Fimo cane nail art is so trendy these days, and with good reason: It’s an easy way to add nail art to your menu without requiring the artistic ability of techniques like handpainting or acrylic sculpting. Just slice up the pre-shaped canes and apply.

For all of you crazy about these canes, you might want to enter a nail art contest sponsored by fimo cane manufacturer C.A. Therien Polymer Clay Arts. The prize is a $20 coupon redeemable for any products, like adorable kiwi canes or festive Christmas ornament canes, in the company’s online store. To enter, use the company’s fimo canes to create a nail art design and e-mail photos of your design to catherien@hotmail.com. (The company is also accepting submissions in the beads/jewelry and home decor categories, if you’re interested.) Hint: Multiple photos from different angles will show your piece to its best advantage, the company says. The deadline is November 1. Submitting photos constitutes permission to publish the photos in the company’s online galleries and/or print catalog.

Good luck!

—Sree