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Leaf Wreath

October 13, 2022 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Make a simple, rainbow leaf wreath using a wire hanger.

I took a walk in our local park this week on the most perfect fall day. Temps were low 60’s, sky was bright blue, there was a slight breeze and just the smell of autumn in the air. The trees have been turning for two weeks now but on this day, with the breeze, leaves…

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16 Liquid Watercolor Art Experiences

May 26, 2021 by Barbara Rucci 15 Comments

16 Art Experiences using Liquid Watercolor for Kids

Liquid watercolors have become one of my favorite art materials. They are not as convenient as regular palette watercolors, which we use more often just because they don’t require as much set-up or clean-up, but they are just so beautiful to paint with. The colors are very rich and vibrant, and you can cover large areas…

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Solar System Mixed-Media Art with Kids

April 10, 2021 by Barbara Rucci 5 Comments

Make a solar system with cotton rounds, watercolor, acrylics, fabric and an embroidery hoop. A wonderful, open-ended art activity to celebrate Earth day!

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 simple ice votives by freezing water overnight in a deli container and adding some food coloring. A beautiful addition to your outdoor, pandemic party!

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 2 Comments

Summer Art Camp at Home, download "Dream House" and print, 26 pages with 20 original creative ideas, for kids ages 3-9 with variations for toddlers and tweens.

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

When school is canceled because of coronavirus and kids are quarantined at home, this is the perfect guide that promotes math, literacy and science through art and play.

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 2 Comments

Make a photo backdrop wall with paper pinwheels, big and small.

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 4 Comments

46 of the best, funniest, cutest and easiest 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 7 Comments

Leaf painting is a wonderful way to combine nature art with process art for 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

How to make layered abstract paintings with kids using warm and cool colors and a little collage.

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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