Craft Tutorials + Learning Ideas
Cookie Cutter Needle Felting – perfect beginner project
Thinking about giving needle felting a try? Follow our simple video tutorial for a delightful project that is perfect for beginners!At Sparkles and...
Homeschool kick-off week: a joy-filled way to start the school year
Looking for a way to make the start of the school year something to look forward to? And bring happy memories for years to come? How about a...
Sweet Sewing-themed Picture Books
Looking for some sweet picture books with a sewing theme? We’ve gathered up a few suggestions, from newly published to classic. Enjoy!
Stitching with Saints
Discover some saints who loved to work with their hands and be inspired to make some new stitching projects of your own!
Blossoms on the sidewalk: a little reflection on creative messes
If you happen to be stopping by Sparkles and Sprinkles, it probably means that you are the parent of creative children, who might just make some...
Sewing Scripture – Cursive and Printing Practice Pages
Does your little girl love sewing and want to practice cursive or printing? In this post, we share with you 12 free printables with sewing-related...
Make your own Santons de Provence
Come learn about Santons de Provence, a beautiful French Christmas tradition. Then make your own French-inspired nativity scene!
Make a city plan like L’Enfant
Learn all about Pierre Charles L’Enfant – the designer of Washington, D.C. – then create a city plan of your own using paper, pencils, and watercolors!
Doll and Me flutter sleeve pillowcase dresses
Make matching dresses for you and your doll! A great sewing project for beginners. Can be sewn by hand or with a machine.
Audubon inspired French nature activities
Audubon is a familiar name, especially for those who love birds. But did you know that Jean-Jacques Audubon was sent to America as a young man to...
Ballerina Bunnies – drawing tutorial and coloring page
Our 11-year-old's love of bunnies and ballet comes together in this post. Follow along with her tutorial on how to draw a cute ballerina bunny. Or...
Ballerina Sylphs and Flower Fairies Tutorial
Inspired by the ballet, Les Sylphides, we decided to make some pocket sylph dolls. They are so fun to make, and even more fun to play with. Follow...











