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creative projects Halloween/Harvest repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Repurposed Pumpkin Chalkboard Sign

fall message on pumpkin chalkboard

My fall decor stays up until Thanksgiving before I transition into Christmas so I’m still in full fall crafting mode around here and this pumpkin chalkboard sign {repurposed from a thrifted mirror} is my latest project!  I’ll use it as a place to post greetings in my fall decor and I may even write the […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Paint Stick Pumpkin

pumpkin made from paint sticks

Ready for a fun and easy repurposed craft that’s perfect for fall and Halloween?  This paint stick pumpkin can be made in less than thirty minutes, is a whimsical addition to your decor, and it’s super easy!  The hardest part is getting the hardware store to give you nine paint sticks {wink}! To make this […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Book Page Bats on a Halloween Mantel

decorated halloween mantel

This post is sponsored by Balsam Hill but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m totally in the Halloween spirit this year and I think it’s because I’ve had so much fun decorating for the holiday!  My Halloween mantel decor, with whimsical flying book page bats, is my favorite fall mantel ever.  It was […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

9 Ways to Repurpose Art

You know I’m a big fan of upcycled and repurposed projects and I have to share these creative ways to repurpose art with you!  Whether you’re altering an old painting you dug out of the attic or bought at the thrift store or recycling the piles of artwork the kids bring home from preschool, you’ll […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

Halloween Balloon Straw Toppers

halloween party ideas with balloons

I love simple ideas that make everyday occasions a little more festive and fun and these halloween balloon straw toppers are a fun idea for jazzing up Halloween drinks.  They’re super easy to make, can be left as plain pumpkins or embellished like little jack o’lanterns, and they’ll add a fun flair to a drink! […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy Nacho Bar

nacho bar tabletop tailgate

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. The fall season means numerous trips to the pumpkin patch, the scent of hot apple cider brewing on the stove, cooler days with lots of time spent outdoors, and, around my house {and probably yours […]


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creative projects homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Farmhouse Style Button Garland

buttons and twine to make farmhouse garland

My home is a very eclectic mix of styles but I do love touches of farmhouse style mixed in with the bright colors and vintage pieces.  When I came across these neutral wooden buttons in different sizes, I knew they’d make a fun button garland to drape over a mirror I have hanging in my […]


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Halloween/Harvest printable · Written by Randi Dukes

Halloween Care Package

halloween scare package

My oldest went to college out of state this fall and since he’s missing out on some of the Halloween fun we’ll be having around here, I decided to mail him a Halloween care package … or a scare package, as we’re calling it.  And I whipped up a little printable that you can include […]


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organization sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Oilcloth Business Card Holder

patterned oilcloth business card holder

In a quest to organize my purse a little better {and not have my business cards thrown loosely into purse pockets}, I decided to sew this simple oilcloth business card holder.  It holds a small stash of cards and can be placed in a pocket of my purse so I can quickly and easily find business […]


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creative projects dogs · Written by Randi Dukes

10 DIY Dog Clothes Patterns

DIY clothes for dogs

There’s nothing like a dog owner and a dog lover, is there?  We love our four-legged furry friends and the devotion is real.  That’s why we’ll sit down at the sewing machine or pick up the knitting needles and make DIY dog clothes for those little critters … and why we’ll bake homemade dog biscuits!  If […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Goat Cheese Fondue Recipe

baked goat cheese fondue

A few weeks ago I ate a delicious goat cheese fondue at one of my favorite restaurants {the same restaurant that uses these fun branded cardboard coasters} and this weekend I recreated my version of the recipe at home.  This savory appetizer is easy, delicious, and the perfect starter to a meal or a great addition […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

Dip Dyed Patterned Pumpkins

dip dyed patterned pumpkins

I have a bit of an obsession with pumpkins.  I love them in every color and every shape and size and I love coming up with new ideas to alter them.  These dip dyed patterned pumpkins are my latest fall craft and I love the way they turned out!  The combination of patterns and bright […]


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knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

Hand Knit Chunky Coasters

how to knit coasters

I love to knit, especially during the fall and winter months.  Curling up in front of the TV, needles clicking, is one of my favorite ways to pass the evening hours.  And I love easy knitting projects that can be completed in one sitting.  These hand knit chunky coasters are a super easy project and […]


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organization · Written by Randi Dukes

7 Craft Storage Solutions

workbox craft storage

For those that love to craft, craft storage can be a big problem.  We all end up collecting piles of supplies, scraps we don’t want to throw away, and items we’re just positive we’ll use one day!  You can relate, can’t you?  I’m always looking for new ways to store my supplies and I decided […]


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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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