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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 on its way out and I have to admit, I’m so ready.  I love fall!  Maybe it’s because Texas is so hot or maybe it’s because fall is just that great, but I have no trouble saying goodbye to August and welcoming in September.  But first, let’s take a peek at what went on around here in August!  Since I had some down time with my kiddos during the summer months, I’m only sharing the top five favorites of the month in July and August {instead of the regular ten}.  These are the posts you read the most, shared with friends, pinned to your boards, and posted on facebook … thank you!  I appreciate it so much!

And now, ready for the countdown?

In August, I shared printable mason jar planner stickers that can be printed, trimmed, filled in and used to organize your year {pin it here} …

printable mason jar planner stickers

… used my Cricut to make DIY letter board accessories to jazz up a plain old letter or felt board in an affordable way {pin it here} …

DIY letter board accessories

… created an Elena of Avalor layered drink recipe and shared fun and festive ideas for an Elena of Avalor party for a little Disney Junior fan {pin it here} …

elena of avalor layered drink recipe

… made hatch chile bacon mac and cheese, a delicious seasonal recipe with a slight kick and a whole lot of flavor {pin it here} …

hatch chile bacon mac and cheese

… and upcycled an old tennis racket into a repurposed tennis racket pumpkin for some fun and whimsical fall decor that’s truly getting me excited for the next season {pin it here}!

repurposed tennis racket pumpkin

To see all the details of each project, click on the links above … and be sure to pin your favorites by clicking on the pin it here link to take you directly to pinterest where you can easily pin the project to your pinterest boards!  Happy crafting, friends! 


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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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  1. Amy Greene says

    August 31, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing your wrap up . I’m with you – although I’m a little nervous to be steaming straight towards Christmas, I’m excited to get into fall with gorgeous leaves, cooler weather and fun holidays. I missed a few of these cool posts so thanks for sharing them again – gotta go check those out!

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