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Easter Food Craft Ideas for the Kids

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February 14, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Spring

published date: February 08, 2019
modified datt: February 14,2019

Spring crafts you can eat! Easter Food Craft ideas for the kids including chick cookies, sheep cupcakes, peeps cars and more.

Easter Food Craft Ideas for the Kids

Easter Crafts You Can Eat

Bunny Ears Abound! It’s that time of year that all of the sweet treats come in bright colors and any savories are served in cute shapes! These Food Crafts are no different. There are so many easy treats to make with your kiddos. From pudding and pretzels, to rice krispie treats, we’re sure you’ll find a recipe here that will be perfect to serve at your Easter gathering or make for a festive gift to give.


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Easter Carrot Rice Krispie Treats from Frugal Coupon Living

Easter Resurrection Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living.

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Easter Chick Lemon Cookies from The Gold Lining Girl

Carrot Garden Graham Crackers from Frugal Coupon Living

Easter Bunny Footprints Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

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Carrot Surprise Cupcakes from Hostess with the Mostess

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Pastel Mint Patties from Mom on Time Out

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Easter Cake from The Gunny Sack

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Peeps S’mores from Frugal Coupon Living

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Easter Cucumber Sandwiches from Cherished Bliss

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No Bake Easter Racing Peeps from Living Locurto

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Easter Peeps Pops from Love from the Oven

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No Bake Coconut Caramel Nest Cookies from Love, Life and Sugar

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Homemade Reese’s Eggs  from Frugal Coupon Living

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Pretzel Chicks from Raining Hot Coupons

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Sheep Cupcakes from Wine and Glue

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Easter Chick Cupcakes from The Simple Sweet Life

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Peeps S’mores Pies from In Katrina’s Kitchen

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Donut Bunnies from It’s Always Autumn

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Hula Bunny Peeps from Sugar Swings

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Bunny Pretzel Sticks from Candi Quik

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Push Up Peeps from Love From The Oven

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JELL-O Easter Eggs from Spend with Pennies

Easter Nutter Butter Chicks from Fugal Coupon Living


Easter Food Crafts
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Looking for something else cool? Look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas – Thinking outside the carton! Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Spring and Easter Home Decor. Pin to Pinterest.



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Midsummer Night Patio Ideas

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February 11, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: May 08, 2016
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Midsummer Night Patio Ideas

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Looking for a night patio escape? We have some ideas to add the sweetest ambiance to your backyard retreat. These midsummer night patio ideas are perfect, frugal, and family friendly. Learn how to best light a path, recycle glass bottles for beautiful accents, learn an incredibly creative way to light up an old log, and more.


Turn your Backyard into a Movie Theater with lights for warm setting. Image Source.

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Upcycle those Old Wine Bottles into Torches. Idea from Design Sponge.

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Transform your backyard escape with a Pergola. Tutorial on My Frugal Adventures.

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Loving these bricks. Turn recycled bricks into candles.Image Source.

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Illuminate a Walkway with Rope Lights like this idea from ChristmasLightsEtc.com.

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Create a warm and soft ambiance with this Flower Pot Centerpiece from Garden Matter.

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The dull and dark place under a back deck and brighten up with lighting and furniture. We love this patio retreat from Bower Power Blog.

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Turn Wire Baskets into Garden Globe Lights with this idea from Curbly.

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Stay frugal and Hang Mason Jar Lights for a beautiful “fixer upper” look like this idea from Home Depot.

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Make your own Outdoor Chandelier with Christmas Lights and Grapevine Balls from All Things Heart and Home.

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Craft a tin can for a whimsical glow. We love this idea from Grow Creative.

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Even the smallest patio can soften with a Strand of Globe Lights. We love this idea from Oh Happy Day.

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Worried over a fire pit or real fire, make this DIY Flameless Fire Pit from Free People.

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Make your own Recycled Log Lanterns from Duncan Meerding on Recycled Interiors.

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Create a walkway with Christmas Lights and Recycled Beer Bottles like Snacker Doodles.

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Create your own retreat like this Patio Area with Potted Lamp Posts from I Should be Mopping the Floor.

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Light up recycled lanterns like Michele’s Apples.

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Turn Wine Glasses into Lanterns like this idea from PopSugar.

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Another way to save money but create a warm ambiance is to wrap trees in Christmas lights like this idea from Weddings by Lilly and Steven Michael Photography

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Recycle Pallets into Planters with Lights. Image Source.

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Take a Planter and add Tiki Torches like this idea from The Urban Homestead.

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Getting ready to enjoy some time outside. Enjoy these Fun Summer Ideas for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t just take care of the back porch. Also enjoy these Front Porch Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Easter Rice Krispie Treat Egg Pops

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February 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: February 07, 2019
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A fun kids’s food craft for spring – these Easter Rice Krispie Treat Egg Pops make a cute snack and classroom party idea. Dessert on a stick!

Easter Rice Krispie Treat Egg Pops

Easter Rice Krispie Treats

These are some of the cutest Rice Krispie Treats we’ve ever made! Marbled with pastel colors, these treats are cut out with an egg shaped cookie cutter and skewered onto sticks! You could also cut them out in your favorite Easter shape! The ingredients are simple and just take an extra couple of steps to make them look marbled. These would be perfect wrapped individually in cellophane and tied with a pretty ribbon to peek out of an Easter basket!

Also take a look at our Easter Food Craft Ideas for the Kids.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • Purple, red, and yellow food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing your pan

You will also need-

  • Egg shaped cookie cutter
  • Colored lollipop sticks

Easter Rice Krispie Treat

Directions:

  1. Add your marshmallows and butter to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute or until marshmallow gets puffy and large.
  3. Separate your melted marshmallows into 3 separate bowls, and 1 drop of different food coloring to your bowls so they are all different colors and mix well.
  4. Now scoop out 2 cups of your rice cereal into each bowl and mix.
  5. Grease all sides and bottom of a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
  6. Now start scooping your Rice Krispies into your greased pan, rotating colors.
  7. Press your Rice Krispies into your pan evenly.
  8. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  9. Once cooled, remove from freezer and begin cutting out egg shapes with your egg cookie cutter.
  10. If desired, place a colored lollipop stick into the bottom center of your Rice Krispie eggs.
  11. Serve and enjoy!
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Easter Rice Krispie Treat Egg Pops

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • Purple, red, and yellow food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing your pan
  • Egg shaped cookie cutter
  • Colored lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Add your marshmallows and butter to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute or until marshmallow gets puffy and large.
  3. Separate your melted marshmallows into 3 separate bowls, and 1 drop of different food coloring to your bowls so they are all different colors and mix well.
  4. Now scoop out 2 cups of your rice cereal into each bowl and mix.
  5. Grease all sides and bottom of a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
  6. Now start scooping your Rice Krispies into your greased pan, rotating colors.
  7. Press your Rice Krispies into your pan evenly.
  8. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  9. Once cooled, remove from freezer and begin cutting out egg shapes with your egg cookie cutter.
  10. If desired, place a colored lollipop stick into the bottom center of your Rice Krispie eggs.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

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Also take a look at these Easter Food Craft Ideas for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a  look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas – Think Outside the Carton.  Pin to Pinterest.

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Spring & Easter Home Decor Ideas

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February 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

published date: February 26, 2017
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Spring & Easter Home Decor Ideas

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Anyone else love a seasonally decorating home. The day after a holiday ends, I am ready to clean the home and set up a display for the next season. These fun Spring and Easter Home Decor Ideas are everything from simplistic to fantastic. Most require little time, just placing a few touches of eggs, flowers, bunnies and even grass. Have fun setting up your home Easter Vignettes this spring season!

Take all your Easter decorations and create an eclectic centerpiece like this Spring Galvanized Centerpiece | Priscillas

We are obsessed with chalk art and lettering. Create this beautiful Easter Vignette | Dear Lillie (this is our favorite hand lettering book!)

Learn how to grow your own wheat grass eggs | Gardenista


This Easter Floral Arrangement is so frugal with the low cost of baby’s breath | The Casual Craftlete

Use Peeps to make a fun Easter Centerpiece. Place a smaller vase inside of a larger vase and surround with peeps and jelly beans | Frugal Coupon Living

Make this beautiful nest with blue robins eggs – so easy and made from real eggs! | Pretty Handy Gril

We love sharing our freebies – grab this free Happy Easter Printable (a bunny with a bow!) | Frugal Coupon Living

Craft a beautiful Easter Wreath with Washi Tape | Tatertots and Jello

Don’t just use tulips in a vase, accent your Spring Flower Centerpiece with planted grass too! | Styling My Everyday

This beautiful spring vignette blends cream and greens with items already found in the home! | Stone Gable

These bunny ear tiaras are just precious! | Zwoste.de

Decorate the most bland of places like the hutch. A bunny banner and hidden eggs and carrots can make any area feel like Easter! | Clean and Scentsible

Taste Decorate the rainbow with these beautiful and simple rainbow flower vases | Papery & Cakery

Learn how to balance an Easter Mantel | Adventures in Decorating

During seasons and holidays,  I just want to tape every page of the Pottery Barn Catalog to my walls for inspiration. Make these Pottery Barn Inspired Bunny banners – so easy and cute | Confessions of a Plate Addict

Have fun with this Easter Door Wreath a five minute umbrella wreath | One Good Thing by Jillee

Speak truth during this season with this FREE Easter Printable – My Redeemer Lives! | 36th Avenue

Make a simple and beautiful Easter Egg Tree | Peanut Blossom

Create a warm and inviting entryway to welcome guests for Easter | Hobby Lobby

I love this Spring Mantle – bright colors, a repurposed old window frame, a beautiful wreath, and basic pitcher | Craftaholics Anonymous

Get creative and crafty with these homemade and hand painted Easter Mason Jars | Mason Jar Crafts Love

Decorate the inside of your lanterns too – they make adorable Easter vignettes | On Sutton Place

Print your FREE Easter Printables – Happy Spring! | Tatertots and Jello

Create a sweet candle arrangement with tealights inside of eggs | Little Inspiration


Don’t forget our Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor – Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas Outside of the Carton. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our Christian Eater Crafts featuring Resurrection Rolls, Eggs, and Gardens. Pin to Pinterest.

We also enjoy these Eater Food Crafts for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

 

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Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish

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February 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

published date: February 06, 2016
modified datt: February 05,2019

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish Theme Party for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2 or a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party.

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish

Dr Seuss Cupcakes

Hosting a Dr. Seuss Party? Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd. Whatever the special occasion, we all love the classic book One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. When we’re celebrating one of our favorite Authors the way to do it up right is by adding vibrant colors and whimsical characters anywhere we can! Don’t just serve an ordinary cupcake, make these delicious cakes topped with little fish atop fun frosting that is sure to mark your special day! We’ve taken the guesswork out of hosting a Dr. Seuss soiree with several recipes and printables, scroll to the bottom to see all of the fun goodies you can make!

Also check out our Dr Seuss Day Recipes, Printables and Crafts.


Yield: 14 to 16 cupcakes

Ingredients for Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – we used Hershey’s
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup whole milk

Ingredients for Yellow Buttercream Icing:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Yellow Gel Food Color
  • 2 teaspoons cold milk
  • Swedish fish of various colors for garnish

One Fish Two Fish Cupcakes Dr Seuss

Directions:

Directions for Chocolate Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Grease cupcake pans or line with cupcake liners.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs to the butter, one at a time, beating well with each addition.
  6. Stir in the vanilla.
  7. Add half of the flour and half of the milk and beat well.
  8. Add the rest of the flour and milk and beat until well-incorporated.
  9. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  10. Bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let cupcakes cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  12. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to finish the cooling process.
  13. Ice the cupcakes when completely cooled.

Directions for Yellow Buttercream Icing: 

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter.
  2. Add half of the sugar and mix well on medium speed with a mixer.
  3. Add the rest of the sugar and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 2-3 drops of yellow food gel until you reach your desired color of bright yellow (matching the color of the Dr. Seuss book)
  5. If needed – to thin icing, add 1 tablespoon milk and to thicken icing, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
  6. Using a decorating tip and disposable bag or Ziploc bag, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.
  7. Garnish with Swedish fish.

ENJOY!


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Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cupcakes 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 eggs, room temperature (for cupcake)
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for cupcake)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for cupcake)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder (for cupcake)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – we used Hershey’s (for cupcake)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for cupcake)
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cupcake)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (for cupcake)
  • 1 cup whole milk (for cupcake)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for icing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for icing)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • Yellow Gel Food Color (for icing)
  • 2 teaspoons cold milk (for icing)
  • Swedish fish of various colors (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Directions for Chocolate Cupcakes:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°.
  3. Grease cupcake pans or line with cupcake liners.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the eggs to the butter, one at a time, beating well with each addition.
  7. Stir in the vanilla.
  8. Add half of the flour and half of the milk and beat well.
  9. Add the rest of the flour and milk and beat until well-incorporated.
  10. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  11. Bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  12. Let cupcakes cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  13. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to finish the cooling process.
  14. Ice the cupcakes when completely cooled.
  15. Directions for Yellow Buttercream Icing:
  16. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter.
  17. Add half of the sugar and mix well on medium speed with a mixer.
  18. Add the rest of the sugar and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  19. Add 2-3 drops of yellow food gel until you reach your desired color of bright yellow (matching the color of the Dr. Seuss book)
  20. If needed – to thin icing, add 1 tablespoon milk and to thicken icing, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
  21. Using a decorating tip and disposable bag or Ziploc bag, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.
  22. Garnish with Swedish fish.

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Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd? Pick up our FREE Dr. Seuss Party Pack Printable! Pin to Pinterest.

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Want another Dr. Seuss Idea. These FREE Printable Dr. Seuss Bookmarks are great party favors or for Dr. Seuss Day. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget our Dr. Seuss Crafts, Printables and Recipes, Pin to Pinterest.

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Inspiring Teenage Bedroom Ideas

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February 2, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: July 09, 2017
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Inspiring Teenage Bedroom Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative do it yourself (DIY) decor for your tween girl to teenager leaving for home.

Inspiring Teenage Bedroom Ideas

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Whether you have a teen or a tween that thinks she is a teen, your young daughter is probably beginning to identify with herself and wanting to personalize her space. We found some of the most creative teenage bedroom ideas. From hanging chairs, to adorable comforters, wall art and more, we think you and your teen will find these rooms inspiring and creative so you can get started personalizing your own little space. Happy decorating!

You guys, some of these teenage bedrooms are to do die for. I might move into the kids bedroom (and move them to the master) after seeing this hanging chair from Serena & Lily. You can find where to purchase every precious thing from this room on her blog. | Nesting with Grace

This bedroom is too darling, isn’t it?! The upholstered bed is custom, the bedding is by Eastern Accents, and the rug by Feizy. Doing my research, I also found great deals on Rugs.com| Homebunch

Add this to your child’s bedroom for a reminder of their worth and  | Frugal Coupon Living

The before and after of this bedroom is stunning. They have sweet little tips from a decorator about pillows, wallpaper, colors, etc. Loving this tween study desk and the sweet accent from the hanging chair and sculpture. | Decorist


Making a sweet personalized nook makes all the difference. There is a lot of tween room inspiration from Hobby Lobby. I love the side table, the fringe decor, and color pallet.

This teenage bedroom was already beautiful, but the final result shows the power of a rug. Take a look at how dark (slightly ugly) this room was without a rug. I will now be shopping at RugsUSA – crazy low rug prices! | All Things Thrifty

I never thought of this. Take a look at this creative way to make a headboard using art!  The colors on this room are perfect.| A Kailo Chic Life

This blogger does it again turning geometric shapes into a headboard – perfect for a teen bedroom. I love all the touches of color working of a white starting point. | A Kailo Chic Life

This DIY Metallic Gold Headboard is pretty impressive too – think of all the savings you will have your teen bedroom makeover. Who doesn’t love the blend of palm leaves, pink and gold? | Sugar and Cloth

This DIY flower wall is fun, creative and so much easier than you think! Get ready to head to the closest craft store. | Sweet Teal

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. | Urban Outfitters Blog

This tween room is beautiful and how stunning is that rug? I love the yellow Jenny Lind Bed. Take a look at the blog because there area lot of other cute ideas. | The Glitter Guide

This tween bedroom is so fun! Black, white, gold and chic all over! The colors of this room are perfect. I love how the mirror opens the room. | Meme Hill

How amazing is this tribal room makeover. Everything about it is cool and far from youthful. I think someone is going to feel really grown up in this teen bedroom reveal. | On Eight Oh Nine (I found that leather ottoman pouf for just under $60!)

Look at this secret little cozy space for your teen to relax and lounge – I love the tapestry on the ceiling creating a cozy spot to escape and read or listen to music. | The Little Diary Farm

Follow your arrow with this wooden arrow tutorial – what a fun arrow craft for mom and daughter (maybe dad too!) Perhaps on each arrow you can add some words of inspiration. | Two Thirty Five Designs

Add a sweet, fruity touch to a bedroom with these DIY Fruit Bulletin Boards. Make them using your typical peal and stick bulletin boards. | Tell Love and Party

I think I could sleep all day in this inviting Pink and Gold Bedroom Makeover. I love how inviting the bed is. | Randi Garrett Design

If you daughter is out of all tings pink/purple, take a look at this bedroom makeover with black, white and gold. I also love the hanging guitar case used to house jewelry – take a look on the blog! Also how cool is that Instagram photo art? | Babiekins Mag

You know, I still see hints of a little girl and that is why love this tween bedroom makeover. Another hot item, is that kid’s bedroom chandelier! How cool is that? | Forever Cottage

The before and after of this teen bedroom makeover is pretty impressive. The blogger also lists were she got each product! | The Decor Fix


I hate to grow your teen too soon, but also take a look, at these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips for when those college days hit. Pin to Pinterest.

Checkout our Creative Reading Corner Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

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January 19, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: January 27, 2018
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Fixer Upper Inspired Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint on Frugal Coupon Living. Farmhouse Decor for those with Joanna Gaines taste.

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homade Chalk Paint

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Chalk Paint


So I am a frugal shopper. Before reading this post, that fact should be a given to anyone from my blog title alone. I am someone who will run into Goodwill or the Salvation Army for a piece of furniture. If I lack the time, I also search the Facebook market place for my home wants, and pick it up locally in my area.

In addition to discount furniture shopping, I often find myself having to paint my projects. Often after I purchase, I see they are the wrong color for my space or in desperate need of attention. I am not the biggest fan of painting, but my dislike is outweighed by my desire to save a penny. Speaking of saving a penny, painting can be surprisingly expensive especially when buying chalk paint. I have gotten pints of chalk paint for as much as $40 (and a pint is not much.) I have seen them for as much as $70 – ridiculous! To save more, recently, I discovered Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder. This turns your affordable latex paint into chalk paint!

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

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This paint booster works beautifully with Flat, Eggshell, and Satin paint. Please note semigloss or oil based paint are not recommended.

Mixing Instructions:

1.) Pour Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder  into water and stir until smooth.(30 Seconds)
2.) Pour the Powder/Water mixture into Your paint and stir until Smooth. (60 seconds)

BOOM! You’re All Done! That is just under 2 minutes total. Easy Peasy, right?! If only you furniture was done too!

Note: This chalk paint additive can also turn into chalkboard paint, simply double the amount of powder for the same amount of paint.


Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

Back to my Upcycled Farmhouse Table. There are a few ways to prep your old table. Some paints do require sanding before. I know Annie Sloan and most chalk paints do not. On your ever day latex paint, I prefer to sand so that the paint grips. There are two ways to sand prepping your table. 1.) with sand paper or 2.) with a sander. We actually found a DEWALT Sander to be quite inexpensive (especially for the number of times you might use sandpaper in the future) and you feel like a bad-ass sanding your table like a true Fixer Upper pro. Again, this prep work is often optional!

After sanding, dust off the extra dust and mix your latex paint and Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder using directions on the back of the bottle, or what we shared above.  Any color latex paint works. We grabbed a pint at Home Depot for about $15. We mixed in our Rusty Hippo Powder to turn our latex paint into chalk paint. Some people prefer to use a round brush for chalk paint, but I have used many type of paint brushes. Just make sure your brush isn’t a cheap brush or your bristles will fall off on your table (project) and stick – In my opinion, this is the worst!

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

After you paint, let it dry and then plan to sand small touches of the table. I will sand using 200 or 220 grit sandpaper or sand sponge. I personally find the sandpaper easier than the sponge because it can be molded – it can be bent, folded, etc.

When you sand, focus on the edges. You want your piece to look rubbed, older, distressed. Add small sanding touches where the original color of the wood comes through. Step back and look at your piece. You can always add more sanding, but it’s harder to over sand and then have to go back and paint.

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

After you sand, brush off all all the loose powder and get ready for Waxing.   I prefer to wax. This seals the table and protects it. Often it is option, but I say do it!  I like to use a clear finishing wax.  To apply the wax, I like to use an older t-shirt to put the wax on the table because, unlike a towel, it does not leave behind debris. One coat of wax is fine unless you feel your piece might be mistreated along the way – for example you have young kids or you are working a table where every one sits at multiple times a day to eat. Once you are waxed, your product is finished! You are officially a paint and wax pro! Great work Joanna Gaines (…or Chip Gaines!)

To make your own chalk paint, pick up your Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder today.

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

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December 24, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Before Elf on the Shelf goes, have him get cookies for Santa ready. You can do this by leaving an empty glass and plate and enjoy making the snacks with your child. This is what the scene would look like the evening before Elf returns home to the North Pole with Santa.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

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Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD

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