Here at Designs by Miss Mandee, I always love to exhibit my latest creative ideas, and today’s paper craft is a “display” like no other! Take in all the intricate little details in my new, peacock luminary.
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Watch a short video of me putting this project together on Instagram.
I never pass up an opportunity to showcase a project inspired by birds! And who doesn’t love a fancy peacock design? Heck, I love peacocks so much that I have peacock wallpaper and a matching green velvet couch in my living room! And now I can add to my crazy obsession with this decorative papercraft.
Also, I worked so hard on the peacock feather design for this project, that I thought I’d include it in the download as well (bonus)!
Normally I line my luminary projects with vellum so that the light can shine through more easily. But, this project proved too detailed for my vellum paper, and I couldn’t seem to keep it from ripping. I considered just going without the liner layer but felt like it still needed to be there. So, I wound up using a thicker paper than I originally intended. Even if the light won’t come through as well on this one, I feel like what it lacks in luminosity it makes up for in overall elegance.
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 fun freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy putting this peacock luminary together. And don’t forget to share your lovely finished projects 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. 4 Comments on Peacock Luminary – Animal Cut Files
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Nicole
June 27, 2022 at 11:33 am (11 months ago)So gorgeous!
Mandee
June 30, 2022 at 10:51 am (11 months ago)Thank you so much!!
Tracey Green
July 13, 2022 at 1:17 pm (11 months ago)This is gorgeous.
Mandee
July 14, 2022 at 9:27 am (11 months ago)Thanks so much Tracey!!