Peacock Die-Cut Card with Layered Feathers

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Create a stunning A5 card featuring a peacock design with cascading layered feathers. The peacock is cut from cardstock and can be used as a stencil or built up with multiple layers to create a beautiful, dimensional focal point.

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Step by step

1. Run the peacock die through your cutting machine with cardstock to cut out the main peacock shape. ▶ watch 28:00
2. Pop out all the pieces from the die-cut peacock, including the body and tail sections. ▶ watch 28:15
3. Score the fold line on the peacock body using a scoring tool to create a hinge effect. ▶ watch 29:00
4. Use the peacock die as a stencil by placing it over cardstock and blending ink through it with a blending brush. ▶ watch 29:30
5. Blend teal ink into the centre of the tail area, then add purple ink to create a gradient effect. ▶ watch 30:00
6. Cut the feather elements from the die multiple times on different cardstock colours or add sparkle and glitter to them. ▶ watch 30:45
7. Layer the feather pieces on top of each other using small dots of glue to create a cascading, dimensional effect. ▶ watch 31:15
8. Attach the layered feathers to the peacock body, positioning them to fan out from the tail area. ▶ watch 32:00
9. Attach the completed peacock to the front of your card using glue, positioning it so the feathers cascade off the edge for added dimension. ▶ watch 32:30

Tips from the show

• You can use the die as a stencil by placing it over cardstock and blending ink through the openings.
• Layer multiple cut feathers together and add sparkle or glitter for a more luxurious finish.
• Position the peacock so the feathers cascade off the edge of the card for a striking dimensional effect.

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