Feb 11 2009

Strut Your Stuff with an Elegant Peacock

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Flourishes

ElegantPeacockWhiteFeb09Hello!  Today I’m very happy to share a preview of an elegant, unusual and fun set which Flourishes will release this coming Friday night — Strut Your Stuff.  You may get lucky and win this set!  Check the Flourishes Blog today for details.  Also, be sure to check the SCS Flourishes Forum Friday night from 7-9 pm Eastern time — there will be a release party happening with samples, games, and giveaways!

When I did an internet search on peacock photos I was surprised to find such a thing as an all white peacock.  I had no idea!  I’m probably the last person to learn of white peacocks but I was so amazed and delighted by their beauty, I knew I wanted to try and capture their elegance on my first card with this set.

The peacock is simply stamped in Versamark on smooth white cardstock and embossed with white embossing powder.  I brushed on a hint of blue and pink with Twinkling H2O’s to give it a little definition.  I then cut out the image and glued it to my die cut panel.  The sentiment is embossed, as well.

The card front is covered with BasicGrey Euphoria paper to place the peacock in a soft and dreamy garden setting — nothing too overpowering for the angelic purity of the bird.  I love the way the pattern in the lighter-colored panels is suggestive of the eye of a peacock feather.  These beautiful papers are included in the current Sophie’s Special at Flourishes.

For a look at some absolutely gorgeous and very colorful cards using this set, please visit my fellow Flourishes designers:

Tomorrow and Friday I’ll be sharing previews of two more new Flourishes sets.  I hope you’ll join me as we prepare for the big Friday night release.  Thank you for your time today!

  • Stamps:  Strut Your Stuff (to be released by Flourishes this Friday night)
  • Paper:  White cardstock base, BasicGrey Euphoria designer paper, Neenah Classic Solar White
  • Ink:  Versamark
  • Accessories:  Ribbon, Kaiser flat-backed pearls, Spellbinders dies, white and blue embossing powder, Twinkling H2O’s, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

41 Responses to “Strut Your Stuff with an Elegant Peacock”

  1. # notimetostampon 11 Feb 2009 at 3:52 am

    Beautiful, Leslie — love your white peacock on those gorgeous papers!!! So beautifully done!!!

  2. # Ethaon 11 Feb 2009 at 5:13 am

    Whoah, this is so elegant!! love the balance of the white bird with the two ribbons, super!!

  3. # StampinCathyon 11 Feb 2009 at 6:10 am

    This is just breath taking and so elegant.

  4. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 11 Feb 2009 at 6:33 am

    I gasped with delight when I saw this in the gallery! Gorgeous! Love the non traditional colours and white embossing. Simply stunning!

  5. # Stacy Twinshappy SCSon 11 Feb 2009 at 6:37 am

    Beautiful! I love the white, and I didn’t know that either. The pearls are wonderful accent and the white is just so elgeant! Beautiful Leslie!

  6. # NancyKon 11 Feb 2009 at 6:38 am

    I always look forward to your posts and this one is no exception! I knew of white peacocks - they are just as elegant as the colorful ones - and you have captured their elegance beautifully!

  7. # Markie's Momon 11 Feb 2009 at 6:49 am

    Leslie, this is GORGEOUS!!!! I love the peacock embossed in white! WOW!

  8. # Cindy H.on 11 Feb 2009 at 6:51 am

    Whoa! This is stunning!!! I never heard of a white peacock either but I love it! Love the beautiful colors, DP and layout design of this gorgeous card.

  9. # Angela R.on 11 Feb 2009 at 7:02 am

    so very elegant and stunning!

  10. # Karen Won 11 Feb 2009 at 7:12 am

    Wow, this is totally gorgeous and the papers really work with this. Thanks so much!! Can’t wait to get these new stamps.

  11. # jenniferon 11 Feb 2009 at 7:38 am

    Oh! So very yummy, luxurious and breathtaking!
    The white bird against that paper!!!

    Jen

  12. # Veltaon 11 Feb 2009 at 7:52 am

    How very elegant Leslie…cannot wait to see the new images from Flourishes…this is so soft :)

  13. # Julie Koerberon 11 Feb 2009 at 8:03 am

    JUST LOVELY Leslie! I love the soft take you took on with this set! It’s just got such a feminine feel!

  14. # Kikoon 11 Feb 2009 at 8:06 am

    This is so beautifully done in the soft white and pastel tones. It is gently understated, yet so truly elegant! Absolutely gorgeous, Leslie!

  15. # yvonneon 11 Feb 2009 at 8:12 am

    Just stunning!!! Love the dreamy, soft look. Wow!!
    Yvonne.

  16. # Alion 11 Feb 2009 at 8:14 am

    This card is beautiful, Leslie. I learned a few years ago at a petting zoo that white peacocks are female and called peahens — who knew?

  17. # Jerri Kayon 11 Feb 2009 at 8:27 am

    It’s breathtaking Leslie, positively breathtaking. Here in Tampa we have lots of peacocks at Busch Gardens, including some white ones. This is my favorite bird, I love your “white” version, beautiful watercoloring and the paper is perfect..

  18. # Jeannieon 11 Feb 2009 at 8:28 am

    So very elegent - just perfect!

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

  19. # Cindy Lawrenceon 11 Feb 2009 at 8:59 am

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Leslie! Love that you made this soft and feminine…..SO PRETTY!

  20. # Christina Fischeron 11 Feb 2009 at 9:44 am

    Oh my — this is stunning, Leslie! That embossed image is just beautiful! I didn’t know about white peacocks, either!

  21. # Linda Dukeon 11 Feb 2009 at 9:47 am

    Leslie WOW!! This is Gorgeous!! The white peacock, and that paper together are truly amazing.I never use my phone to leave a comment, but couldn’t wait to tell you how beautiful this is. I love your style.

  22. # Norineon 11 Feb 2009 at 10:00 am

    so elegant love the wht bird
    Hugs
    Norine

  23. # Idaon 11 Feb 2009 at 10:28 am

    Oh so pretty. I love the colors and the white embossing. Gorgeous card! - We have a White Peacock in our park’s Aviary and they are stunning.

  24. # Latishaon 11 Feb 2009 at 10:58 am

    Leslie, this is just so elegant. Love the ribbon and pearls, they look just perfect next to that peacock

  25. # Linda Bandowon 11 Feb 2009 at 10:58 am

    Oh Nancy….this is just gorgeous….What a great idea….white peacock

  26. # Kimberly Crawfordon 11 Feb 2009 at 12:32 pm

    Beautiful!! The white is gorgeous with the papers!!!

  27. # Lenoriaon 11 Feb 2009 at 12:32 pm

    Leslie, this is a beautiful and very peaceful card. Your background papers are perfect with your design.

  28. # ChristineCreationson 11 Feb 2009 at 12:38 pm

    When I first saw this I was amazed Leslie! I don’t think I’ve seen anyone use this paper so well! Such gorgeous blend with the softly touched white peacock! Just beautiful!

  29. # Nancyon 11 Feb 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Beautiful card! Love your white peacock…we actually had one here at our zoo couple years ago.

  30. # Linda C.on 11 Feb 2009 at 2:23 pm

    WOW, WOW, WOW….enough said!

  31. # Gabriela Divineon 11 Feb 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Holy cow, Leslie, this is just beautiful. What incredible detail and scissor work. I adore that DP too.

  32. # Viv (VivLyn)on 11 Feb 2009 at 4:18 pm

    What a gorgeous card! I love it! It is so so elegant!!!

  33. # Jessicaon 11 Feb 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Ohh, this is elegant and beautiful! I love the peacock in all white.

  34. # Jan Marie 1flourishon 11 Feb 2009 at 10:27 pm

    You certainly have a way of making feminine an absolutely wonderful trait…This is exceptional beauty!

  35. # Sabrina (Cook22)on 12 Feb 2009 at 12:52 am

    Love the way you added the H2Os to your beautiful white peacock, who looks simply stunning on that lovely Euphoria paper.

  36. # bronihon 12 Feb 2009 at 2:05 pm

    This is just the most elegant peacock that I’ve ever seen! He looks gorgeous on that Euphoria paper too! Love the pearl accents too!

  37. # Candy aka cwilliamson 12 Feb 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Gorgeous Leslie!!

  38. # Elenaon 12 Feb 2009 at 5:23 pm

    Oh… I am speechless… Absolutely beautiful! So elagant and gentle!

  39. # Rose Annon 12 Feb 2009 at 5:28 pm

    Beautiful!!! I love the peacock in white embossing, Leslie!! So very lovely and unexpected!! The papers are so pretty, and I love your ribbon and pearls as well!!

  40. # Susan (rainy)on 13 Feb 2009 at 12:46 am

    Oh my look at that white embossed peacock! Love the contrast of the white against the colors in the designer paper. This is stunning!

  41. # Linda Bullardon 25 Feb 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Oooh, very lovely presentation of this peacock image in the white EP, combined with that white embossed ribbon and pretty papers. Somehow, I’ve managed not to buy more Nesties for quite a while now. Linda

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