Sparkle Stories Blog

You can easily build fairy houses with things you find in your own yard. Color these, design your own, or go out and get to building! Use this printable project page for inspiration.

Use this printable project page to learn how to preserve colored leaves using waxed paper.

Do you have favorite recipes like Martin and Sylvia's family do? Make your own cookbook, filled with your favorite recipes to remember for future meals or to share with friends and family!

These peace owl amulets combine owls and handicrafts — and a bit of light and wisdom, too. Think of them as a little reminder that you can slip in your pocket and rub between your fingers when you're tempted to jump to fighting without considering a more wise or peaceful strategy first.

Need to give a little appreciation but not sure how to do it? Want to have a practice of being grateful and sharing love with others? Break out our kindness cards. The prompts will get you going, and the message will mean so much to the receiver!

This week's craft project is an easy-to-make cat toy. These “cat wands” use around-the-house materials and are simple enough to whip up in just a few minutes. Don't let their simplicity fool you, though — they'll be good for weeks of fun for you and your best feline friend.

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.

Made from a vintage book and my pile of old Christmas cards, this kid-friendly holiday craft is meant to be added to and cherished year after year.

Here is quick and easy tutorial for a door or yard sign that you can put up on Halloween and give away a free story instead of candy — or along with candy, if you choose!

We are so excited to launch a new story-a-day audio experience this December! This year it's all about *Libby & Dish*.