Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

creating with kids · Written by Randi Dukes

25 Creative Activities for Kids

Today is our last day of school before Spring Break.  Are you getting close too?  I love having the kids home but I also think it’s good to have some planned activities so they don’t all drive each other crazy.  Here are 25 creative activities to keep the kids busy any time of the year! paint […]

family/friends homefront vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

Vintage Needlework

My orange walls are sporting some vintage needlework this week.  Vintage needlework with lots of sentimental meaning for me. My mom came across these old needlework pieces in her garage and she knew I’d love them. And I do. I remember these pieces well.  They hung in my grandparents’ formal living room, above a large […]

creative projects thrifty treasures vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Ways to Repurpose Cabinet Doors

Repurposing is all the rage these days, isn’t it?  A few weeks ago I shared a post about repurposing old drawers and it was so popular that I decided to find some other fabulous upcycled ideas.  Today I’m sharing ten ways to repurpose cabinet doors!  You’ll be hitting up the yard sales and resale stores to […]

parties/entertaining sports · Written by Randi Dukes

Basketball Cake

 Today I’m sharing this fun but oh-so-simple basketball cake with you!  Luke and Lila’s basketball season ended this weekend and yesterday we hosted the team party at our house.  Twenty-five people were here for pizza and cake and this cake was the highlight of the party!  To make this easy basketball cake, I baked a […]

creative projects in the kitchen St. Patrick's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Colored Pasta

Do you like the seasonal colored pasta you find in stores during different holiday seasons?  They’re a simple way to serve a fun holiday dinner.  Today I’m going to show you how simple it is to make your own colored pasta from regular store bought dry noodles.  I was inspired by this pretty painted pasta made by […]

creative projects Easter Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make an Easter Basket

This Easter basket blog post is sponsored by Learning Express.  I hope you’ll pop over to the Learning Express website, like them on facebook, and head to the store to check out their Easter merchandise! Easter is right around the corner and today I’m going to show you how to make a super cute {and very […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up February

Another month is over {can you believe it?} and it’s time to take a peek back at February’s creative projects. In February, I shared some of my favorite free fonts, painted a game dresser with chalkboard coated drawers, decorated a mug with Sharpies, made a duct tape belt for boys, shared a tutorial for making […]

creative projects Easter Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Easter Treat Package

Today I’m sharing a fun Easter treat package that I made using the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software.  For those of you that own a Silhouette, did you know you can upgrade your software?  Honestly, I had no idea!  And I’m so glad I found out because the upgraded software has some really great features! […]

creative projects nature/seasons · Written by Randi Dukes

A Log {or Branch} Wreath

A few months ago {in a Country Living magazine, I believe}, I saw a wreath made from driftwood disks and decided to copy it with small logs and branches.  My log wreath was fairly time-consuming to make but I really love the way it looks. I started with a styrofoam wreath form that I wrapped […]

inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

Favorite Free Fonts

I haven’t shared some of my favorite fonts for a while.  Here are a few free fonts I really like right now.  To download them, click the links below and install them on your computer.Lickcurl Petite  |  Little Lord Fontleroy  |  Alum Free Promotional  |  Fantastic Font  |  Gorlock Bold |  Janda Apple Cobbler  |  Drafting […]

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