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:
BLOG HOP
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The next stop on this hop is Heather Hoffman. Or start over at Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
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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 |
You are amazingly talented and make such beautiful cards!! I would never have looked at that stamp & thought the same thing! And the colors you used on the peacock & stamping the background only partially up the card…so cool…love it!!
Your “wanna be” peacock card just makes you smile, so cute. Your other cards give me great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your card ideas with us.
I really like the Love background card – highlighting one of the words with the red coloring. Simple but beautiful
I love how you colored the sentiment. So elegant.
Your cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Oh goodness, is this card so cute! I love how you paired the elegant background stamp with the bird pretending to be a peacock to make a funny card. It is so creative. I love watching your videos as your designs are always beautiful and you explain them so well. Thank you for sharing!
Do you know if the mini misti would fit that large stamp in it? I have the stamp and am considering buying a mini misti but want to make sure that Emma stamp will.fit??
Thanks!
no, you’ll need a medium size misti for Emma, it’s just a tad too big for the mini.
I find your creations so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
Those simple cursive “love” cards are my favorite! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the way you think outside the box!
Love your pops of color. Especially like the grey with the hint of pink.
A fabulous card!! You are always so creative with your supplies!!pp I am Loving these background stamps!! Initially I wasn’t interested in them but now they’re near the top of my wishlist! They are just beautiful!!
This is such a fun card! Wobbles are such a neat addition to a card.
Oh wow your card is so cute and it made me smile:)
Such a CUTE card!!! Love it and this new release:)
Your card is so fun and cute!!!
I absolutely love the background stamp in gray – wow – so pretty combined with the turquoise – love your cards
What a clever and fun card!
Your peacock want to be is so so so adorable. The wobble is perfection.
What a fun card! I love it 🙂
I absolutely adore the peacock cards!!made me smile so thank you for that!!Absolutely adorable!
Such a fun card, Yana, and a great way to stretch your stamps.
How clever! Your cards are so fun & pretty.
What a fun and cute card! Thank you for sharing!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card! What a great way to further use some of these products – thanks for sharing your creative ideas and helping us stretch our products!
Thanks for encouraging us to look at products in a different light – and with a sense of humor 😉 Great ideas for this jam-packed SSS release.
A great background and the peacock looks so pretty & fun!
Your peacock card is so cute, clever and playful. Love your additional inspirations and video too! Thanks!!!
What a fun card! You are so very creative!
Such a creative idea!! Love it!
Adorable card! Love the colors used and how the background is grey out.
Awesome cards Yana! Those cards look so fun but also perfect and not childish! Love them! This whole release is just gorgeous.
What a great idea! I love how you took one part of the background stamp and turned it into something completely different! Thanks for sharing!
Your cards are so adorable!
Cards like these make me smile – they’re not only brilliant, they’re adorable!
Beautiful creations!! Love the peacock!!
Absolutely adorable card Yana! What an eye you have to be able to see a little peacock in the background stamp design! Love these colors! Love how fun it is too! I am so enjoying all the talent in this blog hop! Thank you for sharing yours!
Love the wanna be peacock! Colors and design are great.
Love the colors that you chose for the peacock
This is genius! So adorable!!
That is really thinking outside of the box! Just an adorable card. Thank you for sharing.
What an absolutely adorable way to stretch that stamp! Such a cute peacock and wonderful coloring.
Your ‘wobbly’ peacock is super cute!
Great cards … new ideas for me to try. The peacock is adorable as well!
This is such a cute and original idea! Love love love this funny little “peacock”! Thanks for the inspiration and for making me smile ^_^
Heee I love a wobble card! These are all gorgeous cards!
Love the peacock card and the helpful information about their bad luck in England. Never knew@!
Fun cards
Ha! I love your pretend peacock, it definitely made me smile! So creative you are! Now I’ll be looking at my big background stamps a little more. 🙂
I love your pretend peacock and you’ve given me a super idea for a card of my own. Thanks so much