And a Very Merry Christmas Tree

On the 1st day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

A Very Merry Christmas Tree

The challenge has come to an end (as all good things come to an end!).

And I am really, really glad that I've managed to pull it off.

I wish you a very merry Christmas!!
May you receive love and give love as it is the most important thing in life!! ♥

Two Glitter bombs

On the 2nd day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Two Glitter bombs

Perhaps not so Christmassy but the quote is a gift I want to give everyone this Christmas:

"Glitter bomb yourself, you were born to sparkle!"

Three French Tips

On the 3rd day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Three French Tips

Lacquers used:

- Anny Sunset Love (red)

- Essence Hup Holland Hup Hattrick! (white)

Four Candy Cane

On the 4th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Four Candy Cane

Five Gold Bling

On the 5th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Five Gold Bling

Five Gold Bling:

1) Gold champagne glasses (water decals that I received from my dearest friend +bubica vucko )

2) Gold Christmas ornaments (small gold hexes and gold chain)

3) Gold Christmas sock (polish+iredescent flitter)

4) Gold heart shaped nail piercing

5) Gold Christmas tree (gold caviar/nail beads and gold star stud)

Six Frosty Snowmen

On the 6th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Six Frosty Snowmen (meet the family)

Not my best piece of art but it was kinda hard to paint on the textured white.

Polishes used:

- a-England Tristam

- KOH Colours! Flashing Lights 338

- China Glaze 1250 There's snow one like you

Seven Super Sweaters

On the 7th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Seven Super Sweaters

Eight Mistletoe

On the 8th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Eight Mistletoe

Nine Jolly Santa's

On the 9th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Nine Jolly Santa's

Ten Rudolph Reindeers

On the 10th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Ten Rudolph Reindeers

Eleven Pretty Presents

I really want to try to completely take part in the NPQ "12 days of Christmas" challenge.

And so far...I'm doing well!

"On the 11th day of Christmas NPQ gave to me...

Eleven Pretty Presents"

I'm so happy that today is the "presents" nail art cause it's my B-day as well :D

Twelve Twinkling Tree Lights

Nail Polish Queens (NPQ) is hosting a beautiful Christmas challenge, 

called "The twelve days of Christmas - NPQ style!"

First up is: Twelve Twinkling Tree Lights

Day 359) 2014 Christmas ornaments

Today I've started with the New Year nails.
I didn't want the transition between Christmas and New Year being too big.
The Netherlands still has a second Christmas Day (Dec. 26th).
Therefore my first 2014 nail art consists of Christmas ornaments saying 2014.
This kind of design can be found on many Christmas cards as well wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

I've started with applying transfer foil (silver, different designs) on my nails.
Then I took a dark red polish to paint my nails, leaving 4 open circles (the ornaments).
After that I took a gold polish for the top of the ornaments and ribbon).
I finished by painting some pine branches with a dark green polish.
I didn't put on a topcoat because I didn't want to ruin the transfer foil and I liked the texture of the branches.

Day 358) Easy Christmas nails

Hi all,

In exactly half an hour my family comes over for a Christmas party.
Not much time to blog or make a nail art today.
Therefore I kept it really simple.

On the index finger, middle finger and pinky:
- China Glaze 1252 Just Be-Claws
- Essence Metal Glam Gold Topper

On the accent nail (ring finger):
- China Glaze 1117 Angel Wings
- Water decal Santa

 

 

Merry Christmas!

Day 357) Santa hat nail art

Due to this week's challenge "3D Christmas nails" I thought it would be nice to use some rhinestones for this mani.

 

 

Day 356) Merry Christmas

Maybe just a few more Christmas nail arts and then I'll be doing New Years nail arts.
Counting down now...almost reaching my GOAL and achieving my wonderful challenge!
Hopefully you'll be there with me on the 31st!

Thank you so much for following!

But first things first. Here is another "Merry Christmas" nail art

 

Polishes used:

- China Glaze 1261 This Is Tree-Mendous

- Rimmel Salon Pro 323 Riviera Red

- Only You White French

- Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer 39 Black To The Routes

 

Day 355) Christmas nails with subtle 3D

This week's challenge is "3D Chrismas nails".

Although I like the 3D accessories on others, it's not really my thing.
I keep touching it and within a few minutes my mani is already ruined.

In the Netherlands we also have a saying: When you're acting normal, you're already acting weird enough.
Which means that over the top bling is considered to be more trashy than classy.
Not that I care :D but like I said it's just not really my thing...practical wise.

Therefore I've made some Christmas nails with subtle 3D

Thumb: Candy striped nail with nail piercing (star)
Index: Rudolph with rednose rhinestone
Middle: Christmas tree created with striping tape, star stud and beads (caviar)
Ring: Christmas wreath created with green velvet (flocking powder), beads and fabric bow
Pinky: Santa hat created with red velvet and rhinestone. Above Christmas lights with rhinestones.

Day 354) Easy Christmas nails

Who says creating something a bit more special for Christmas needs to be hard?
Not me ;D
Especially towards the holidays you can get craft stuff for Christmas at many stores.
Products like glitters, flitters, stars, mini snowmen, stickers etc.
All you got to do is look with a creative eye and as long as it fits the nail it will be fine.

Today I created some nails with these kind of products.
Paint your nails in the same or other color and use the wet polish as glue for your accessories.
Additionally: Add a topcoat.
DONE!

Artificial light

 

Natural light

Day 353) Nail art Christmas Angel

Today just a quick post of my nail art.

 

 

Polishes I used:

 

- Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer 39 Black To The Routes (base and lines angel)

- Only You White French (angel wings, dress and stars)

- Claire's 60484 Glitter Pink/Purple (sides dress, sky)

- Essie Beyond Cozy (dress, crown, sky)

- Professional Cosmetics nr. 11 (angel hair)

- Essence Me & My Ice Cream 04 Icylicious (skin angel)

 

Day 352) Reindeer nail art

This nail art isn't actually so hard as it looks.
Silhouettes are much easier to paint than full detail images.

Polishes used:
- Rimmel Salon Pro 323 Riviera Red
- Claire's 60553 White
- Maybelline Forever Strong Pro 720 Green Miracle