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The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken

Have you all been enjoying this week of The Digit-al Dozen? The Digital Dozen is a small group of highly skilled bloggers and nail artists who do 5 themed manis each month. The theme for this month is ‘Mythical Creatures’ and for today’s mani I went with The Kraken. I have always been intrigued by the depths of the ocean, especially the giant creatures that live there, real or imaginary.
The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken

I had all sorts of great ideas for Kraken nails. Unfortunately this was one of those times where none of my ideas translated to my nails well. This was even my second attempt, and I considered a third attempt but decided to leave them as is. They aren’t perfect, but none of us are.. right?

Oh and if you want to know what that brown blob-ish thing is.. thats the ship that the Kraken is dragging down to its watery grave.

The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken


Polishes Used:

  • Different Dimension Jack
  • Painted Polish Boating in Blue Jeans
  • Painted Polish Buzzed on Blue
  • Born Pretty Stamping Polish Silver


The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken The Digit-al Dozen does Mythical Creatures: The Kraken

What do you think of my Kraken nails? Is there a mythical creature that has always piqued your interest? Check back tomorrow for more mythical creatures.

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  • Tracey

    This is outstanding and I like the addition of the sinking boat, so clever ♡

  • Michelle Chouinard

    Yessss! I love how your waves come up over your elements, but are still a bit see-through. 🙂

  • Killing it as always. I love how you interpreted it.

  • Phyrra Nyx

    This is amazing! It’s my favorite of all the mythical creatures, and they’re all really cool to begin with.

  • What a cute Kraken mani! You did a great job with layering.

  • Kristi Vasquez

    LOL, I could totally tell your “blob” was a ship silly! I love it!

  • marciaf

    Since I don’t know what a kraken looks like then I think it’s the perfect Kraken. The colors are great.

  • Ehmkay Nails

    This is so creative. All the layers of the stamping fit together

  • You’re being silly, these look great!! I love the polishes that you used!

  • LittleNuclearReactor

    This mani is perfect and I totally can tell that the “blob” was a sinking ship 😉

  • It came out really nice and pretty

  • I love how the layers came together
    !

  • I think these turned out great!

  • Chelsea Day

    I think they turned out amazing! Way beyond anything I could ever attempt haha. Your waves have so much dimension I love them! And the tentacles are so cool.

  • Yvette Price

    These are amazing! I love how you made an entire scene across all your nails.

  • Lothwen Akira

    Hahaha these are wonderful! So fun and so incredibly neat!

  • Jen Sky Walker

    Ugh, I know the frustrations of designs just not translating onto the nail all too well. Your final look is still really fun though!

  • I absolutely love these nails! The color scheme is really appealing to me and the waves are so fun. It reminds me of Japanese prints.

  • Love you ocean and how the kraken is just peeking out back there! Fun!

  • These turned out amazing!

  • Oh my son loves all these giant monster like creatures! Your mani turned out great.