I'm hosting a nail art contest!

I'm really excited to announce my first nail art contest to you all! This contest is sponsored by Inlinkz, and I want to thank them for providing the prize for our first place winner as well as the program through which you guys will submit your entries!

I thought about the theme for this challenge for a while. I really wanted it to be something simple, that a nail artist of any skill level would feel comfortable executing and submitting. I think I have come up with a fun solution, that will still let your guys' creativity run wild and free. The theme for this nail art challenge is...

THE DOTTING TOOL!

By that I mean I want all you to create your nail art designs using only the humble dotting tool. No nail art brushes allowed (though the brushes that come with the polish bottles do count)!

Don't have a dotting tool? That's no excuse! Be creative -- use the tip of a bobby pin or the end of a sewing pin instead!

Here are the rules:

• Only one entry per person, please.
• You must do these designs on your own nails.
• Your design must use a dotting tool of some kind.
• You can use the brush that comes with your polish to aid in your design.
• Stamping is discouraged but not prohibited. I really want this to be about the dotting tool and its possibilities!
• You may not use acrylic paint for your design.
• You may not use nail art brushes for your design.
• Your design does not have to be a new design.
• You must submit your designs through the Inlinkz tool at the end of this post between now and Monday, March 5th. 
• This contest is open internationally, excluding Italy (Llarowe does not ship there).

Here's how it will be judged:

Submissions will be judged on creativity, originality, and execution. Submissions will be judged by a panel of non-participating bloggers and myself. The panel will be chosen by me (Sarah). All judging decisions are final, and will be made at the discretion of the judging panel.

Here's how you do it:

1. Get inspired by the possibilities, and then do your nails!
2. Take photos of your nails, and then post them on your blog or on a free online photo host like Picasa, Photobucket, or Flickr. If you have a blog, this is a great opportunity to get some exposure! Links back to this contest are greatly appreciated but not required.
3. Click the button at the end of this post to add your entry. Fill out the required fields, including the URL where us judges can find your entry, and submit it.

On to the fun stuff. THE PRIZES!

The first place winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Llarowe, sponsored by Inlinkz!

Two runners up will receive a surprise package put together by me, valued at $10 each!

If you have questions please leave them in the comments. I will do my best to respond to them in a timely manner. Ready, set, go!

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