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Winter Release Inspiration Week & Giveaway – Day 5

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Time flies! Welcome back to Sunbird Spark’s Winter Release Inspiration Week – Day 5! A warm reminder that today is your LAST chance to comment on all of the Inspiration Week’s blog posts to play along (more on how to play along on our Giveaway HERE!) for your chance to win our best-selling Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. stenciling tool!

Today, I’m thrilled to showcase our new Music Magic (Chapter 1) & (Chapter 2) stamp sets, along with their coordinating dies! These are perfect for creating cards for my music-loving friends and family members, and I can already imagine getting a lot of use from them. They’re also fantastic for making masculine cards!

I love how Mimi creatively used the coordinating dies of Music Magic (Chapter 1) as stencils! She die-cut the guitar and heart, then ink-blended them in a pastel rainbow palette. Next, she stamped the images slightly offset from the blended areas with black ink for a striking effect. To add more interest, she randomly stamped the confetti squares and used the Melodic Tunes Stencil 360 to stencil in some music notes.

The bold die-cut sentiment comes from the Music Heals stand-alone dies. I especially love the silver glitter and the glittery stars she added to the accessory images for the extra sparkle!

Now, let’s take a look at Candice’s stunning card! She stamped the instrument silhouettes from Music Magic (Chapter 2) in crisp black ink, creating a striking contrast against her gorgeously ink-blended background. The smooth gradient of colors she used really enhances the drama of the silhouettes, making each instrument pop!

Next we have Eileen’s creations. I love this encouragement card especially how she layered the images from Music Magic (Chapter 2) around a rectangular gold frame, creating a stunning 3D effect!

Eileen also made a gorgeous shaker card. She stamped the instrument silhouettes in Versafine Vintage Sepia directly onto the card base, and I love the sequins and glitter she added for extra sparkle. The sentiment, “Compose Your Destiny,” from Music Magic (Chapter 1), pairs beautifully with this card. The gold rectangle adds an elegant finishing touch!


I created a simple card by randomly stamping the musical instrument silhouettes from the Music Magic Chatper 2 stamp set, using Versafine black ink, then added the bold Music Heals die-cut using blue glitter cardstock, paired with silver holographic cardstock for the shadow. To finish, I embellished it with matching sapphire-colored gems.

This bold yet elegant stamp set is perfect for music-themed cards, and the black silhouettes lend themselves particularly well to masculine cards!

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s inspirations! It’s been such a fun week! Be sure to join us again tomorrow as we wrap up our Winter Release Inspiration Week and announce the lucky winners of our Giveaways!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

Sharon for Sunbird Spark

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Winter release inspiration week Day 4 Sunbird Spark

Winter Release Inspiration Week & Giveaway – Day 4

Sharon Y.30 Comments

Welcome back to Sunbird Spark’s Winter Release Inspiration Week – Day 4! Make sure to leave a comment below AND on the rest of our Inspiration Week’s blog posts to play along (more on how to play along on our Giveaway HERE!) for your chance to win our best-selling Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. stenciling tool!

Today we’re spotlighting a super fun and verstaile stamp set – Sweet Delights! These adorable images include ice cream, macarons, cupcakes, sundaes and more! They will add a tasty touch to your cards and scrapbook pages!



Let’s take a look at Candice’s creation! I absolutely love how she used vibrant colors to really showcase these sweet desserts. The bold, eye-catching hues bring the desserts to life, making them feel super appealing. By using such rich colors, she not only adds energy to the card but also draws attention to the details of the images!


Ann created a sweet card by focusing entirely on the cupcake images! The way she arranged the cupcakes creates a balanced and pleasing composition, drawing the eye naturally across the card. Each cupcake image stands out, yet they all work together harmoniously! The thoughtful color matching ties the entire design together, giving the card a cohesive and polished look.

I thought, why not stamp these sweet images with our latest ink collection and make a card set of 4! It’s the perfect way to showcase these adorable designs using beautiful soft color palettes! As you can see, I combined colors from various seasonal palettes, and they still look amazing together!

The way these inks are curated makes it so easy—the colors not only work perfectly within their own seasonal palettes but also blend seamlessly across different palettes, taking the guesswork out of it.

For each card, I chose a different sentiment from the set and paired them with the coordinating new collection of patterned paper. I love how effortlessly these ink colors match with the patterned paper, creating a cohesive and refreshing look!


I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s inspirations! Be sure to come back tomorrow as we’ll share more cool cards with you!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

Sharon for Sunbird Spark

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Winter Release Inspiration Week & Giveaway – Day 3

Sharon Y.30 Comments

Welcome back to Sunbird Spark’s Winter Release Inspiration Week – Day 3! If you’re just joining us, don’t miss your chance to win our best-selling Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. stenciling tool in this Inspiration Week! Please make sure you leave a comment below AND on the rest of our Inspiration Week’s blog posts to play along (more on how to play along on our Giveaway HERE!).

Today we’ll start off by showcasing the Sunburst Floral Stencils 360°™. If you like floral designs, you we absolutely fall in love with this stencil set!  Start with the 6″ sunburst floral, add accents from the 4″ stencils for more overlays, adding intricate details and visual texture.  If you prefer a bolder and bigger pattern, start with the 8″ stencil in the background to build more dimensions in your design.  This set makes beautiful home décor and greeting cards for every occasion!

Take a look at Ann’s stunning creation, inspired by the beauty of sunflowers. The vibrant colors and the carefully coordinated gems in the center add a perfect touch of elegance. The black heat-embossed sentiment, from the Inside Sentiments (Cards for Donation) clear stamps set, complements the background beautifully, giving the entire piece a sophisticated finish.

For my project, I decided to create a piece of home décor. I used Rosea and Mistflower from the Summer Palette to design a soothing floral pattern with a light, ethereal feel. To add a modern twist, I used the Smile stand-alone die and spaced out the letters. I absolutely love the ultra-soft tones these inks provide, giving the piece a gentle, calming vibe.

Next, we are spotlighting the new Musical Keyboards Stand-Alone dies.

This stand-alone die is your go-to die for a quick and simple card! Perfect for adding whimsical musical elements to your projects!

To highlight this die cut, I created a duo of cards. I decided to give them some contrast by designing one in the classic color of a grand piano and the other with a vibrant array of rainbow hues. To add a touch of shine, I used the Music Heals stand-alone dies with holographic cardstocks for that extra sparkle!

What are your thoughts? Which color palette do you prefer?

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s inspirations! Be sure to come back tomorrow as we highlight more wonderful projects!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

Sharon for Sunbird Spark

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Sunbird Spark Winter Inspiration Week - Day 2

Winter Release Inspiration Week & Giveaway – Day 2

Sharon Y.32 Comments

Hello and welcome to Sunbird Spark’s Winter Release Inspiration Week – Day 2! If you’re just joining us, know that we’re giving away our best-selling Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. stenciling tool in this Inspiration Week! Please make sure you leave a comment below AND on the rest of our Inspiration Week’s blog posts to play along (more on how to play along on our Giveaway HERE!).

Let’s start today off by introducing the Little Birdie stamp set & coordinating Crisp Cuts! This stamp set is perfect for all your everyday card needs! Featuring adorable bird designs and fun sentiments, this set is ideal for spreading happiness and joy to your loved ones.

Check out Mimi’s adorable card:

I’m captivated by the vibrant colors of the images and the soft, blended background. The way the background seamlessly flows is so refreshing, perfectly complementing the charming little birds!

For my card, I decided to use the plaid design paper from the Spring Scents Patterned Paper Pack. I layered it onto gold cardstock, which really enhances the colors in the patterned paper. I then Copic-colored my images from the Little Birdie stamp set and added a few clear, heart-shaped gems for a perfect finishing touch.

For all of you who’ve been eagerly awaiting our new 360° stencils, the wait is finally over! This release features five stunning designs, and today we’re spotlighting the beautiful Lily Garden Stencils 360°™.

You asked, and we listened! Many customers have shared how much they love the Centerpiece Stencils 360°™ and expressed a desire for a smaller version. That’s why we created the Lily Garden Stencils 360°™—a perfect blend of artistry and size!

This stencil is 6″ in diameter and compatible with both the Stencils 360°™ Original and the Friends Ed.

Take a look at Ann’s beautiful creation! I love the soft pastel tones she chose. In just three turns, she effortlessly created a colorful floral background—no masking or layering stencils required! It doesn’t get any easier than that. She paired this stunning background with the new Hugs stand-alone dies. These versatile dies are perfect for scrapbooking and cardmaking, adding a heartfelt touch to any project. Both dies in this set cut out the exact same size, allowing for a neat, stackable finish!



For my card, I used a 5″x5″ panel combined with my Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. to give my Lily Garden Stencils 360°™ a spin. I later trimmed it down and left a 1/2″ border around to make a 5″x5″ square card. I selected gold cardstock for my card to enhance the colorful floral design, giving it a sophisticated and elegant look. The sentiment is from So Blessed.

Head to our YouTube Channel to watch how I put together this card!

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s inspirations! We will continue to have more wonderful products and projects to showcase this week so don’t forget to visit us again tomorrow!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

Sharon for Sunbird Spark

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Sunbird Spark - Build A Santa craft dies

Winter Release Inspiration Week & Giveaway – Day 1!

Sharon Y.42 Comments

Hello and welcome to Sunbird Spark’s Winter Release Inspiration Week! Big thanks to those who played along in our Re-Branding Giveaway in our last blog post. Before we get to announcing the lucky winner, let’s take a closer look at some of the new products from our latest release! We have some beautiful samples from our Creative Team and we cannot wait to show you!

Make sure to make it all of the way to the bottom to find out who’s lucky winner from last week, AND for a chance to win a Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. stenciling tool! Now first let’s take a look at some awesome projects!

These have got to be some of my favorite products since we launched our first collection! The 80s Pixel Party stamp set & coordinating Crisp Cuts, along with the coordinating 6″x6″ stencil! Featuring the most iconic and beloved characters from a hit 80s video game, these stamps will take your crafting to a whole new level!



These are perfect for encouragement cards, “just because” cards, or for any children, grandchildren, or loved ones who are into video games!

I love the dark background that Mimi created for this card and how she heat embossed the dots with white embossing powder! I particularly love how she brushed the white embossed sentiments over with Mustard Seed Distressed Oxide Ink which gives a glowy effect that captures the essence of video game vibes!

I also created a card with this set. I used the coordinating 6″x6″ stencil and blended the dots in Honeysuckle from the Velvety Dye Ink Spring Palette on white cardstock. I then stamped out the my images in playful colors and freely arrange them on the panel, and finished it off with a white heat embossed sentiment on Grand Piano – Heavyweight Premium Cardstock. This card was so fun and easy to make!

Next, we have the Build A Santa Stand-Alone dies. This Santa is just too adorable! With this set, you can create your own jolly Santa in no time, perfect for all your holiday crafting projects. It’s super easy to assemble, and even kids will love it. My son and I had so much fun playing with these dies the other day!

I absolutely adore this non-traditional Santa that Candice created! The silver glittery costume is just too cute, and the contrast with the cobalt blue background is stunning! For an extra touch of flair, she stamped “JOY” in a watermark pattern using the Dots In Harmony sentiments. The sentiment itself is from the Magical Christmas Sentiments set. Such a beautiful, creative design!

Here’s a more traditional take on Santa, also crafted by Candice! She created the elegant gold background using the rectangular stencil from the Spatial Concept Trio Stencils 360°™. The bright red costume and snowy white beard are just perfect, and I love how she added texture to the white areas for that perfect finishing touch! The sentiment is also from the Magical Christmas Sentiments set. Such a charming design!

Not it’s time to reveal the lucky winner from last week’s Blog Giveaway. The winner is:

Congratulations Mary-Anne V, you’ve won a $40CAD Gift Card! Please send an email to info@sunbirdspark.com to claim your prize!

Read on to see how you can join in on this week’s GIVEAWAY!  In this Winter Release Inspiration Week, we are hosting 2 SEPARATE GIVEAWAYS, one on this BLOG and the other on our INSTAGRAM page!

BLOG Giveaway (Here):

  1. Leave a comment below (today is Day 1 of our Inspiration Week)!
  2. Be sure to follow our blog over the next few days. Starting from Day 2 through Day 5 of Inspiration Week, leave a comment (up to three comments per person) on EACH of our blog posts. We can’t wait to hear from you!

INSTAGRAM Giveaway:

Hop over to our Instagram page (@sunbird_spark) and look for the Winter Release Inspiration Week Giveaway Post, follow the instructions there for a chance to win!

We will randomly pick out two lucky winners, one from this BLOG and one from our Instagram page. Each winner will receive a Stencils 360°™ Friends Ed. stenciling tool!

You have until December 8, 9:00pm PST to enter. We really hope you will play along with us! Two winners will be announced on our Blog and on Instagram on Inspiration Week Wrap Up day – December 9!

I truly hope you’ve enjoyed today’s showcases of the 80s Pixel Party stamp set & coordinating Crisp Cuts, the coordinating 6″x6″ stencil, and the Build A Santa Stand-Alone dies!

We will continue to have lots of wonderful products and projects to showcase this week so don’t forget to visit us again tomorrow! Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

Sharon for Sunbird Spark

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