Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Fabric Covered Wire Words

I’ve seen fabric covered wire words at different craft sales and I thought it would be a great way to use up old colorful fabric scraps and create some fun and meaningful decor for my kids’ rooms.  You can use this technique to create a name or make a favorite inspirational word. Making wire words […]

creative projects duct tape sports · Written by Randi Dukes

Duct Tape Dinosaur Bike Helmet

With five kids in the family, the younger kids get a lot of hand-me-downs.  Luke’s been using a hand-me-down bike helmet for a while and I decided to use some craft supplies to turn his plain helmet into a duct tape dinosaur bike helmet.  My favorite part of this helmet?  The dinosaur teeth glow in […]

parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Polka Dot Party Ideas

This polka dot party ideas post contains affiliate links. Years ago, when I first started blogging, Kennedy had a fun and colorful polka dot themed birthday party.  I didn’t share a lot of details at the time and I thought it might be fun to take a peek back at my favorite polka dot party […]

homefront painting thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

Trash to Treasure Painted Dresser

A few months ago I was driving through the neighborhood when I spotted a dresser in someone’s trash pile.  I grabbed my Dad {and his minivan} and snagged a great piece of furniture.  It’s amazing what people throw away!  {I think in my neighborhood they’re quite sure someone will come and scoop it up before […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up September

I’m a bit freaked out that September is over.  It’ll be Christmas before we know it!  I panicked a bit this week and made a Christmas gift just so I could cross something off that list. Here are a few creative highlights from September.  This month, Kennedy sewed the cutest felt piggy bank for Tate, […]

creative projects parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Upcycled Sock Stick Ponies

Years ago, when Luke and Lila turned two, we hosted a cowboy and cowgirl party to celebrate.  The party had a number of creative ideas but the DIY upcycled sock stick ponies might have been my favorite.  The kids played with them at the party, as one of the party activities, and then took them […]

painting · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make DIY Chalk Finish Paint

This DIY chalk finish paint post contains affiliate links. I absolutely love the look of chalk finish paint and now it’s really easy to find a lot of different brands that make it.  It isn’t cheap though and one way to get around that is to make your own.  I want to show you how […]

creative projects Halloween/Harvest Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Smarties Pumpkin Push Pops

I’ve been planning a little pumpkin-themed Halloween party for Tate’s playgroup and I came up with these pumpkin push pops as a party favor for the kids to take home.  They turned out really cute and they’re simple and quick to make. To make them you’ll need push pop containers {these can be found online}, […]

parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Phineas and Ferb Birthday Cakes

This Phineas and Ferb birthday cakes post contains affiliate links. We’ve had a tradition in our family of celebrating certain adult birthdays with character parties.  The kids pick a theme, usually based on a show they currently love, and we plan a little celebration around it.  We’ve had Thomas the Tank Engine parties, Arthur parties, […]

nature/seasons · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Attract Birds to Your Yard

This post contains affiliate links. The kids and I enjoy watching the variety of birds that visit our yard and we’re always hoping new species will pop by for a visit.  With fall and winter approaching and birds beginning to fly south, I started researching some easy ways to attract birds to the yard all […]

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