I needed something quick and easy last night.

I needed something quick and easy last night.  It doesn't get much simpler than this, besides PLAIN.  And we all know I'm not going for that!  LOL

Research polishes;
Taping technique

Christmas nails.

Christmas nails.  This is the only thing I decorated.  LOL

Took this photo out in the SUN.  It is sunny and not freezing today.  I think this is the warmest Christmas in the history of my life.  😳

Various polishes;
Research plate;
Taping, Stamping and Freehand techniques

FINALLY did some Christmas nails.

FINALLY did some Christmas nails.  I think they are super cute.

I took a photo a few minutes ago, but I think I can get a better one.  We shall see.  I'll post them when I wake up!  😛

I started with a white background...

I started with a white background thinking that would be a good base for some Christmas-themed stuff, but I just couldn't get into it. I sat and looked at my image plates. And then my colors. And then my image plates again. Nothing even close to holiday came to mind. This is what I ended up with, and I rather like it. All you need is some striping tape!

Research polishes;
Taping technique

I keep thinking...

I keep thinking that I'm gonna sit down and do something awesome and festive, but I just haven't been in the mood.  I didn't have a plan when I started this.  I just picked out a gray, knew I wanted some black in the mix, and then went for it.  I guess it's not UN-festive.  It has colorful glitter on it.  LOL

That is not a weird nail-mole on my ring finger.  It's actually a cute little heart-shaped stud, but the angle does it no justice.  It just looks weird, and I couldn't get a better shot without photographing my nails from the side.  Oh well!

Resesarch polish;
Embellishment from BornPretty;
Freehand technique

Wish I could take the advice of my ring finger.

Wish I could take the advice of my ring finger. But I'm just not in the mood.

This is a weird polish... the pink one actually has a green sheen that I couldn't seem to capture on camera. I only see it sometimes when I'm wearing it. I'm gonna look for a swatch to post.

Polish:  Kardashian Beauty - Cabana Collection - Honey Bronze

Honey Bronze by Kardashian Beauty, research polishes;
Research plate;
Stamping technique

So... these are the nails I did last night.

So... these are the nails I did last night.

I like that I did a pretty kick-ass job on the gradient. I still need more practice, but it's coming along. 🙂

I dislike that I missed the edges where my nail connects to my fingers. I guess my nail bed is pretty curved, or my fingers or fat, or something. I tried really hard to sponge in the edges, but if you press too hard, that messes up your work. Despite using a very soft sponge and the fact that my whole first knuckle was covered in polish, I just couldn't get in there. 🙁 Maybe I should have just used a blue background so the edges wouldn't be so noticeable. I guess I will know better for next time.

Anyway, I stamped on this snowflake pattern because I've been cold and am thinking winter.

All in all, I think they are pretty cute, but those edges REALLY bug me. I am sometimes too much of a perfectionist. 😕

Various blue polishes;
Reseach plate;
Stamping and Sponging techniques

Pardon my nubs...

Pardon my nubs... it was time to shorten them. I broke a few and was like "Screw this." LOL

So... ugly Christmas sweater? Wrapping paper? What do you think?

Research polishes;
Research plate;
Stamping technique

I'm gonna tell y'all something pathetic.

I'm gonna tell y'all something pathetic.  It took me two days to do these.  LOL  I haven't felt great for the last few days, so yeah.

I think I did the base layers on Sunday...  And I did the black last night; I do remember that much.  I napped off and on all day yesterday, and I did the black in the evening when Shadow was home and I had a few consecutive hours of awake-ness.

I think these are super cute and festive.  I REALLY considered using brown instead of black on my tips, but then I thought it would look like chocolate.  I don't know why I thought at the time that that would be a BAD thing.  I guess it's just proof that I really was sick.  LOL

Research polishes;
Taping technique