Adding Character to Furniture ~ Random Furniture Makeovers ~ Image Transfer using Parchment Paper

In this video, I work on getting a few random pieces of furniture ready for my booth! Thanks for watching and enjoy. 😊
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[@patriciaskitch2341]

Was so happy to hear at the beginning of your video that your booth requires more items. That means you are selling!!! Great news. Love today’s projects Mary. Inspiring as usual.

[@lauriehuttunen4202]

When using foam for seat cushions, cut the foam a tad larger than the wooden seat. It will compress and make a nice rounded edge. Stretch a layer of quilt batting over the foam along with the fabric. This will round out the edges and disguise minor flaws in the foam. It also keeps the fabric from wrinkling and pulling away from the foam after people sit in the chairs for awhile.

[@cherinelson3436]

Very well said. Thank you for the info.

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Yes quilt batting would hide some imperfections

[@ginafriend1690]

Thank you!

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

Thank you. I have a couple of chair seats that I need to re-cover.

[@Intellect3544]

Mary is so talented and creative in her own way. Just simply amazing👍

[@mariahester4205]

An inexpensive electric knife cuts through foam like a charm.

[@Earthy-Artist]

Yes, I've used one for cutting foam, the type of electric knife you might use to carve your turkey or other meat, bread too.

[@hollypichardo8004]

Yep! I was going to say that but you beat me to it :)

[@mandybewkes5300]

I use that too mine was from a thrift store, only use for foam!

[@lindak7499]

Besides an electric knife as many have noted, a serrated bread knife works too.

[@darylratliff3959]

@@hollypichardo8004 me too! :)

[@katherinejohnson3998]

Pieces looks really good. My favorite is the 2 green metal chairs.

[@sherrycollins9422]

While I know that this is off topic, I got such a warm memory when I heard this video because of the bird sounds in the beginning. My grandfather lived in Ohio and I used to visit with him quite often. I haven't felt that way for many years. Funny how sounds can take us back! Thank you!

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Sherry

[@laurahazel6577]

Spraying paint into the cap and getting out a paintbrush for touch ups - genius! You taught this old dog a new trick.

[@debrathurston8315]

Definitely the electric carving knife. Cuts foam like butter.

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Debra

[@marlacainraisingcain]

I keep an electric meat carving knife just for cutting foam. The serrated edge cuts foam perfectly. I learned this trick from making costumes for my church's holiday productions.

[@jodifesler6712]

I'm glad I read your comment instead of adding my own. I saw a demonstration with an electric meat carving knife, change my life. Or at least my foam cutting life, LOL.

[@suzigrosart5040]

I signed in to mention the electric knife hack and see that you've already mentioned it. 😊

[@pamelashearer9709]

I was getting ready to suggest the electric carving knife too. They're so much easier to use than scissors or a regular knife.

[@angelahagood7143]

Marla, you took the words right out of my mouth! Found one at a resale shop and it’s perfect for cutting foam...meat...not so much! 🥴

[@janetgrooms4008]

My sister n law always used electric carving knife also she done upholstery

[@elvarodriguez2506]

The chairs came out beautiful. But I just love the green ones. Thanks Mary for sharing.

[@lynnhermit5384]

I love it when you repurpose or breath life into objects! My favorite are your trash to treasure thrifted videos!! Would love to see more of those!

[@ginafriend1690]

Good simple ideas. Sometimes less is more.

[@melkatte]

This is all so creative. I would not have thought of adding stripes to a folding chair. It made it appear classy. I ❤️ the buffet table is gorgeous.

[@bettywater2014]

You always do an amazing job.

[@kellieroth1710]

How I wish I was right around the corner! I adore that side board and those green chairs! Beautiful!

[@helenalexander2567]

Hello from the UK. I love the way you use supplies you have to hand it’s a lesson for us all. The chairs were lovely and the cupboard just adorable thank you for brightening my day .Take care.

[@ladymeropi]

You just know how to enhance these simple items. I do love the green on the folding chairs, adding those strips was just the right touch. That parchment paper technique was totally new to me. Interesting. Something I should try. Many thanks!

[@joeblow9805]

Electric carving knife from a thrift store is the bomb! Cuts foam perfectly and easily.

[@oldgardengal777]

Your stairs look great ! You husband did a wonderful job. I love your property. Thank you for another great video 😊🌸

[@thomasfamily22601]

Especially love the white breakfront.

[@avischenoweth]

I have about 20 children's metal chairs, you gave a lot of ideas!

[@yvettesantiago684]

I wish you weren’t so far away I would like to buy that cabinet. I is my style. I love it.

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Yvette

[@katrinalindsey9323]

Hi Mary, I have never met a more talented person than you. I learn so much. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@eyewitness2434]

All very good ideas, the "racing stripes" on the folding chairs is awesome especially with the colors you chose.

[@susanphillips323]

Beautiful work, Mary! God bless you and your family.

[@r.c.miller6161]

The wooden chairs are pretty as is. The new cushions are a bonus. That Eden green is certainly a bold choice.

[@normaanderson3758]

Always love all your projects. One of these days I’d love to make a trip to Ohio and visit your area and the antique mall.

[@robynw6307]

Agree with you about the padded seats. I noticed it too. But I can be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to things like that. I love that the two green chairs aren't exactly the same, but are made to look the same. Great job on all Mary.

[@beverlylones9552]

I love the green folding chairs, beautiful! Wow, using the parchment paper is absolutely amazing! The cabinet is stunning! The two chairs, are gorgeous!❤️😊🌻🌺

[@karenhart4316]

Mary you do such a great job thank you so much for sharing your creativeness 🤩🧤👒🦘🐨🇦🇺Karen

[@annhydeArtist]

Sounds like your booth is working out well if you are needing to fill it. Well done Mary, I’m so pleased for you.

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Ann

[@marygrace9420]

Beautiful as always.

[@conniesmith699]

i can only imagine how hard it is to keep plenty of stock on hand when you have such beautiful, fun pieces for sale. Wish I lived close enough to visit your booth and the rest of that fun mall.

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Connie

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Love love the green chairs Mary. You always due such a great job.

[@jaynebrown693]

Hi Mary ! How beautiful are those green folding chairs sitting in with all your lush plants ! 🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃 You’re such a sweet, humble and gracious person Mary. Always thinking of others and worried about your Booth not being full and using up space at a Mall. From what I saw in the video, your Booth looks nice ! Some times those “packed booths” don’t draw people in. They are overwhelmed by stuff! I think yours is great…. Not intimidating 🌻 Love that piece of furniture that you did the Transfer on… those crystal knobs look wonderful … perfect for that style ! Have a blessed week…always look forward to Wednesday’s with Mary ! 🌻🌻🍃🌻🌻

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Jayne

[@staceyvance7679]

Parchment paper method of transfer of a picture, so cool.. thank you for sharing that.

[@leamonroe-odette1997]

I loved that your spray paint color matched the grass on the hill behind you. I was glad to see you put on a respirator with the spray paint, much safer. An electric knife makes cutting foam much easier! Smart idea to cut the thick pieces in half to get two cushions.

[@curban616]

Love them all, but that white cabinet is gorgeous!!! I love them!

[@sandyheath9314]

You're a master at bringing beauty and life to things! TFS.

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Sandy

[@donnacalvert311]

I love everything you do, you turn any piece you get your hands on, and make it look stunning. The green was so pretty on your porch with your flowers. I love the white cabinet, and the hardware made it beautiful. Thank you for sharing, wish I could come shop at your booth.🌹😊🌻

[@Beruthiel45]

I see others have already mentioned electric knives for cutting foam, so I'll just comment on how I love that you reuse and remake things into something new. I grew up during the postwar period in England and that was a way of life then, and I still do that myself. My kids think I save too much but I can always see life in things. I'm not a hoarder, I do donate and declutter, in case anyone gets the wrong idea! 😊 I hadn't heard of the parchment paper method, how useful, thank you for sharing that, I must try it. 😉

[@rhondabutler4172]

My favorite color of green!! It’s what I have in my kitchen. As always Mary…just lovely!!💕

[@heathermacleod7068]

Love them!!!! So sweet. Such great easy make overs that made a big impact!!! Love the grain strip chairs

[@lilymorales5922]

Like all your chair projects. I really like how the piece of furniture turned out!!

[@lisagrafton2529]

An electric bread knife is great for keeping in the workshop to cut foam. It does a fantastic job!

[@lisamedeiros7581]

I really like the stripes on chairs , real diffrent. I love how the labels came out, adds a nice touch!--

[@donnalocke5713]

Love the green chairs ! And all your furniture ! ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alentrevor]

and Mrs T loved the makeover on the green chairs and as always another great job with everything

[@christinagarcia1189]

Your talent and ingenuity are amazing. I love all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sheilanye2062]

I instantly recognized the green color, I have used Eden for so many projects and just love how bright and fresh it is. Love how these chairs turned out!

[@smallfootprint2961]

So glad to have the color name. It's beautiful.did she say what the brand was?

[@sheilanye2062]

@@smallfootprint2961 It is Rustoleum brand.

[@jackieburnett6881]

All the projects turned out very pretty! Love the piece of furniture. You added just the right touch!!

[@sherrieatkinson5410]

Loved all your projects but especially the dresser once you added the glass knobs.

[@marybethduke3263]

Love those bright green folding chairs with grain stripe!!! And what you did to that cabinet made such a difference!

[@pamboone6921]

Awww I loved everything Mary! Beautiful work! God Bless you and yours ❤️

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

Your furniture up-cycling videos are my favorite 🤩

[@debralawrence5305]

Electric knife works great to cut chair foam. Beautiful as always. Love your videos.

[@marynienhouse6143]

The most inspiring thing for me is how you use what you have on hand. I love it!!!!!

[@donnaatchison575]

I use a couple of layers of high loft quilt batting on the foam to soften the edges between it and the fabric. Pretty projects!❤️

[@AutummJoy]

Thanks for the idea of spray painting our folding chairs

[@dianecameron6270]

Mary. I love your channel. With regard to PAINT BLEED - once you place your stencil, paint over the stencil with the color that is under the stencil ( green in this case). When dry then paint the contrasting color (white in this case), Always crisp clean lines, no touch up required. Works great

[@carolynrains75]

Chairs of all kinds are my delight.

[@charlenegates1711]

Mary, everything came out gorgeous. I love the folding chairs. I am always needing extra chairs. I am going to be on the look out for a couple and paint them. I am sure the owners of the mall love you having a shop there. All your pieces are fabulous.💕💕💕💕

[@patsygrace2561]

Love the green on folding chairs.

[@carmenteixeira9344]

Happy and blessed Wednesday, everyone! Love from Toronto. Xx

[@lisabennett2490]

Back at you my friend!

[@efgefg3637]

Me too🇨🇦

[@SUN7SHINE25]

Hi Happy blessed Friday love from Ohio 💜

[@sheilastromberger2275]

The projects turned out very nice! When using a can of spray paint, I have a comfort grip handle that fits over any spray paint can. Instead of using just your index finger, it allows you to use your grip and works great. I bought it when I was going to redo 4 wooden chairs and it took A LOT of spraying!! Now I use it even if I’m only doing a small project. It was only a few dollars at the hardware store.

[@carmentrevino4704]

Love, Love everything, they turn out beautiful, specially the. Cabinet, I wouls buy if I lived near you. Love Texas

[@kimberlystratton5096]

Oh you are so right. Seats Do vary when recovering them. I found out the hard way. 😉 Always always mark the seat and chair. Lesson learned.

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Kimberly

[@jackiebartholomew2607]

Agree with you about buying uniform foam for a neater finish, but the paintwork is beautiful. Thank you. Xx

[@lifewitht9983]

You make old look so expensive x so talented x

[@DixieGirl9876]

A few tips: a bread knife cuts foam so much easier, especially an electric one. I've done fabric through the printer as well, just iron some freezer paper to the back. Paper doilies are a great stencil too. Quilt batting will hide those uneven cuts in the foam. It all looks great!

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Dixie

[@budoneof15]

Your pieces look beautiful. I wish I were closer. I have never seen the parchment method. I like it. thanks for the videos.

[@lenanolt3576]

I worked for a person doing upholstery & we always used an electric knife. It worked great in cutting the cushion foam etc! I enjoy your channel!

[@joannecooper4592]

An electric knife works really well for cutting foam! Your pieces are lovely as always.

[@sherriwalker8019]

Love your projects today!! As always!! God bless you and yours!!

[@katherinearmstrong4082]

You are so talented and make everything look so beautiful. Would love to visit your booth. So glad for you that it is doing well!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Thank you for the wonderful and beautiful video. I will always love your videos Mary. The work you do is just so exquisite

[@efgefg3637]

Hello Mary..another inspiring and wonderful video..great way to start my day! 🤗

[@dignit1620]

Mary you are so inspiring! Thanks you

[@glendamurphy8583]

Mary I have found an electric knife works well cutting foam leaving clean edges. Can find them in thrift stores fairly cheap.

[@RevivedbyArlet]

Was going to say that too! 👌🏻

[@Tootsie55]

Yes a electric knife works great.

[@sabrinahowe-coopman683]

Same here! Electric knife works like a charm

[@KarenShirey]

I love all the chairs! Beautiful projects!

[@donnapostlewait8141]

You are amazing! So glad to hear you say that you use what is on hand instead of buying new . Inspires me. Thank you for the transfer lesson. I want to try that! Please have a great week! Love from Illinois!❤😊🌻

[@dorissommers4468]

Hi Mary, I love how your mind works and oozes with creativity. I have followed you for a couple of years now and you always inspire me. I live in Delaware but my mother was from Holmes County. I have lots of relatives there. I just spent some time thrifting there this week . Also discovered that you attend church with one of my cousins. He is a creative soul as well. His initials are KT😊

[@krickette5569]

The metal folding chairs look So good !!! I'm not normally a fan of them but these turned out sweet looking!

[@susanhaddan4633]

It makes me so happy when you put up a new video! I love watching you create. So talented! Wish I lived closer.

[@catgirldo7646]

Nicely done, Mary. Keep that booth full and don't be too shy about inviting people to see your booth and the work you have completed. Let your "light" shine and the benefit is for you and the owners of the mall. It's a win-win situation for all involved. Big hugs from Me in Michigan.

[@kathrynjohnson9926]

Thanks for the spray paint tip touching up where the paint came off.

[@lesmeyer318]

your problem with stenciling is that when you stencil, pouncing or swirling, your tool must be on the dry side. If not, you get a bleeding effect. When I stencil I put 2 light coats, the first application is like a primer boundary. When it dries, it is a stabilizer to the first coat. It might take longer to stencil, but you get crisp lines. Also, to get the dry effect of the sponge or brush. you have to offload onto a paper towel. Offload is pouncing your tool on a surface to knock off the building of paint. I hope this helps on your next stenciling project. Good Luck, Les Meyer

[@ginnyf4153]

Thank you Les Meyer! I will try this. My attempts to stencil have been ruined by having too much paint when I start. Now I know why! Thank you!

[@lindacruikshank2656]

I do like that green on the chairs. Im much for green but it is really pretty on your porch and the pillows on your swing look so cute.

[@flippintreasureswithcindy]

Wow. I love this budget friendly way to transfer a design. Thank you for sharing

[@debjh]

I found using a serrated bread knife cuts foam so much easier that scissors or a flat edge knife. Love the makeovers, so pretty!!

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Deb

[@sharonlamendola7421]

I always love glass door knobs

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Love the way everything turned out. The green you used is beautiful!! The transformations are always amazing!! So happy your booth is doing so well. No surprise!! God bless you!!!

[@alexbaylon951]

Hi Sara

[@cindyborgen5480]

Mary, as always I so appreciate and enjoy your work. Thank you for sharing.

[@odemonet]

Love all of your creations, you are so talented and creative! Beautiful Mary ❤️

[@sandradavis4083]

A kitchen electric knife works great for cutting the foam. You can pick one up cheap from a second hand store. Love all the projects. ❤️

[@diannephillips2689]

Every week you amaze me - with your projects - Stone Soup (something from nothing). I see Maria beat me to the electric knife comment. I purchased an electric knife at a thrift store for $3 - works perfectly for cutting foam. Also, Dacron (like quilt center, only stiffer) is super cheap ($2.50/yard) and will hide any miscuts of foam. You simply glue over the foam. I purchase Dacron at an upholstery shop. Reusing foam is important as the price has shot up in the last six months. Thanks again for the ideas. Your creative mind brings me a smile each week. :)

[@stormygirl1704]

I’ve never seen the parchment paper method. Very cool.

[@lunchlady1967]

Hi, Mary! I wanted to share a quick tip on covering seats with foam cushioning: Take your fabric and staple it to the bottom of one side of the seat. Then take the fabric on the opposite side of the seat and pull taunt. Then staple that side down. Sometimes it helps to have someone do the stapling while you keep the fabric tight. Do the same with the other two sides. I find that by doing that, it will smooth the obvious edges of the foam. It really softens the edges and gives a more rounded edge. Just make sure you really pull the fabric tightly!!! Hope this helps in future projects. Thanks for sharing your gift of creativity!!!

[@vickiejones7085]

I love how those metal chairs turned out, always love to see your booth

[@csclose]

I shopped at your booth and bought the recycled clock you did on KZbin! I was so excited! Love what you did today!

[@alicejump7245]

Amazing how nice the green chairs came out! All the pieces looked great! Blessed and safe days!