Try Out This Pink Spring Sticker Nail Art​ (2025)

If you love nail sticker art but struggle with drawing intricate designs, then reverse stamping is for you!

It's one of my favorite nail art techniques, and in this tutorial I’m going to show you how easy and stunning reverse nail stamp art can look on short nails.

Let's dive right into this fun and simple technique that will elevate your manicure game!

Tools and materials:

• Dip powders
• Builder gel (used as a base)
• Stamping plate
• Stamping polishes
• Stamping stamper
• Stamping scraper
• Nail art brushes (thin brushes or toothpicks)
• Masking tape
• Cuticle tool (like an orange wood stick or metal tool)
• Smudge-free top coat
• Clear jelly stamper sticky base (or your preferred brand)
• Dip base, activator, and top coat (for sealing your design)
• Isopropyl alcohol (for cleaning your nails)
• Nail file and buffing block

1. Prep your nails

Start by applying your base layer to your nails. For this look, I’m using dip powders because they’re perfect for a clean, smooth base and offer so many color options.

If you haven’t already, apply your builder gel first, and then add two dips of your base color.

For this look, I used off-white shimmer dip powder for a glowing effect, and a gorgeous reflective glitter dip powder for some extra sparkle.

2. Apply thin layers of dip powder

To ensure that your nails are thin and not bulky, apply your dip powder in thin layers. Wipe the dip base brush off on the bottle to get a thin layer and apply it to your nails.

I like to apply clear dip powder as my last layer to seal everything in, especially since I’m using glitter or shimmer powders.

3. Buff and shape your nails

Once your dip powder is set, use a buffing block to smooth out the surface. File your nails into your desired shape, paying close attention to the cuticles.

Be sure to clean your nails with isopropyl alcohol afterward to remove any dust or oils.

4. Prepare for reverse stamping

Next up is the fun part—reverse stamping! Start by picking a design from your stamping plate. Apply your chosen stamping polish to the design and scrape off the excess polish at a 45-degree angle with a firm hand.

Use a stamper to pick up the design, then roll it gently in the opposite direction of your scraping motion.

5. Let the image dry

This is where patience comes in! Once you've picked up the stamp, let the image dry for a few minutes.

You can use masking tape to remove any excess design that may have stuck to the stamper. The key to reverse stamping is making sure the image is fully dry before coloring it in.

6. Color in the design

After your initial stamped design has dried, it’s time to fill it in with your stamping polish colors.

Use thin nail art brushes, toothpicks, or dotting tools to carefully color inside the lines of the stamped design.

Be light-handed, as pressing too hard could lift the initial design from the stamper.

7. Apply your colored design to the nail

Once you’ve colored the design, carefully transfer the image onto your nails. To do this, apply a sticky base to your nail and let it sit for about 20-30 seconds until it becomes tacky.

Then, gently roll the stamper with your colored image onto your nail. Make sure the image sticks completely, then carefully peel the stamper off your nail.

8. Top off with a smudge-free top coat

To seal in your reverse stamp, use a smudge-free top coat. This helps protect your design from smudging and ensures that your hard work stays intact.

Once the top coat is fully dry, you can apply your dip liquids for extra shine and protection.

9. Dry and finish

If you’re using dip liquids, make sure the smudge-free top coat is completely dry before you apply your activator and top coat.

Allow 5-10 minutes for the top coat to fully dry. If you're in a rush, you can use a fan to speed up the drying process. After everything is dry, enjoy your beautiful reverse stamped short nails!

Pink spring nails

That’s it! Now you know how to create stunning reverse stamping nail art designs on short nails. It’s a simple yet powerful technique to enhance your nail art skills, even if you’re not a pro at drawing.

Be sure to leave a comment, so I know if you chose a spring floral nail design like me, or you opted for some other nails stamp art.

Next, check out this Easy Blue Marble Nails Tutorial.