I can’t seem to stop making funny cards lately. They are just so darn cute and irresistible! Googly eyes cards, funny sentiment cards, wobble spring cards, you name it! Here’s my latest funny project – a pretend peacock card with an addictive-to-use wobble spring.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
I couldn’t resist filming a quick video showing how to create this project (although it ended up being not so short and quick). I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel:
CARD DETAILS
I love Simon’s latest mandala 6×6 cling background stamps. So unique, so bold, so different. They are great for classic and elegant projects, they would be fantastic for a set of wedding invitations or save the date cards, but I decided to use them in a slightly different way.
As I was looking at these, a portion of Emma’s background reminded me of a peacock’s tail. I could instantly envision a beautiful teal-blue-green peacock standing on my card with its tail feathers graciously spread across the project.
I grabbed a little birdy image from the Cuddly Critter Accessories stamp set and stamped him using Simon’s Intense Black ink. Using my Copic markers I colored both images using BG18, BG13, BG32, YG03, B29, and B05.Â
I am listing my most favorite Copic Marker Color Combos here in case you are looking for some beginner suggestions.
I cut both images out, bird – using a coordinating die and “tail” using scissors. I also stamped Emma design onto a 4 x 5 1/4″ white cardstock panel using Simon’s Fog ink and adhered my pretend peacock using wobble spring. You could simply foam mount the bird on top, but I went for an extra dose of humor here and used wobble spring instead.
“I hope you always find a reason to smile” is the sentiment I picked for this project and I think it works out so well. I foam mounted my panel onto an A2 top folding card base made out of Fog cardstock and embellished the cards using Simon’s sequins and a few clear drops.
SIMON’S HEY LOVE RELEASE & ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
I already shared several other projects using Simon’s Hey Love release on my blog. Click on images to see full project & supplies:
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp Emma Background Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Cuddly Critter Accessories Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Cuddly Critters Accessories Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Cuddly Critters Accessories Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Choose Happy Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Crystal Reflections Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Hampton Art Mini Action Wobbles 12 Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Action Wobble Springs 12 Pack Wobblers Shop at: SSS |
Action Wobble Springs 6 Pack Wobblers Shop at: SSS |
 Art Impressions Mini Action Wobble Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium) Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
 Uni-ball Pen Signo Gel White Two Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG32 Aqua Mint Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG18 Teal Blue Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG13 Mint Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker B29 Ultramarine Blue Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker B05 Process Blue Shop at: SSS |
WOW! Beautiful, cute and funny. Ingenious use of the stamp. Love it.
You gave us so many beautiful and fun cards today. Love the peacock card especially.
That’s sooooo cute. Love your peacock. Great idea and now I need to purchase some of those Wobblers. I’m so new to card making and am just setting up all my supplies and work area. Thanks for the great ideas.
Fun cards! So cute and I love the cards!
So cute! Love the action wobbler.
It is a funny card but can also be an elegant card. Awesome job.
Loved your peackock idea!
What a clever idea to make that little bird into a peacock! He’s just too cute! Such a beautiful card! TFS
Love all the wonderful ways you’ve used the products for the release!! You are so creative!
So cute! Love the peacock card.
I love the little peacock…and, of course. your fabulous use of color.
Cool cards, so inspiring. Thanks! Denise
What a cute card. I love it and the use of the wobbler. I have been meaning to order some of these. I think they make some really cute cards. TFS.
Wonderful variety of creations. Especially like the wobble for action. I’ve used wobbles on some of my creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Only you and Debby could see the peacock, what a great idea, love all the cards, your cards are always amazing!
Your cards are great. Love your use of the background stamps and how you made the word LOVE into a background. Cute designs. TFS
I LOVE all of your cards!! The peacock card is sooooo creative!!! Love it!!!
Love the cards, they are so cute!
I love your fun happy card!
Very clever, beautiful & cute! Thanks for the Copic combo suggestions!
I ADORE that peacock!! AMAZING!
Love that peacock! What a grand idea!
Thanks.
Great cards. Love this fun peacock! Its so pretty and made even better that it is interactive. Great job.
I would have never come up with something like that, I love how everybody’s imagination is so different. Thank you for sharing your talents and imagination, I love your card!
great cards!
These cards are so much fun!
Sweet sweet cards:-)
Lovely cards as always! I really like the background stamp.
LOL, it takes an artist to see a peacock in the whimsical flourish design!! Love your cards Yana, and the peacock cards crack me up totally! TFS 🙂
Such a CUTE card, I love it!!
Adorable!!
Awesome cards! Great variety.
Love, love, love the peacock idea. That is so cool!
Fantastic cards! Too cute!!
You are AMAZINGLY talented!! I love your funny take on some of your cards lately. They really do make me SMILE!
So creative!
WOW – what a cleaver card!!
Gosh, you do beautiful work. Love your color scheme and of course the cute idea for the card.
Wonderful cards!
Great card, I love the soft grey do the background and the cute peacock. Very creative use of the stamp.
Love all your cards, but that gatefold card with the embossed background is stunning. And what about that cute peacock! That was so clever of you to figure that out! Thanks for sharing.
You rock, Yana! I like your cards very much. They are fantastic and cool!
What a fun card! I like to make cards with some type of interaction–like the wobblers, a shaker card and so on–it just makes the card more fun to both make and receive! Thank you so much for sharing your great idea for a “faux” peacock–it’s adorable!
I absolutely love the peacock!
Love the cute idea. Will definitely try it.
Great cards and colors! Thanks!
Your cards look super fun, well done!
i love these amazing cards. Very creative,. I love action wobbles, they are always so much fun to use.
I cannot believe how incredibly cute and creative this peacock card is! LOVE IT!!! The colors are wonderful too! Thanks for sharing this with us!!!!
Mmmmmm, love the subtle gray background on your first card. And the dancing peacock is just too fun. So much goodness and color. Thanks for the inspiration and fun!