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Wire and Washi Tape Crowns

July 8, 2021 by Barbara Rucci 4 Comments

Make delicate and charming crowns using craft wire and colorful washi tape.

These wire crown are pretty easy to make with minimal supplies and just some nimble fingers. Make them for a party or for the dress-up corner.  You can even make them using only wire and no tape for an even more minimal crown. Twisting this pliable wire is so fun and satisfying, you will find…

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Glitter Star Mobiles

July 30, 2017 by Barbara Rucci 5 Comments

Glitter star mobiles made with cereal box cardboard.

I have an abnormal obsession for mobiles. I love all things dangling from the ceiling (that aren’t insects). Mobiles make me feel like a kid again. These glitter star mobiles remind me of my favorite lullaby , and bring back all sorts of childhood nostalgia. Cue Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. ♬ Making these mobiles required a healthy amount…

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Wintery Mobiles with Kids

January 17, 2017 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

I’ve been wanting to make these wintery mobiles for years and years, ever since I saw them on the Purple Twig blog back in 2014. Samara always has the very best ideas. She did them for an arts fair in her California community, and I wanted to set this up for a book event I…

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