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    gosh you make it look so easy and it comes out looking perfect and cute I wanna try but I know for sure it won't come out like yours.

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  75. B.January 29, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    So awesome! I will try to do this! I love this colors, also the pattern is amazing! That for this tutorial!

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  76. ElizedgeJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    I went from memory and didn't realize the whole tip was covered :( I WILL be trying this again! thanks!
    http://nailpolishismycrack.blogspot.com/2012/01/ready-for-spring.html

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  77. dawkibJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    I did mine and my daughters and I have been getting complimented by perfect strangers. Thanks

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  78. mavisJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Saw this tutorial, and came up with my own version here: http://hellonails.tumblr.com/post/16742986875/inspired-by-nailsides-cloud-tutorial-amazed-at

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  79. ABDJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Hy. Here is my first attempt of a cloud manicure. Please don't laugh.
    http://lililalanailblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/different-kind-of-clond-manicure.html
    Have a nice day!

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  80. Refined and PolishedJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I'm so glad you did this tutorial! I just tried it and it was so easy. Here's mine: http://refinedandpolished.blogspot.com/2012/01/clouds-with-zoya-jacy.html

    Thanks for all of the great tutorials that are easy to follow!

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  81. nailsnailedFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    This is such a cool idea! Looks so simple to do, as well. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  82. KatieFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I absolutely adore this look, and have tried it a couple of times. I LOVE IT!

    http://prettypolishplease.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/electropop-clouds.html

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  83. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    thanks for the tutorial! I can't do it anywhere near as good as you yet, but I shall persevere!!!!

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  84. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Thank you for such a great tutorial! This sounds like it is easy to do but yours looks so professionally done :) I love the colors you used too - very cute!

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  85. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Thank you for the great tutorial! Yours looks so perfectly done; I am going to have a hard time making mine look anywhere near as nice as yours haha. I love the colors you used too - very cute! :)

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  86. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Did you see that thebeautydepartment.com totally ripped off this tutorial?

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  87. Scott GentsFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    This was a really nice, simple tutorial. I'm new to nail art and this was incredibly easy to take a stab at.

    Here's my first attempt at the cloud mani: http://www.onegentsten.com/?p=569

    Let me know what you think :)

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  88. Bear WoodsFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    I love those clouds and I think your tutorial will help me a lot, thanks

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  89. Lina-ElviraFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love your blog - I had to try the Clouds for myself :D It's sadly not as perfect looking, but I will try again! Practice makes perfect I hope!
    http://pretty-perfect-beauty.blogspot.com/2012/02/notd-art-deco-clouds.html

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  90. The Radiant Little TulipFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    I LOVE THIS! So easy! THANKS!

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  91. MargaretFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    All kinds of spectacular! Thank you! :) Consider following this days old noob? http://fingertipfrosting.blogspot.com/ I sure appreciate the consideration! Ta!

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  92. Lucie and the BumpFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    This tutorial is brilliant! Thanks so much

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  93. BéFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Jane!
    Here is my first attempt thanks to your tutorial : http://vernisenfolie.com/2012/02/26/les-ongles-dans-les-nuages-avec-longlerie-a-england-et-essie/
    Thank you for sharing your really nice ideas.
    Have a good day ;)
    Bé

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  94. Nails Laced by AngelfaceFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful!

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  95. arfblatMarch 3, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Thanks so much for the amazing tutorial! I just gave this design a shot myself. It didn't turn out nearly as neat as yours but it was still a lot of fun!

    http://www.splatbyarfblat.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-first-clouds.html!
    clouds.html

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  96. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks a lot for this cute clouds tutorial. I give it a try, and added something extra... I think it did well for my first attempt.

    http://nailartaddictions.blogspot.com/2012/03/birds-flying-in-clouds.html

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  97. AidaMarch 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Great tutorial. I gave it a go and it turned out ok. Have a look at
    http://handmade-by-aida.blogspot.com/2012/03/cloud-nails.html

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  98. DeniseMarch 7, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Oh .. so gorgeous ... I am going to do them tonight .. I usually to stick to nail stickers (as shown in my blog)

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  99. DixieMarch 9, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Here is my attempt! Not all that great, but I'm sure it will improve with practice!

    http://dixiescup.blogspot.com/2012/03/freehand-cloud-nails.html

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  100. M.L. ShiodaMarch 20, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Hi, saw your tutorial from a pin on pinterest. thought i'd give it a go...although should have read your tips, as I had issues making the clouds round. I guess it just takes more practice. Thanks for sharing, I think I will try your Miffy one next, as I have a friend who likes Miffy.

    http://maryknits.com/2012/03/21/cumulus/

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  101. IbukiMarch 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    so cute! i love your blog! i follow you :)
    greetings from Spain ☺

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  102. UnknownMarch 24, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I made it !
    You can look it here!

    http://princesagr.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/notd-cloud-nails-from-nailside/

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  103. RibbonsClosetMarch 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! How simple and nice!! :)

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  104. AdrianApril 2, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing post! I initially found your blog a week or so ago, and I want to subscribe to your RSS feed.logo design

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  105. MichelleApril 8, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    THANK YOU! You just made my day hihi :D

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  106. Lívia CostaApril 29, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Jane! Recreated his tutorial here:
    http://unhasdali.blogspot.com.br/2012/04/desafio-das-31-unhas-unha-30-troquinha.html

    :*

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  107. chupsMay 5, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    hi wow.. this is amazing..

    can i find out the colours and nail polish brands u used?

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    1. JaneMay 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you!! The polishes I used are Barry M Shocking Pink, China Glaze For Audrey and Essence Let's Get Lost. :-)

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    2. chupsMay 7, 2012 at 11:08 AM

      oh wow.. if i currently only have access to china glaze and opi polish.. is there any colour you know that will be similar to your barry M and essence?

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    3. JaneMay 8, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      I had a quick look in my stash and found out that OPI Don't Know Beets Me looks identical to Barry M Shocking Pink. Though it's a very standard barbie pink color, so you might find a very similar pink in your local drugstore. And OPI Fly seems similar to Essence Let's Get Lost, but I'm not sure since I don't own it. Perhaps it's a little more turquoise, but still a great alternative.

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  108. deijsprinsesMay 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I must say, mine is less impressive and text is in dutch... I wish I were as skilled as you are!
    https://deijsprinses.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/nail-art-clouds/

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  109. Courtpara89May 8, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    LOVE! This is so smart, and seems super easy, can't wait to try it.

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  110. Kelli MarissaMay 10, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    I tried this manicure a few times without success, but I think I finally got it right!

    http://thenailpolishchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-clouds.html

    I also put a link to your blog on my post :)

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  111. lidzia007May 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    After the great! this is my version: http://lidzia007.blogspot.com/2012/05/burzowe-chmurki.html . Thank you for tutorial.

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  112. AngieMay 28, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Wow, this look is much simpler than I thought! I'll definitely give it a try once my new polishes get here. :D

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  113. euzefelus_27May 31, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    thanks for showing,, its so easy

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  114. sports handicapping servicesMay 31, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    I love going to try to make them, thanks

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  115. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Is it pathetic that I want to EAT your nails? I'm trying to get back into having good nails but I keep having to bathe toddler/wash up so my hands are always in water. This looks easy though so I will try it today or tomorrow - or whenever I have a few minutes this week - and let you know. Thank you!

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  116. AnonymousJune 10, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    hi. i used your tutorial and you can see the result here. http://alyssabcde.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/free-hand-cloud-nail-art/ :)

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  117. RichaJune 13, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Fabulous..!

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  118. AngieJune 18, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I just gave this one a try yesterday and I really like how it came out!

    http://takethistopcoat.dreamwidth.org/34200.html

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    1. JaneJune 29, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      It look neat! Love it combined with the flakies. ^^

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  119. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Completely love this design! Tried it out myself tonight - pic is on my blog here: http://caznpolish.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/cloud-tip-nails.html
    Caz x

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    1. JaneJune 29, 2012 at 11:16 PM

      Ooh, you did such a nice job, I left you a comment on your blog. :-)

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  120. LacqueerisaJuly 22, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Hi, first of all, thanks for the awesome tutorial. I did it with a little twist. hope you'd like the outcome :)

    Link here:
    http://lacqueerisa.blogspot.com/2012/07/notd-vintage-lace.html

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  121. Vicky the Nail ArtisteJuly 28, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    This is such a great tutorial, and it was the perfect design solution for my nail nubs. I love how people can put their own take on it with different colour combinations! Here's mine http://thenailartiste.blogspot.ca/2012/07/nail-art-clouds-la-nailside.html

    You have gained yourself a new and huge fan! Keep up the amazing work!

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  122. RobinSparklesJuly 31, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    So so amazing, I have gotta try this tonight!

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  123. Laquer LadSeptember 3, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Thank you for this tutorial! I tried this for the first time the other night and now I keep thinking of different ways to make clouds.

    Here's what I came up with: http://bit.ly/O60pOD

    Love your blog! Thanks again!

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    1. JaneSeptember 8, 2012 at 3:15 PM

      Dear Fitzy, I left you a comment on your post. ;-)

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  124. JCBSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I had a go. Not nearly as neat as yours, but here you go: http://instagram.com/p/P17CnzxFdb/

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  125. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Just did this! Used Sinful Colors - Rain Storm, Loreal- CLub Prive, and Sally Hansen - french white.

    took a few tried to the rounded edge perfect... but so easy! Great explanations!!

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  126. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    This seems to be pop art! I love this!

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  127. ShirleyJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Thank you for this tutorial! I finally did my first nail art mani! Oddly enough I used almost the same colors you did. I used Essie Mod Square, Where's My Chauffeur and Lapiz of Luxury.

    LOVED IT!

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  128. ShirleyJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Oops here is the pic

    http://instagram.com/p/UX330BKvJf/

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    1. JaneJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:02 PM

      That's so lovely, Shirley! Makes me want it to be summer again...

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  129. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Love this! So simple, yet it looks so fancy. :)

    Here's my attempt: http://jlh.me/wp/darkclouds/

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    1. JaneJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      I love your version, Jessica! So, so chic! :D

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  130. Pensamientos MarcianosFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial! Here's my attempt (bad phone picture alert): http://freeupload.mobi/image/show/8dc68c0eb2b80fd12b585c8aa9794892

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  131. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Hello =) my friend tried out your tutorial and I've posted the photo on my new blog!
    http://alohamanchester.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/rennie-makes.html
    I think she did a good job on her little nails...
    Cheers =)

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  132. Squeaky NailsMarch 2, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Here's my version of this look!

    http://www.squeakynails.com/2013/03/pink-clouds.html

    I really love your tutorials, thanks :D

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  133. DebMarch 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Jane, hierbij mijn variatie op jouw nailart: http://www.beautygoddess.nl/nailz/cloudy-spring-nails.html

    Bedankt voor de inspiratie!! Fijn Paas weekend!

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  134. Alexandria BradyMarch 29, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Thanks so much for thinking of this :) Here's my spin on it:

    http://agirlandherchickennamedbetty.blogspot.com/2013/03/tri-polish-challenge-day-one-clouds.html

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    1. JaneApril 22, 2013 at 9:02 PM

      Thanks for your comment, Alexandria! You did an excellent job on your version, so neat! ^_^

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  135. CattyaApril 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing!. This is my very own version: Manicura de nubes de tormenta X-)

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  136. FienApril 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    OMG I love it! very beautifull design. i just tryed it out. i might put it on my (dutch) blog. Groetjess xx

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  137. Sarah J.June 17, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I just tried it for the first time, with Essie Lady Like, Recessionista and No More Film :)

    http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/e1494c36d75511e2b47222000a1f9e47_7.jpg

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  138. body paintJune 29, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Regularly in weekends i experiment some new designs in my nails and for this weekend the nail clouds will be my target.Loved this.

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  139. DragonFlyAugust 10, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Thank you for all the easy to follow tutorials.

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  140. softfashionAugust 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    hi jade :)I was inspired by you.I applied this pattern.And I told you on my blog.Do you want to look? :)
    http://www.softfashionn.blogspot.com/2013/08/ben-ne-yaptmmm.html

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    1. JaneSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

      Thanks for sharing! Love your version, the purple with the orange looks so funky :3 It's Jane, by the way, haha ;-)

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  141. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    woooow

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  142. KellieJune 18, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Thank you for explaining how to get the rounded effect on the brush strokes. I have been trying to find out how you get a rounded brush stroke from a square ended brush LOL.

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  143. Sarah LynnAugust 3, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks! I found this on Pinterest, and tried it out last night. :)

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