How to Make a Papel Picado | Mexican Folk Art
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PAPEL PICADO Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. It was made by stacking many sheets of paper and... Learn More
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Celebration Crown | Queen for a Day
Grab your markers and scissors and customize these printable crowns to celebrate mom with an easy Mother’s Day craft. Not only for moms, create for any celebration: birthdays, graduations and... Learn More
Sparkler Spotlight! | Interview with Sparkler Carolyn Schroder
If there is one thing I have learned over the years as an art teacher it’s this: we rarely travel the same path in finding this energizing career. In The... Learn More
What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Paper Picks Part I
After spending over 15 years developing lessons for hundreds of children in 3 public elementary schools, my inventory was based on budget and products that supported the wide variety of... Learn More
What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Paint Picks Part II
Paint, beautiful paint! It’s my absolute FAVORITE medium to use with children as there is nothing more beautiful to me than seeing a child with a paintbrush in their hands.... Learn More
What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Brush Picks Part III
This is the final video in my 3-part series on what art supplies to buy for your child. The paper, paint and brush selection is basic but these materials form... Learn More
How to Get Your Signature Art Teacher Look!
With more and more art teachers growing art businesses, becoming social media influencers and stepping out in front of a video camera, there’s more reason than ever to consider adopting... Learn More
What I’m Reading, Team Sparkle’s 2021 Directives and What’s Firing up My Creativity…
Well, hello 2021! I know many of you are thrilled to welcome in this fabulous new year. This beautiful year has started on a bright note of welcoming in our... Learn More
Year in Review: The BIGGEST thing that held me back this year (and it’s not Covid)
Despite this year being one of the most disruptive years in my lifetime, there is still a feeling that transcends all the ickiness: the indisputable fact that every year —... Learn More