Simon Says Stamp | Funny Pretend Peacock Card. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway
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:
BLOG HOP
Join us for a fun-filled blog hop!
The next stop on this hop is Heather Hoffman. Or start over at Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Comment below by end of the day, Sunday, Jan 15th for your chance to win a $25 gift card to Simon Says Stamp. Winner’s name will be picked randomly and posted on SSS blog on Monday.
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 |
Julie O'Neil
January 15, 2017cute cards! love the animals
Tammy
January 15, 2017So many great cards. Great to see the variety.
Teresa
January 15, 2017I just love your wobbly “peacock” – so cute!!
Sara Peatross
January 15, 2017Fun card!
Janet Trapp
January 15, 2017So love the look of these cards! Gonna have to try this!
Another awesome release! Thanks for the chance to win!
~God bless~
Mary Jenkins
January 15, 2017I absolutely love this card! So creative!!
Tania
January 15, 2017Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing!
Julie Booker
January 15, 2017Sooo cute. I love how you took the background stamp and used an existing bird stamp to create something new. I love your cards. I am looking forward to seeing your next blog.
CathyL
January 15, 2017Fun little peacock!
Leni
January 15, 2017Adorable peacock card! You’re so creative!
Brandy
January 15, 2017The peacock card is so adorable! I love it!
Michele K. Henderson
January 15, 2017I love the colors in your gorgeous peacock card! Adorable!
Betty N
January 15, 2017What a great card! Love how you created the peacock!
Angela W
January 15, 2017This card is adorable and it looks great with the new background stamp! I like making fun cards that will brighten someone’s day!
DenaAnn Schaufele
January 15, 2017Thanks for the inspiration!
Tessa A Reed
January 15, 2017I just love the colors on this card!
Caren C.
January 15, 2017Such a creative use of the larger stamp to make the peacock! Maybe someday I can be as creative as you!
Karine boivin
January 15, 2017The peacock is adorable! Love all projects!
Susan R K
January 15, 2017What a fun card. Way to use the background stamp in two ways – makes a perfect peacock tail. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Shipley
January 15, 2017How fun and creative
Angelique Vela
January 15, 2017Absolutely love your wanna be peacock!
Lindsay w
January 15, 2017Just love your cards! They never disappoint!!
colleen moore
January 15, 2017Nice Clean and pretty
karenajo
January 15, 2017Love seeing your creations – always great inspiration !!!
Gail Plaskiewicz
January 15, 2017Oh my gosh, a wanna be peacock! How cute is that? My sisters business is The Proud Peacock so she would love this card! I always try to make her a peacock card for her birthday or just because. I wish one of my peacocks would be big enough for her to hang up in her shed for her business at The Big E, the 5th largest fair in the country. It’s so cute how your peacock wiggles too! I love that! I don’t have a die cutter but if I could fussy cut something, I could use those wigglers and make my stuff move too. I have to check those out by looking at your video.
Those LOVE cards are so pretty and when I win I think that’s the stamp I want to get. I hope I am able to win something because that would be so amazing! I love how you used the word LOVE over and over on one card. That’s a cute idea and I’m sure I have a stamp that says LOVE. If I don’t, I have alphabet stamps, lots of them.
Last but not least, your last card with the animals is cute! You also used sequins which I happen to love using all the time. Some cards don’t need any, and some cards only need a few to just make them pop and finish the card. Thank you for letting us view all of your cards.
Carey Nusbaum
January 15, 2017Amazing and adorable! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
Tracie Pond
January 16, 2017The peacock is so cute and clever!
Pamela duxbury
January 16, 2017love thae wobblers.
tina z. (treebug)
January 16, 2017wow, stunning cards!
Berina Febin
January 16, 2017Beautiful cards!! That peacock card is cute!
Sandy Small
January 16, 2017Adorable! Your cards are so clever!
lee
January 17, 2017Lovely cards!!
Kyle E.
January 17, 2017That Peacock card is the best! So very cute!
Kim
January 17, 2017You are amazing!! You nailed the “Think Outside the Box” with this card!! So clever, so fun, so cute!!!!
Dianne
January 22, 2017Your use of the background stamp is amazing! Thanks for sharing.