Hi there lovely people, Tammy (aka Tambarambaa) here with you today to share my latest stencil-y creations…..
![2 rainbow cards and a rainbow bookmark created using stencil butters and TCW Stencils](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/C58906CC-7DC6-464A-AAC3-A6E89BB53F22-1024x1024.png?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
TCW provided me with some awesome goodies to play with, but the art and opinions are my own.
I created a couple of rainbow style cards using the awesome Stencil Butters and a few of the newer stencils. These stencils are just so gorgeous, they really do all the hard work for you!!
So let’s begin……
I grabbed a sheet of TCW9051 Watercolour paper. I then selected stencil TCW1046 Tropical Vibe and placed over paper, holding in place with some washi tape.
I grabbed the Stencil Butters in all my fave colors, which just happens to be the colors of the rainbow. I used Fuchsia, Marigold, Gamboge, Chartreuse, Turquoise, Ocean Blue and Orchid.
![laying down a stencil, adding stencil butters with a blending brush, trying to add colors where they would naturally fall](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0577-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Using a blending brush, I applied a touch of each color to the scenic stencil, trying to place them in appropriate areas, for example, yellow, pink and orange for the sun etc. I did this with a circular motion which definitely makes it easier to blend.
Once I had filled in all the areas, time to lift that stencil. Aaah the magic, this really never gets old!!
![close ups of the colors selected for different parts of the stencil](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0576-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
I then grabbed another stencil TCW1050 Nautical Vision but this time, instead of focusing on particular areas, I just applied the stencil butters in a rainbow effect, working from the top to the bottom, allowing each color to blend as I went.
This stencil lends itself to this style, but I am much happier with the results. Plus it was much easier to create as I didn’t need to worry about going too much out of the ‘lines’.
![repeating the above process but instead of selecting particular colors, just creating vertical rainbows and allowing colors to blend together](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0575-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Ok time to trim down the cards. I then adhered them to TCW9079 6×6 Folded Card and Envelope Set and added a simple sentiment and border.
I really think that’s all these cards need. They are so fresh with the white.
![card one complete](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0627-1024x983.jpg?resize=768%2C737&ssl=1)
I love that these cards could suit so many occasions – travel, birthday, just cause, thankyou.
![card 2 complete](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0628-1024x999.jpg?resize=768%2C749&ssl=1)
When I trimmed down the cards, I was left with a strip.
Of course, I couldn’t let this go to waste – I decided it would make the perfect bookmark. For this I repeated the above process, but this time I used a 12×12 stencil as I wanted it to be BOLD and funky.
I selected stencil TCW987 Botanical Heart and actually just used the edge – how cool does it look!!
![making a bookmark out of the leftover paper using the same technique](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0579-1024x566.jpg?resize=1024%2C566&ssl=1)
I really wish you could see the shimmer and shine. So hard to capture on camera.
There you have it – 3 fun and easy projects from 1 sheet of paper!
![rainbow cards set of two with a book mark. So much gorgeous color and gorgeous stencil marks. The white that is created when you lift the stencil is gorgeous](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ACCE1A83-F0DE-4A80-8A52-12CC814529BF-1024x1024.png?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
I hope this has inspired you today.
Happy arting and happy color!!
xx
Tammy Klingner (aka Tambarambaa) – TCW Design Team Member
Absolutely gorgeous! I just love those stencil butters!
Brilliant! Would never have thought of using blending brushes with the stencil butters.