Most people jump right in and start creating a nursery long before the little bundle of joy has arrived, but it is a good idea to really take your time and think about how you should decorate your little girl or boys nursery. Before you realize it your tiny tot, isn’t tiny anymore and the Winnie the Pooh wall paper just won’t do and you will have to decorate again.

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Is there a new baby on the way and not much time (or money) to convert that spare room into a nursery that your little one will love? Don’t fret-with imagination and a little advance planning, you can do a great conversion job in the space of a weekend and with a budget of $200 or less. Figure $50 to $75 for paint and wallpaper, $25 to $40 for curtains and the balance for a rocking chair and a few pretty pictures found at your local flea market or thrift store. When it comes to budget decorating, treasure hunting can be half the fun! More on Weekend DIY Series: Convert a Spare Room to a Baby Nursery in 2 Days for $200