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Tissue Paper Flower Garland

May 27, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

I’m so excited to finally share this DIY with you! I’ve been holding on to it for what seems like ages because it has just been published in MoPa…the coolest blog and online magazine that I just adore! Click on over to their free Spring/Summer 2014 issue for the full instructions (and check out there…

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DIY Bird Nests

March 27, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 19 Comments

beautiful DIY bird nests made from paper, for kids young and old

This week I wanted to continue with our theme of birds and share with you this totally cool DIY bird nest craft. OMG, they were so fun!! The best part being the last step which is so satisfying and beautiful that we all gasped (I wish I knew how to type a gasp…anyone?). There are…

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Dip-Dyed Furniture

May 28, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

Lately, I’m really into this trend of “dip-dyeing” furniture. That is, painting part of it (usually the bottom) a bright color. Today I am sharing my collection of cool photos I have found. Some of these pieces are for sale, and some are just inspiration to create your own! green chairs / painted stool / pallet chair / pastel chairs table…

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T-Shirt Bunting

April 24, 2013 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

With three growing kids, we collect a lot of t-shirts. Some of them end up in quilts, others I give to Good Will. I save many, though, because they are un-hand-me-downable. T-shirts from school walk-athons, soccer teams, variety shows…the ones that no one else would wear. The ones I use for projects! Here’s what you…

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Oliver Jeffers // Picture Book Maker

February 21, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 2 Comments

As if there weren’t enough reasons to love Oliver Jeffers (author + illustrator of some of our favorite books of all time), I have just discovered THIS. It’s a fascinating 3 minute movie on how he comes up with his book ideas. This is one creative (and cute) Irishman. In college, I spent a semester…

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Craft Table // Valentines

February 1, 2013 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

This week was tough. My daughter was home from school (again) with her mysterious malaise, and I had two important deadlines to meet for work. But now it’s Friday – yippee! I stayed up late last night to finish my jobs and after they were sort-of wrapped up, I downloaded these photos from my camera….

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Clothespin Photo Holder

September 24, 2012 by Barbara Rucci 2 Comments

Make a photo holder from clothespins and a wooden plate

When my 12-year old found a wooden plate in one of my craft drawers, she immediately wanted to use it for something. I’d like to think she was excited about a new project, but it’s more likely she was thrilled to have found a single something. One of anything is special…it means her brother and…

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Jump Rope Rhymes

April 9, 2012 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

jump rope rhymes

With spring in the air, our minds are one step away from summer. I pulled out these photos of my little guy learning to jump rope last year with his cousin and uncle. Here’s a great book of old-fashioned jump-rope rhymes that you can buy and teach your kids. Or google jump rope rhymes and…

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