It's curtains for the fishbowl

After several years of living in a fishbowl, I have finally found an economical window treatment that is fast and easy to make.


Each of the three shades cost about $9 for materials (fabric-$4; venetian blind-$3.50; glue; $1.50) If you decide to try making these, I recommend going with the "Fabritac" brand of glue. It costs a little more, but it bonds quickly and securely, making this project easy to finish in a couple of afternoons.


I used a heavy polyester. I had originally thought I would find a nice cotton print and iron on some fusable interfacing to give it a little weight and stiffness and R-factor, but then I found this material in the bargain bin at Walmart for $2 per yard. A savings in both cost and time. Benjamin Franklin would approve.

If you are interested, the instructions can be found at http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2009/02/make-shades-out-of-mini-blinds.html

I love the versatility of the blinds. Here are a couple of different ways to open them:

Okay, I know, this is off topic, but isn't Mr Bingley adorable?