Christmas card class - sponging through stencils, silhouette images and some embossing

For these cards I laser printed a compilation of silhouette digital images and a greeting onto white cardstock and trimmed them down to 4" x 5.25".  I embossed the top edge and side with a Christmas embossing folder that features swirls and snowflakes for the trees one and used the an embossing folder that features ornaments for the others.  At class I provided a variety of inks pads with sponges along with circle stencils which were created using transparency plastic and Nestibilities Classic Circle dies.  We secured our cardstock with painters tape and then positioned the circle stencil over the area of the image we wanted to highlight.  Next, we slowly started sponging on ink in a light handed circular motion.  We were able to mix colours and create a night sky that complimented the card front.  Once finished and dry the images was adhered to the card fronts and clear rhinestones were added to embellish the embossing.  The sponging is almost magical as it develops and enhances the printed image.  Love how they turned out!!        Therese