When
the morning sun hits just right, it’s usually a welcome sight—unless
you’re in the middle of a serious card game. To block the glare without
breaking the bank, many DIYers turn to the
, an inexpensive and versatile staple often used for temporary or custom window solutions. These paper-like blinds are famous for being easy to cut to size
with regular scissors and attach quickly with a built-in adhesive
strip, making them the perfect "blank canvas" for a creative home hack.This
particular project turned a simple functional fix into a sentimental
masterpiece by involving the grandkids. Using the pleated surface as a
giant scroll, the boys filled the entire blind with colorful doodles and
art. It transformed a basic white window covering into a fantastic gallery of
family memories. Now, every morning when the blinds go down to keep the
sun off the cards, they reveal a beautiful, hand-drawn masterpiece that
makes the daily game even more special.
