So, I originally planned on doing a tutorial for this, and then it was late & I was tired so I didn't. Then I got a bunch of compliments at work - one person even asked if they were decals, which I consider a high compliment if they think they look that good =) - so I decided to come home & do a quick tutorial with one of the nails I'd left bare, before I took this off.
I used OPI Dazzled by Gold as my base color, and this is a wonderful gold. It is SO sparkly, but I don't want to call it a glitter because it has a smooth finish. The first coat goes on sheer, but it builds quickly & you could go with 2 coats & be fine with no VNL I think - I am wearing 3 coats because I wanted a wet layer when I did my leaves. It kind of helped the polish flow more when I was painting, instead of sticking to the dry polish. For the leaves I used Finger Paints Evergreen Dream, and the berries are done with OPI Dreaming of Red.
I think this will be the last actual nail art I do for the holidays, as my next plan involves Emerald Sparkle & Ruby Pumps =) Here is my Holly Leaves & Berries manicure:
And here is the tutorial:
Thanks for reading =)
~Colette
I used OPI Dazzled by Gold as my base color, and this is a wonderful gold. It is SO sparkly, but I don't want to call it a glitter because it has a smooth finish. The first coat goes on sheer, but it builds quickly & you could go with 2 coats & be fine with no VNL I think - I am wearing 3 coats because I wanted a wet layer when I did my leaves. It kind of helped the polish flow more when I was painting, instead of sticking to the dry polish. For the leaves I used Finger Paints Evergreen Dream, and the berries are done with OPI Dreaming of Red.
I think this will be the last actual nail art I do for the holidays, as my next plan involves Emerald Sparkle & Ruby Pumps =) Here is my Holly Leaves & Berries manicure:
And here is the tutorial:
Thanks for reading =)
~Colette
Very pretty! You did a great job with the freehanding...you must have a very steady hand!
ReplyDeleteHaha....I am wearing almost that exact same design. Too funny. I did mine last week and love it so much I still have it on. I have more leaves and I added tiny gold round beads for some bling. You can see a pic of mine on my blog (only the thumb) I am not a pro like you ladies but I have fun with it. :) Excellent design!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love your manicure. I also love that base color. I just added it to my list of "wants". Your holly looks perfect. For some reason my computer isn't loading any videos. Very annoying! Have a very Merry Christmas. Love ya.
ReplyDeleteSO beautiful! Wow, the holly really does look great! Thanks for the tutorial, I should try this out =)
ReplyDeleteReally cute :D You are really good at making these and good tutorial :)) merry christmas :D
ReplyDeleteI love this design, I wanted to do something similar on my nails (with rhinestones instead of red polish) but I'm not very good yet at freehand drawing ... I admire your technique :)
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful - looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful Christmas x
Gorgeous & a great tutorial! Thanks Colette! I think I'm going to try this now. :)
ReplyDeleteSHAYLA - Sometimes it sure doesn't feel like it LOL but these turned out pretty good.
ReplyDeleteLISA H - Thank you, I think yours looks great too!
GILDEDANGEL - Thanks & you're welcome
LUCY - Thank you =)
KELSEALAUREL - Thanks =)
RIJAH - Thank you =)
AYUU - Thanks! I bet this would look great with the rhinestones =)
HELEN - Thanks! I hope you had a great Christmas too!
THE PBG - Thanks! I think yours looked great =)