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creative projects Martha Mother's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Painted Glass Coasters {Martha Stewart Crafts}

I love making handmade gifts for friends and family and recently I used products to make painted glass coasters for a Mother’s Day gift. These coasters look so beautiful but they’re very simple to make! To make these pretty painted glass coasters, I used pre-cut beveled glass squares along with the following […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Creamy Frozen Chai Latte

Last fall I shared a hot recipe for pumpkin chai latte and now that spring is here, I have to share the summer version: creamy frozen chai latte. This recipe can be made using any instant tea or cappuccino mix and it’s a creamy, delicious treat … perfect for a little afternoon pick-me-up! The recipe […]

Mother's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Do you like making homemade gifts for people you love? I love giving and receiving creative gifts, and if you do too, I’ve got you covered with ten handmade Mother’s Day gift ideas! If your mom’s a coffee drinker, a knit cashmere cup cozy makes a classy gift. You could embellish it with a piece of […]

creative projects Mother's Day parties/entertaining Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Vinyl Decorated Chargers {Mother’s Day Inspiration}

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been pondering ideas for how we might celebrate the day. My Mom now lives a block away from us so I love to share some of the day with her and some of the day with my own little {or not so little} family. Since my Mom […]

creative projects painting thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

Painted Cheese Platter {with Chalkboard Coating}

I have the cutest painted cheese platter to share with you today. But it’s not your average cheese platter … the surface can be written on with chalk! This project started with a thrifted wooden cheese plate with a glass dome. It was a total steal at $1.98! I loved the shape and size of it but […]

creative projects Silhouette traditional games · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Play Kick the Can {with a DIY Can}

Summer’s approaching and it’s a great time to teach the kids some traditional games and encourage a little outdoor time! If your kids don’t know how to play kick the can, here’s a quick tutorial plus some inspiration for a DIY can. No one will miss this orange can when they’re running in for the […]

creative projects thrifty treasures vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Ways to Repurpose Old Umbrellas

I love {almost} nothing more than a good repurposed, upcycled project. Find some junk, turn it into something else, and I’m sold! Today I’m sharing a collection of 10 creative ways to repurpose old umbrellas. Unique Ways to Upcycle Old Umbrellas This old umbrella has been stripped of its fabric and transformed into […]

creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Washi Tape Gift Wrap

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I thought it might be fun to share a cute idea for gift wrapping with washi tape. If you remember my duct tape gift wrap from a few months ago, you’ll see some similarities. I love the versatility of both washi and duct tape and I love that they […]

creative projects Martha sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Magnetic Pin Dish

I have a super simple and super practical DIY project for you today: a magnetic pin dish. This is an idea from the Martha Stewart archives and it’s a favorite of mine. I don’t mind pincushions but it’s so much easier to reach into a dish to grab some pins … and even better if […]

Lila sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Sewing :: The Julia Jacket

I’ve been a bit quiet on the sewing front lately, embellishing and sewing small projects but not tackling any clothing items since Christmas with the exception of this sweet jacket I made for Lila. I was a pattern tester for The Julia Jacket so I couldn’t share it until the pattern went on the market. It’s […]

housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Clean the Dishwasher

This dishwasher post contains affiliate links. Since my house is clean, instead of doing regular housekeeping tasks this week, I’ve been tackling some of the projects that need attention … like cleaning the dishwasher. Have you ever wondered how to clean the dishwasher? I’ve got easy step by step instructions for you! Do you clean […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Turkey Bacon Egg Cups

I made a quick and easy brunch recipe yesterday and I have to share it with you. These turkey bacon egg cups are simple to make and they look a bit more special than plain ol’ bacon and eggs. I used turkey bacon but you could also make them with regular bacon {if you use […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up March

Another month has flown by and it’s time for the monthly wrap up! In March, I dyed pasta with food coloring, held a bowling party for the twins, set an Easter tablescape with bunny plates, made a delicious lemon fluff dip, knit a carrot garland, preserved a broken piggy bank by repurposing it into necklaces, […]