Create a rainbow background with Keep It Simple stencils and dies

March 28, 2025

This post features a project created by design team member, Kim.  See below for how she creates a gorgeous background on black using the Keep It Simple Raindrop Stencil and Rainbow Builder Metal Dies.  A full supply list is at the bottom of the post.

Step 1: Tape down layer 1 stencil (there is no right or wrong to which one you use first) and using lightest ink color – for me, this was Peacock Feathers - and ink blending tool, apply ink over the stencil, using a circular motion and a light hand.  You will build up the color and intensity of the ink by going over it multiple times and this will prevent heavy handed blotchy spots.  When you are satisfied with your ink blending, carefully lift the stencil away, set your panel aside to dry, or use a heat tool to dry it. 

Step 2: Tape down layer 2 stencil and following the same guidelines in step 1, use the next lightest ink – in my project, this was Wilted Violet – and complete your ink blending.

Step 3: Again, using the same process as steps 1 and 2, use the last stencil and your darkest ink color – for me, this was Uncharted Mariner – and complete your stenciled panel.  Allow it to dry completely. Once it is dry, trim the panel to 5 ¼ x 5 ¼ (this will allow you to choose the best area of your stenciled panel). 

Step 4: Using the Rainbow Builder Dies, die-cut the pieces in your choice of colors. **TIP: I love this die set, because I die-cut the rainbow stripes and the rainbow accents in each color so that I can mix them, and it provides enough pieces for (3) complete rainbows. ** Once you have your pieces die-cut, put them together.

Step 5: Emboss chosen sentiment from the Sunshine and Rainbows Sentiment Stamps on the sentiment strip in silver and trim it. 

Step 6: Using the Back To Basics Teal Ribbon, tie a bow, if desired, and adhere to the back of the sentiment strip.

Step 7: Assemble the card, as shown in the final photo.

 

KIS - Rainbow Builder Dies, Cloud Stencil, Sunshine and Rainbows Sentiments, B2B Teal Ribbon

Other products – Distress Oxide Inks:  Uncharted Mariner, Wilted Violet, Peacock Feathers, Blending tool, 110# Black Cardstock, Silver Cardstock, Various colors of cardstock, Versamark Clear Embossing Ink, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, favorite adhesive, foam squares

 

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