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Dukes and Duchesses

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Cricut repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

What Upcycled Materials Can a Cricut Cut?

orange vinyl wall art on vintage wallpaper

This is a sponsored post about upcycled materials written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions and thoughts are mine. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve said it a million times: I absolutely LOVE my Cricut.  And the biggest reason I love it is that it’s so easy to personalize, update, or create.  I’m […]


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Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Cricut Materials and How to Use Them

cricut supplies for wood veneer garden markers in tea garden

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions and thoughts are mine. This post contains affiliate links. There are a lot of different materials that can be used with a Cricut machine, both with the Cricut Maker and the Cricut Explore Air 2, and different ways to use many […]


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dogs parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Dog Treat Barkuterie Board

barkuterie board for dog birthday party

We love our dogs in this house and pet birthday parties are totally a thing, so when my daughter’s dog turned one we celebrated!  Because charcuterie boards are all the rage right now, we thought it would be fun to make a dog version.  This dog treat barkuterie board is the perfect idea for a dog […]


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Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Cricut Terms Defined :: What Does It Mean to Print, Cut, Weed, and More

how to weed cricut iron on with cricut brightpad

This is a sponsored post about Cricut terms written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions and thoughts are mine. This post contains affiliate links. If you’re just getting started with your Cricut machine, it can feel like there are a lot of new terms to learn.  What does it mean to print and […]


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Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Beginner Project to Make with a Cricut

vinyl words on wood photo block

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions and thoughts are mine. This post contains affiliate links. There is no other crafting tool that is a better investment than a Cricut machine.  Period.  The versatility and capabilities are amazing and it’s worth every cent.  I couldn’t love my Cricut […]


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cars thrifty treasures travel · Written by Randi Dukes

First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas

first monday trade days canton texas

Ford provided the vehicle for this trip to First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m lucky enough to live in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, a little over an hour away from Canton, home of First Monday Trade Days, the world’s largest flea market.  Next to Round […]


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home improvement homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Create a Focal Wall with Wallpaper

floral focal wall

Artemis Walls provided the wallpaper for this focal wall post.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been wanting to create a focal wall in my bedroom for some time and I’m super excited to share the feature wall I created with gorgeous wallpaper from Artemis Walls.  It was […]


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Christmas technology · Written by Randi Dukes

14 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Festive

white peppermint hot chocolate recipe

This post is sponsored by Verizon. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Christmas may look a little different this year but this holiday season can still be merry and bright.  I have some simple ways to make the holiday season festive and make this a month to remember, regardless of what’s happening in our […]


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homefront vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

Awesome Vintage Things to Collect

vintage thermos collection

Do you collect anything?  I’m always drawn to vintage items and there are certain things that I can’t pass by at a junk sale or thrift store.  I think that’s how the best collections get started, don’t you?  I thought it might be fun to round up a pile of awesome vintage things to collect […]


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school technology · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Set Up a Virtual Classroom at Home

homework caddy

This virtual classroom post is sponsored by Verizon.  All opinions are my own. This has been a year full of changes in every aspect of life, and school is an area that has been affected in a big way.  Many kids, from elementary to college age, have had a form of remote or virtual schooling […]


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Christmas · Written by Randi Dukes

2020 Creative Holiday Gift Guide

coffee lovers gift idea

This gift guide was sponsored by some of the companies shared in this post and some free product was provided.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This creative holiday gift guide contains affiliate links. Christmas will be here before you know it and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping!  Kudos to those […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Easiest Sweet Roll Recipe

easy sweet rolls made with frozen bread rolls

We have a favorite sweet roll recipe in our house and we make a batch almost every weekend.  It takes just minutes to prepare, rises overnight, and is ready for baking in the morning.  My coffee glazed sweet rolls recipe is a version of this one but today I just want to share the bare […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Holiday Charcuterie Board Ideas for the Whole Year

halloween charcuterie board

This holiday charcuterie board ideas post contains affiliate links. Charcuterie boards and grazing tables have become all the rage and they’re such a fun addition to any party, no matter the holiday!  They may look complicated but these amazing holiday charcuterie board ideas will show you that it’s really just about getting creative and clustering […]


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Halloween/Harvest repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Pumpkin Splatter Screen for Halloween

easy halloween craft idea

This upcycled pumpkin splatter screen post contains affiliate links. Have you seen all the neat splatter screen projects on pinterest lately?  When I was at the dollar store last week, I couldn’t resist grabbing a few screens and I used one to make a little Halloween decor.  I love easy, cheap dollar store crafts and […]


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randi dukes

I’m Randi, a mom of five living in Dallas. I love strong coffee, long lists, bright colors, thrift stores, repurposed junk, and power tools.

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