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Dukes and Duchesses

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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up August

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August is over and you know what that means?  Starting tomorrow, I can pretend it’s fall {smile}.  Although our Texas temperatures likely won’t cooperate, I plan to leap into fall with both feet.  You too?  Before we go there, let’s take a moment to wrap up August by looking at the top ten most viewed posts this month.  Click on the links below to see all the details on your favorite posts and click pin here to easily add any projects to your favorite pinterest boards.

In August, I whipped up a simple batch of DIY shaving cream {pin here} …

visual DIY shaving cream

… transformed two old thrift store bundt pans into a colorful repurposed bundt pan pumpkin {pin here} …

pumpkin made from bundt pans

… updated my log wreath with some colorful paint {pin here} …

painted twig branch wreath

… created a cross stitch monogram sign on reclaimed wood sashes {pin here} …

cross stitch visual

… shared a recipe for a delicious and easy three-ingredient ranch cheese ball {pin here} …

cheese ball recipe

… gathered up over twenty-five unique instagram crafts {pin here} …

instagram visual

… blended a refreshing watermelon slush {my favorite summer drink} {pin here} …

watermelon lemon slush

… baked little apple-shaped hand pies for a seasonal treat {pin here} …

mint leaves on apple hand pies

… painted a whimsical pencil garland to celebrate the start of another school year {pin here} …

simple painted pencil garland

… and shared a pile of ideas to make personalized pencils that will get the kids excited about school! {pin here}

pencil visual

I’d love to hear which projects you loved the most.  See you all in September!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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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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