O Cupcake, Where Art Thou?

2 February 2012 by , 58 Comments


I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been completely uninspired lately when it comes to nail art. I was trying to do some cute Valentine’s Day manis for you guys before the holiday was over but for one, I’ve been completely drained the last few weeks and two, I don’t even like Valentine’s Day. I hardly liked it even when I did have a boyfriend. So please forgive me for the lack of holiday manis. My creativity for manis and nail art is in the gutter right now so I figured I would be boring and do cupcakes since I haven’t done them in quite some time. I’m pretty sick of cupcakes actually but I figure they’re holiday-esque and most of my readers like them (I assume based on feedback) so I went ahead and did them anyways. If you have questions about what I used to create design please feel free to ask and if you have any suggestions as to Valentine’s Day manis you’d like to see, make a comment and I’ll try my best. :)

~Dori

58 Responses to “O Cupcake, Where Art Thou?”

  1. Jossie 2 February 2012 at 4:34 pm #

    Super cute and yummy!!

    • Dori 2 February 2012 at 4:36 pm #

      Thanks! I’m trying to strictly stick to a diet right now and having dessert on my nails is not helping me at all haha!

  2. Gotham Polish 2 February 2012 at 4:35 pm #

    Ahhh I love everything about this!!!

    • Dori 2 February 2012 at 4:36 pm #

      Awe, thanks Amy! You’re so sweet :)

  3. Emm 2 February 2012 at 4:46 pm #

    These are really cute. I like the 3d hearts on top. If you want some picky criticism, I’d have made the pinky cupcake ‘cup’ in light blue instead of mint….I just threw that in to be a pain…since its super picky & I like them anyway! ;)

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 12:18 am #

      I thought about blue but I use colors that look like actual cupcake flavors normally and there’s not really blue frosting .. usually.

  4. beachgal 2 February 2012 at 4:49 pm #

    These look amazing Doris! What patience it must have taken! I would never want to have to take the acetone to them after getting them done!

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 1:11 am #

      It’s Dori not Doris :) and yeah, I have to have a lot of patience when I do these.

  5. jackie 2 February 2012 at 6:00 pm #

    These are cute…I haven’t try to do any yet!!

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 12:20 am #

      They’re fun, but time consuming.

  6. Monique 2 February 2012 at 6:02 pm #

    For inspiration I like to pick up a fashion magazine and look at the pictures, whether its an ad or patterns on a piece of clothing. Your cupcakes are cute!

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 12:19 am #

      Thanks for the suggestion!

  7. tyne 2 February 2012 at 6:33 pm #

    I’m REALLY!loving these cupcakes they are so cute! and i know exactly what you mean my creativity is constanlty in the gutter! p.s I just might have to copy these, let you know though.

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 12:17 am #

      Go ahead and copy away! :)

  8. Michelle L. 2 February 2012 at 8:09 pm #

    Can you please tell me the name of the base color? The minty Maybelline… TIA :)

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 12:16 am #

      It’s actually called Minty :)

  9. Tressa 3 February 2012 at 6:53 am #

    YUM!!! I could eat your fingers!!!! J/K LOL!!! Very cute mani :)

    • Dori 3 February 2012 at 1:23 pm #

      Thanks :0)

  10. Manicured Headacheslayer 3 February 2012 at 1:44 pm #

    SO SO CUTE!!!! Even my 10yo son said “OMG they are so adorable!” lol

    Yeah I’m in a nail rut. I’ve had naked nails for over a week. Meh.

    • Dori 4 February 2012 at 12:06 pm #

      Awe, that’s sweet of him!

      Glad to know I’m not the only one in a nail rut. BLEEEEGHHH!

  11. Tami H. 6 February 2012 at 1:16 am #

    I’m new to your site,and I adore your nail art. I’m a manicurist and I really appreciate how much time it takes for the nail art. You do amazing work ! I love cupcakes ! So this mani art I feel is wonderful. I am curious want kind of paints you are using in doing this type of nail art? I’d like to create some of your designs on my daughter and her friends for fun (don’t think I’d do it at work just due to the time constraints.Thanks bunches

    • Dori 6 February 2012 at 11:18 pm #

      I actually just use normal polish. All the polishes are cremes and I try to use opaque ones. I used Orly cremes, China Glaze cremes, Wet n Wild for the white, some OPI cremes and the lighter mint green on my left pinky finger is Essie. If you want to know anything specific let me know and I’ll get back to you :)

  12. Chris 6 February 2012 at 6:42 pm #

    do do do! cupcakes are your favorite :B

    • Dori 6 February 2012 at 11:14 pm #

      SHUT UP!!! :3

      Poe you, with such a generic name and no link to prove who you is but I know who you is anyways… CHRIS TOE!! :B

  13. wood pergolas 28 March 2012 at 10:15 pm #

    Hello, Neat post. There’s an issue along with your web site in internet explorer, might test this… IE still is the market leader and a huge section of other people will miss your wonderful writing because of this problem.

  14. negative seo 28 March 2012 at 10:23 pm #

    i think club penguin should have free membership because its unfair you cant do anything find out new places or anything like that

  15. atlanta wedding. 31 March 2012 at 10:07 am #

    Very good blog! Do you have any tips for aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m completely overwhelmed .. Any ideas? Thanks!

  16. securities fraud attorney 31 March 2012 at 9:45 pm #

    We’re a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community. Your web site offered us with valuable info to work on. You’ve done a formidable job and our whole community will be grateful to you.

  17. Persian Rap Download 2 April 2012 at 2:33 am #

    magnificent submit, very informative. I ponder why the other experts of this sector do not realize this. You should proceed your writing. I am sure, you have a great readers’ base already!

  18. Motivation and Inspiration 2 April 2012 at 3:13 am #

    Wow! Thank you! I continuously needed to write on my blog something like that. Can I take a portion of your post to my blog?

  19. which online casino 2 April 2012 at 3:15 am #

    I simply could not depart your web site prior to suggesting that I really enjoyed the standard information a person supply on your visitors? Is going to be back continuously in order to check out new posts

  20. Lon Flannery 2 April 2012 at 6:00 am #

    After I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new feedback are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the identical comment. Is there any method you possibly can remove me from that service? Thanks!

  21. jobs in turkey 2 April 2012 at 5:25 pm #

    I precisely needed to say thanks all over again. I do not know the things that I could possibly have achieved in the absence of the type of solutions revealed by you on such area. It was a very alarming issue for me, however , encountering a new specialised manner you solved it forced me to cry for delight. I’m just happier for the work as well as expect you comprehend what an amazing job you are always doing educating men and women through the use of a web site. I am sure you’ve never got to know any of us.

  22. pregnancy without pounds reviews 2 April 2012 at 6:10 pm #

    When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Thanks!

  23. baby boomers 2 April 2012 at 6:12 pm #

    Thanks for another great post. The place else may anybody get that type of information in such a perfect way of writing? I have a presentation subsequent week, and I am at the look for such info.

  24. keyword app 3 April 2012 at 3:28 am #

    Hey there! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with us so I came to check it out. I’m definitely enjoying the information. I’m book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Outstanding blog and fantastic design and style.

  25. create a website 3 April 2012 at 4:09 am #

    I just couldn’t depart your website before suggesting that I extremely enjoyed the standard information a person provide for your visitors? Is going to be back often to check up on new posts

  26. keyword research tool 3 April 2012 at 4:11 am #

    Hiya, I’m really glad I’ve found this information. Nowadays bloggers publish only about gossips and internet and this is actually annoying. A good web site with interesting content, this is what I need. Thanks for keeping this site, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.

  27. physical therapy nyc 3 April 2012 at 3:25 pm #

    certainly like your website but you have to test the spelling on several of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I in finding it very bothersome to inform the truth on the other hand I will definitely come back again.

  28. Trip planing 3 April 2012 at 5:07 pm #

    I am not sure where you’re getting your information, but great topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this info for my mission.

  29. home business 4 April 2012 at 7:26 pm #

    Howdy! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good results. If you know of any please share. Appreciate it!

  30. Online Jobs 5 April 2012 at 1:04 pm #

    I have not checked in here for some time as I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are great quality so I guess I will add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend :)

  31. Psychology 5 April 2012 at 2:41 pm #

    Good – I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs and related info ended up being truly easy to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Quite unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or something, site theme . a tones way for your client to communicate. Excellent task..

  32. bob white 15 April 2012 at 6:20 am #

    Has anyone else elaborated on this subject? I feel like a lot of info is missing.

  33. Jerrod Moye 16 April 2012 at 6:20 pm #

    Would you be fascinated about exchanging links?

  34. Help you Date Girls 18 April 2012 at 11:09 am #

    I do trust all of the ideas you have presented to your post. They are really convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are very short for beginners. May you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time? Thanks for the post.

  35. customer satisfaction surveys 18 April 2012 at 8:52 pm #

    thanks, very well written post, found it through a random google search and i shared it on my digg account

  36. auto accident attorneys 18 April 2012 at 10:31 pm #

    Sometimes I contemplate if folks truly take time to publish something original, or are they only just dishing out words to fill a site. This certainly doesn’t fit that mold. Thank you for taking the time to write with awareness. Now And Then I look at a page and question whether they even proofread it.Fantastic work with this article.

  37. faster stronger 19 April 2012 at 1:49 pm #

    Hey just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know a few of the pictures aren’t loading properly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different browsers and both show the same results.

  38. mayan prohecies 17 June 2012 at 9:07 pm #

    I as well believe thus, perfectly composed post!

  39. fkawau 18 June 2012 at 8:47 pm #

    This is the turn 301 Moved Permanently journal for anyone who wants to move out out nigh this substance. You mark so overmuch its virtually wearying to debate with you (not that I really would want…HaHa). You definitely put a new twisting on a theme thats been longhand some for geezerhood. Precise shove, simply extraordinary!

  40. SnibiaInfesee 19 June 2012 at 11:05 pm #

    Consider that you simply are touring in your vehicle and you also experience a substantial pace breaker during the center with the route that you just need to cross. You feel not comfortable because you will be mindful your motor vehicle provides a very poor Suspension Parts . Nonetheless, in case you had effective suspension components put in, there was no want to fret about bumps or other similar hurdles. Suspension sections may also help you to cross hurdles about the road easily.

    Let’s check out out different areas of a suspension process.

    Control Arm: That is also referred to as wishbone. The form of this suspension part is almost triangular. It resembles ‘A’, so occasionally it is additionally called the A-arm. On a single facet, it truly is attached to a steering knuckle by using a ball joint, and for the other facet it really is connected to an arm shaft with bushing.

    Bushing: A small but crucial piece during the suspension system. Bushing is usually manufactured of synthetic rubber to individual out its two steel sections. This synthetic rubber aids each metal sections to coordinate easily. It also aids the suspension sections to maneuver freely when navigating a large bump, one example is. You will find polyurethane bushes also available in the current market which might be more sturdy.

    Ball Joint: A ball joint is often a spherical bearing. Generally, it really is used to sign up for the steering knuckles and also the handle arms. It can be a vital part amongst the steering and suspension, and it is actually accountable for protected operation. The main difference amongst these as well as typical ball joints is lubricants are not essential for sealed ball joints since they are previously lubed, though regular ball joints need to have typical lubing else they might lead to lose regulate.

    Sway Bar: Sway bars are also recognized as stabilizer bars. A sway bar is used in a automobile suspension method to scale back jerks brought about by irregular road surfaces. It also helps the motor vehicle to help keep a ‘grip’ on the road in order that the driving force can steer the vehicle perfectly, even when turning or in the circumstance of very poor street surfaces.

    Idler Arms & Pitman Arms: Idler and pitman arms depend on the support of steering linkage. An idler arm is fitted to the opposite of pitman arm to the center link. It allows to hold the center link at a proper height by attaching the opposite end onto the car or truck frame. The Pitman arm helps to steer the wheel simply because 1 of its ends is affixed to the vehicle’s steering gear.

    The ones discussed here are only some with the auto suspension sections. You can find many extra big and modest elements within the suspension program. Adjusting sleeves, center links, drag links, strut mounts, sway bar links, tie rod ends, wheel hubs, and other identical parts may also be components of auto suspension. Without understanding these sections, you cannot fully understand your car suspension technique.

  41. click HERE 20 June 2012 at 7:21 pm #

    Hey, unbelievable picture !

  42. Boyd Aina 26 June 2012 at 3:28 am #

    Made to measure curtains… check out the sites listed below, worth a read for interiors and rugs enthusiasts…

    PoIuYt

  43. computer repair technician 26 June 2012 at 6:31 am #

    Can I simply say what a aid to search out somebody who really is aware of what theyre talking about on the internet. You undoubtedly know the right way to convey an issue to light and make it important. Extra people have to learn this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular since you undoubtedly have the gift.

  44. Cheerful Chap 27 June 2012 at 5:58 am #

    not bad fancy renting banner ad space for a bit of cash?

  45. ניסור בטון 27 June 2012 at 12:47 pm #

    Hello there, just became alert to your blog via Google, and discovered that it’s truly informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels. I will appreciate in the event you continue this in future. Numerous individuals will probably be benefited from your writing. Cheers! 564632


Leave a Reply