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.
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 |
I absolutely love how out of the box this card is. I would never have thought to make a peacock. Oddly enough I had a dream about peacocks last night. It was a silly dream but anyways. Great card
your “peacock” is so fun! I love this hilarious card! thanks for the smiles.
Love all your ideas. The peacock is awesome.
Love, love, love your whimsical side lately! All super card designs!
Ha ha Yana, your peacock is a fun way to use this stamp.
Super pretty cards …. love it and love this new release.
I’m just in awe of your imagination and creativity on the funny peacock card. Love what you did!
Your mind is always creating. To see a birds tail in the mandala and then make it wobble…..WOW.. Double WOW to the elegant cards too.
How cute is this!!!
Love your cards! The peacock is so cute!
so ingenious of you! very creative!
Love all your cards. The first one is adorable!
So creative. The background stamps are on my wishlist. Using pieces/parts of them makes them even more useful
Oh my goodness Yana, all of your cards are great but the card in the video is awesome. Such an ingenious way to use this background stamp! I love how you used the bird from the other set to make a peacock! Very clever!
Love, love, love these cards! The design is incredibly creative and absolutely adorable!
I always enjoy your cards!! Beautiful!!
What a clever idea,Yana! All of the cards you’ve made with this release are all so different, yet beautiful! TFS : )
Super cute peacock! Who wouldn’r smile!
So pretty
You are very talented if you can see a peacock in the Emma stamp. I salute you. Your card made me smile and I have been have not so many things to smile about lately. This blog helps.
Awesome card. I love the way you created this out of the box card. Thank you for making the video and sharing your wonderful ideas and techniques.
So clever! And it DID make me smile!
I love peacocks. The mix of colors always makes me smile! This little guy did his job, I was grinning from ear to ear!
This is so delightful! I really love what you’ve done with this and you have convinced me I need to get some action wobblers!
Goodness! Such gorgeous projects.. super loved the little birdie card.. Thank you for the inspiration
Such beautiful cards Yana! admire all your creative works.. Thanks a lot for inspiring us. And thanks for the opportunity to win
Aww.. loved the gorgeous cards.. beautiful background stamp.. it’s on my wishlist.. Thank you for inspiring!
loved loved and loved all your cards.. the wobble card is so beautiful and so clever!Wow!
You are amazing. I love your simplicity but, whimsical cards.
I love your peacock….so super cute! That background stamp is simply gorgeous! Thank you for sharing so many ideas.
Keep those funny (and beautiful) cards coming.
What a cool way to extend the use of stamps! Inspiring. Thanks for sharing
haha–love that! how original! wonderful cards, btw!
Another great card, so original! Love the colors
Your cards are unique and inspiring.
So much fun, and a great reminder to think of different ways to use things~I really like this background stamp. It is so elegant (as you showed us), but can also become something really fun and whimsical with a little different use. This is why you get to be a blogger and I get to be a learner!!!! And I learned something about peacocks, too. It’s a great Saturday morning so far. Thanks.
The peacock is fun
The peacock is so adorable! I love your use of imagination when creating cards.
My granddaughter loves peacocks. I can’tell wait to create something like this for her. Thanks!
Such an unique idea for the peacock card. Genius!
This is why you’re one of my fave bloggers to follow… always clever and wonderfully made cards! Keep up the great work! 🙂
Awesome cards! Love the way you think “OUT OF THE BOX” with the peacock card.
I absolutely love your design style AND your blog!! Thanks for the inspiration.
So gorgeous! Thank you for the beautiful inspiration!
What a fun card to make and receive! Great idea!
So creative!!! Thanks for making me smile!!!!
Awesome card. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
These background stamps are definitely some of my favorites and I really like your peacock card. But, I also like the simplicity of the pencil colored love stamp. Very different cards all really well done.
OMG!!! When I first saw your card I really thought your peacock bird was one bird. You did such a fabulous job putting him together!! I just love your card and it really mad me smile! I really needed that with the month I have had so far. Thank you for making my whole month better!!
This is so cute and creative, Yana.