Peacock Feather Card with Distress Oxide Background | Technique Friday with Els

[@kathykrepskyschoening3364]

The technique to make the background was so surprising. Who would think just dipping the card into the ink could become that beautiful. I can't wait to try it. The peacock feather die is on my list. Thank you for showing how to make this wonderful card.

[@karenkleinert9186]

Love the card. Makes me think of Las Vegas and the feather dancers. Makes me happy happy happy!

[@MaryPoggemann]

They look like feathers in the sea! How lovely!

[@dariac.8210]

So beautiful! The colors you used are the only three Distress Oxide Ink Pads I have. I thought they would be lovely together, and you just proved it. The two ways you used the feather die are wonderful. Thank you.

[@janetmack2073]

This is just the prettiest card. I love the glitter.

[@joannburnham4475]

Lovely background to showcase the pretty peacock feathers. Love it.

[@paulakilburn777]

Love the peacock die, and the distress oxides look like loads of fun.

[@sharleneking7179]

Beautiful card that could be used for many occasions. The inks & feather die cut are amazing!

[@suea5405]

All those distress inks are incredible.

[@sandraheitman3648]

I ordered my Oxide inks. I can't wait until they arrive. They look like a great tool to have. Thanks for the informative video. El's you always come through with such beautiful ideas. Thanks so much for your time and effort.

[@annastarr7818]

I always look forward to Friday to see what you will create

[@audregaer3281]

Beautiful card. Love how you used the release paper as a stencil to place the bits back into the design. Thank you for a chance to win the gorgeous peacock feather die.

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Congratulations Audre! You've been randomly selected as a winner in last week's giveaway. Please email [e-mail] with your shipping info to claim your prize. Happy crafting :)

[@audregaer3281]

Thank you so much for the beautiful die.

[@cindygraham9258]

Love this! Can't wait to try it. Having had peacocks on the grounds of where I worked, I've always loved them. Can't wait to do an entire set of these cards!

[@VKnuistingh]

A beautiful card Els. I love feathers and I am very happy with my die I bought with you yesterday!!!

[@PEsAuntie]

Thanks for the video showing us how to use the new distress oxide inks. Such a pretty card!

[@cindybearj]

This is a beautiful card, the colors are awesome! Those oxide inks are so cool!

[@conniehewitt6530]

great video. loved the hints regarding replacement of the tiny pieces of the detailed feather and smoothing of the delicate edges using the release paper. great narration.

[@joannamackintosh7034]

What a great idea for replacing the fall-out pieces from the feather - you are so clever ;) Another great video, thanks.

[@williamwebb4076]

Enjoy your many techniques you show on the shows. The peacock card is lovely.

[@PaperToPetals]

WOW Els, you have out done yourself with this card! Now your just showing off. 😎. Love the technic but what really pulls it together is the color pallet! Love it, thanks for sharing!

[@deep6449]

Absolutely lovely! It will be perfect for an anniversary for my son and daughter-in-law. They had peacock feathers featured in the wedding. Even in my hair barrette!

[@Kathy-fw9ym]

I loved the idea of putting the release sheet cut out back in place so the extra pieces can be put back perfectly. Thank you for sharing!

[@STRAHAN50]

Those new Oxide Pads are great ! Adding the Peacock feather is beautiful.

[@kathyvogel2765]

Els, this is really a beautiful card. I love your color choices.

[@gerdaweiland6541]

Love those distress oxide inks! And your peacock feather is great !

[@ireneisbell2004]

Thank you . Hope you had a Great Birthday . The card was so beautiful .

[@marcelleroberts8711]

This is such a lovely way to use the Oxide inks and Glitter. A match made in heaven!

[@jolac46]

This is a gorgeous card. I love it very much. I love that you put back some pieces of the peacock Feather and put glitter.

[@lourdesaranguenaproano5069]

Nice card. Interesting technique to colour the card. the glitter in the peacock feather is such a nice detail.

[@irenesell5208]

How beautiful, thank you for sharing Els. I shall be attempting this with one or two of my other dies. I love the look of the distress oxides too so will be looking to buy some to try. Thanks again you are so generous and give so much inspiration and confidence. X

[@marylou2722]

Love the feather die. Just got 6 distress oxide inks, can't wait to play with them. Great card, love the color combo.

[@allysdesigns]

The peacock feather die is beautiful! Really liked the trick with the release sheet, I can see many uses for it. Love the color choices! Beautiful

[@donnalyon9418]

Beautiful card. Love the technique using the oxide ink. Love it.

[@lindaknox7725]

Beautiful card Els. I really like the peacock feather die and the technique you used to make the card. Thanks.

[@stankuch]

This effect is so striking; Love the Microfine glitter showing thru the card. Thank you for showing us how to use the Oxide inks easily and with good results. I would love to try and recreate this card!

[@modeg3]

The colors are so beautiful together!

[@daliaeremia8191]

It is another interesting video technique demonstration - the die and the colors are very nice and the result is, of course, a beautiful card!

[@nancywalker4224]

I love the looks of this card! Thank you for sharing your technique with us!

[@babydoll10202]

That is so gorgeous! Need some of that mint ultra fine glitter too.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Oh how beautiful background , I own the oxide line but I haven't played to much yet . These are great tips Els ! Happy Birthday again !

[@andreashearer2216]

I think you did a very good job of the card,made it look really easy.I can't wait to get some of those oxide inks

[@jonnacarpenter1178]

great card and great technique. I love the colors and how you were able to use all the parts and pieces and not waste anything!

[@geris831]

Beautiful! Fabulous dark mint glitter matches great!

[@annekeschep8148]

Gorgeous! The feather die is stunning. The new Distress inks looks like a lot of fun to work with and in combination with the glitter: awesome effects...

[@NanaBeth1]

Gorgeous! Your glitter technique is fabulous. Can't wait to give it a try.

[@karensuewaldner9758]

What a beautiful card, love the feather,

[@wesley5518]

So happy I found this sight. Thanks for the great video. Your card is simply gorgeous, that bit of sparkle in the background really sets if off. The feather reminds my of my childhood, my aunt and uncle had peacocks and I always gathered a few feathers when we visited. I have always loved the colors. Thanks for the fun.

[@grumpy4810]

Wow, stunning! Best distress oxide video I've seen yet. Very inspirational!!!

[@kathlenemiller1195]

Els, I just adore watching your techniques....

[@tracybourdon-thomas8502]

I love peacocks and this is the cutest ever!

[@judyestrada1446]

Els- Thank you for sharing this beautiful card tutorial with us. It is very lovely!

[@altabeegle3305]

You have stolen my heart! I love all things peacock!!! It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@robertahicks3015]

Beautiful card. Loved the colors you used.

[@look4angel]

Love how you variegated the background by lining up the inks in a row. The peacock feather die is amazing. I love how crisp the cuts were as well. Love the release sheet idea. I also liked how you polished the glitter in place. I have never seen that done before.

[@cindymiller9651]

This is so beautiful. I'm going on the NWPaper Chase starting on Friday. I will be looking for the peacock feather die as well as the Oxide inks. Thank you, Els!

[@jeanchaneyaz]

This is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing more of the Oxide Inks techniques!

[@csthankful]

This is a "wow" card! The glitter really makes it pop!

[@ingridb6615]

Always something new and fresh! Thank you.

[@happymailqueen]

I'm wanting to try that Distress oxide! Love what you did with the peacock feather die!! Beautiful!!

[@LindaAgers]

Simply gorgeous! I love the muted background on this card and the peacock feather is beautiful.

[@michellebyerley6061]

Loved the technique Els. I cannot wait to try this on some of my cards. The peacock feather is gorgeous.

[@sharongullikson2121]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors, the technique, the die...I love it all!

[@donsmithpaint8783]

OH wow! the design is fabulous! I have wallpaper with that peacock feather , what a nice addition for it.

[@suetownsend1932]

Clever idea and gorgeous design. I just received an order, then saw this video...ah, another wishlist has begun!!! Thank you for another informative video.

[@janetsummey4420]

Love the feather, my all time favorite! Thanks Els

[@danielaanderson5417]

Jan Turner b

[@cherylmurphy5515]

Love that feather die-can't wait to try those inks. FABULOUS!

[@loripus4955]

Very pretty. Love these Friday videos

[@margeryc9544]

Great background with the Distress Oxide inks. Love the colors you used.

[@sandybb36]

Beautiful soft card; love it.

[@shirleyrensink3973]

I simply love this project. I have wondered for some time about the way the new distress inks work and you showed it wonderfully. I love the peacock die and it makes such a gorgeous addition to this card. Wouldn't it be a wonderful birthday gift for me to win this die? March 23 is the real day but hey I would count this as a gift for sure.

[@margjim]

What a wonderful technique which I can picture with many dies. The card is stunning, thanks for the inspiration

[@marjorietravers2480]

really like this card thankyou for all the technique fridays

[@53chu]

Just love this peacock feather, very airy!

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

I just bought some distressed oxides which is June, your video is so detailed & exciting, can't wait to try these.Lorraine Durgee.

[@tamilopez3006]

Love this. I love how you used the negative and positive space with the glitter. Beautiful!

[@vivianc.1403]

Stunning!!! The background is wonderful and the peacock feather is fabulous. I always enjoy your tip filled videos. Thanks.

[@lindak9079]

What a beautiful card! I love the background and the glitter in the negative space is gorgeous!

[@laurabuehler]

That peacock feather die is lovely!

[@kathyferguson7302]

What a beautiful card. The colors are so pretty together. I haven't purchased Distress Oxide yet but after seeing your card I will be getting some soon. Tim Holtz should thank you!

[@Jeanietootoo]

what a wonderful video.....clearly explained and a beautiful result!

[@cardfavoritesandsuch4887]

Love the peacock die, the technique is awesome! Can't wait to try it!!

[@TheGinalola]

I love peacocks!! The die and the colors are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing-now, I need to get the inks!!

[@glennisf9523]

I love the colours you have used - a great video

[@staceykowbel]

Such a beautiful design!

[@fmgardner2826]

What a gorgeous technique! I love the peacock die!

[@gerdievb]

Love the technique! Thanks for showing how to make it!

[@tamarawinenger6793]

Beautiful card. You are very talented.

[@DALUZPABLO]

An amazing design, timeless andar glamourouse

[@debraclark4095]

Love the color of the card. you did a great job

[@lindajamme5459]

What a beautiful card. Love the oxide ink and cannot wait to get mine. The peacock feather die is perfect with this.

[@2341vivian]

Love this card and love the peacock feather die...so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!

[@2848Adriana]

Love how you did your background, and then putting the feather pieces back in and glitter very pretty, TFS, Cheers Anna.

[@denisebryant3376]

Gorgeous card! Love the peacock feather and the colors you used!

[@melkuz]

what a wonderful technique I have tagged this one to rematch as I plan to do this one when life slows down. Thanks again for another wonderful video

[@timeenuf4200]

Very nice - thank you for your time, talent and inspiration.

[@maryannewillequer3305]

So pretty! I love the color combinations Else chose--perfect with the peacock feather& cut-out!

[@henriette9969]

Wauw Els, thanks for the beautiful background and the idea of making a background en than cutout your die and fil de gap with glitter is awsome. I certainly will try this myself!

[@jackienellessen1299]

Wow! This card is so beautiful. I'm so glad I discovered your channel.

[@lindahyden]

Just stunning, can't wait to try these techniques!

[@catfansf]

Love the Peacock feather die and just bought all the distress oxide inks!

[@sue3686]

beautiful! Love the colors and the glitter. So glad I found your channel.