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
DIY Coat Rack
This DIY Coat Rack is easy to make and will help declutter your entryway. One thing I seem to notice about my home is that a cluttered entryway is hard to avoid. My little ones unload anything and everything the minute their feet step inside the house. To help keep my entryway clear I decidedRead More
10 Free Window Treatment Patterns and Tutorials
You can save money while redecorating with these free window treatment patterns and tutorials. With summer almost here, you are probably hoping to give your windows a new look. Custom window treatments look nice and are great for pulling off the perfect look you are hoping to create in each room of your home. When youRead 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
Paper Lace Heart Bunting Valentine’s Day Banner
Valentine’s Day may still be a month away, but it is not too early to start decking your halls with all things hearts. Decorating for Valentine’s Day is a great way to add a pop of color to your home after all of the Christmas holiday decor comes down. You don’t need to spend aRead 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
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
Frugal Father’s Day Tie Garland Made with Paint Chips
Get your home into the spirit of Father’s Day when you make this frugal Father’s Day garland! You can’t have Father’s Day without ties, right? Well this garland features ties and can spruce up your space and help you celebrate dad in style. You only need a few supplies, many of which you may alreadyRead More
10 DIY Patriotic Decor Ideas
There is something so wonderful about the colors of the American flag. Of course what it stands for is amazing, but I love the crisp look of it when it is added to a home. It just says, “Summer is here!” to me. Looking at the flag and the colors of it just remind meRead More
Simple Spring DIY Picture Frame
Are you ready to add the sweetness of spring to your living space? If so, take a look at how you can make your own simple spring picture frame. Easy and inexpensive to craft, this spring picture frame is a fun and frugal way to add a pop of color to your walls. Kids canRead More
Easy Easter Egg Frame Craft – A Frugal Easter Decor Idea
It is time to get your space spruced up for Easter! Sure you could run out to your local home decor store or specialty boutique to grab a few pieces, but why not think about making your own instead? You don’t have to be super crafty to make your own easy Easter egg frame craftRead More
Frugal Spring Decorating Ideas
It may still be cold and slushy, but Spring will be here soon! I am ready to anticipate spring and start decorating. We have had a few unexpected expenses so far this year, so our budget is a little tight and there isn’t much room in it for decorative items. However, when I am determined,Read More
How To Save Money On Home Decor
If you are on a budget, it can be hard to look through magazines with perfect decor and wonder how you can create the same ambiance in your home with very little money to spare. The truth is, home decor does not have to cost you a lot of money and you don’t have toRead More
How to Make a Fabric Strip Valance – A DIY, No-Sew Window Treatment
Racquel is sharing how to make a DIY, no-sew window treatment by using fabric strips to create a valance. Window treatments can be a difficult item to purchase or make yourself. There tons of options out there but often they are very expensive to purchase or very complicated to make. If you are lucky enoughRead More
15 DIY Spring Decorations
I bet I am not the only one who is excited that Spring is almost here! We had a great day with blue skies and warmer weather and this made me so excited for the impending season. Spring is my absolute favorite season. I think the weather is just right, the flowers are coming backRead More
Frugal Valentine’s Day Table Decor Ideas
Can you believe that it’s already time for Valentine’s Day? It seems that we just celebrated Christmas and all the beautiful Christmas Decor. Whether you plan to go out or stay in, you can have a beautiful time on a frugal budget. If you plan to go out here’s a few tips on Frugal Valentine’s DayRead More
