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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Hella Handmade Creations: January 2026

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Welcome back to the blog! Today I have a stunning selection of swatches to share, featuring several different indie brands available right now through Hella Handmade Creations (HHC). If you aren't familiar with HHC, it’s a monthly shopping event where indie makers create unique products inspired by a theme of their choice.

The shop is currently open and stays live through January 21, so you have plenty of time to grab these beauties along with hundreds of other polishes, top coats, and other products from a variety of makers. It is truly a "one-stop shop" for indie lovers! In this month's lineup, I’m sharing some incredible finishes, from the glowing depth of Victorian Varnish to the flakie-filled goodness of Hula Moon. Let’s dive into the swatches and see what you need to add to your cart this month!




What Else Can We Pile On Here?! - has a gold jelly base filled with gold flakies, holo flakies, and pink to gold shimmer.




Beepy Slean - has a buildable green jelly base with silver microflakes and pink to gold to green shifting flakies.




Sunken Treasure - has a blackened wine base glimmers with flashes of blue and purple multichrome.




Living Work of Art - has a deep blue jelly base with an intense green/aqua/blue aurora shimmer with silver reflective glitters.




Mountain Tea Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream - Brisk bergamot and mandarin pour over green tea for an alpine rush. A crystalline heart of jasmine and rose with black currant settles into clean musk and sandalwood brushed with moss.




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Mountain Tea - Brisk bergamot and mandarin pour over green tea for an alpine rush. A crystalline heart of jasmine and rose with black currant settles into clean musk and sandalwood brushed with moss.

Suede & Smoke - A spark of ginger zest opens the scent, sharp, clean, and quietly daring. At its heart, warm amber and supple leather mingle with the subtle spice of clove buds, creating a rich, textured warmth. The base smolders with smoked cedar, guaiacwood, and earthy patchouli, leaving behind a scent trail that’s deep, smoky, and undeniably refined.




That wraps up my look at these gorgeous HHC offerings! Whether you are hunting for a shifting multichrome, a "flakie bomb" jelly, or some high-quality hand care to get you through the winter, this month’s selection really has something for everyone.

Remember, the Hella Handmade Creations shop is only open until January 21, so make sure to get your orders in before the window closes. With hundreds of items to browse from so many incredible makers, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to something special.

Which of these is calling your name this month? Let me know in the comments below!


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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