Sponged Stenciling and More

Hi everyone.  Sharing two more sunflower stenciled cards using sponging over a stencil.  The first one  (above) is just sponging ... simple.  I used distress inks and then added a fun sentiment from Lawn Fawn to finish.  Easy, peasy one layer CAS card.

Here's my second version ... with a slight difference ...

The second one is sponging as well, but there's a little more to it.  This has been dry embossed first using the stencil, and then sponged afterwards.  LOVE this subtle embossing, but it's hard to capture in a photo.

For dry embossing with stencils, here's the "sandwich" that works for me with my Big Shot ... (Open to Tab 1 on platform, cutting plate, stencil taped to card front ... stencil facing down, silicone mat, Sizzix Textures impression pad).

I left the stencil and card front taped together while I sponged over the sunflower. Looks very similar to the card above, but in real life you can see the raised design of the sunflower and it adds just a little something extra.  I took a close-up shot, but not sure you can really see the difference ... trust me, it looks very cool. :)  I added another "sunny" sentiment ... who knew that I had so many different ones??!! :)

Just another couple of ways to use a stencil.  I hope you are enjoying all the different ways I'm using this stencil.  It's been lots of fun and I still have more ways to try. :)

I'm entering this into AAA Cards #69 - One Stash Favourite Challenge.  I do love to play with stencils. :)

Hope you are all having a great day.  Thanks so much for dropping by for a visit!

Stamps:  Sentiment - Sunny Skies (Lawn Fawn); Sentiment - Sweet Summer Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White (Neenah 110 lb. card stock)
Ink:  Distress inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain (Tm Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Mini Joyful Sunflower stencil (The Crafter's Workshop), sponges, Big Shot

Challenges:
AAA Cards #69 - One Stash Favourite