What?? Cutting up your mini blinds?? .... Stunning results

Redecorating and renovating your home can be a lot of fun but it can also be incredibly expensive. So that’s why I really appreciate creative tricks that transform the look of my home with minimal dollars spent. What do I mean? This video on DIY roman shades is a brilliant example of making such a dramatic change on a budget. If you have plain old mini blinds, you can follow the step-by-step instructions to convert them into stunning custom roman shades! Here’s what you’ll need:

• White faux wood blinds
• Thick upholstery fabric
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Decoupage and bowl
• Foam brush
• Clothespins
• Tape measure
• Iron

And if you’re worried about the unfinished side of the shades, just decoupage the same length of fabric to the other side. Beautiful!