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This lemon cold brew tonic recipe is a keeper and the perfect way to transition into the spring and summer months! To make this lemon cold brew tonic recipe, you’ll need storebought unsweetened cold brew {you can obviously make your own as well To mix up the coffee tonic, simply add equal parts cold brew coffee and tonic water in a glass. If you’re an iced coffee lover, this cold brew tonic recipe will become a summer favorite.

To make a leather vase wrap, you’ll need a piece of leather or faux leather and metallic foil iron on in a coordinating color. To lace the vase wrap, you can use ribbon or tulle if you want a softer look but otherwise create the lace by making a narrow rectangle, about a quarter inch wide and at least eleven and a half inches long. To cut the leather or faux leather, you’ll want to use a strong grip mat, place the smooth side down, and move the star wheels to the side. I often grab the small Cricut EasyPress 2 for little projects but for this vase wrap or any leather project, it would be better to use the large Cricut EasyPress 2 so it can cover the entire project while heating.

Spring is definitely upon us and I’m feeling excited about jumping into summer posts but before we do, let’s take a look back at all that went on at Dukes and Duchesses in March. Some of my favorite projects were yours too and I love that … it means I’m showing you all what you want to see! … knit a simple i-cord {an easy technique even for a beginning knitter} and created a word pillow for the family room {pin it here} … … upcycled an old mail bag into a really unique throw pillow {pin it here} … gave my home office a pretty fabulous makeover with pops of color and affordable new furniture that’s provided amazing storage and organization {pin it here} …

A couple of years ago, I marked my garden with fun repurposed chalkboard frying pan garden markers but this year, my plants will be labeled with DIY upcycled knife garden markers embellished with colorful vinyl! Before I show you how to make these upcycled knife garden markers, I want to tell you about the monthly challenge happening in the Upcycle Sharin’ facebook group {click on that link to join over 50,000 other members that love repurposed projects and to get the upcycle challenge information each month}! The person with the most votes in this month’s challenge will win a set including Fiskars PowerGear2 SoftGrip Pruner, Lopper, and Hedge Shears, a prize valued at over $100! How to Join the Upcycle Challenge Check out my upcycled garden markers then link up your project in the link party below and vote for your favorites!