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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

5 Tips for Teaching a Child to Sew

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Sewing is a skill that makes life simpler.  Being able to sew simple garments, hem your pants, or stitch up some drapes makes life easier, more affordable, and, to me, just a bit more fun.  I want all of my kids, especially my girls, to have basic sewing skills and I thought I’d share a […]


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creative projects Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Silly Goose Onesie

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I shared this silly goose onesie at Cherished Bliss last week and wanted to post it here for you to see as well. This simple little onesie is so quick to make and would make a unique shower gift for a sweet baby! To make this onesie, you’ll need a Silhouette and iron-on heat transfer […]


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creative projects inspiration thrifty treasures vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

11 Ways to Repurpose Yardsticks and Rulers

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Each month I’ve been sharing repurposed ideas with a theme.  This month, with back to school on my mind, I’m sharing eleven ways to repurpose yardsticks and rulers. This peg rack made from yardsticks is great looking and practical at the same time.  I love the different colored yardstick right in the middle … it adds something […]


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books creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Creative Lettering {A Book Review}

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I received this book from Lark Crafts but received no further compensation and was not asked to provide a review. I love pretty, unique fonts and hand-lettering so when I had the opportunity to review the book  Creative Lettering, I was really excited about it. It’s such a neat book and I love the way […]


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building painting repurposed sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Repurposed Dresser

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I just finished one of my favorite repurposing projects ever: I repurposed a dresser into a reading bench for Luke.  And it turned out so cute! The dresser used to look like this.  My awesome neighbor {who is always watching for curbside treasures for me} called to let me know that she had spotted a […]


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parties/entertaining social spark · Written by Randi Dukes

Fla-Vor-Ice Rainbow Fun

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jel Sert for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve always been a huge fan of Fla-Vor-Ice {or freezies, as I always called them}.  I remember eating them at my friend’s house when I was young … they felt like such a treat. And now that […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up July

I hate that July is over because that means summer is nearing an end … and I’m not at all ready for that! Before we get on with August, let’s take a quick peek back at some of the July creative highlights.  Click the links on the text below to see the full post on […]


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sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY House-Shaped Backpack for Kids

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This DIY house-shaped backpack for kids was reviewed as part of a sponsored post for The Sewing Loft and Simplicity.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I have the cutest DIY house-shaped backpack for kids to share with you today!  Heather from The Sewing Loft just had her original patterns published by Simplicity {how […]


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creative projects Silhouette traditional games · Written by Randi Dukes

Water Fun with DIY Target Shirts

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This DIY target shirts post contains affiliate links. I love traditional games and activities that get the kids unplugged and out of the house and summer is the perfect time for the kids to get wet and a little wild.  Whether the kiddos are playing with water guns, water balloons, or other squirters, DIY target […]


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knitting orange · Written by Randi Dukes

Knit Ribbon Scarf

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Although I’ve been a bit slow and quiet on the knitting front this year {this is only my third project}, I finally have something to show you: this gorgeous ribbon scarf!  This is a quick and easy knit and the project is a fun one.  Even more fun?  The gorgeous final outcome of this wavy […]


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in the kitchen parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Ice Cream Sandwich Dippers

These ice cream sandwich dippers are part of a sponsored post for International Delight.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Years ago, my kids had dessert at a restaurant and I loved the presentation of their ice cream sandwich dippers.  It was so clever and so fun for kids!  I’ve made it for company […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

An Infused Water Bar

If you’re entertaining this summer, an infused water bar is a simple and fun addition to any beverage station.  I recently hosted a baby shower and served a rich coffee punch so a refreshing water bar was the perfect pairing for those that didn’t want caffeine or sugar.  You can add any fresh fruit, herbs, […]


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creative projects in the kitchen Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Monogrammed Water Bottles

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These monogrammed water bottles and the refreshing iced tea recipe are part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® and their client.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. Summers in Texas are hot but I’ve come up with a great way to conquer the heat on our fun adventure […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

A Simple Rustic Baby Shower

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This week I hosted a very simple rustic baby shower for a friend who just added baby number six to the family {that deserves a shower, right?}.  I kept the decor very neutral and simple but used lots of burlap and added a few sweet touches and little pops of blue to celebrate this little […]


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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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