Trash to treasure Video 10 ~ Wooden Ladder Idea ~ Wire Spool Project ~ DIY Ottoman

[@molliehoff9950]

You should have a HGTV show! There is something about your blogs that are down home and make everyone want to know you. My best to you.

[@dmo1732]

Okay Mary...not to scare you , I'm a little obsessed...Keep up the beautiful work.🥰

[@monamorgan8614]

You are so creative , God has gifted you with such great crafty ideas🥰

[@angelahagood7143]

Again...Wow! I have an old ladder just like yours in the shed that my husband was gonna burn. NOW I know what I’m gonna do with it! I love every episode! You are simply amazing!

[@gillianhughes8824]

I’m watching in the UK and only discovered you a few days ago. I love you Mary, you are relentless!! A real Proverbs 31 woman! X

[@brendashaw7388]

Pebbles is so adorable. We lost our kitty 2 wks ago. Shes in heaven with her momma and siblings. She was the last of my kitty clan. She was 15 years old. When they leave us it's one of the hardest things, but we cant be selfish and keep them longer just for our own greed. So we let her go home. So I love when I see pebbles jumps on your lap! 🐈

[@donna8212]

Ok, I have a nickname for you...”Mighty Mary” 😁. You can make anything look great. Well done my friend. 👍🏻☺️

[@Patti-1962]

Mary, you make me believe that the projects I think of are possible... that I can actually do the projects. Thanks you!

[@TheCfdowell]

If you put a layer of batting over your foam the lumps won’t show. It came out beautiful as all your projects do. So creative and such a sweet, gentle spirit. I love your videos.

[@sherrybarnes-stebbin1701]

Always look forward to your videos

[@beverlycollins4283]

My husband and I would drive around Sawgrass and Jacksonville Beaches in Florida on trash day and we would find the most incredible things that people would put on the curbside for the Trash hauler. Some days it was like an episode of Antiques Roadshow. It was incredible to me what people would just throw out for the trash hauler. We rescued some of the most beautiful items. We started to gain a name and people would invite us to their estate sales. We would take items back to our shop in our Orange 57 Chevrolet Truck, make repairs, refinish and sell them out of our shop Wood-N-Stuff. We were able to turn that into a viable business in under a year. It was my husband who taught me how to refinish furniture. And people just loved that old truck that we had. Within months we were getting calls from antique dealers at the local antique malls to come pick up their pieces, refinish them so that they could sell them for a higher price at their shop. People wanting us to come into their home and give them an estimate on what we would charge to refinish their antiques. There is an actual place in this world where you can dumpster dive and turn what people considered trash into a real treasure for someone else. Rescuing beautiful objects from complete destruction became a passion for me.

[@bzeissel]

Awesome work on that ottoman!!! People just do not realize how much work goes into some of these pieces!! I love it!!

[@brendabradley6215]

Love all your projects but especially the ottoman. God gave you a very creative mind. I would never have looked at the spool and seen an Ottoman . God bless you.

[@victoriacarpenter6889]

As always Mary, your projects look great! I like the little table too, can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@brendashaw7388]

Your ottoman looks awesome. I wouldn't change a thing!

[@lindawilliams5327]

I love it!! I just got a new kitten recently!!! Your cat reminds me of my cat that I had for 18 years! She would be in my lap as soon as I was still enough!! There’s nothing better than unconditional love from your animal!!! Linda from Memphis

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Your ladder project is adorable! This week on my blog, I am sharing an idea for an upcycled ladder project and I am sharing other upcycled ladder projects from the web. Your ladder project is so amazing and I had to include it! My readers will love your tutorial! Thanks for sharing your creativity with the world! 😊

[@jackielucchesi6654]

What an awesome job on all projects!!!!!!!!!

[@vlrissolo]

Mary, I bet simply putting tape around the lumpy foam brim would be an easy and quick fix! EVERYTHING CAME OUT BEAUTIFLY!

[@franpie2264]

I would say Magic Mary. Makes treasure from trash. Great work Mary.

[@annettej.gilmore8154]

Love it all!! You are so clever with your hands and ideas. This always reminds me how God has made us in His beautiful image with this inate desire to create beautiful things. way to go using this gift and sharing with all. It is a blessing. I am very often limited with ill health and so enjoy watching your videos when on my bed. Thank you. Ciao from Palermo Italy

[@sherrysmith6203]

Mary, you are amazing! I wish I were young again with your energy.

[@patriciaskitch2341]

You sure are a “jack of all trades” Mary. Well done!!

[@treasureslayer3049]

Talk about jack of all trades youre the Jill of all trades. Wonderful work

[@marieradatsz4126]

Everthing you do is awsome xx

[@ramonagibson5540]

I thoroughly enjoy watching you transform trash into art ! Electric meat knives make cutting foam easy . Go girl !!

[@sandrarunyan7240]

Mary you are amazing. What talent God gave you. Loved all of these, but no surprise there. Best DIYs on KZbin. Tfs.

[@desertking4u]

My respect !!! You are a SUPER handy woman, and also with brains and insight for things !!!

[@donnahasse8385]

I really like all the pieces especially the ladder! Yes, I'll c you Wednesday, some Wednesday anyway, lol. Thanks for sharing your craft with us.

[@ruthhyster5807]

You teach us women who think we can’t do much that we can do things once we know how to by watching your videos. I hope to be able to is it your company with some friends once we are all able to get together again. Thank you for being our teacher through your videos..

[@cindypack5151]

Was just watching Laura at Garden Answer doing a decorating her entry video and I spotted your lovely banner Give thanks with a grateful heart! She credited your Etsy shop! I was so excited to see you given credit, your work is all so beautiful and I just get lost watching you decorate your beautiful home! It gives me a feeling of shalom. 🥰

[@renaspitzley5571]

Hey sweet lady!!! Get ready for a floodof subscribers. Laura from Garden Answer just linked your KZbin channel and etsy shop in her video ❤❤❤ I was so excited to hear her mention you!!! She used one of your pieces she ordered in her fall porch decor!!!

[@thesouthernyankeecrafts3265]

So worth the wait thank you Mary

[@kyrad6543]

I always enjoy your Trash to Treasure vids!

[@gailrhodes7771]

Love all 3 projects!!! I got an electric knife at a garage sale for a dollar to cut my foam!! It works like a charm!!!! You are so blessed with creativity!! I had quit doing anything to my house but since wat Hong every single video at least twice. I have done several projects!!! You are such an inspiration to me!!!!

[@mauricepowers3804]

While Mary there's nothing you can't do love your video and I can't wait to see what you do with that table!!!🥰

[@annrobinson8118]

Mary, you are a Trash to Treasure genius!!! Love everything you do. I bought the Wagner paint sprayer after I watched your review on it, haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet but can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for all the wonderful videos and inspiration!

[@lizthacker6184]

I've just 'found' you and this is the first episode I've watched. I guarantee that I will be going back to the beginning and watching ALL your videos. I have an old wooden ladder that's been lying around in the shed for years, and I have been wondering what to do to it, now I know! Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@pattycake5365]

I have just stumbled onto your videos today. I am so amazed at your God given talent. You sew, saw, sand, paint, wallpaper, etc. Is there anything you can't do? You are truly blessed with an eye to repurpose items I never dreamed could be!

[@julieberg8820]

A tip for cutting foam: Use an electric knife, a simple one you'd use in the kitchen. The double blade holds the foam in place while you cut - goes through it like a like a hot wire through butter. Enjoying all your videos very, very much, love from Germany !

[@theresacrandall2201]

Mary, use an electric Turkey knife to cut the foam and then cover with batting. The knife cuts foam perfectly, and the batting makes it look smooth and professional. I love everything you do!

[@daphneschulz]

I used an old grain sack and dropcloth to reupholster my wingback chair. I absolutely love it! Two things I learned were to cut the foam with an electric kitchen knife and second put batting (like what you use when quilting) between the foam and the fabric. It smooths out all the lumps. But never fear all your stuff is beautiful!!! 🙂

[@sherrypitt9889]

Hi Mary, You inspire us all ! Wonderful projects. You have a perfect rest of the week too. Be safe!

[@vikkib6983]

Hi Mary, In case you don't know, Laura from Garden Answer ordered one of your scroll signs from your Etsy shop and featured it in a video she posted today. She also has linked your shop and your channel. Get ready for a busy day. Your trash to treasure today was great. My favorite is the ladder transformation.

[@kathyortiz4302]

Just beautiful Mary I just love it

[@debrazawlocki3975]

Thank you for sharing your God-given talents with us! You have wonderful ideas for repurposing!

[@kathy3930]

I love your little pudgy four legged helper! She looks at home in your lap. Mary, an electric knife for carving turkey, etc. works great for cutting foam.

[@georgiapeachthrifter3386]

Again Mary, you amaze me with your talents!

[@jomamablu]

...A WEEK! You are addictive!!! :) Mary, are you able to show us how to make a couch cover-up and give us ideas on how to either replace bulky, bulgy couch pillows (with single pillows - showing how to place them) or how to fix them? I have a couch that I don't want to get rid of but needs some TLC. Love any ideas. Thanks. Can't wait till next Wednesday just so you know. ;)

[@Tavieme]

I never grow bored watching you make things beautiful❤

[@destrystokes6687]

Love your creativity! Thank you for sharing and for your faith!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

I love your style and your ingenuity. You work hard and that’s how you stay so thin! You definitely don’t have idle hands!

[@elvarodriguez2506]

Hello, just wanted to say how much I enjoy you, you are such an inspiration to me. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[@ginamaria2579]

These turned out awesome, thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🤗👍🏻👏🏻💕

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

Mary wonderful trash to treasures. You are one talented little lady. Thank you for sharing your creativity. 👍👏

[@05grandkids]

Mary, once again you have out-done yourself. You are so creatively talented, it is amazing. I love all three of your projects, but I especially loved the ladder. It was cute. Thanks for Sharing.

[@GaileneGreenDesignsbyGailene]

I am loving all your wonderful Trash to Treasure projects. I do the same for myself. Here is a little tip for foam cutting that I picked up from an HGTV show back in the early 1990s and have been using ever since. As a professional Seamstress I make a LOT of household furnishings, including reupholstering chairs and stools which always need new foam. Cut the foam with an electric carving knife... any double-blade carving knife will do. Yes... a meat carving knife, but one dedicated to your foam cutting needs. It can cut up to 5" thick without binding or 'chopping' the foam for a nice even edge.

[@Kerrin77JIH]

Quilt batting, the bonded type, over the foam, hides all of those cutting flaws. Very nice!!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

You certainly work magic on items!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love watching your videos!!!!!

[@debralarosa353]

Mary, I just love the projects you do. you inspire me to create. thank you dear.

[@pattyeLcrane]

Love the ottoman. A few lumps makes it look vintage!

[@gerriwilliams6755]

You’re so imaginative. You can see the finished product before you start. The Lord has given you a great gift. God bless you and your family!

[@stephanies870]

Your ottoman and ladder are great ideas. I wouldve never thought of turning those items into what you did. Great job!

[@hlucienne]

Love your tutorials! You show all the steps, but don't waste any time. Awesome!

[@104Denise]

Hi Mary! You can use an electric knife (check garage sales) to cut the foam more evenly. Also put a layer of quilt batting over and staple it down before the cover. I love this idea!!

[@sharonnorvell3397]

So clever...and beautiful plus useful. If you see an electric cutting knife in one of your thrift stores or yard sales...get it! They cut through foam beautifully..leaves a smooth cut.

[@luvsfleurdelis]

As a former custom furniture designer you're missing one element on that footstool and that is batting. It will take out all the Imperfections caused by the jagged edges of the foam. Foam is usually cut with a hot knife.😊

[@laurieanne9712]

So kind of you to share this. It helps the rest of us, too, because Mary inspires us to rework our STUFF!!

[@conniethingstad1070]

i use an electric carving knife to cut foam like it's butter

[@revonda5204]

That is the suggestion I,was going to make. I used to work in a high end furniture factory. Batting went over almost everything. It gives a nice smooth finish to upholstery pieces.

[@restorebeautyfinds4180]

I'm not professional but I have done few pieces here and there and yes, you need the batting over the foam to make the edges smooth. Very simple fix

[@Singit24Seven]

AmelaPa My grandfather was an upholsterer, and yes, professionals always use batting over foam. Great suggestion to share with those who don’t know.

[@deborahmoore6974]

I absolutely love the ottoman!

[@KP-mb9jx]

Hi Mary, I love all three of these items, you did a great job. If you cover the foam and sides of the ottoman with batting, you'll get a much smoother finish. Plus, if you then cover the batting with muslin (preferably flame retardant), not only does it give an even smoother finish, it also helps prevent friction between the more expensive top fabric and the foam, which also prevents wear. In addition, the other advantage is, if you decide to change the outer fabric, the integrity of the foam in ottoman will remain intact.

[@erikafernandez2670]

I just want to watch and watch and watch your projects. You are an amazing and talented woman !

[@kmarchman1047]

Laura over on the Garden Answer channel just linked to your channel and Etsy shop. She was doing a tour of her front porch Fall decoractions and was using one of your scroll hangings. Love both of you.

[@cottoncandy9144]

I have no words, you by far are the most creative person I have ever seen, there's nothing you do that I don't absolutely LOVE!!!!!!! TFS 💞

[@donnalocke5713]

Amazing work as always. When I covered a bench I used batting that's used for quilts and its smooths out surface . With the foam some thin batting . When they do cloth head boards that's what they do to . 💕💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kathybuchanan9470]

Wrap in quilt batting using spray glue.( I saw an upholstery guy pull on the batting to tear it instead of cutting it.) He also "softened" the edges of the foam by taking a knife and cutting the blunt edge back to sort of round it. Then he applied the batting. You always do such a great job and have an eye for awesome style. Love your videos.

[@Lnisley]

Wow! I love watching you transform things!!!!! Another great video, Mary!

[@joannecarroll5504]

Hi Mary, well done with your projects. The reason you have the 'lumps' you mentioned on your ottoman is that after you do the foam layer, you're supposed to do a layer of batting to soften things out, before putting the cover on. Polyester batting is fine & cheap & the normal standard in upholstery, you don't need to go to the expense of quilt batting as others have mentioned. Easy fixed! Best wishes.

[@feistythunder]

Your energy is simply amazing! I just discovered your channel and I've been totally absorbed in them. I absolutely adore the items you repurpose!

[@eileencarter3584]

I just love your projects. Your very talented.

[@marshahouseholder3213]

You are such an inspiration to so many. Love ALL you do. Thank you so much. God Bless You!

[@rhondawilliams9449]

Ottoman is a genius DIY. Thank you.

[@michelegrigg4952]

You can cut back on the bumpy foam by covering itvwith a layer of quilt batting before adding your fabric cover. Love all your projects!

[@joycemorgan1602]

Mary you are amazing. I have learned so much from you. God Bless.

[@MissMolly3377]

You are so pretty and calming to listen to, I could listen to you all day. As a matter of fact, I did just that, yesterday. 😆

[@robynw6307]

Just watching your playlist and love the ottoman. What you needed to do with it was cover the foam with fabric to smooth it out, before putting the outer cover on.

[@Crystal-be9ze]

The spool would have also made a cute table for your deck with a little succulent in the center, good job everything looks amazing

[@mariamendoza5504]

The ladder, and the ottoman look awesome. I love your videos. God bless you. Greetings from New York City🗽🤗

[@sarahzec4876]

I love your 1st merch shirt! Very cute, and I’m at cat lover too 💕 Pebbles looks so sweet in your videos

[@donnaatchison575]

Since discovering your channel I've been binge watching!! You are a wonderful inspiration. A couple of layers of high loft quilt batting will disguise the edges of the foam on the ottoman....now back to watching....

[@TracyAnnCreations]

I recently started watching your channel. I must say, I’m very impressed. I love all your work thus far. You have such a sweet soul. Your love for our Lord shines through you.

[@n.howell980]

A cute plastic placemat fits a lot of trays perfectly. TFS your projects!!

[@jeanifuller1864]

I'm always amazed what you can do... All of your projects were very nice..

[@marionfarley7379]

Love watching your video's. You do a wonderful job. Your family has to be so proud of you.

[@shellydehart8217]

Well u did it again.... 3 big winners. Liked them all. I noticed one of ur followers mentioned about using batting for the foam I agree then what I’ve done is take a old white sheet n placed that over the batting. I’ve recovered many foot stools n that’s what I’ve always done. Even tho ur permanent material is a little thick with the sheet it will do much smoother n won’t see the batting also it will wear better. Loved that news paper wall paper. Every time u have used that I say to myself “ where can u find that cuz love it!” U were the answer to my prayers. Gonna order it. Got lots of ideas for it. Thank u Mary. I know I’ve said this before. I wish I lived closer to u. I thought I know quite a bit about redoing trash to treasure but ever since I started watching u u have taught me many things. U know maybe u could come to Sarasota for a vacation n u could still share a few more of specialty. LOL😊 I know u won’t but I could at least try. 😊 I just can’t wait for next Wednesday maybe u’ll work on that sweet table u found at a garage sale for $10.00 Have a wonderful rest of the week n see ya on Wednesday. God Bless Michelle D♥️

[@panayiotam2796]

If you want the foam to look smoother.....upholstery people will usually wrap it in a quilt batting. Hope this helps We love your videos!!

[@sandgren2b]

Love the projects especially the ottoman. Beautiful.

[@sheilab1772]

Great idea for the Ottoman with the Grain Sack! Love it!

[@robyngriffiths681]

Mary, you are amazing what you can do with paint and lovely old pieces of furniture, love your decals too .

[@sharivanpelt5188]

Love all the pieces, you have so much talent. If you use an old electric knife to cut your foam it is much smoother. Also go around your foam with a layer of quilt batting, it hides the imperfections.

[@getlauriekor]

One of my favorite diys of all time.

[@allysonh6410]

Can not wait to see what you do with that table!!! That thing is gorgeous