Craft Tutorials + Learning Ideas
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...
Homemade Easter Decorations that Last
Dipping eggs in dye is so much fun, but we’ve found that some years it is so special to make Easter Decorations that will last for years to come. In this post we’ll show you a peg doll Easter scene, painted wooden nesting eggs, and an Easter banner.
Spring Folk Art Trees
We've been studying about Colonial history this year. The cheerful and simple folk art depicting Colonial times inspired us to learn more about...
Paris Picture Books – a Fun way to learn French
We love learning through picture books! Both young children and older children can benefit from reading picture books. In this post we have fun...
Water Princess Giving Well Activity
The book, The Water Princess, tells the story of the young Georgie Badiel spending entire days walking to get water for her family in Africa....