Sparkle Crafts

sparkle craft: nine sparkle-inspired ideas for birthday gifts

This week's theme is all about birthdays and gift giving. Some of the best gifts are ones that nourish or allow for open creativity. Our favorite gifts, of course, are stories – however, these Sparkle-inspired handmade crafts and recipes make great presents, too.

Handmade Gifts:

Friendship Bracelets These lovely bracelets are an easy and economical way to tell the gift receiver that they are special to you.

Find the tutorial HERE.

Hanging Earth Art

These are great handmade gifts for the nature lover in your life. You can make them as simple or as complicated as you like.

Find the tutorial HERE.

Handmade Nature Wrapping Paper

This handmade wrapping paper will add that special little touch to your gift.

Find the tutorial HERE.

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Scrap Basket Softies

These little stuffed creatures are perfect for a child of any age, as you can make them look like anything you want. (You might find a few adults who will want one, too!)

Find the tutorial HERE.

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DIY Wooden Buildings

What child doesn't love building with blocks? These little building blocks are portable and simple, making them great for open play.

Find the tutorial HERE.

Homemade Treats:

Banana "Mud" Boats

These fruit-based concoctions are great sweet treats for those looking for an easy alternative to cakes or pies.

Find the recipe HERE.

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1,2,3, Cupcakes

Cupcakes are great for little helpers. They are easy to make and easy to eat!

Find the recipe HERE.

Sopapilla Cheese Cake

This cake is decadent to the max. It's sweet, tangy, crunchy, and just darn tasty!

Find the recipe HERE.

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Cloudberry Cream

With a name so dreamy, it sounds made up! But trust us, cloudberries are real. Treat your special person to a breakfast (or dinner!) that's light as air and delicately sweet.

Find the recipe HERE