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

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]

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]

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

[@terridantzic4361]

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

[@unrulysue6927]

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

[@darleneallen7384]

😊❗

[@conniedecarolis3173]

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

[@elizabethgush4637]

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]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shiversk1]

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

[@vernonbowling5136]

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

[@lindaalbert8740]

simple, clear, and great instructions.

[@bunandcheese4445]

Pretty! Very nice bathroom window curtains!

[@l.medina6251]

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]

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

[@cab102361]

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.

[@karlahiggins5993]

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

[@xiomaranunez2471]

Excellent ideas!!🤗🥰👍👍🙏🙏

[@KathyHylton]

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

[@cristieater3881]

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]

Great idea

[@sharonlatour6230]

Nice!! easy to do and well explained

[@tesswagner895]

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

[@user-bh8ze4uu2n]

Ich liebe ihre Videos! Danke sehr!❤

[@cab102361]

I love all the projects. Very well done.

[@tamdowning]

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]

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

[@lauriepowell3959]

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)

[@sheliahansen2899]

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

[@alexandrea3740]

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

[@thenickschannel]

Thank you 😊

[@Freriver]

Love it!

[@Gigi-dk3kd]

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

[@gee4947]

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

[@deborahjames8251]

Very pretty.

[@hellojello8376]

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

[@1ronmad1n]

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

[@GoodlyEarth]

I bet you definitely have the skill

[@daviddominguez7545]

Hey man, go ahead! 👍

[@Penny-gk6jc]

Thank you for sharing

[@nettajar1938]

WOW!! Great ideas. Thanks

[@desert-walker]

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

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

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

[@joycegates2232]

Awesome ❤

[@1ronmad1n]

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]

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]

I’ve used sheets.

[@deborahjames8251]

Very nice

[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

WOW!

[@debbralehrman5957]

I like the bathroom curtains.👍🏼🌻

[@francestomic2772]

Clever

[@RLaraMoore]

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

[@GoodlyEarth]

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]

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

[@GoodlyEarth]

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

[@maryredden9687]

❤❤

[@jennygarcia1981]

u r the man

[@phillisdillon3348]

Whaaaaa thxs😊😊😊

[@frozenhouse5362]

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.

[@PSA3377]

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

[@GoodlyEarth]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisgustafson9342]

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

[@user-hi3fy3kb2g]

Niiiiiiiiiice

[@leaellis2198]

That bathroom is bigger than my kitchen😂

[@pamelahawn9300]

😂❤

[@chilichickSantaFe]

How do you get it to stay up?

[@GoodlyEarth]

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

[@loverlyme]

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.

[@brandiposey5524]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@arnoldgad7594]

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

[@GoodlyEarth]

That cool guy in the video.

[@brendamoss1935]

Me

[@TishMclain]

I was wondering the same thing! Certainly not me 😊

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

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]

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]

Challenge accepted!!! 😂

[@kathypariso6102]

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?

[@margaretmatheson6899]

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

[@RSB_Frank]

and the other side, ppl see throw the glass?

[@ANGIEB52]

😍😍

[@carolynrandle1058]

😮

[@keitheddie5]

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

[@cyndy-synchrotherapybishop2453]

So why not show it open and closing?

[@Suz_408]

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

[@tusk242]

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.

[@LorenBiscotti76]

A roller blind is cheaper and quicker

[@rustynail547]

April fools...

[@arnoldgad7594]

And it’s cheesy looking!

[@judyjsmail]

Nothing new you made shades geez

[@mystifrazier5823]

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

[@9liveslisa]

meh. not so much.

[@Choppini]

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]

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

[@IanS86]

This is not it

[@loverlyme]

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

[@uberfine]

OMG! How many times must you say Go Ahead? Learn more words!

[@OcalaBrew]

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]

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

[@gloriajames3561]

who are you …judge Judy🤦‍♀️

[@vesla266]

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

[@Henecia.A-Maria]

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]

Then turn the dough down firm geeeesh

[@tgayer1]

Nice!