15 Dec 2013

12 Days of Xmas Challenge Day 8 - Holly

Hello everyone! Today finds us on another 2 post day and the theme for the 12 Days of Xmas challenge is Holly. 

 I've only ever painted tiny little holly accents before so thought I would go for something a little more detailed this time around :)

 I started with a base of Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Time To Shine and then painted on the basic leaf shape with Sinful Colors Exotic Green. Next I added detail with Revlon Sassy and LA Colors Atomic. Once they were dry I dotted on the berries using Barry M Gelly Blood Orange and finished with some white accents and Seche Vite.





This one is up there in my favourite festive manis of the year - I love this and am soooooo happy with how it turned out! 

We are now two thirds of the way through this challenge! I know I've said it before, but December is flying by! The next prompt for this challenge is Snowmen, and I will be back with that mani for you in a couple of days. In the meantime, take a look at all of the other Holly manicures by following the links below :)


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15 comments:

  1. Lustrous Lacquer15 Dec 2013, 15:47:00

    There is so much detail in those Holly leaves its awesome. Amd a few of those berries actually look like thay are 3d with the addition of the white. Really fantastic job on these.

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    1. Unknown16 Dec 2013, 16:23:00

      Thank you so much - I am quite proud of these :D

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  2. Natalia A15 Dec 2013, 15:54:00

    It's a gorgeous manicure! It's so sharp I thought they were decals! You're so talented :-)

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  3. LovingCosmetic15 Dec 2013, 16:41:00

    Muy bonita, parece que la hoja de acebo es real!!

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  4. Unknown15 Dec 2013, 18:03:00

    Fabulous! I love the little details you've got on the leaves-perfect holly!

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    1. Unknown16 Dec 2013, 16:26:00

      Thank you! They took forever to paint but I am really happy with how they turned out! :)

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  5. Anonymous15 Dec 2013, 19:41:00

    This is so great! I love how you did the berries, it's just perfect. :)

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  6. M.M. Chouinard16 Dec 2013, 07:55:00

    Wow, these are so beautifully done!! Great job. :)

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  7. Dawn17 Dec 2013, 17:28:00

    I like this fabulous well done! love the holly xxx

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  8. Anonymous18 Dec 2013, 08:46:00

    Love! I think this is the best holly I've seen!

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  9. Alessandra from A Sparkly Life for Me20 Dec 2013, 20:42:00

    What a beautiful set of colors you used. That sparkly base coat really helps the pretty berries pop! Thanks for sharing them with everyone on the link party!

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