Do you have a vintage suitcase, but are not sure what to do with it? Here are 10 ways to repurpose old suitcases. Does it seem like you are seeing old suitcases everywhere you look? You aren’t imagining it, they are! Vintage suitcases are making a comeback, as people are finding all sorts of waysRead More
7 Easy Ways to Decorate a Dorm Room
You can make your dorm room look great without spending a lot of money with these 7 easy ways to decorate a dorm room. You’re moving off to college and your dorm room will be your first home away from home. You will want to create a space that will show off your personal styleRead More
How to Make Your Own Bed Frame
Bed frames can be expensive. If you are on a tight budget try one of these ideas to learn how to make your own bed frame. You’ve got that spark of inspiration for a DIY project. You’re ready to push your skills and work up a sweat. What about making an awesome bed frame andRead More
15 DIY Easter Decorations
These DIY Easter decorations are great ways to decorate for Easter on a budget. I love Easter and springtime crafts. After spending the winter cooped up and surrounded by the cold air, it is nice to work on craft projects that have bright colors and remind me that warmer weather is on its way. DecoratingRead More
12 Free Pillow Patterns
These free pillow patterns are a great way to spruce up a room! Ever since I was a child, I have loved creative pillows in fun designs, shapes, and patterns. In fact, my poor husband has to stop me from buying pillows sometimes because I have so many. While it is true that I likeRead More
Frugal St Patrick’s Day Table Decor Ideas
It’s March! I hope that means we’re just that closer to Spring… than Summer. Living in the Michigan area, you can imagine my thrill of winter so far with snow storm after snow storm. Honestly, I could skip Spring and head right to summer. But.. before we do that, let’s talk about how you’re goingRead More
Quick and Easy Fall Wreath
Wanda is sharing how to make a quick and easy fall wreath with this tutorial: We are approaching the end of September and it’s time to start decorating for Fall and Thanksgiving. Fall wreaths are a very easy and popular way to decorate your front door and your home. Today I am sharing a quickRead More
DIY Yarn Easter Eggs
My friend David is sharing a tutorial for DIY Yarn Easter Eggs: These DIY Yarn Easter Eggs are a fun and easy Easter craft to do with kids. The hardest part is waiting for the eggs to dry! You can use the string Easter eggs to decorate for Easter. Place them in a basket andRead More
Rustic Fall Leaf Pumpkin
Autumn is such a gift, as it gives us plenty of natural elements we can bring indoors and use in fun and functional ways. For this simple DIY project, you don’t need to make a run to the store, you just need to head outdoors and use what nature is giving you as part ofRead More
DIY Fabric Lamp Shade Made with Fabric Scraps
Fabric lamp shades can really update an old lamp and can become a great accent to any room. Lampshades are surprisingly expensive and it’s often difficult to find anything unique on the shelves at local home stores. It’s also sometimes a challenge to find just the right color or style to fit your need. ThisRead More
Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases
April showers bring May flowers and upcycled hanging vases are great wall decor to display those beautiful cuttings from your flower garden! They are easy and affordable. In fact, the only thing I purchased to make this project was the twine used to hang the bottles. Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases Supplies: 4 bottlesRead More
4 Living Room Decorating Ideas on a Budget
The living room is a dominant point in our lives. Entertainment and relaxation are the most common of all activities happening in the living room. It is also inside the confines of the living room that dogs nap, babies crawl and kittens play. At other times, laundry and books may pile up right there inRead More
DIY Home Plate Wall Hanging
Whether you are a big fan of pro baseball teams, or you have your own minor league cutie in t-ball, baseball, or softball and you want to show your support and welcome home this cute “Home” plate sign is a great addition to your home decor. Easy to coordinate to your home colors, orRead More
5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips
Want to add a touch of autumn to your home without breaking the bank? Here are 5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips for your home. Fall is just around the corner and it’s fun to have your home appropriately decorated for the season. But maybe like many, you are on a tight budget and there isn’t muchRead More
DIY Sisal Rope Coasters
These simple and pretty DIY Sisal Rope coasters add a natural touch to your home decor. I am always one for doing it myself, especially if I already have the supplies on hand leftover from other projects. Beyond the sense of pride you get when you create household projects with your own hands youRead More
How to Use Wrapping Paper to Decorate Vases
Have you ever stopped to think about the many uses of wrapping paper? Or, do you just throw away your wrapping paper after opening up the present? Well, today you’re going to learn how to to reuse and recycle your wrapping paper into a decorating idea for your home. Here at Premeditated Leftovers, we’re all aboutRead More
DIY Clothespin Photo Frame
There never seems to be enough Photo Frames in our house. I love to take pictures of the every day moments as well as on special occasions. This DIY Clothespin Photo Frame is a great way to display lots of great photos in one place. I saw a frame like this in a store andRead More
How to Make an Ottoman from a Crate
Hubby picked up this old treasure at a yard sale for $5.00, and as soon as I laid eyes on this crate I knew it needed to become an ottoman. Perfect for toy storage in the living room with a bright, and pretty fabric to dress it up. If you don’t have an old similar crate onRead More
DIY Wall Decor – Modern Wall Art
I have been looking for DIY Wall Decor ideas for our newly remodeled mud room and wanted something just a little more modern. I’ve seen some really beautiful 3 dimensional pieces of decor that I just LOVE but wow are they expensive! That’s when I decided to try making something fun and dimensional myself. Can you believeRead More
Patriotic Pool Noodle Garland
It is time to let your patriotic colors fly! This holiday season, do it for less when you make this patriotic pool noodle garland. Using a few inexpensive supplies, you can whip up a garland such as the one you see here for your next BBQ or gathering. It is a fun, frugal, and kidRead More
