You could say that today’s paper craft is looking quite “proud.” This new design is one that stands out, and is sure to make your next project do the same. Use this dazzling, die cut peacock to really draw the eye in your next crafty piece.
I’ve mentioned before that I have an interest in birds, and out of all the birds out there, peacocks may just be the most difficult to not take an interest in when you cross their path. Their colors alone are incredibly striking—but paired with their large size and long feathers—these birds are truly a marvel!
Since peafowl aren’t native to Utah, I have only ever seen them at zoos and farms. But, with the way they just roam the grounds at will, they really feel like “wild” birds when I see them.
Just for fun, I thought I would share a few facts about peacocks:
- Peacocks are a part of the pheasant family (a bird I’m much more familiar with, here in Utah)
- A family of peafowl is called a “Bevy”
- They are omnivorous birds
- Peacocks shed their train of feathers every year after mating season
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other awesome freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making this die cut peacock! I hope you have as much fun putting him together as I did. Be sure to share your results with me on Instagram!
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 16 Comments on Die Cut Peacock
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Patti
January 20, 2021 at 7:19 am (4 years ago)Another Gorgeous Project. I can’t wait to try making my own peacock. It will make a wonderful addition to my office décor. Thank you Mandee
Mandee
January 20, 2021 at 9:55 am (4 years ago)Thank you Patti! I’m sure this will look stunning in your office!!
toni irace
January 20, 2021 at 7:30 am (4 years ago)thank you thankyou i wanted a peacock for awhile
Mandee
January 20, 2021 at 9:55 am (4 years ago)You are very welcome Toni!
Dee King
January 20, 2021 at 8:15 am (4 years ago)Beautiful. I love these peacocks. Hope there will be more birds coming soon. I also love the birds, as we live in the country we are able to watch so many wonderful little flying jewels. Cardinals, chickadees and so many others all would also make great cutting files.
Mandee
January 20, 2021 at 9:58 am (4 years ago)How fun! It’s always great when you can see cute birds in your own back yard. We have a family of quail that live nearby, and I just think they are the most adorable little birds ever!!
TERRY SMITH
January 20, 2021 at 9:28 am (4 years ago)WOW! This one is a masterpiece! I am always so impressed with your work. You are just amazing! Thanks for this file.
Mandee
January 20, 2021 at 9:58 am (4 years ago)Aww, you are too kind Terry! ❤️
Kathy
January 20, 2021 at 10:47 am (4 years ago)Your peacocks are absolutely gorgeous. I love the information that you gave on the birds as well, I did not know that they were closely related to pheasants, another beautiful bird! When Peacocks call out, it sound like a baby crying. There were wild flocks of them in Arizona and they often visited my mother’s property and were fascinating to watch. Thank you so much for yet another beautiful cut file.
Mandee
January 20, 2021 at 9:03 pm (4 years ago)Thanks Kathy! I didn’t know that’s what they sound like—could be scary if you randomly heard them calling out in the middle of the night!!
Carla Hundley
January 20, 2021 at 5:18 pm (4 years ago)How awesome this
Peacock looks!
Carla from Utah
Mandee
January 20, 2021 at 9:05 pm (4 years ago)Thanks so much Carla!!
Rosalind Osborne
January 22, 2021 at 7:47 am (4 years ago)It’s wonderful, how did you put the eye in and the white dots in the feathers please?
Mandee
January 22, 2021 at 2:07 pm (4 years ago)Thanks! I traced the holes with a pencil, and then uses a paint marker to fill in the dots with white. 🙂
maman-cocci
January 23, 2021 at 3:10 pm (4 years ago)J’adore les paons. Chaque année, je retrouve ces magnifiques oiseaux sur mon lieu de vacances. En France, le cri du paon c’est “Léon, Léon”
Merci pour ce fichier
Mandee
January 25, 2021 at 10:53 am (4 years ago)Wow! That sounds like a beautiful sight to see!! So glad you like this design. 😊