Sparkle Crafts
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of crafting with Sparkle Crafts. From DIY projects to artistic endeavors, this category is your go-to destination for all things crafty and creative.
Nine Easy Sparkle Crafts to Get the Summer Started
At Sparkle, we've got so many crafts it's hard to choose! But we've rounded up nine favorites we hope will bring your kids lots of fun again and again throughout the summer.
Sparkle Crafts: Father's Day Gifts Round Up
This Father's Day we want to inspire you to go beyond the typical clay and tempera paint ashtrays and noodle necklaces and make something that Dad will really like. What's a better gift than playing with your kids? We've got lots of handmade gifts that will allow kids and dads to play together — getting more out of the day than just presents.
Recycled Masks of On and Off Invisibility
Libby and her mother are taking their new neighbors, the Cortez family, a housewarming gift. Libby is excited to pick out the perfect gift for Juan Paco, but she also wants to discover the answer to the mystery she and Dish have been attempting to solve: What kind of pet lives with Juan Paco and his family?
Sparkle Craft — No-Sew Cozy Corner Cushion
This project is no-sew, and can be put together in about half an hour.
Sparkle Craft: Simple Brushbot
This week's craft, a tiny toothbrush robot, would be perfect for a rainy summer day. However, it does require one piece of special equipment—a vibrating cell phone motor that's easiest to order online—so we recommend collecting the supplies ahead of time and stashing them away until they're needed.
Sparkle Craft: Mother's Day Coupon Wallet
What a wonderful idea to give Mom a Mother's Day where she can choose from the things she loves best. Whether it's special outings or extra help, I think most moms would appreciate the thoughtfulness and love behind such a gift.
Sparkle Craft: “Bravery-in-a-Box” Travel Photo Frame
Made from an empty Altoids tin, this travel photo frame will let you bring your friends with you, along with a few other tidbits and words to help you feel brave.
Sparkle Craft: May Ribbon Wands
Whether you have a proper May Day Fair or just celebrate the first of May by making a point to get outside and enjoy some sunshine, these May ribbon wands will add a lovely bit of whimsy to your day.
Sparkle Craft: Soda Bottle Rocket
There are few things more inspirational than the thought of rockets blasting into space. While this week's craft won't quite get you to the stars, it is a great science project to get your future astronaut on the path to space exploration.
Sparkle Crafts: Collaborative Splatter Paint
Inspired by the set painting that occurs for the Dry Gables play, this week's craft project is similarly collaborative — it's a family splatter paint project.
Sparkle Craft: Rainy Boot “Hens and Chicks” Planters
While you could plant your hens and chicks in many different containers — because they're cute and plentiful at our house at this time of year — I think an outgrown pair of rain boots is just adorable with a bevy of hens and chicks sprouting out of the top.
Flower Pot Fairy House: Make Your Own!
If you want to see fairies in your own woods or garden, consider encouraging your imaginative eyesight with one of these tiny, flower pot fairy houses.
Sparkle Craft: Maple Watercolor Notecards
If you're feeling wistful for this late-winter tradition, give this week's craft a try. These watercolor notecards use maple syrup as a base to make the paints swirl into lovely patterns and shapes.
Sparkle Craft: Clothespin Race Cars
Perhaps it's because our family just finished our first season of pinewood derby, but I can readily identify with Jane's deep dive into learning about cars. What makes them go faster? Is aerodynamics important? Or is it all about weight? The research and reading and testing is fascinating.
Bauer Baby Hat DIY Tutorial
Whether you're nesting yourself or you know someone who is, this little hat is adorably sweet on a new baby. Follow the instructions in the Sparkle Craft Tutorial to get started!
Air Dry Clay Trinket Dishes
This air dry clay trinket dish project is one of my favorite kinds of art, because the process allows for such creativity, but the end product is still quite beautiful. Like all artistic endeavors, however, it takes a bit of experimentation to perfect your technique.
sparkle craft: scribbled tea cups
Follow the steps in this kid-friendly tutorial for a fun family project- creating your own scribbled tea cups that kids can decorate themselves!
Sparkle Craft: Pocket Hand Warmers
We've created a fun tutorial for these very easy-to-make pocket hand warmers. Just pop them in the microwave or in a low oven for a few moments to warm up the rice or beans inside. They will stay warm for quite awhile and that will help keep little fingers nice and toasty — and hopefully help your family enjoy the outside longer.
Sparkle Crafts: Cozy Treats for Our Animal Friends
Most furred and feathered animals are well-adapted to the cold. They have layers to keep them warm and they hibernate or migrate to warmer weather. But many of them stick around and sometimes it can get pretty cold — they might even need a cozy treat or two. Here are some of our Sparkle-inspired animal treats:
Sparkle Craft: Octopus Dog Toy
This Dog Toy craft is fun and inexpensive —all you need is tennis ball and an old shirt. Plus it's no-sew, which makes it a great project for kids to do themselves.
