Hella Handmade Creations: September 2026

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Welcome back! I’m excited to share a look at some stunning additions heading to the September Hella Handmade Creations (HHC) shop! If you're new to HHC, here is a quick rundown: it’s a monthly pre-order event where indie makers craft unique products inspired by their chosen themes. Since everything is sold on a pre-order basis, items are created and poured after the sale closes, so sit tight while the makers work their magic to package up your treasures, they are always well worth the short wait! Let's take a look at some of the offerings.




Always the Bear – A wine brown base packed with a mixture of four different shifting flakies. (Cap: 200hc | Proceeds will be donated to a domestic violence shelter)




I Haven’t Hit Rock Bottom Quite Yet – A charcoal base with a blend of two shimmers that offer a subtle shift and a dusty rose finish. (Cap: 200hc)




Joy Needs No Defense – A purple base filled with green to aqua shifting shimmer and a pale blue magnetic pull. ($13.50 | Cap: 150sc)




Fatebound – A deep blue base with blue to purple multichrome shimmer and linear holo. (Cap: 200)




Loved Fur-ever – A magenta base with pink to purple to red shimmer accented with metallic crystal sparks. (Cap: 200)




Floral with Flair – A deep base filled with red/violet shimmer and a bright purple magnetic line that shifts purple/pink/red/bronze. ($14 | Cap: 300hc)




PAWS-A-TIVELY – A deepened purple base with fuchsia undertones and an intense blue/purple/pink large particle shimmer. ($3 from each bottle donated to the Calhoun County Humane Society in Alabama | Cap: 150hc)




Tincture Acetone Additive Duo – Features 2 complementary scents: Propose a Toast (mandarin, goji, guavaberry, hibiscus) and Centerpiece (lush florals, fruit, citrus, amber, and sandalwood). (Cap: 50hc)




Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream in Propose a Toast – Scented with mandarin, sweet goji, ripe guavaberry nectar, and tropical hibiscus petals. (2oz Airless Pump | Cap: 60hc)




All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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Polish Pickup: September 2026

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It’s down to the wire! The current Polish Pickup window is officially winding down, with only about two hours left to snag this month's spooky, fall-inspired creations before the shop closes. Today, I’m sharing a quick look at three amazing offerings available for this month's theme: Frank Conversation and the Jack-O’-Lantern Hand & Body Scrub from KBShimmer, plus Ahead of the Carve by LynB Designs. From glow-in-the-dark goodness and solar shifts to autumn body care, these are total must-haves. Let's get straight into the details so you can grab yours before time runs out!




Frank Conversation – A glowy neon green crelly-like nail polish loaded with black shards. When charged, this shade glows an eerie green that borders on aqua. Pair with a glitter-smoothing topper and quick-dry top coat for the best Halloween manicure. ($13, No Cap)




Jack-O’-Lantern Hand & Body Scrub – An alluring pumpkin blend with notes of orange peel and sweet carrot, grounded by cinnamon, clove bud, nutmeg, and a warm vanilla cream finish. ($11, Cap TBD)




Ahead of the Carve – A pale pink to purple solar nail polish featuring a peachy orange glowy shimmer and a rainbow of shifting flakies, inspired by carving turnips to ward off evil spirits.




All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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