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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/tutorial-bubbly-champagne-glass.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjeSxyM2Zi1Hfvmqbee6pdurA0BU1aFbeM8VoSjD3XN1qVORNKsCvx2c0TFfSodXWchNqpkfeC6-w4uZ4gn1FfsVQ5Rnb1ElPPdLWz3e8L5dNCeW-BvD5W-aCy7TFTDx3kIUPBRPoaRLfs1\/s640\/tutorial-foto-horizontaal.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nHi everyone! Here's my first New Year's Eve nail art tutorial, just in time for the 31st. In this tutorial I'll show you how to make a simple glass of bubbly champagne. The design is very doable, whether you're experienced or just beginning with nail art. So if you're still looking for a fun and super easy design for the last day of this year, this might just be the one!\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijT8Q2sU9qZ20D8xIaRUsR5A8G8tVFC17nk91ZXHOciR8ksrYPkooVTaoiQ3bcmLR7EarBI1PhoIhIPwhS3LcqSnhdkwdXrkqXlUmmwuGqWWlwfqLpHP1Eh6EPU2opaG5oL9VcEbDYxsdR\/s1600\/step-01.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfHjxjkhJKKUNcJvpfDQmV4R5nljVZ8pCx1sgbb5-qlO5unoVLtVZ_MaRLPSeHvDtZq5hz9joJIcXqgAh-nB9MWJuQg1xfbMFrQdwW9NoAxAz5mcCFZwd9Q_uQke4HSqpu-tKSxQ15PDwe\/s1600\/step-01.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nStart with a nice dark basecolor. I went for a shimmery blue (China Glaze Dorothy Who? on top of China Glaze First Mate), but I think a black, a dark green or a deep purple would also work well.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgu4y_qfv4N8GUP9fUSBeWEkNYVo2W_JDx877zJqog4-yhn8retKC4db642iqhcnlC3nXKeEPXSN85liLxTZVAyyZRf0gYBdsBb91UJt9lSHOBOGeNhQWC0kkoj984BV7ZTyka3-flIfVdW\/s1600\/step-02.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioOWmYk8QHbmz2D9smXIYZ2y97EgIvMn88cN9JRsAUBdcJNx2tTwXQdVpYOVX8kIPzLnYnO_fUsH472ACuwaDivArBXfFU-yRkdCXo0rjmEq7m2eRC19TKG819ipTy2UxxmraAOwijHXFv\/s1600\/step-02.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nUse a white polish to paint a small stroke in the middle of the nail and then add a small stripe to one end with a striper brush. This little corn dog shape is the glass.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOZzfQMZ9F903WdhATVXBvQpbxDxlikZWhKxDvP0CB17O4ougysG_yfE1hPS4oHTnrcvmRGPie7tQ7KlJmVFBrM0PCg4lm82U9uVOY4_Ijn83kB35-pS0KtgJWRN62y7o05nGsSXJUovl9\/s1600\/step-03.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVkBfTX7brE1G7U8HeugddcjEzaQitTS6HIrHDXH6Ygu11887wde99OUP-1vf_cUjAanvnWafYoge2_SeA2mS7PAB34W5pkhXnjTHuMkdmawsRbO1v05NMLUavJ6mPSH1ybEKCjoNr5P0G\/s1600\/step-03.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nNow we're going to pour in some champagne! Use a gold polish and paint a slightly smaller stroke in the white one you just made.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqNpdWwj9DUsJKOKC7DOKOVBx11UcswlGI9zTtCo_3QfymI6c9XDku2ZatE7oGu8TnCF6pOB7u6EOd9w0befKLnu2MDU4da53qFmxqcpqoglb0YZrdLV4H33riS6-apJ4QiFsZF1aVghB9\/s1600\/step-04.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFQ4Q3jFTxpDJjagvrCj4SIrv6IuKA8f3Crf0GV_lt9WU4PNSrvMFDRitkTbrcq_3IGjGU2acIEGz-zmqigPvQR77k1UO67aOwZT-A44g7rT-H4BNbCvrUH2nZJI2qygNuY8QX2KQ7siE1\/s1600\/step-04.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nAdd a bunch of bubbles with a dotting tool, finish with topcoat and your glass of bubbly champagne is done. Cheers!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nTip: To clean your nail art tools, pour a little bit of nail polish remover in a small dish or the cap of the bottle. Let your tool soak in it for a few seconds and dab it on a cotton pad for a couple of times. Repeat this until it's clean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCheck out the tutorial page for more \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/p\/tutorials.html#section\"\u003Euseful tips\u003C\/a\u003E. Also I would love to see your attempt on my design, so feel free to leave a link to your creation in the comment section!\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nThe polishes I used in this post are (coincidentally) all from China Glaze, I used Dorothy Who? (on top of First Mate), Snow and Midnight Kiss.\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/feeds\/522353828606452642\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/tutorial-bubbly-champagne-glass.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/522353828606452642"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/522353828606452642"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/tutorial-bubbly-champagne-glass.html","title":"Tutorial: Bubbly champagne glass"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jane"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02748754920535871897"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-F69b0AxO0Ok\/TZRTbTikJGI\/AAAAAAAAAYY\/SDH6iqWrjHg\/s220\/profile.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjeSxyM2Zi1Hfvmqbee6pdurA0BU1aFbeM8VoSjD3XN1qVORNKsCvx2c0TFfSodXWchNqpkfeC6-w4uZ4gn1FfsVQ5Rnb1ElPPdLWz3e8L5dNCeW-BvD5W-aCy7TFTDx3kIUPBRPoaRLfs1\/s72-c\/tutorial-foto-horizontaal.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799177799017560185.post-9194360829033586511"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-16T21:27:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-17T12:55:23.978+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Freehand"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tutorial: Reindeer Rudolph"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/tutorial-reindeer-rudolph.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiu8ZYdD0_xqSQKoRFh9NgcR2sK6y1X7gr3rsg__Ss8X6wh-rWTLayx33dgy_7bHOa6ZLzFx-C_TaZvHU7C47DULjPr2_zLZabe0asRatmgcmrNIL6aNsjhHLdhyphenhyphentfTGEqDbTvCxfqyNqcV\/s640\/tutorial-foto-horizontaal-rudolph.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHi everyone! Yesterday I showed you my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/rudolph-rhinestone-nosed-reindeer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERudolph accent nail mani\u003C\/a\u003E. And since a lot of you seem to enjoy all the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/search\/label\/Christmas+Tutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChristmas tutorials\u003C\/a\u003E each year, I thought I would show you how to make this cheeky Rudolph this time. Just follow along the steps below! \u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijT8Q2sU9qZ20D8xIaRUsR5A8G8tVFC17nk91ZXHOciR8ksrYPkooVTaoiQ3bcmLR7EarBI1PhoIhIPwhS3LcqSnhdkwdXrkqXlUmmwuGqWWlwfqLpHP1Eh6EPU2opaG5oL9VcEbDYxsdR\/s1600\/step-01.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijT8Q2sU9qZ20D8xIaRUsR5A8G8tVFC17nk91ZXHOciR8ksrYPkooVTaoiQ3bcmLR7EarBI1PhoIhIPwhS3LcqSnhdkwdXrkqXlUmmwuGqWWlwfqLpHP1Eh6EPU2opaG5oL9VcEbDYxsdR\/s1600\/step-01.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nStart with a light basecolor and let it dry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nTip: Use a shimmer polish for this step for a more festive look.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgu4y_qfv4N8GUP9fUSBeWEkNYVo2W_JDx877zJqog4-yhn8retKC4db642iqhcnlC3nXKeEPXSN85liLxTZVAyyZRf0gYBdsBb91UJt9lSHOBOGeNhQWC0kkoj984BV7ZTyka3-flIfVdW\/s1600\/step-02.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgu4y_qfv4N8GUP9fUSBeWEkNYVo2W_JDx877zJqog4-yhn8retKC4db642iqhcnlC3nXKeEPXSN85liLxTZVAyyZRf0gYBdsBb91UJt9lSHOBOGeNhQWC0kkoj984BV7ZTyka3-flIfVdW\/s1600\/step-02.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nTake a brown polish and use its brush to paint a slightly slanted stroke from the middle of the nail to the tip. This will be the neck. Then add a little oval shape to the stroke for the head.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nI made my Rudolph dark brown, but you could also go for a lighter brown or even an orange color.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOZzfQMZ9F903WdhATVXBvQpbxDxlikZWhKxDvP0CB17O4ougysG_yfE1hPS4oHTnrcvmRGPie7tQ7KlJmVFBrM0PCg4lm82U9uVOY4_Ijn83kB35-pS0KtgJWRN62y7o05nGsSXJUovl9\/s1600\/step-03.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOZzfQMZ9F903WdhATVXBvQpbxDxlikZWhKxDvP0CB17O4ougysG_yfE1hPS4oHTnrcvmRGPie7tQ7KlJmVFBrM0PCg4lm82U9uVOY4_Ijn83kB35-pS0KtgJWRN62y7o05nGsSXJUovl9\/s1600\/step-03.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nIn this step we're going to draw a pair of antlers. Use a striper polish or a small nail art brush to draw two lines coming out of the head. Then add a couple of small branches. See, it's already starting to look like a deer now!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nI've opted for gold antlers to compliment the brown. But if you don't have gold, black or brown will do just as fine.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqNpdWwj9DUsJKOKC7DOKOVBx11UcswlGI9zTtCo_3QfymI6c9XDku2ZatE7oGu8TnCF6pOB7u6EOd9w0befKLnu2MDU4da53qFmxqcpqoglb0YZrdLV4H33riS6-apJ4QiFsZF1aVghB9\/s1600\/step-04.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqNpdWwj9DUsJKOKC7DOKOVBx11UcswlGI9zTtCo_3QfymI6c9XDku2ZatE7oGu8TnCF6pOB7u6EOd9w0befKLnu2MDU4da53qFmxqcpqoglb0YZrdLV4H33riS6-apJ4QiFsZF1aVghB9\/s1600\/step-04.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nNow it's time for the details. Use a striper polish, nail art brush or a small dotting tool to add ears, eyes (don't forget the pupils) and his little tongue. And last but not least: give him a shiny rhinestone nose. If you don't have rhinestones at hand, you can replace it with a piece of glitter or just a dot of red polish.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQlfpQZpV_ih06SjexbyVEF0pcb_pD1002qiSZF0LR24Le6u8LS54ADcI9fMGV0VGuKiRTBWdUVXlcovqRaa9GtTjI1GS6DMksEgb3gw5Q1ErDTpn5lLb0NiPClLQOWXWZs-IYuJFQObrG\/s1600\/step-05.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQlfpQZpV_ih06SjexbyVEF0pcb_pD1002qiSZF0LR24Le6u8LS54ADcI9fMGV0VGuKiRTBWdUVXlcovqRaa9GtTjI1GS6DMksEgb3gw5Q1ErDTpn5lLb0NiPClLQOWXWZs-IYuJFQObrG\/s1600\/step-05.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nFinally seal your design with a layer of topcoat and Rudolph is done!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nTip: To clean your nail art brush, pour a little bit of nail polish remover in a small dish or the cap of the bottle. Let your brush soak in it for a few seconds and dab it on a cotton pad for a couple of times. Repeat this until your brush is clean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCheck out the tutorial page for more \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/p\/tutorials.html#section\"\u003Euseful tips\u003C\/a\u003E. Also I would love to see your attempt on my design, so feel free to leave a link to your creation in the comment section!\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nThe polishes I used in this post are Koh Crystall on top of China Glaze Snow, OPI Get in the Expresso Lane and a Janet striper polish in gold.\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/feeds\/9194360829033586511\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/tutorial-reindeer-rudolph.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/9194360829033586511"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/9194360829033586511"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2015\/12\/tutorial-reindeer-rudolph.html","title":"Tutorial: Reindeer Rudolph"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jane"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02748754920535871897"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-F69b0AxO0Ok\/TZRTbTikJGI\/AAAAAAAAAYY\/SDH6iqWrjHg\/s220\/profile.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiu8ZYdD0_xqSQKoRFh9NgcR2sK6y1X7gr3rsg__Ss8X6wh-rWTLayx33dgy_7bHOa6ZLzFx-C_TaZvHU7C47DULjPr2_zLZabe0asRatmgcmrNIL6aNsjhHLdhyphenhyphentfTGEqDbTvCxfqyNqcV\/s72-c\/tutorial-foto-horizontaal-rudolph.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799177799017560185.post-9104805341126235230"},"published":{"$t":"2012-12-17T18:59:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-24T23:46:17.513+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Freehand"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hema"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tutorial: Holly Leaf"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nailside.blogspot.nl\/2012\/12\/tutorial-holly-leaf.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6sI95qSCCwBVOg0P16azh4BbEzaW6FdMGXasCO43zf4a2WzWR5OmRz7XB2go9zOIIiIFxvs3d4YTT-LdUyGQ4-aZWIeKe6PdebAGQCvUYJeqbeqCL8HqDexghXrJeGKXKIqaYJ39xO-nJ\/s640\/tutorial-header-18-Holly-Leaf-01.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHello, creative person! Welcome to my holly leaf tutorial. Like the design it is inspired by, the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nailside.blogspot.nl\/2012\/01\/tutorial-freehand-cloud-design.html\"\u003Efreehand cloud\u003C\/a\u003E, it's quick and simple to make, even with the small additions. What I like about this design (apart from being very Christmassy ^_^), is that it combines the use of different tools. It's a great way to practice both freehand and dotting skills. But once again, it's pretty simple so I hope you'll give it a try!\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCKzmkCa11uFOYqBg7WsjHdwXb41PnL_GADoKz6YHPrUUwDjylcyIzN-s5SyA9TH9Kt7CKd25gVXS1VCYZqygp4qKIIflNGpvxKjwvDLZRKi44KPc1cTrQUQPj5fzcPMAqblUJWZRIXdby\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCKzmkCa11uFOYqBg7WsjHdwXb41PnL_GADoKz6YHPrUUwDjylcyIzN-s5SyA9TH9Kt7CKd25gVXS1VCYZqygp4qKIIflNGpvxKjwvDLZRKi44KPc1cTrQUQPj5fzcPMAqblUJWZRIXdby\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nStart with a green basecolor for the holly and let it dry. Use a basecoat underneath if your polish tends to stain.\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_Kbb9S7tn7I0tpDIspMBDvMhIrfuP2FH-SlLFONnXCZavpxcOV0DZ0RjvnrFupMOT3F66CNUluSRMzFAoCLwic6oz3Znc02-vgvhCt1A1GXjOLB_XBRysVvt_D33TQYNKDkEAPve1ekHN\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_Kbb9S7tn7I0tpDIspMBDvMhIrfuP2FH-SlLFONnXCZavpxcOV0DZ0RjvnrFupMOT3F66CNUluSRMzFAoCLwic6oz3Znc02-vgvhCt1A1GXjOLB_XBRysVvt_D33TQYNKDkEAPve1ekHN\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nThen use a contrasting color to paint a few vertical strokes next to each other, making each one shorter as you near the other side of the nail (like shown more detailed over \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nailside.blogspot.nl\/2012\/01\/tutorial-freehand-cloud-design.html#section\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E). Start each stroke by placing the tip of the brush on the surface and wait till enough polish has dripped off, forming a round starting point. Try to leave enough polish on the brush to do this, but make sure it's not too much either to prevent having a thick, lumpy layer that will take forever to dry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nTip: If your polish comes with a (big) flat brush, just twist it 90° and use the side. It's easier to make those round edges this way. :-)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiC2CvRkZ2-flToupKfnqi8ea3__V5YiktrgeLeQJebVSnkeHiZeLvNnwFGjYIyDkKAxVfn0Z7NlbpDmCg194fJxxCmoxNS_oo2TMfmG9qV5WsaQERbG0DhLMnEz43KUsNorcY9BV3oVfc5\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiC2CvRkZ2-flToupKfnqi8ea3__V5YiktrgeLeQJebVSnkeHiZeLvNnwFGjYIyDkKAxVfn0Z7NlbpDmCg194fJxxCmoxNS_oo2TMfmG9qV5WsaQERbG0DhLMnEz43KUsNorcY9BV3oVfc5\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nNow we're going to give the leaf some veins, using a dark colored striper polish. Start with one main vein across the length of the holly, to which you then add a few smaller veins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's likely to use a green polish for this task, as the leaf is green. But if you don't own any, a black, brown or blue will work too, as long as it's a darker color than the green.\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNiY02RoU2PLtMIACqZ9j0FZjwsuJwRtUmp6RmD3QeuMGCmhLNBtcHu7LiZjKfmydqLo5vtVflBy0uYiQ-7m2uQJViakh2bPuzcWWesL9uClwP7Q0iEKDe4Ca_hpSt9Vbee7rZHv7oKFnp\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNiY02RoU2PLtMIACqZ9j0FZjwsuJwRtUmp6RmD3QeuMGCmhLNBtcHu7LiZjKfmydqLo5vtVflBy0uYiQ-7m2uQJViakh2bPuzcWWesL9uClwP7Q0iEKDe4Ca_hpSt9Vbee7rZHv7oKFnp\/s1600\/tutorial+holly+leaf+4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nA true Christmas holly isn't complete without its berries! So finish the design by adding a couple of red dots with a dotting tool. Or place a few big glitters or rhinestones instead, for that extra bit of oomph! At last a layer of topcoat, et voilà.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nCheck out the tutorial page for some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/p\/tutorials.html#section\"\u003Euseful tips\u003C\/a\u003E. Also I would love to see your attempt on my design, so feel free to leave a link to your creation in the comment section!\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nThe polishes I used in this post are OPI Jade Is The New Black, Color Club Artsy Crafty, Janet striper polish #119 and P2 Fever.\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/feeds\/9104805341126235230\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2012\/12\/tutorial-holly-leaf.html#comment-form","title":"36 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/9104805341126235230"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/9104805341126235230"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2012\/12\/tutorial-holly-leaf.html","title":"Tutorial: Holly Leaf"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jane"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02748754920535871897"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-F69b0AxO0Ok\/TZRTbTikJGI\/AAAAAAAAAYY\/SDH6iqWrjHg\/s220\/profile.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6sI95qSCCwBVOg0P16azh4BbEzaW6FdMGXasCO43zf4a2WzWR5OmRz7XB2go9zOIIiIFxvs3d4YTT-LdUyGQ4-aZWIeKe6PdebAGQCvUYJeqbeqCL8HqDexghXrJeGKXKIqaYJ39xO-nJ\/s72-c\/tutorial-header-18-Holly-Leaf-01.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"36"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799177799017560185.post-7164577903037770611"},"published":{"$t":"2012-12-13T18:45:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-24T23:46:17.502+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Freehand"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tutorial: Bare Christmas Tree"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nailside.blogspot.nl\/2012\/12\/tutorial-bare-christmas-tree.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihwg153dgH8VRoV0WInN2FWLE1OEN1WErRZ-DeVLKSVC6yJW6YPURbZOKpNHSC_wzX8OHevAJgvNzbk1p_oNJFNF-OOTqKqVvzDvpYjxHC3E66kPSh3PozMBiqigTMQXFity3sUhdGEEA\/s640\/tutorial-header-17-Bare-Christmas-Tree-01.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHello everyone! Welcome to my third Christmas tree tutorial. (You can find the first two \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nailside.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/tutorial-tape-christmas-tree-design.html\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nailside.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/tutorial-abstract-christmas-tree-design.html\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.) This one shows you how to make an easy-peasy freehand Christmas tree. Even if you're a nail art beginner, this design is very doable. \u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EAll you need is a nice basecolor and a striper polish (or a loose striper brush and polish) to draw the tree with. Let's do this then!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-Ahvbl94HF1cEMR3eQaSKHcNp9KrggALM_aVmv03eqfiI567M2_XY1NpW_bbtOCB9Om_Dm8kEHV-oCK4TKOewfGuscJOyUcXNmVt-mlGDz5Wz4mcWogoJfJfARTP1p36nHewf5_vNsB3L\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-Ahvbl94HF1cEMR3eQaSKHcNp9KrggALM_aVmv03eqfiI567M2_XY1NpW_bbtOCB9Om_Dm8kEHV-oCK4TKOewfGuscJOyUcXNmVt-mlGDz5Wz4mcWogoJfJfARTP1p36nHewf5_vNsB3L\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nFirst apply your basecolor and let it dry. Use a basecoat underneath if needed.\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiY6QQEDN5v6d6p-mi4qdczrorOdTvc01ek6c0US4U3weNyiN43nrjmFOn0e0TJJhQkleMjOO0RMa4ApiR5BYQBWsNfnXWMHLZpI7V93TU4jb89cADWy6aInB4vnHzNbL8Shdr9CBgE2HEG\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiY6QQEDN5v6d6p-mi4qdczrorOdTvc01ek6c0US4U3weNyiN43nrjmFOn0e0TJJhQkleMjOO0RMa4ApiR5BYQBWsNfnXWMHLZpI7V93TU4jb89cADWy6aInB4vnHzNbL8Shdr9CBgE2HEG\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nThen use your striper brush to draw a vertical line in the middle of the nail, this will be the tree trunk.\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmHxs8USCe7AOnvixpvIQnBKmHPuwHyYmGed_zQarhQNGTuZwo8E8t6eWz0mCdWSReOQ26eqNZn_rtj_L3T_HGMgpYav0E7RZNefBW1sUi5VeAEoYWH8otkJYvLqFkOqhBAaZYCp3UoNkR\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmHxs8USCe7AOnvixpvIQnBKmHPuwHyYmGed_zQarhQNGTuZwo8E8t6eWz0mCdWSReOQ26eqNZn_rtj_L3T_HGMgpYav0E7RZNefBW1sUi5VeAEoYWH8otkJYvLqFkOqhBAaZYCp3UoNkR\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nGive the tree some branches with a couple of horizontal lines. Make each line longer as you near the edge of the nail.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDon't worry if the lines aren't perfectly straight, they're branches after all! ;-)\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-image\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjL1kmfcPpIqhXMZwWrd5Bi3bhz9grOMZmhgHuPC0TElRZiDr0merQ_1XT_L7KOzwaRutbqjaXso4jA4im11nKVFRMzIve_CZGL8vlfL_WWHOoTFWwBQpT5EuB0iAM6DeiQdT35EDm604w8\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjL1kmfcPpIqhXMZwWrd5Bi3bhz9grOMZmhgHuPC0TElRZiDr0merQ_1XT_L7KOzwaRutbqjaXso4jA4im11nKVFRMzIve_CZGL8vlfL_WWHOoTFWwBQpT5EuB0iAM6DeiQdT35EDm604w8\/s1600\/tutorial+bare+christmas+tree+4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"step-text\"\u003E\nFinally complete the winter look with some simple snow(flakes) here and there, add topcoat once everything's dry and then you're done! :-)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI personally like the tree bare and simple, but for the full Christmas feel, you could add a couple of Christmas balls with a dotting tool and maybe even a shiny tree topper.\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nTip: To clean your nail art brush, pour a little bit of nail polish remover in a small dish or the cap of the bottle. Let your brush soak in it for a few seconds and dab it a couple of times on a cotton pad. Repeat this until your brush is clean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCheck out the tutorial page for more \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/p\/tutorials.html#section\"\u003Euseful tips\u003C\/a\u003E. Also I would love to see your attempt on my design, so feel free to leave a link to your creation in the comment section!\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"nb\"\u003E\nThe polishes I used in this post are Catrice I Sea You and a Janet striper polish in white.\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/feeds\/7164577903037770611\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2012\/12\/tutorial-bare-christmas-tree.html#comment-form","title":"23 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/7164577903037770611"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4799177799017560185\/posts\/default\/7164577903037770611"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.nailside.com\/2012\/12\/tutorial-bare-christmas-tree.html","title":"Tutorial: Bare Christmas Tree"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jane"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02748754920535871897"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-F69b0AxO0Ok\/TZRTbTikJGI\/AAAAAAAAAYY\/SDH6iqWrjHg\/s220\/profile.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihwg153dgH8VRoV0WInN2FWLE1OEN1WErRZ-DeVLKSVC6yJW6YPURbZOKpNHSC_wzX8OHevAJgvNzbk1p_oNJFNF-OOTqKqVvzDvpYjxHC3E66kPSh3PozMBiqigTMQXFity3sUhdGEEA\/s72-c\/tutorial-header-17-Bare-Christmas-Tree-01.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"23"}}]}});