Poor Man Recipes + Crafts to Make with Leftovers

Between knitting and quilting, there are a lot of scraps leftover from your many crafts. Don’t throw them out! It’s like throwing away money. Use those bits and pieces to create something brand new. We’ve included some fun crafts that will help you use up those leftovers. Much like you can make amazing crafts out of leftovers, you can also have a five-star meal while saving money. Below you will find poor man recipes that will fill you up without emptying your bank account.

It’s always nice to spend time with your family, whether you enjoy a nice meal together or tackle a craft project as a family! These totally amazing cheap projects are perfect for the entire family, but you can definitely enjoy them by yourself or with friends.

Crafts to Make with Leftovers

1. Bold Bird Garland – You can use whatever color scheme you want to make this fun craft that uses old wearables.

2. Reversible Earrings – These reader-favorite earrings are made with an unexpected material that you are guaranteed to have on hand.

3. Scrapalicious Cell Phone Pouch – Carry your cell phone in style with this pattern that uses pieces of leftover fabric.

4. Ruffle Your Feathers Wreath (shown) – Spruce up your home with this beautiful wreath made from scraps of paper.

5. Sploshy Washcloth – Even beginners will be able to make this practical knit project using leftover yarn.

6. Easy Paper Flowers and Butterflies – This fun, easy, and beautiful project is the perfect way to celebrate spring’s arrival.

Poor Man Recipes

N0 matter how tiny your budget is, these recipes will help you whip up a filling and delicious meal that the entire family will one. Even though some of these recipes are named “Poor Man”, you will feel like a million bucks while eating a meal that doesn’t destroy your budget.

1. Mexican Bubble-Up Beef Bake

2. Poor Man’s Steak Dinner

3. Poor Man’s Stew

4. Poor Man’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

5. Fast-Fix Fried Apples

6. Poor Man Husband Casserole (shown)

7. Kitchen Sink Rice Bake

8. Breakfast Hobo Pies

9. Poor Man’s Chili

10. 4-Ingredient Mandarin Jell-O

11. Peanut Butter Snickers Hand Pies

12. Hobo Cake

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If you are constantly pinching pennies and trying to find ways to save money and trim your budget, then you have come to the right place! The editors of Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts are dedicated to bringing you all the best projects and recipes so that you can satisfy your creative impulses without breaking the bank.

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