Rainbow Rings Happy Pride Card: Super Easy

Every year during Pride Month, I find myself reaching for all the bold, beautiful colors in my stash. There’s just something about a rainbow palette that makes a card feel extra joyful—and honestly, who doesn’t need more of that? This design came together as a way to celebrate inclusion, love, and unity, but also as a reminder that even a simple technique can leave a lasting impression.

I wanted this card to feel bright, graphic, and modern—something that makes a statement without requiring a ton of complicated steps. I also wanted it to be easy enough to recreate, even if you only have a little time to craft. The overlapping stencil design paired with crisp white embossing gave me just that. The best part? You only need a few core supplies, and chances are, you already have most of them in your stash.

Rainbow Rings Happy Pride Card:

A Little Texture Makes a Big Impact

The Overlapping Circles 6x6 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs is the star of this background. It’s one of those versatile patterns that adds interest without stealing the show. I used it over 1/2-inch strips of colored cardstock to represent the Pride flag in all its bold, beautiful glory.

Instead of doing my usual ink-blending technique, I changed things up. I pounced Brilliant White Pigment Ink through the stencil using a foam tool. That gave the circles a softer, more saturated look that really stands out on the rainbow background. Once I added white embossing powder and heat set it, the texture just came to life. It’s subtle, but it catches the light in the loveliest way.

Pro Tip: When working with pigment ink and embossing powder, especially over textured surfaces like layered cardstock strips, prep with a powder tool first (I used my trusty CottonTail Powder Tool). It’ll keep stray powder from clinging to areas you don’t want embossed.

Masking That Packs a Punch

To keep the stencil area clean and intentional, I masked off the top portion of the card panel with some 1" Mint Tape before I got started. That gave me a perfectly straight edge to work under, and when I peeled it back? That crisp line made the whole design feel finished and polished.

I mounted everything on my Glassboard Studio Magnetic Glass Mat using a bit of low-tack tape on the back of the cardstock and the magnets on the stencil to keep it from shifting while I worked. That hands-free hold really helps when you're trying to line up a stencil just right.

Bold Sentiment, Minimal Effort

The sentiment might be my favorite part of this card. The “Happy Pride” greeting comes from the Sentimentally Speaking Holidays Bundle—one of those go-to sets that covers tons of occasions. I heat embossed the stamped image in clear embossing powder over Versafine Clair Nocturne ink for a bold, glossy finish, then used the coordinating die to cut it out.

Pro Tip: Heat embossing a black sentiment with clear powder gives it that extra pop, and keeps the ink from smudging—especially helpful if you're assembling right after stamping.

I attached it to the card front using some 2mm mini foam adhesive squares to give it just enough lift. The white-on-rainbow with a pop of black and dimension? It’s such a clean look that still feels full of heart.

A Design That Celebrates and Connects

This card isn’t just about color—it’s about kindness and visibility. Whether you’re sending it to a friend, a family member, or someone in your community, it’s a little reminder that they’re seen and celebrated. And isn’t that what handmade cards are all about?

If you’ve never tried using your stencils this way, I hope this card gives you a little nudge to play. You don’t have to overthink it—just grab some scraps, pick your palette, and let your tools do the heavy lifting.

Let me know if you try this idea or put your own spin on it. I always love seeing how these techniques evolve in your hands.

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible.

Materials Used:

Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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