Thursday, 5 January 2012

I'M BACK...

...did you miss me?! I have definitely missed my little corner of the internet and I feel absolutely AWFUL that I've neglected it :( I have started a new job and I work very long, miserable hours - not a lot of free time or daylight. Enough wining, I'm so happy to be back and really sorry for being away so long! Today's Nail Art is a super-intricate freehand manicure to make up for it! Admittedly it's Christmas themed, and I've kind of missed the boat on that, but here it is anyway :D

Santa through a dawn sky on Christmas Morning!






I started with a gradient base (American Apparel African Violet with Barry M Cobalt Blue and Topshop Celestial sponged over the top) and freehanded in the reindeer with a brush and Barry M Mushroom. I then drew in Santa Claus with various Nail Art Pens and added the snow on the rooftops and sky by dotting a White Nail Art Pen. I topped it off with a coat of Seche Vite and I was so pleased with how it came out!

I know it's not Christmas anymore, but I'm finding it hard to let the festivities go haha! Let me know what you think on the comments (and also how your lives have been, I feel so out of touch!)

xxx
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36 comments:

  1. Kelly5 January 2012 at 21:46

    This is simply amazing!
    Welcome back :)

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  2. Anonymous5 January 2012 at 21:47

    Those are flippin terrific! LOVE!

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  3. louise5 January 2012 at 21:47

    that's amazing!

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  4. Chantelle Thomas5 January 2012 at 21:52

    Welcome back!! :) Definitely the best Christmas nails I've seen x

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  5. Anonymous5 January 2012 at 21:55

    wow! this is so cute! :)

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  6. Unknown5 January 2012 at 22:03

    Good Lord they are incredible back with a bang

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  7. mubynicolelocke5 January 2012 at 22:09

    That is amazing nail art!

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  8. GretalRabbit5 January 2012 at 22:47

    I did miss you! I'm happy that you're back and on top form- this is beautiful :) I'm so sad that Christmas is over (took down my tree today)
    xGretalRabbitx

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  9. Unknown5 January 2012 at 23:22

    Little masterpiece :)

    H.

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  10. Dawniepants5 January 2012 at 23:57

    Wow! That is absolutely amazing!I can't believe you manage to create a little wintery santa scene on your nails! How festive!

    dp
    x

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  11. Courtney6 January 2012 at 00:19

    Wb!
    I love this. Great job. The little reindeer are adorable.

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  12. Toyomi6 January 2012 at 00:25

    This is perfect !

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  13. Emma6 January 2012 at 00:25

    Yaaaaaaaay you're back :D I love your nails! I've been mourning the end of Christmas since it ended... so Christmas-themed nails are welcomed! xx

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  14. Marisa6 January 2012 at 00:40

    Love it!! Such a great design.

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  15. ♥Forever the ugly duckling ♥6 January 2012 at 01:17

    This is AMAZING! :)

    Glad to see you are back.....cant wait to see your next manicure xo

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  16. ♥beauxs mom6 January 2012 at 03:04

    wow looks so good i give you props i just tried to do some nail art and it was really hard.

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  17. TopCoatIt6 January 2012 at 03:18

    Holy crud this is fantastic!

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  18. FrugallyMe6 January 2012 at 05:44

    Amazing!

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  19. Juliet6 January 2012 at 09:18

    You are amazing! x

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  20. Anonymous6 January 2012 at 15:34

    welcome back o////
    lovely nail art *-*
    it's perfect :D

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  21. Laura Larrie6 January 2012 at 23:14

    WOW!!!!!! That is AMAZING!!!! :O !!!!!

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  22. Sarahlouise19867 January 2012 at 00:22

    ive missed your nail art posts =-/ xx Great welcome back post!

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  24. Anutka7 January 2012 at 09:05

    Very nice! I like it :)
    Welcome back!

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  25. Leanne Cornelius7 January 2012 at 12:05

    So glad to see you back.
    Your designs actually blow me away! This is amazing x

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  26. Freshie7 January 2012 at 14:51

    Welcome back babe! This Christmas mani is fantastic, great job!

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  27. Anonymous7 January 2012 at 15:00

    Yay, I wondered where you'd got to! Happy New Year dear. & this is one of the best christmas manicures I've seen, mut have taken forever! x

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  28. Gottwinkies7 January 2012 at 21:10

    Welcome back, I did miss ya! Adorable mani!

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  29. BDP8 January 2012 at 21:12

    Loving Rudolph's nose!

    I've awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award because your nail art is so awesome!

    http://bdpworld.blogspot.com/2012/01/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  30. nail crazy12 January 2012 at 14:49

    love your nails, they look awesome :-D

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  31. Kejal Shah13 January 2012 at 16:57

    Welcome back!! U were certainly missed!! Super cute mani!

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  32. Andayn15 January 2012 at 11:36

    beautiful! I just find you're blog

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  34. Sam24 June 2012 at 18:47

    These are incredible! Very jealous :p

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    amazing design. it is so neat and detailed

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