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 :)


15 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  7. I like this fabulous well done! love the holly xxx

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

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  9. 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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