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Pretty Peacock Handmade Cards multi-card blog post


Happy Wednesday!


I hope this post finds you well!?


Even if i say it myself i do love this kit.. it is so cheery and bright, it will be sure to bring a smile to your face when you are crafting with it. It was designed for our Laura who's sister loves Peacocks.

As you will be able to see from all of the samples she has loved working with as much as i have.. her samples are stunning!



** Disclaimer - complete transparency


  • The links to Digital Downloads are my own digital download products from my website - www.obyd.co.uk
  • Also as a Amazon Associate i may receive a small referral commission should you buy something through my UK Amazon Store front. (if you would like to see what i have used and where to get it you can find the links where there is blue on the page) ** Please note that there is no charge to the customer for this.




Supplies list for the card above:


Bright Lights Pretty Peacock Cardmaking Kit PDF Digital Download - you can find it on the website here:

https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/3Jajp



The papers and the topper are from the kit, i printed these onto my favourite super smooth paper you can find it on amazon here - https://amzn.to/43Tg8Je


The variagated ivy leaves are from our Print, cut and form leaves range which you can find here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx


The flowers are from my stash


The gorgeous peacock feather is from Hobby Lobby as is the dazzler flat back gems i used in the corners and in the centre of the large flower


I used some of my favourite stickles to add a little bit of glitter to the peacock topper you can find it here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx


I used some embroidery thread to add some silky loops around the flowers - i picked this skein up in Boyes


Mirror card from amazon - https://amzn.to/3VTZg34

Navy pearl card is from Creative Expressions

The extra foliage is from my stash


Glue choices - C C Tape pens for the mat and layers, my glue gun for the embellishments and foam pad tape for a little dimensional lift on the sentiment, you can find all of my adhesive favourites here in my "Glues and Adhesive" section - https://amzn.to/43StUMo


Flower shaping tools - my ball tool - (mine is an old one so it is orange - the new ones are blue) https://amzn.to/43RmKYu

foam mat - mine is a4 the new ones are a5 - https://amzn.to/3JdOCwG

If it is in your budget.. you might want to have a look at this amazing Flower Making and Shaping tool set from Spellbinders (this is in my wish-list) - https://amzn.to/3vNlwRy


If you would like to have a look at my top finds for gems and embellishments you can find them here in my "embellishments" section of my storefront here: https://amzn.to/43RBo1Y




Supplies list for the card above:


Bright Lights Pretty Peacock Cardmaking Kit PDF Digital Download -

https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/3Jajp


The background paper and the topper are from the kit, i printed these onto my favourite super smooth paper you can find it on amazon here - https://amzn.to/43Tg8Je


Mirror card from Hunkydory

Navy pearl card is from Creative Expressions

Navy ribbon is from Boyes

The flower can be found in packs here - https://amzn.to/3JjCrhz (i add a little extra ink using my little ink pads)

The gem is from my stash

The blue die cut panel is an old one from one of my older dies




Supplies list for the card above:


Bright Lights Pretty Peacock Cardmaking Kit PDF Digital Download -

https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/3Jajp


The sentiment and the topper are from the kit, i printed these onto my favourite super smooth paper you can find it on amazon here - https://amzn.to/43Tg8Je


Navy pearl card is from Creative Expressions

The cardblank is a 5"x5" pre-scored cardblank - you can find these here: https://amzn.to/4cTKaAw

I used some of my favourite stickles to add a little bit of glitter to the peacock topper you can find it here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx


I used some of my new metallic markers from deco art when you do dots the centre is silver but there is a ring of colour around the outside - i got these from B&M stores


The gem is from my stash



Supplies list for the card above:


The tag is from the kit - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/3Jajp

I printed it onto my fav paper - https://amzn.to/43Tg8Je

I have been trying some new mirror card as i wanted some "different" colours, if you would like to have a look you can find it here on amazon - https://amzn.to/3VTZg34

Navy pearl card is from Creative Expressions


I used some of my new metallic markers from deco art when you do dots the centre is silver but there is a ring of colour around the outside - i got these from B&M stores


Here are some of Laura's cards - aren't they stunning!?



The above card is the Easel card closed


The below shows the card open and standing




Supplies list for the card above:


Bright Lights Pretty Peacock Cardmaking Kit PDF Digital Download - Laura used 3 different papers from the kit, a topper and a sentiment from the kit for this one.. and even die cut some of the flowers out of the papers

https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/3Jajp


The foliage die is from Sizzix and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3Jdq7j3


Laura also used our Tropical Monstera leaf Print, cut and form sheet which you can find here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/Hwf5




I hope you have liked all of the cards from today's launch..



I hope you have liked this little project, if you would like to join me on social media you can find all of my social media links, my facebook page, my facebook group, my website, download shop, youtube channel, Patreon and tiktok here: https://linktr.ee/opulencebydesign


Thank you for reading

Happy crafting as always xo