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Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

Spread Love Butter Knives

Spread love butter knives

When I saw these cute spread love butter knives on a blog last week, they instantly got added to my Must Make List. I love them! I made a quick trip to the thrift store for some knives with pretty handles, used metal stamps to stamp them with “spread love”, and tied them to small bowls […]


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Christmas creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Neighborhood Deliveries

Neighborhood deliveries

We delivered some treats to the neighbors today. I made Snickerdoodle Chex Mix and packaged it in these pop top tins. This idea from Blue Cricket Design is definitely one of my favorites! So simple but so fun!I’m linking to I’ve started truncating my posts … please pop over to my blog to read the […]


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Christmas family/friends · Written by Randi Dukes

Little Snowmen

Little snowmen

Friends came over to play this morning. I mixed up some hot cocoa …   … and couldn’t resist making these cute snowmen.     I’ve started truncating my posts … please pop over to my blog to read the rest!


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Christmas painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Handprint Baby Stocking

handprint stocking for baby

Since Tate was just born a few months ago, her knit stocking {made by Grandma} isn’t ready yet so I made a simple handprint baby stocking for her to use this year.  When her real stocking is ready, we’ll add this one to her memory box as a sweet keepsake of that teeny tiny little […]


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sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Baby Play Mat

handmade play mat for baby

What do you give a three-month-old for Christmas {yep, Tate is three months old today!}?  I decided to use my scraps of fabric, and some creativity, to sew a DIY baby play mat for her and I can’t wait to give it the baby test. Sixteen more days till Christmas! How to Make a Play […]


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knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

Knit Wire Vase

I love thinking outside the box and experimenting with different mediums and fibers.  After seeing some neat wire projects recently on ravelry, I decided to make a knit wire vase with pretty glass beads strung along the wire.  The vase knit up quickly and I love the texture it gives to an ordinary glass vase. […]


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dogs in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Dog Biscuits For Furry Friends

homemade dog biscuits

Every year I make homemade dog biscuits for our four-legged friends and family and today was the day to bake this year’s batch. These delicious dog bones and fire hydrants will be packaged up for all my favorite canines in the family {and a couple in the neighborhood}.  They’re always a huge hit and I look […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Snickerdoodle Snack Mix

snack mix gift idea

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day at our homeschool co-op. Since the kids have many, many teachers that work with them each week, I wanted to come up with an economical way to say thank you so we mixed up little bags of snickerdoodle snack mix. If you haven’t tried this mix or something similar before, […]


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Christmas creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

First Christmas Ornament Idea

easy first christmas ornament idea

This first Christmas ornament idea post contains affiliate links. This year, I’m the coordinator of the baby room at our local homeschool co-op program.  As a little surprise gift for the parents with little ones in that room, we created these simple ornaments, personalized with each baby’s face.  This idea can easily be customized for […]


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creative projects painting Thanksgiving · Written by Randi Dukes

Thanksgiving Burlap Table Runner

give thanks stenciled burlap table runner for thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving burlap table runner post includes affiliate links. I’ve been inspired by the abundance of burlap projects I’ve seen lately and intrigued by the freezer paper trend.  I decided to combine the two and make a Thanksgiving burlap table runner to use on our holiday table.  This project was so simple and quick to […]


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altered junk homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Painted Cabinet Makeover

painted nightstand makeover

I love being able to reuse old items in new ways and this painted cabinet makeover is the most recent furniture update in our house.  It’s the perfect little side table for Luke’s cowboy themed room. Years and years ago, when I was single and living in an apartment in Houston, I bought this cabinet […]


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sewing Thanksgiving · Written by Randi Dukes

Reverse Applique Turkey Shirts

I like to have fun holiday outfits for the kiddos. Besides loving to create fun and simple projects, I also really like seeing my little guys decked out in coordinating shirts.  It looks adorable in photos!  This year Luke, Lila, and Tate will wear these reverse applique handprint turkey shirts made from their own little […]


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creative projects Thanksgiving · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Gratitude Jar for Thanksgiving

how to make a gratitude jar for thanksgiving

November has arrived and I’m so excited about it.  I love everything about this month!  Thanksgiving is a time I look forward to so much. It means time with family, celebrating all the blessings we’ve been given.  To get our minds in a place of thankfulness this month, we made this DIY gratitude jar and […]


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creating with kids Halloween/Harvest Kennedy Lila Luke parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

A Halloween Harvest Party for Kids

A halloween harvest party for kids

This morning Luke, Lila, and Kennedy had a few friends over for a little harvest party. We decorated the table with lots of orange and a few pumpkins for good measure. Pumpkin cupcakes … … drinks with pumpkin-shaped ice cubes, Pumpkin Snack Mix (definitely a recipe to try – yum!), and Harvest Party Snack Mix […]


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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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