Old Wood Decor ~ Simple Decor DIYs ~ Old Wood Ideas ~ Old Wood repurposing ~ Farmhouse Style DIY

I love working with old wood.. it has such lovely character! Join me as I create a few simple DIYs using old picket fence boards.
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[@lindanave6390]

I love all of these things! I would LOVE to have any of these in my home! Mary, you do exceptionally good work! I’ve said it before, You’re no doubt the best DIYer on all of KZbin! I’m sure others will agree!!

[@JesseLynnLibertarian]

Mary every video: "Hi Guys!" Me every video: *Hi Mary!!!* Can you tell, I get excited for new uploads?! 😄

[@craftspecialist7184]

I look forward to every video! Loved this one goes to the saying of one man's junk is another man's treasure!! Or(woman's)

[@JesseLynnLibertarian]

@@craftspecialist7184 Agreed! I loved every single piece! Mary has inspired me to start building my collection of power tools. I have a pine breakfast nook set I've been hoarding in my garage for YEARS that needs fixing! I can't wait to get the job done!

[@melittafrost1367]

Jesse i do the same thing!!!!!!

[@sandygraetz5166]

Jesse Lynn me too! I don’t mind Hi guys! It generic!

[@white4octtab929]

Mary, all your projects are a work of gold.Your heart shines thru them🙂

[@kimk8365]

Well said, love this channel, Mary is so creative!😁👍❤

[@pamsmith3819]

Mary, your very blessed with talent that God gave you, it shines. I love watching you and getting great idea. Thank you. Pam

[@Beruthiel45]

Having grown up in England post-war, it gives me such satisfaction seeing how you re-use old things to make beautiful new things. That's how we were then too, wasting nothing, and everyone in our working class was able to turn their hands to repair and create. It warms my heart, thank you. 😊

[@diancrosby202]

My parents were children of the depression. They always said ",eat it up, wear it out, make it do." They wasted nothing.

[@angelahagood7143]

Your comment is so wonderful. I’ve watched documentaries about post war countries but you’re only the second person that I’ve ever heard comment about it in real life. People like you hold a special part of history that no history book can describe. Thank you for sharing your past with us! Mary teaches us that there’s beauty and usefulness in everything if we only look at it through different eyes. Blessings to you! 🥰🙏🏼🙌🏻

[@deekeene4273]

Really nice farmhouse items from old wood!! God has blessed you & you are so the Proverbs 31 woman. I admire you ❤

[@cathyclear9097]

Beautifully crafted pieces! I love how you incorporate scripture and give glory to God in your works of art. He has certainly gifted you to be able to make such treasures out of what some would call trash. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessings!

[@momamcneely7408]

Love how you tackle anything....in a skirt no less...you amaze me

[@robinw7193]

I'm tickled each time I see you wearing flip flops to work in! I'm from South Carolina and my mother wore flip flops year 'round!

[@sueojeda5712]

Moma McNeely I don't think she is allowed to wear any other clothes but skirts

[@amyhendricks3627]

@@sueojeda5712 she's actually just more comfortable...she did a Q & A video once that answered questions regarding her style of dress and why she still wears a head covering. While the head covering is faith based, the clothing is not so much so.

[@nancyanneberg403]

This has been so encouraging to one who feels old and put out on the woodpile. Still of use, praise be.

[@debraclark3080]

Never feel useless. There is always someone out there that needs love. Be it people or animals. Volunteer, foster a pet, just put yourself out there.

[@nancyanneberg403]

@@debraclark3080 I do all this and it does make the difference. Have a wonderful day

[@TexasMom68]

Nancy Anne Berg your age and wisdom are a blessing. God bless

[@nancyanneberg403]

@@TexasMom68 thank you

[@1982MCI]

Nancy Anne Berg hey Nancy, I often feel the same way anymore. I’m a disabled Desert Storm Vet and just can’t get out and do what I used to be able to do and the past several months have really contemplated what my purpose in life is anymore, I know there has to be one but it sure doesn’t feel like it and I don’t like this feeling at all. It’s a hard struggle when you can’t get out anymore and you don’t have many friends that come by anymore to even check on you so I understand how you feel!! Videos like this help me so much tho. I’ve got a big pile of wood out here to easily make everything that was made in this video but I don’t have a way to make the stencils and that’s what really sets everything off with the sayings on them. Even tho I’m so damaged, there’s still so much that I can still do but it seems like I’m always missing one of the most important steps to be able to finish things off so I’m stuck with starting stuff that I can’t finish again and that puts me into another dilemma that I haven’t figured out how to get out of just yet. Hopefully one day soon I can figure out a way to make things come together. We gotta keep hoping and praying Nancy! If we give up on that then nothing will ever happen, so keep hoping and praying cause today or tomorrow may be the day! And there’s more of us out here than you know, and we have to give each other hope cause it seems like everyone else gives up on us for some reason. In my case, since I can’t go to the mountains hunting and fishing and play mr fixit for everyone, it’s easier for everyone to just stay away I guess I’m not sure if that’s it or not but it feels like it. But hang in there , I’m here for ya if you need to chat anytime.

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Morning love the verse. God has bless you with amazing talent...because WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE..have a bless day🙏😍

[@ginamaria2579]

These all turned out amazing, my absolute fav is the one nation under God, let’s pray we stay this way 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸💕🤗👍🏻

[@monamccallum1582]

I LOVED every single one of them! I hope you make tons more from that old fence pile! Can't wait!

[@angelanieuwenhuis6344]

I love Wednesdays

[@carolynlunel9382]

I love all of these projects but the dining table tray is genius! Out of scraps you made such a beautiful versatile piece! Thank you again,Mary..I love Wednesdays!!!💕

[@sheliaberry877]

Mary, at the beginning of this video, when I saw that smile on your face, I knew we were in for a "treat" And I was not disappointed! I reallly like ALL your created items. I love rustic also. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@artsyladie7]

I love all the projects, but especially the black reverse stencil on the box, and the twig letters Fall sign!! But all clever uses of that old fencing!

[@vickielawson5577]

Wednesday’s will be my favorite day from now on. So happy I discovered your videos. You make stenciling look so easy. I haven’t mastered them yet!!! Any tips??

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Beautiful as always! I enjoy watching you bring old wood back to life. Inspiring!

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Many yrs ago as a Cub Scout Den Leader (my son is now 54! 🤣) for Mother's Day we made a similar birdhouse... With stenciled the words 'Home Tweet Home' making the first o a hole, with a tiny perch... & before the days of glue guns that was the toughest part. Needless to say, the Mom's loved them!

[@lynseysides5695]

Every single piece is gorgeous! You have such a gift Mary! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! ❤️

[@sarahjanegrobler4396]

Wow what you did is *beautiful!!* Thanks for sharing!!! ❤🤍❤

[@elizabethrocha975]

I am always so impressed by you and your work. I get so excited when I see that you have a new video. You make my day. Blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@sylettemonroe8878]

Me too I love watching her.

[@bethmarcom6463]

What a beautiful video! I love everything you created with the old wood! What a gifted and amazing lady you are! God bless!

[@hehasrizenful]

You inspire me so much Mary, I so enjoy watching your channel ❤

[@CarrieWilson67]

A girl after my own heart....wood working and a good ole pair of steel toe flip flops!!! My husband shakes his head all the time lol!! Awesome video thanks for sharing.

[@rebekahritchie9012]

Everything looks amazing!! Loving the dining table tray that I would love to make one myself!!

[@rachelleknighton7399]

Love what you do. I have begun creating things out of wood scraps and even restored a dresser after watching you and I'm 65 years old. Never to old to learn new things but except for you I would never have tried.💙

[@cherrysheets9909]

These are all wonderful projects! It's like found money. I think my favorite is the piece for your dining room table. Love

[@mercedesrodriguez7529]

You are an example that you do not need to be rich to have a beautiful home, with a little creativity and dedication it is achieved. I congratulate you I love your videos.

[@jaynebrown693]

This has to be my ALL TIME FAVORITE VIDEO! That old wood..... simply incredible and what a gracious gift and not burnt 🙏. I adore old wood! Every single project you did in this video....I love ! Some people simply can’t see the treasure in old wood and some old wood is past the point of saving...but oh my !!! Gorgeous.... gorgeous ! Love the Door and wording .... 🧡 Love the table centerpiece and your old hardware! Yes... my favorite video 🧡🧡🍁🍁🧡🧡😁👍

[@JuliesDesignsandSigns]

Old fence boards are my favorite wood to work with

[@Stellaperez658]

I love how you see the possibilities in everything! Mary you are a true professional! Love this video!

[@donnawalker3910]

Holy moly...I've turned into my mother! All I could think of when you were pulling the wood apart was WATCH OUT for those rusty nails! Where are your work gloves? Put some sturdier shoes on! Cover up your legs! Okay, we're all better now : )

[@karmad4491]

I agree. I think about that in every video! Gloves! Work shoes! Please.

[@cuptonmillerlpnful]

Love all of your finished pieces, especially the long piece for your dining table. Also the wall barn door hanging in stunning. Great job!!!!

[@barefootreba]

Yes!! That was my absolute favorite also!!❤️❤️💖

[@thedvirgi]

What gage nailer do you use.

[@estherheming8836]

Mary this one is special to me. ( As for me and my house we shall serve the Lord) Mary, with all the troubles in the nation right now we need to remember this is (One Nation Under God.) I really like you and can tell u love the Lord... U do great work with just a piece of wood. Thank you 💐

[@bettymcgillis6043]

Love the wood, my husband has an old fence someone was giving away. He used some of the pieces on the front of his shed, but I'd love to make a sign with some of it...:)

[@donnabentley9723]

I can not believe you made all those beautiful pieces with that old rotten fence. Wow love it

[@yvonneg9964]

Love how these ended up out of scrap! You have great vision.

[@44alwaysrightjlp]

I know this is an old video but I am watching it again. It brings to mind what my mother used to say about me "you can always make something out of nothing" meaning that I tried to make the most of what I had. I am now 76 and you are a girl after my own heart. I can no longer do these things but I love watching you make them. Thank you Mary.

[@Aimitup]

Love each and every project you created from the pile off scrap wood!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Mary, you make the most magical items out of the most humble things!! Just beautiful! God bless you!!!

[@michellefleenor5854]

Oh, I’m so glad I watched this vlog on how to use your stencils! I am the person you so kindly sent a second one after I messed up the first. Now my stencil came out perfectly!

[@jenniferbranger4231]

Mary, God has blessed you with such a creative mind! I'm inspired by your creations, and now I'm on my way to the backyard to rescue the salvageable deck boards from our burn pile!! 😁

[@emmaburch391]

Mary, you are one incredible n talented lady!! I can be down n watch ur video n BAM, I forgot what was making me down❤️❤️. Love you n ur vids!!

[@bev473]

Look forward to Wednesday just for your video’s. In this mad world you are a joy to watch.

[@peggyt1243]

Oh Mary please get some work boots. Even a minor injury can and will affect your mobility and productivity.

[@deekeene4273]

And keep your hands further away from that electric saw!

[@AbbyTamondong]

You’re amazing ❤️❤️❤️ I love starting my day with your videos!

[@normapinel8807]

Gosh you’re amazing 😉 everything is beautiful!!!

[@laurieanne9712]

Wonderful ideas you've given us! Loved the summer insect background noises!

[@luciaclaudiaorlandilemos5917]

Você é uma mulher incrível , wue faz coisas lindas e sempre com mensagens que tocam o coração.

[@kkat54]

Love rustic!

[@janean3773]

Upcycling + making lovely things = perfect combination! Also, thank you for letting ppl know how to make these things if they wish to. That's truly unselfish. ❤ ✝️

[@mpaesc1]

I loved everything.

[@gracilaolivera8589]

Hola buenas noches!!! 🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾 Desde Montevideo URUGUAY, Sud América. Me encantan tus trabajos de reciclaje, a mi me encanta reciclar objetos antiguos, darles una segunda oportunidad. Muchas gracias por compartir con nosotros tus trabajos!!!!!

[@loureiff5922]

Love it!! I neeed your energy 😊

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Your projects always turn out so nice. I think that Fall sign is my favorite 🤎

[@karenhill3970]

YOU, Mary are amazing!!..your Industrial Farmhouse/Gardeny home sooo cool ..love the old wood recycled.....!!💗💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Chumpymunky]

I thought when you spray painted the house shape on the glass frame, you were going to use the outline to make a picture also. maybe an idea for next time, A mitre box is cheap and great for making angle cuts with hand or hacksaw. love the projects

[@carolynpatterson3340]

These projects all are definitely a thumbs up! Thanks for sharing! 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

[@teresacamp3365]

As always a joy to watch ! Such beautiful projects ... Mary you are a amazing woman .thank you

[@TheLatinaNextDoor]

Everything is so lovely Mary. I actually have a question about how you place your camera so high to take shots from above when you’re working on your wood pieces. I’d love to know what you do. 🥰

[@cynthiafisher9907]

The Latina Next Door It looks like the legs of a tripod or something similar are in some of the shots.

[@guyladawdy586]

I look SO FORWARD to Wednesday's!! THANK YOU so much for always sharing... A true Blessing....

[@noraclementinapinaya1734]

Que hermoso todo ,lo más hermoso que siempre hay una palabra deDios , bendiciones 👏👏❤️🇦🇷

[@jessicamoylan]

Oh my gosh can I come to your place? I love that you re use all this old wood. We recently tore down our shed and I actually kept the wood to make an out door play kitchen for my baby girl she loves it! And it’s gave me so many ideas! I also love the rustic look! Your so creative honey! ❤️

[@KimoCraft]

Love your cool designs! Thanks for the inspo today! ♥

[@debbulgrin589]

OH..MY..GOODNESS....I am inspired, as usual. BUT i have been wanting something for the center of my table, and i have some old skid wood that i have looked at. yep, its a project!! thanks so much!

[@janetwilliams782]

Ur work is amazing and so creative..love the bible verses...decorated so beautiful...love the wood ur neighbour gave u..very inspiration..ur tray is gorgeous..tyfs♡

[@cheryl8280]

You know, many people just wouldn't understand why anyone would get excited by a pile of dirty, old, possibly rotten wood. Personally, I can see a multitude of projects, just as you do! LOLOL Good score, Mary!! Can't wait to see future ideas and projects you have for this wood. Right now, I'm just waiting for my neighbour's fence to fall down (which it will by Spring) With you at the helm, any project you do is going to be fantastic. Just hope I can keep up with you. I'm on my way out now to make that planter box and the "Home Sweet Home" sign. Have you ever seen one of the same design that says "So it isn't home sweet home, ADJUST"? LOL Have a great day and virtual hugs from Canada.

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ Everything is SO beautifully made! Beautiful pieces! I love old barn wood…SO full of character and awesome beauty!

[@AnaSilva-rd7xn]

Yo no hablo inglés, pero sigo todos tus proyectos y he puesto en práctica muchos..admiro mucho todo lo que creas y el gran ingenio que tienes,,soy mexicana👍👏

[@kirstencook1439]

Cool words of wood grain on the planter & the hard ware on the table tray & all you do or will do👍. Nice neighbors to share the 😘. Make it look so easy & fun . So relaxing l fell 😴when l eije l rewind to see the end like the twig Autumn ssigns in our family it us Autumn Falm is when you do for gravity is winning thus time . My niece only brothers 1st born name & l always like saying Autumn 1st or 2nd day MUM 23rd 🥳 only Autumn child in my immediate family . I digress yet like Twig art. How you do it in flip flops & no 👓ti protect your 👣&👀? l have been squeamish at times watching you tackle jobs with power tools +no aprin except in kitchen to protect your lothing. How you manage to not damage it do you create throw away or if toos in how you care for your clothing pass it along . Hail the 🌳🍁wood grain nice .🤗😷😇🕊⚘🐦🌲🧱🦀🌎🦅🇺🇸✝️

[@Mimi91719]

I absolutely LOVE all that you create, but I love even more that you make sure God is in the forefront of your creations ❤ Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift of creativity! On a side note, has anyone told you the plant in your table's centerpiece looks just like marijuana? Lol! I had to do a double take, but it really does! Anyway, thank you again for sharing your talent with us all and I hope you have a blessed rest of your day.

[@camirosepoulsen1299]

Boy! The way your brain works!! For you to look at the big ole pile of old wood & come up with these beautiful pieces is mind-blowing!! Your talents are so diverse & unique. You make Wednesday my favorite day of the week!!!😍😍😍 TYFS....

[@EveFrey-m8q]

Mary please buy urself new clothes. U wear. Same clothes mostly. Black shirt. Black n white skirt. N t shirt. Emblem on it. U deserve. A make over. Nice. Clothes. Even if from thrift store. One day on ur video I saw u with blue on. I got excited. Said to myself Mary has new clothes. A new color on

[@SandraGCox]

Dear Mary, Watching you begin your Fall Decorating seems very appropriate today. Rainy and wind chill of 33 here in the plains. Always you have so many wonderful projects I want to try and duplicate. Wednesday is the best day!!!🌸❤️

[@waltercatiller2826]

I'm always amazed how folks can stay clean while working... Display I reckon, you're work is very interesting...thank you

[@godisgood678]

Love anything with scriptures or biblical sayings...& we are definitely ‘one nation under God!’ Thank you! Hard work, but very brilliant! ❤️🙏🏻

[@terrydawson4594]

First comment. Been watching you for a long time. Enjoy all of your videos, but this was the best! Question: is it possible to buy a vinyl of Joshua 24:15 as the old scrolls and Bibles have it? (YHVH in Hebrew /God’s name Jehovah in English?)

[@Countrygirl42349]

Just LOVE the America box the way you did it Mary. And the barn door is phenomenal!!! Awww heck, there ALL spectacular!!! I was confused at first what you did on the box, but now I get it.!! What glue gun do you use Mary? I am looking for a good one but not too bulky! I also wanted to know what fonts do you use? I love them but can't find them 🤨 I know you said on one of your videos, but I don't remember which one ... Thanks

[@cindyhenry1410]

Beautiful! I’m curious.....did you make an item for the folks that gave you the wood? What a great find!! TYFS ❤️🦋💜

[@nicoleotis2048]

Thank you Marie for sharing all your projects ... very inspirational...always exciting every Wednesday to see your videos...have a great week💕

[@flutterbyebye7288]

Mary, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas and talents. You have inspired me LOADS 🤗 What you have made with a few fence posts here is inspirational!! Wishing you every blessing.

[@marybrady1665]

Hi from Ireland.... I love watching your videos and I'm so excited with my Sillhouette Cameo 4. I get lots of inspiration from you Mary. You clearly love what you do. Hopefully fingers crossed we plan to visit Holmes County next year. I look forward to seeing more of your creativity. Well done.!!

[@angiestelzer1064]

Love all of your projects and the video content is excellent! However, the quantity of commercials this week was over the top. Every 5 minutes two commercials. I understand you may have no control over this, but it is so much more than other videos I watch regularly, i.e., GardenAnswer, HortTube, etc. Just wondering why there were so many this week?

[@jenniferbassett3001]

Wholly cow Mary!! If I lived there in Ohio, I would LOVE to come over and help you with that pile!! I'd do some geneology too since my father and his siblings were all born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County!!

[@anitabrennler7847]

These projects are all so absolutely beautiful And you're using Nature's products Is wonderful! I especially love The Tray you made For The table. It is stunning.It is always such a pleasure to watch You work and the creativity that God has given you is quite a blessing.Thank you for sharing.

[@pamwright5126]

Lovely projects. The contrast between the white and natural wood.is beautiful. Very warm looking!

[@munchkinheaven]

Flip lops on, check, big heavy hammer, check, old weather beaten wood with rusty nails in, check, yes Mary is creating beautiful signs, Bible quotes and sayings lol, just love you Mary, this really is “from trash to treasure”, bless your heart xx

[@julsjewels3185]

we have a modular home factory nearby and they leave their scraps out for free. Lots of pallets and OSB but we hit the jackpot and got chucks of pine. Perfect for what I need. Pumpkins! You transformed the pile of wood!!!!I am in awe!

[@roblan1640]

Hi Mary. Everything you do is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I must say, I was a little worried when you were pulling nails from the boards in flip-flops. I now know what to do with some boards I’ve been saving. 😁❤️

[@desmondlittle2614]

thank you for your uncomplicated approach. You immediately lose the joy of implementation when you think about all the things you have to consider. I work just as intuitively and I have success with it. Thank you very much. Alexandra

[@kstone1989]

Loved all the projects using up-cycled wood. Especially loved your use of Bible verses as well as “America, one nation under God”; may it always remain so. God bless your work Mary and your family.

[@sherylgoins4855]

Beautiful! Everything is so beautiful! You do amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

[@glorianelson9538]

Mary- Are you selling any of these pieces on your Etsy shop? I'd be interested in one of them .I'm always amazed at your not wearing goggles, gloves (some nails could be rusted) or shoes/sneakers in case something falls on your feet... So glad you were able to rescue and upcycle all that beautiful wood!

[@debrap947]

A nice touch of warmth with the rustic wood. Wonderful projects and easy enough for the average girl! Thanks for sharing Mary. God bless.

[@roblan1640]

Hi Mary, I hope you don’t think this question is rude, I just don’t know and wonder why? I’ve noticed you and your husband don’t wear wedding rings. Is this part of your religious beliefs? Thank you.

[@janavaliton4165]

Excited to do some Fall stuff! Love the AMERICA vinyl!! Amen! 🙏🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

[@martiknapp762]

Hi Mary. I have been enjoying your channel for a while and I have been saving some wood for projects. I have my husbands grandmothers bed, which is broke but I would like to make a bench with it. Also several other things on your channel I think I will try. I have never done any wood working but was wondering if you could tell me which tools I need to begin with? Thanks for sharing, I really love your channel.

[@lindapruett2789]

Hi from North Carolina!! I always look forward to Wednesday's to see your creations!! You are so inspiring!!

[@tanyaldowell1950]

Love the decor you made. Really like barnwood .I had a home that my late husband I Fixed up using barnwood. Very time consuming cleaning the boards but was worth it all. Thanks Mary for sharing your ideas

[@carolgreen8624]

Mary, what type of table saw do you use. I know you mentioned prior that it wasn’t working. But I’m thinking of purchasing one. Also what is the brand of sander you used in this video? You are one hard working lady and I love all of the projects you share with us.

[@mlm7598]

How fun and what a treasure trove of wood you received from your neighbor! I hope you make some things for your shop..........so so so cute and they should sell like hot cakes. Your imagination is just a true gift! So blessed are you with all these things. I love to use the big tools as well and my favourite is the chop saw for angles and just about anything I can use it for. I wish our space was cleaned out so I could get back to my wood crafts I did years ago. I have way too many hobbies.....LOL I love what you have made here Mary ..........such ingenious things and so sweet. I can see them under the tree for gifts etc. Trays and all sorts of things. I love bed trays and I bet you could make a few of those with handles with all of that wood...........a nice thing even to make to put things on in the bath for ladies or gents to put their items on.......perfumes, balms, etc etc.........just so many ideas! I love it all! Congratulations on your wood haul! Blessings