#MonthlyMani: Winter Wonderland

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, especially when it comes to all of the fun holiday things that you can paint on your nails!  I decided to do snowflakes for this one.

I used 3 nail polishes for this design.  I love the skinny brushes from Kiss.  They make it easier to do designs that require more precise lines.

{Kiss Silver, Pure Ice Frosted Ice Starry Nites, Kiss White}

First I started with this gorgeous blue base color.  I've had this color forever and it always seems to be the perfect shade for winter themed nails.

Next, I started the intricate snowflake pattern.  First, I painted a simple star design.  

Then I added a mini zigzag between the star lines, creating diamonds.  

Finally, I added 2 more lines at the end of each star point to create a "fork" for the tips of the snowflake.

They look a little messy up close, but from just a little ways away they look much better. :)  I added a couple half snowflakes on my middle and pinky nails and then silver lines on my pointer and ring nails.

PS ~ This post is going live a little late because today is my birthday! Between my baby shower, birthing class and my birthday, I had too many activities going on the past few days, but I finally found some time to do my nails. :)

Check out the rest of the gang's awesome winter nails:

Kristi from Delightfully Kristi

Piniel from Pins-Place

Justine from The Thrifty Girl's Guide

Kate from Into the Stratosphere

Miche from Buttons and Birdcages

Jacki and Lesli from Sistas from Cali

Marlena from Here, Pretty Kitty

Natalie from Being Mrs. Olson

Also, check out this link for some other cool nail art ideas for the holidays!  I think I'm going to try one of the Christmas tree designs next.

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