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Art Educator Interview: Samara Caughey from Purple Twig

November 16, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 4 Comments

I have wanted to start a new series on the blog for ages. About two years ago, I decided that I needed to become an art teacher. It just felt like the right next step in my creative journey. Having no background in teaching, other than a few classes on early childhood education in college, I relied on…

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DIY Dream Catchers Made by Kids

September 8, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 42 Comments

these dreamcatchers were made by 5-7yr olds in art camp

I’m so excited to finally get this post up!! We made these dream catchers during art camp in July and the kids were so into it. They really loved making all of the different elements: taping, wrapping, sewing, beading, painting and pom-pom making. It was a very busy three hours. I was SO proud of everything they…

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Pipe Cleaner Wands at the Craft Fair

August 28, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 4 Comments

these pipe cleaner wands are the perfect open-ended craft for a group of children

Last Fall (yes, it takes me this long to post things sometimes) I was invited to set up a table at my children’s early childhood alma mater for their annual craft fair. I thought long and hard about what to do with the kids. I couldn’t do something with paint because most parents don’t want to travel around…

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Creativity is Messy // Let Them Explore!

May 15, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 10 Comments

Creativity is messy, but so important for the exploration of self.

Creativity is messy, but oh so important for the exploration of self. A little about me As I child, I was always making. My mom taught me to sew when I was six, on an old Singer that had a hand crank. I would sew pillows and bags and, eventually, my Halloween costumes. I also…

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Pipe Cleaner Flowers

May 1, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 7 Comments

Mother’s Day confuses me a bit. I mean, not as a mother. But as a blogger. Am I supposed to show my kids how to make crafts that they will then give to me? It’s weird. But now that I teach art classes, presenting this craft to you as a teacher makes more sense. And…

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Egg Carton Chimes

February 26, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 12 Comments

We eat a lot of eggs. And I’m a collector, so therefore I have an overflowing pile of egg cartons. Even worse, they are in my living room (where I teach art classes). So I do try and work my ever-growing pile of recycled materials into my art projects. Not only because they are cost-free,…

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My Interview with NOT-SO-SAHM

February 24, 2015 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Today I was interviewed by blogger and not-so-stay-at-home-mom, Rebecca Green. Do you know her blog NOT-SO-SAHM? If you don’t then I think you should add it immediately to your list of favorites. And visit often! She has such a cool style, one that I would like to adopt. Her photos are so honest, and her writing…

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Paper Lanterns // Made by Kids

November 6, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 6 Comments

paper made with splattered liquid watercolor

Maybe it’s me, but I felt like I needed a little departure from Holiday and leaves and fall colors. These lanterns were made by my art campers, ages four to six. Aren’t they so pretty? This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Materials for splatter paper: Gray sulphite paper (12 x 18)…

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14 Amazing DIY Painted Leaves

September 5, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 5 Comments

the most beautiful painted leaves

Are you ready for Fall? Here on the East Coast, we had an absolutely beautiful summer. The most gorgeous, perfect weather that I can ever remember. It was one of those summers that made me feel like I was living in California, not Connecticut. Absolute heaven. Needless to say, nobody is ready for the cold…

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Being Awesome + Love This {five}

May 16, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 6 Comments

It’s time for my monthly (ish) round-up of the things I’m loving these days. But first… We had someone very close to us pass away this week. His heart stopped, at the age of 49. He left behind his beautiful daughter who is 14, and his dear and very spectacular wife. They are being brave…

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