Hello everyone... Helen is here. I love creating background for my cards and using stencil is one of my favorite techniques. And today, I would like to share these two fun, rainbow birthday cards.
Here are the step-by-step tutorial to make these 2 birthday cards using the 6x6 Party Stencil.
First, I taped the stencil directly on top of a piece of white cardstock that I already trimmed to fit on my front card.
For the rainbow colors, I only used 3 primary color inks: red, yellow, and blue. I added the ink with blending brush one color at a time and then blended the two primary colors to get the secondary colors.
After that, I removed the stencil off the cardstock, and then I sprayed it lightly with water using the Distress Sprayer bottle. I dabbed the water off the paper with paper towel and then I dried it with craft heater. Then, I repeated the same steps to make the second background panel.
I cut out one of the background panels using on for the stitched scallop circle die from my stash for the shaker card.
For the shaker card, I cut out a piece of clear acetate out of a box. You can use any acetate plastic you have. I like to keep the plastic boxes and recycle them to use on projects. I used permanent double-sided tape to add the acetate piece on the circle window.
Next, I added 3D fun foam on the back of the panel using double-sided tape and then added more double sided tape on top of the fun foam.
I trimmed a piece of blue cardstock to use it as front card mat. I added it on top of a white card with permanent adhesive.
I added some sequins in the middle of the card and then I added the stenciled background panel right on top of it. I pressed it firmly to make sure the taped adhered well.
For the first card, I stamped a sentiment on a white cardstock with black pigment ink pad, dried the ink and then cut it with the double-stitched pennant die. I added the sentiment pennant on the card with 3D foam tape.
For the second card, it is a very simple and quick one. I added the stenciled background panel on a piece of red carstock mat with permanent adhesive runner. Then, I added them on top of a white card with the same permanent adhesive.
I stamped the sentiment on another white cardstock with black pigment ink pad, and then I cut it with double-stitched circle die. I added the sentiment label on the card with 3D foam tape.
I hope these cards spark an inspiration. There are many stencils at Clear Scraps store that you can use to make handmade cards. Check them out!
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