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Solar System Mixed-Media Art with Kids

April 10, 2021 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Solar System Mixed-Media Art with Kids

To celebrate Earth Day this year, which falls on April 22nd, I decided to do this very process-oriented solar system mixed-media art project with my campers! It is truly perfect for every age, from preschoolers to middle schoolers. It is a two day process and an exploration of circular shapes, painting with droppers, and deep…

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Make Ice Votives

December 21, 2020 by Barbara Rucci 2 Comments

Make Ice Votives

My daughter turned 21 this past Saturday. I remember a few years ago when she was calculating her next Saturday birthday, and when she realized it would be on her 21st, she did a little dance. Little did we know that COVID would come and ruin all her plans. So I wanted to make the…

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Summer Art Camp Guides for At Home

June 23, 2020 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Summer Art Camp Guides for At Home

I’m so excited to announce the launch of a new business, a new website, and THREE new summer camp guides!! First, the business. As you know, my friend and colleague, Shannon from Hatch, and I collaborated in the Spring on 7 (seven!) weeks of learning-at-home guides. We decided to turn it into a new business,…

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Art and Play Activity Guide for Kids in Quarantine / Week 1

March 15, 2020 by Barbara Rucci 25 Comments

Art and Play Activity Guide for Kids in Quarantine /  Week 1

Ok, deep breath everyone. We are all in this together. As we lay low and practice social distancing at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my good friend, Shannon Merenstein from Hatch in Pittsburgh, and I have come up with an art and play activity guide for all the kids in quarantine who will be learning…

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Paper Pinwheel Photo Backdrop

January 7, 2020 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

Paper Pinwheel Photo Backdrop

I made this paper pinwheel photo backdrop for my friend’s 50th birthday party in May and I’ve been meaning to share it with you for months! I’ve been addicted to making pinwheels for years and years, and I really believe that they add happiness and joy to ANY occasion. I made this in pink because…

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46 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

October 14, 2019 by Barbara Rucci 3 Comments

46 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

As a kid, Halloween was my favorite holiday OF-ALL-TIME. As a mom, I really find it hard to embrace. It’s so much work, the decorations are not that cute, and all I can think of the whole night is cavities. Of course, my kids are gaga over this one night (as they should be) so…

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Leaf Painting with Kids

October 9, 2018 by Barbara Rucci 5 Comments

Leaf Painting with Kids

It’s been raining here in Connecticut for what feels like a decade, and it’s still muggy and warm. Where are you, Fall weather? We are ready to take out our big sweaters and take a walk through the colorful + crunchy leaves, collecting all the best ones as we go. This leaf painting with kids…

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Layered Abstract Paintings with Kids

July 12, 2018 by Barbara Rucci 13 Comments

Layered Abstract Paintings with Kids

I am thrilled today to introduce you to a new contributor to Art Bar. Please welcome Jennifer Bryant from small hands big art in Charlotte, North Carolina!!! I have been stalking wooing Jennifer for many many months because I simply am in awe of everything she does with the multi-age kids in her art studio….

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Leaf Printable Placemats

October 31, 2017 by Barbara Rucci 9 Comments

Leaf Printable Placemats

I’m so excited to share my leaf printable placemats with you!! I actually drew this pattern two years ago when I was working on some wallpaper ideas. Just recently a lightbulb went off in my dim brain and I though, hey – I should make this pattern a printable! And voila, now they are FREE…

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Dollhouse Camp: Part Two

October 25, 2017 by Barbara Rucci 2 Comments

Dollhouse Camp: Part Two

Shannon from Hatch is back to bring us Dollhouse Camp Part Two!! Read Dollhouse Camp Part One first. And Dollhouse Camp Part Three is now out, which includes a FREE printable guide to setting up your own dollhouse camp! Hello, friends! I’m finally back with more dollhouse DIYs. It’s been absolutely amazing to see this…

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Make a solar system with cotton rounds, watercolor, acrylics, fabric and an embroidery hoop. A wonderful, open-ended art activity to celebrate Earth day!
Make a simple egg garland with painted cereal box cardboard.
Make a wall hanging from coffee filters and watercolors. Perfect process art activity for any age, preschool to 100!

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