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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

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  • Upcycled Hardware Love Sign

    Upcycled Hardware Love Sign
  • Melt My Heart Valentine’s Day Treat

    Melt My Heart Valentine’s Day Treat
  • I Woof You Printable for Pupcakes

    I Woof You Printable for Pupcakes
  • Printable Llama Valentine Tags

    Printable Llama Valentine Tags
  • Candy Cane Heart Mug Toppers

    Candy Cane Heart Mug Toppers
  • Big Dill Valentine Printable

    Big Dill Valentine Printable
  • Aloe Vera Gift Idea with Printable

    Aloe Vera Gift Idea with Printable
  • Balloon Garland Mantel for Valentine’s Day

    Balloon Garland Mantel for Valentine’s Day
  • DIY Pie or Cake Stencils

    DIY Pie or Cake Stencils
  • Bacon Valentine’s Day Printable

    Bacon Valentine’s Day Printable
  • Strawberry Valentine’s Day Freakshake

    Strawberry Valentine’s Day Freakshake
  • York Valentine Printable

    York Valentine Printable
  • Perfect Match Candle Valentines

    Perfect Match Candle Valentines
  • Mugs and Kisses Gift Idea

    Mugs and Kisses Gift Idea
  • Dino Valentine with Printable

    Dino Valentine with Printable
  • Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bar {with Pink Hot Cocoa}

    Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bar {with Pink Hot Cocoa}
  • Cross-Stitch Wood Heart Sign

    Cross-Stitch Wood Heart Sign
  • DIY Glitter Bottle

    DIY Glitter Bottle
  • Typographical Love Printable

    Typographical Love Printable
  • Finger Paint Valentine

    Finger Paint Valentine
  • Heart Soap Valentine {with a Printable}

    Heart Soap Valentine {with a Printable}
  • Handmade Chalkboard Valentine and Printable

    Handmade Chalkboard Valentine and Printable
  • Ring Pop Valentines

    Ring Pop Valentines
  • A Felted Coffee Cuff for Valentine’s Day

    A Felted Coffee Cuff for Valentine’s Day
  • 10 Valentine’s Day Garlands

    10 Valentine’s Day Garlands
  • A Stitched Heart Garland

    A Stitched Heart Garland
  • The Easiest Homemade Sticker Valentine

    The Easiest Homemade Sticker Valentine
  • 37 Ideas for Handmade Valentines

    37 Ideas for Handmade Valentines
  • Pop Top Valentine in a Can

    Pop Top Valentine in a Can
  • Homemade Valentines :: Monster Valentines

    Homemade Valentines :: Monster Valentines
  • Homemade Valentines :: Owl Be Your Valentine

    Homemade Valentines :: Owl Be Your Valentine
  • Homemade Stamp of Approval Valentines

    Homemade Stamp of Approval Valentines
  • Love Mug {Made with Sharpies}

    Love Mug {Made with Sharpies}
  • How to Make a Felted Wool Garland

    How to Make a Felted Wool Garland
  • A Valentine Banner and Pillow

    A Valentine Banner and Pillow
  • Red Hot Cinnamon Candy Hearts

    Red Hot Cinnamon Candy Hearts
  • Vanilla Wafer Hearts

    Vanilla Wafer Hearts
  • Bingo Valentine Cards

    Bingo Valentine Cards
  • Reverse Applique Ruffled Heart Shirt

    Reverse Applique Ruffled Heart Shirt
  • Piggy Bank Valentine

    Piggy Bank Valentine
bingo valentine cards for kids

Bingo Valentine Cards

January 18, 2013 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and we have red and pink on the mind!  I love making and giving homemade cards and so do my girls.  These goodies from Martha Stewart Crafts make it simple to create a personal card … like these bingo valentine cards!   My girls and I got […]

bingo valentine cards for kids

Bingo Valentine Cards

January 18, 2013 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

Valentine's Day is less than a month away and we have red and pink on the mind!  I love making and giving homemade cards and so do my girls.  These goodies from Martha Stewart Crafts make it simple to create a personal card ... like these bingo valentine ... continue reading...

ruffled heart reverse applique shirt

Reverse Applique Ruffled Heart Shirt

January 14, 2013 By Randi Dukes 13 Comments

I was in Old Navy the other day and saw the cutest shirt that I knew I could make for a third of the price.  It took less than five dollars and less than ten minutes to make this reverse applique ruffled heart shirt and my little one will look so cute wearing it!  ... continue reading...

Piggy Bank Valentine

January 11, 2013 By Randi Dukes 6 Comments

I've been experimenting with some different homemade valentine ideas and thought I'd share one I made yesterday: the piggy bank valentine.  This simple valentine can be made from colorful felt fabric scraps and can be made with just simple sewing skills. I was ... continue reading...

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Bubblegum Valentines

February 12, 2012 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

Homemade valentines are one of my favorite crafts to make with the kids and this year Lila's giving out bubblegum valentines to friends and classmates.  With handwritten tags, these valentines are cute and easy ... and just perfect for the class valentine ... continue reading...

Love Valentine Shirt

February 7, 2012 By Randi Dukes 5 Comments

Tate had her playgroup Valentine party this morning and I used my cutting machine to whip up a little love valentine shirt for her to wear.  In ten minutes I had a quick and easy holiday shirt that'll look so festive in photos.  Throw a little duct tape barrette into ... continue reading...

Duct Tape Chair Back Envelope

February 5, 2012 By Randi Dukes 4 Comments

Yesterday I shared a Valentine's Day duct tape tablescape and today I'll show you how I made my favorite part: this fun little duct tape chair back envelope based on a fabric chair back envelope I saw in the Pottery Barn catalog.  Isn't it perfect for hiding a few ... continue reading...

valentine's day tablescape

Valentine’s Day Tablescape with Duct Tape

February 4, 2012 By Randi Dukes 5 Comments

The duct tape used in this Valentine's Day tablescape was provided by Duck Brand.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Duck Brand Duck Tape recently sent me some duct tape in fun Valentine colors and I set out to create a little Valentine's Day tablescape, using a ... continue reading...

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Smiley Face Valentine for Toddlers

February 3, 2012 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

My kids really love Earth's Best Organic Smiley Snacks.  Not only are they flavorful and cute {who can resist a snack that smiles?} but they're a great source of iron, zinc, and six B vitamins.  As a mom, I also love that they don't have any artificial flavors, colors, ... continue reading...

Blow Me Away Whistle Valentine

February 10, 2011 By Randi Dukes 8 Comments

Tate's playgroup was cancelled yesterday because of yet another ice/snow day, but it's rescheduled for next week and Tate has her valentines ready to go.  I loved all the ideas on this great post but had to copy the blow me away whistle valentines since blowing a ... continue reading...

Stitched Candy Hearts

February 5, 2011 By Randi Dukes 11 Comments

Luke and Lila have their playgroup Valentine party on Monday so we've been crafting homemade valentines today.  Okay, I've been crafting stitched candy heart valentines and they've been signing their names.  I love homemade valentines ... along with theme parties, ... continue reading...

chalk cloth shirt for valentine's day

Chalk Cloth Valentine’s Day Shirt

January 25, 2011 By Randi Dukes 10 Comments

I've had the idea for a while of sewing chalk cloth onto a garment, making a cute shirt that can be customized any way you want.  The one thing I was unsure about is whether chalk cloth can be washed.  I experimented last night, and it appears it can be.  I didn't ... continue reading...

sugar hearts for coffee or tea

Sugar Hearts for Coffee or Tea

January 13, 2008 By Randi Dukes 6 Comments

After seeing sugar hearts that sit on the rim of a mug or cup in a Sur La Table catalog, I couldn't resist trying to make my own.  I won't lie ... this wasn't the most simple project and my version is not perfect.  However, they were fairly quick  to make and ... continue reading...

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