Textured Color Block! (And My First Tutorial!!)

Hi, all!  I'm gonna make this super quick for two reasons. (1) I'm swamped with cleaning and preparing for C's bday party tomorrow, and (2) the pics mostly speak for themselves!

For this mani I used Nails, Inc. Noho,  Milani TextureYellow Mark, Milani Texture Aqua Splash, and Milani Texture Spoiled in Fuchsia. I also used my typical Orly base & Sinful Colors Snow Me White for undies.

I'm including my pics I took step by step for a tutorial that I hope you enjoy! The pics may come up a little fuzzy since I'm posting from the phone, but maybe not. I hope not!!!

First I used SMW for a base. I love that I did, because I love the flat, basic white for the lines between the color blocks. Next I used my amazing striping tape to set up my design (leaving extra on the edges for easy removal).

Next, I started painting! I had all 4 colors open for this so I could move fairly quickly. Texture polishes tend to dry pretty rapidly, but I really didn't have problems with application, opacity, or removing my tape!

And here is the finished product! I am in love with this mani, however, when I got out into the light of day I did notice a few errors on my dominant hand. Well, that's sleepy mommy left-handed painting at night for you. Anyone have suggestions for a nice desk lamp that won't overheat or be in the way?

So what do you think?!? I think it's my favorite nail art I have done ever! Just need a little more time & light to perfect it.  Alright, off I go to clean again! Talk to you later! :)