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Cinco de Mayo Garland from Coffee Filters

April 15, 2018 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

Cinco de Mayo Garland from Coffee Filters

If you’ve never used coffee filters for crafts before, now would be the time to start! These colorful and super festive “Papel Picado” garlands for Cinco de Mayo were made by 8 & 9-year olds and would be the perfect craft for teens. And of course, grown-ups. I loved making them! It felt like a Spring version…

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Make Wire Nests

March 21, 2018 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Make Wire Nests

I had originally planned to set out these wire nests as an art invitation for my kindergarten class. I usually don’t try a project first because most of what I do it process art which is completely open-ended. But sometimes I do something closer to a craft so then I will try it out to…

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Pinecone Pom-pom Mobiles

November 24, 2017 by Barbara Rucci 3 Comments

Pinecone Pom-pom Mobiles

It’s hard to believe that these pinecone pom-pom mobiles were made by children. They did everything, from painting the pinecones and beads, to making the pom-poms, to stringing it all together. (I just did the very last part tying them onto the ring.) Children are so capable. And these mobiles are just stunning! This post…

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Homemade No-Sew Puppet Theatre

October 7, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 7 Comments

Homemade No-Sew Puppet Theatre

This might be one of my all-time favorite collaborations my campers have ever done. I just love this puppet theatre – how gorgeous is that fabric? I know I’m not supposed to say that art is beautiful, and I don’t say that around my students, but to you I can say this. I mean, they…

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DIY Dream Catchers Made by Kids

September 8, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 40 Comments

DIY Dream Catchers Made by Kids

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

Pipe Cleaner Wands at the Craft Fair

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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Some Words from Ken Robinson, Educator

March 30, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 11 Comments

Some Words from Ken Robinson, Educator

I have been doing some research lately on education. I have come across this series of TED talks by Sir Ken Robinson which are fascinating (if you’re into this stuff)! He is a British educator living in L.A., who has been called a creativity expert. He’s written some books and has a blog, but I haven’t read those (yet)….

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The Artful Year // Author Interview with Jean Van’t Hul

February 7, 2015 by Barbara Rucci 105 Comments

The Artful Year // Author Interview with Jean Van’t Hul

Today I am interviewing the talented, prolific, and beautiful mother/blogger/author Jean Van’t Hul. Her blog The Artful Parent is one of my go-to blogs for art, creativity, parenting and just…reading! I love everything she writes about. The childhood wonder and connections that she creates for her girls and then shares with us is really quite…

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Typography: 10 Tips for your Blog Photos

September 22, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 19 Comments

Typography: 10 Tips for your Blog Photos

I am a font snob. It’s true. As a graphic designer, I am a total geek about typography. I even read type journals. People who design fonts are rock stars in my world. The reason I love fonts so much is because they are the foundation of good design. Sometimes I get asked how I…

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Tissue Paper Flower Garland

May 27, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

Tissue Paper Flower Garland

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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