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Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects duct tape Halloween/Harvest painting Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

American Girl Costume

DIY american girl costume

When we saw an idea for a homemade American Girl costume, we knew it would be perfect for Lila’s Halloween costume this year.  She loves all things American Girl and this costume was the perfect fit!  We made a few alterations to the one that we saw and Lila was ready for Halloween! I used a […]


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duct tape Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

A Lego Man Costume

DIY lego man costume

This lego man costume post contains affiliate links. Luke loves Lego and loved the idea of a lego man costume for Halloween.  I was sure I could whip up a lego minifigure costume for very little money using dollar store items and things I had around the house.  Let me show you how easy this […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest sewing Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Gumball Machine Costume

gumball costume

On Sunday, my three younger kids wore their Halloween costumes to our neighborhood fall festival and they came home with prizes for best costumes in their age group.  Tate dressed up as an adorable little gumball machine.  I absolutely love her gumball machine costume and she wore it so proudly.  The best part?  It was […]


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creative projects duct tape · Written by Randi Dukes

A Duct Tape Bag

A duct tape bag

One more duct tape post before the big giveaway ends tomorrow.  If you haven’t already entered, hurry over! My daughter and her friends love duct tape.  Yesterday, Kennedy attended a birthday party and all her friend wanted for her gift was duct tape.  We bought a few rolls of fun patterns and colors as well […]


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Halloween/Harvest in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

A Pumpkin Pie Shake

pumpkin pie shake recipe

October calls for a lot of pumpkin and pumpkin spice eating and drinking and this pumpkin pie shake recipe is sweet and delicious!  It blends the flavors of fall in a delicious shake and is the perfect treat for those warm October days! Pumpkin Pie Shake Serves 4 2 cups vanilla reduced-fat or regular ice […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A Monogrammed Pumpkin

A monogrammed pumpkin

I couldn’t resist these little round pie pumpkins when I saw them at the store the other day.  At ninety-nine cents a piece, they were calling my name. They look so cute outside my front door but I thought they could look a little cuter. Enter the Silhouette. I added a little frame and monogram, […]


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creative projects duct tape Halloween/Harvest sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Zebra Mask {with Duct Tape}

duct tape zebra mask

With Halloween right around the corner and costumes on our minds, I decided to make something fun for Tate.  I whipped up a little duct tape zebra mask … and I’ll soon be making more since the twins are asking for some as well.  My little guys love imaginative play and these little masks will […]


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in the kitchen nature/seasons · Written by Randi Dukes

A Festive Fall Snack

I love the thought of wandering through the pumpkin patch drinking hot apple cider  Last year, I brought some to our playgroup outing but this year it just felt too warm so I opted for a cold beverage instead and a festive snack mix. The recipe for the snack mix can be found here although I […]


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Halloween/Harvest sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Candy Corn Shirt

stitched candy corn shirt for halloween

My little Tate is heading to the pumpkin patch with her little playgroup tomorrow and I decided I needed to whip up a little something fun for her to wear.  After all, the yearly pumpkin patch photos are my very favorite.  I made her a super simple, five minute stitched candy corn shirt made from other […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Lost Tooth Idea

lost tooth idea for kids

This lost tooth idea post contains affiliate links. A big milestone event happened around our house on Thursday evening:  Lila lost her first tooth!  And I wasn’t home.  Losing the first tooth is huge to me because those little smiles never look the same again.  It’s somewhat melancholy, isn’t it?  While I had a period of […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up September

This month, I made and sold some baseball bracelets, celebrated Tate’s second birthday, revamped a bathroom cabinet, paint-dipped a bottle, knit a candy corn hat {for sale here}, made a star for the Christmas tree, celebrated the first day of autumn, installed a Lego wall for Luke, and finished out the gallery wall. See you […]


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creative projects homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Lego Wall

This lego wall post contains affiliate links. I recently saw a photo from Lego headquarters that showcased a really cool Lego wall.  I thought it would be super easy to recreate that idea on a much smaller scale in Luke’s room, giving him a place to build without cluttering up the floor.  Since Luke already […]


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Christmas creative projects repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Christmas Star

upcycled star made from yardstick

I’ve seen some beautiful Christmas stars made from repurposed yardsticks and rulers and decided to make my own upcycled Christmas star to use as holiday home decor or on the top of my Christmas tree.  I love the rustic and unexpected look and upcycled decor is always my favorite, no matter what time of year […]


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creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Monogrammed Paint Dipped Glassware

how to make paint dipped glassware

I shared this post last week at The CSI Project {posted for the theme The Color Orange}, and wanted to share it here too.  Monogrammed paint dipped glassware is a fun and simple project and a great way to update an old glass jar or bottle and add a little color and personalization to your […]


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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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