People are cutting up their ugly window blinds for a brilliant new idea!

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Tired of boring old blinds or pricey curtains? Want to add some personality to your windows without breaking the bank? Well, grab a seat and get ready to craft your own custom window treatments!
In this video, our Hometalkers show you how to make DIY blinds and drapes that are both stylish and affordable.
So ditch the store-bought stuff and unleash your inner designer with these fun and functional DIY window blind and drape projects!
Disclaimer: Hometalk may receive a small affiliate commission from purchases made via Amazon links here but at no cost to you.
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1. DIY Roman Shades
0:00 Measure and cut the fabric
0:24 Apply tape and iron
0:58 Arrange the slats on the blinds
1:50 Glue the blinds to the fabric
2:35 Secure the blinds to the door
2:46 Final reveal
_Tools and materials:
• Tape measure amzn.to/3IEKeX5
• Fabric
• Ruler
• Marker
• Scissors
• 2-Sided fabric tape amzn.to/3x3Tb9I
• Iron amzn.to/48RLrVK
• Cordless mini blinds amzn.to/3ThcPXr
• Safety pin amzn.to/49U1qE6
• Hot glue gun amzn.to/48MKT3g
• Brackets
• Drill amzn.to/491yJDM_
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2. Hook Bathroom Drapes
3:05 Bathroom before
3:10 Sand and stain the wood
3:40 Add the hardware
4:20 Make sure it is level
4:36 Attach the hooks
5:20 Attach to the wall
5:48 Attach the curtain
6:00 Final reveal
_Tools and materials:
• Tape measure amzn.to/3IEKeX5
• 1x6x4ft wood piece
• Sandpaper
• Wood stain
• Hardware
• Drill amzn.to/491yJDM
• Level amzn.to/4ckTSMm
• Tape
• Hooks
• Drapes
• Rings_
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3. DIY Burlap Blinds
6:15 Blinds before
6:22 Iron the burlap
6:35 Finish the edges with low-temp hot glue
7:00 Make a pocket for the curtain rod
7:20 Place the burlap on the curtain rod
7:40 Add twine and tie
8:03 Final reveal
_Tools and materials:
• Burlap amzn.to/49VKddj
• Scissors
• Iron amzn.to/48RLrVK
• Hot glue gun amzn.to/48MKT3g
• Curtain rod
• Twine amzn.to/3IJKuUA_
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@ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat 2 ай бұрын

The first blind would have been better if you would have used a different fabric. Need something thicker. The gray/blue is too shiny and emphasizes errors. A nice thick duck cotton fabric -maybe with stripes would make a huge difference.

@lhayes5238 13 күн бұрын

Roman blind hack was fabulous! Going to use this idea for my bedroom windows!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

@terridantzic4361 2 ай бұрын

The mini blinds to roman shade hack was great!! I liked all of the projects.

@shiversk1 2 ай бұрын

I prefer the original wooden blind, I think the fabric one looks cheap

@conniedecarolis3173 2 ай бұрын

Love this. I especially like the wood over the window. Fabulous!

@vernonbowling5136 2 ай бұрын

This is a brilliant idea for the old blinds something I thought of. Thanks I'll give it a try.

@cab102361 2 ай бұрын

Well done. I actually made some of these blinds completely by hand once. This would have been a great way to do it way more easily.

@bunandcheese4445 2 ай бұрын

Pretty! Very nice bathroom window curtains!

@l.medina6251 2 ай бұрын

Inexpensive slat blinds often don't last long! What a great idea to recycle a shade that has lost some of the slats!! Very ingenious!! But I have to say considering the availability of sheer fabrics, burlap would never be my first choice! And I wonder how long hot glue holds in summer? Just saying!

@SputnikDeb 2 ай бұрын

Yep, I would use high-temp hot glue. Low temp is super susceptible to melting in summer heat. BTDT.

@loverlyme Ай бұрын

If you had put the hooks at the top of the board, you wouldn't have a gap between the curtain and the window. An easy fix.

@elizabethgush4637 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, Hometalk! I just wanted you to know that I enjoyed your video. So much so I'm going to go ahead and subscribe to your channel! 🎉

@susanmoreland4407 11 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@sheliahansen2899 2 ай бұрын

Use that double stick tap to attach the mini blind shades.

@alexandrea3740 2 ай бұрын

Are you saying to use the double-stick tape to attach the blind slat onto the fabric, instead of using the glue-gun?

@hellojello8376 2 ай бұрын

Really loved the idea for the bathroom wooden hook and curtains 🎉

@xiomaranunez2471 2 ай бұрын

Excellent ideas!!🤗🥰👍👍🙏🙏

@unrulysue6927 2 ай бұрын

This is a great idea, but not exactly new. Good that people are learning this!

@darleneallen7384 2 ай бұрын

😊❗

@Gigi-dk3kd 2 ай бұрын

I stopped watching this video after 1 minute and about 10 "I'm gonna go ahead" sentences.

@lindaalbert8740 2 ай бұрын

simple, clear, and great instructions.

@karlahiggins5993 21 күн бұрын

You make it look so easy but I assure you, I could mess it up!🤣

@sharonlatour6230 2 ай бұрын

Nice!! easy to do and well explained

@cristieater3881 2 ай бұрын

Use the left over slats for plant tags. Cut them to whatever length works for you, use a pencil (not sharpie) to label your plants.

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

Great idea

@michelleobrien6630 6 күн бұрын

omg THAT'S BRILLIANT thanks!!

@tesswagner895 2 ай бұрын

Its great to learn and laugh😂😂😂 You and your guys are awesome!!❤

@deanneharrall1241 3 күн бұрын

Fantastic! ❤

@cab102361 2 ай бұрын

I love all the projects. Very well done.

@KathyHylton 2 ай бұрын

I love the fabric curtain blind thank you so much. You are so talented. I want to use that on my regular windows.

@RavenVargas27 7 күн бұрын

Wow I love it clever too

@PSA3377 2 ай бұрын

When staining board says " do every single side of the board " then leaves the back ( a side) bare 😂

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thenickschannel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@user-bh8ze4uu2n 2 ай бұрын

Ich liebe ihre Videos! Danke sehr!❤

@Freriver 26 күн бұрын

Love it!

@constitutionalrepublic1966 2 ай бұрын

They are amazing projects and are simple and beautiful when made.

@frozenhouse5362 Ай бұрын

For some, the greasiness of McDonald's hash browns is part of their charm. It adds a certain indulgence and decadence to the breakfast experience. It's like treating yourself to a guilty pleasure once in a while. However, for others who prefer a cleaner and less greasy meal, it might be necessary to explore alternative options or modify their order to suit their preferences.

@deborahjames8251 2 ай бұрын

Very pretty.

@1ronmad1n 2 ай бұрын

Great work and ideas! Now if I only had that skill and patience!😊

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

I bet you definitely have the skill

@debbralehrman5957 2 ай бұрын

I like the bathroom curtains.👍🏼🌻

@1ronmad1n 2 ай бұрын

I’ve thought of using shower curtains for actual curtains. I’ve seen some really cool ones. What I really would like to know is how can I double up a couple of curtains? Mine are too sheer and if I could put another material, like a sheet for more coverage ( thicker). Would that work or would I be better off to just buy more? Ugh! The picture of the ones I bought didn’t say sheer and I thought it was dark enough to cover. Boooo!

@7654wolfie 2 ай бұрын

I purchased some curtain liners for my too sheer curtains. They make a huge difference in the winter and the summer keeping the heat and the cold out. I basted mine onto the curtain. 😊

@user-li9cr1ff7f 2 ай бұрын

I’ve used sheets.

@Nancy-zk9dj 2 ай бұрын

How about You Tubers have an April challenge-- You can't say, "Go ahead and..." or "You're gonna wanna..." for the whole month. Would be very challenging!

@Blairnikole 2 ай бұрын

This is brilliant 😂 ppl should try it, it’s called keeping your opinions to yourself even if you think it’s better than the channels’.

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted!!! 😂

@nettajar1938 2 ай бұрын

WOW!! Great ideas. Thanks

@RLaraMoore 2 ай бұрын

How do you raise up the cordless Roman Shade door blinds? How do the stay in the up position?

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

Yes, they will stay up. I think it showed that in the video. The mechanism that is in the blinds are strong enough to hold up the fabric

@chilichickSantaFe 2 ай бұрын

could you tell me at which point in the video you show that? TY @@GoodlyEarth

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

@@chilichickSantaFe Look at the 2:47, it shows the blinds in the up position and then pulled down. Hope this helps.

@dogsareawomansbestfriend 2 ай бұрын

WOW!

@daviddominguez7545 28 күн бұрын

Hey man, go ahead! 👍

@deborahjames8251 2 ай бұрын

Very nice

@Penny-gk6jc 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@leaellis2198 2 ай бұрын

That bathroom is bigger than my kitchen😂

@pamelahawn9300 2 ай бұрын

😂❤

@tamdowning 2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry, these may have been “good ideas” but I couldn’t agree that any of the three looked well constructed or well finished and made.

@makeba133 24 күн бұрын

It’s the material he used. DIY joy roman shades. Beautiful

@lauriepowell3959 23 күн бұрын

The Roman shades worked well, but would have looked better in a shiny polyester like he used, but in a thicker, more natural fabric (cotton, linen, canvas, etc)

@michelleobrien6630 6 күн бұрын

all three turned out looking AWFUL

@gee4947 2 ай бұрын

So soothing listening to you, you sound like the bob ross of d.i.y. very asmr 🫠

@joycegates2232 2 ай бұрын

Awesome ❤

@kathypariso6102 Ай бұрын

Hmm, the hot glue on these projects gives them a very short lifespan. For more longevity. Invest in an inexpensive sewing machine. It’s nice to see the creativity, but cheaply done, just looks cheap at the finish. Great ideas for college kids?

@jennygarcia1981 Ай бұрын

u r the man

@desert-walker 9 күн бұрын

Good idea, but how do you push it back up? I don’t get it or does it just stay down?

@humanbeing1065 9 күн бұрын

For the Roman shades, how do they stay up?

@francestomic2772 2 ай бұрын

Clever

@margaretmatheson6899 Ай бұрын

People on most videos use the words ‘go ahead’ but this video wins the award for most used! Can’t stand it!

@phillisdillon3348 2 ай бұрын

Whaaaaa thxs😊😊😊

@chrisgustafson9342 2 ай бұрын

what holds it up if "cordless" as you say?

@rbtkng2438 5 күн бұрын

The burlap blinds look like they should be hanging in an old chicken coop.

@maryredden9687 2 ай бұрын

❤❤

@user-hi3fy3kb2g 2 ай бұрын

Niiiiiiiiiice

@arnoldgad7594 2 ай бұрын

Who’s going to take the time to do the work?😮

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

That cool guy in the video.

@brendamoss1935 2 ай бұрын

@TishMclain Ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing! Certainly not me 😊

@michelleobrien6630 6 күн бұрын

not when the results are so awful looking

@chilichickSantaFe 2 ай бұрын

How do you get it to stay up?

@GoodlyEarth 2 ай бұрын

Just push on the bottom of the blinds and up they go.

@brandiposey5524 2 ай бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@RSB_Frank 10 күн бұрын

and the other side, ppl see throw the glass?

@cyndy-synchrotherapybishop2453 2 ай бұрын

So why not show it open and closing?

@Suz_408 2 ай бұрын

You might want to show the end result first so we know where you're going.

@keitheddie5 2 ай бұрын

Go ahead and tell us how you’re gonna go a head again.

@tusk242 2 ай бұрын

All that work , but ops , a nasty sneeze , dirt. grime. like what happens to shades. Got a pet, a little nephew, a baby that starts to learn to walk at age 9 months.( mine was walking at 8 months) , and ops all gone. Seen someone use table cloth and did the so called blind a bit different, Think hers will last longer But either way a lot of work. Table clothe I might consider. but by the time I do Blinds will be selling. NEW IMPROVED, or bottom down and just 1/2 down at the top.

@ANGIEB52 2 ай бұрын

😍😍

@carolynrandle1058 2 ай бұрын

😮

@LorenBiscotti76 2 ай бұрын

A roller blind is cheaper and quicker

@rustynail547 2 ай бұрын

April fools...

@arnoldgad7594 2 ай бұрын

And it’s cheesy looking!

@judyjsmail 2 ай бұрын

Nothing new you made shades geez

@mystifrazier5823 2 ай бұрын

Boo on you! It was new to many people who had questions or left nice replies. Nothing you said was nice at all. Geez

@IanS86 2 ай бұрын

This is not it

@9liveslisa Ай бұрын

meh. not so much.

@KattEyl 8 күн бұрын

They don’t look good

@Choppini Ай бұрын

GAH! Short-term solutions, looking unprofessional. Hot glue/sticky tape instead of sewing or mounting properly 😵 = only in emergency, for a short period of time. Inexpensive solutions are ok, but not cheap looking ones. The only thing I do agree with is the bathroom curtain. Kinda. The first one is really cringeworthy, would love to see how you pull it up, and when it starts disintegrating.

@user-gd4ve9pk5o Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh use fabric you want don’t be honk

@OcalaBrew 2 ай бұрын

Please stop saying you’re going to “go ahead and”. Just say what ever it is you are going to do without prefacing it with “go ahead and”. It is completely unnecessary and means absolutely nothing. We all know that you will go ahead.

@pjj9491 2 ай бұрын

Well...unclench hater...im from the south and I say... "fixin or fixin to" and im not stopping now😂

@gloriajames3561 2 ай бұрын

who are you …judge Judy🤦‍♀️

@vesla266 2 ай бұрын

If it's that unpleasant to listen to, just turn off the sound... Problem solved...

@Henecia.A-Maria 2 ай бұрын

You can go ahead n stop telling other people what to do or say in their videos or you can go ahead n make your own....

@roberta7280 2 ай бұрын

Then turn the dough down firm geeeesh

@loverlyme Ай бұрын

Go on... say 'I'm gonna go ahead' one more time whilst I'm in the room! Man, this was annoying.